Avionics

An increasing amount of instrument flying is done using technologically advanced airplanes and sophisticated avionics. Correct use of automation improves safety immensely by giving pilots the time to monitor systems, gather information, and plan ahead. But researchers have found that as a group we do not use automation effectively. Automation presents additional challenges. Over reliance […]

WingX Pro7, the popular EFB app for iPads and iPhones, will be available for Android in the coming weeks, Hilton Software LLC announced at the Sun ‘n Fun show in Lakeland, Florida.The Android version will roll out withVFR Sectionals, IFR High and Low Enroute charts, routing,weather, TFRs, and Special Use Airspace overlays. It also adds […]

ForeFlight introduced a major upgrade to its popular navigation app at Sun ‘n Fun 2015 in Lakeland, Florida. ForeFlight’s Tyson Weihs gives an overview of the app in this AVweb Product Minute video. view on YouTube

Jeppesen and headset maker Sennheiser have developed an audio alert system on the Mobile FliteDeck VFR app that will be available in May. view on YouTube

Adventure Pilot’s iFly GPS tablet app is unique because it can run on both iOS and Android tablets, as well as on Adventure Pilot’s dedicated GPS navigator, which is packaged in a bright-screen, 7-inch tablet. Adventure introduced the new 740 GPS at Sun ‘n Fun 2015, and in this video, Aviation Consumereditor Larry Anglisano takes […]

Aspen Avionics’ software-based angle of attack indicator will go on the market in July for $1,995, the company announced Thursday. Introduced earlier this month, the AoA indicator is a software upgrade that will display real-time data on the Evolution’s primary flight and multi-function displays. John Uczekaj, Aspen’s president and CEO, said the company will promote […]

Although the portable ADS-B In market has cooled of late, at Sun ‘n Fun, Levil Technology is introducing two versions of its ADS-B portables with improved performance and capability. The iLevil 2 SW is a portable intended for glareshield mount and the new version has a larger solar cell area for better battery life, and […]

Garmin’s G500 and G600 retrofit PFD/MFD system is getting some long-awaited enhancements, including TrendVector ADS-B traffic symbology, georeferenced Flite Charts and more weather data capability. Aviation Consumereditor Larry Anglisano took a look at the system with Garmin’s Jessica Koss at Sun ‘n Fun 2015 in Lakeland, Florida. view on YouTube

At Sun ‘n Fun 2015, Levil Technology introduced two improved versions of its portable ADS-B In devices. view on YouTube

It’s been nearly nine years since Garmin released its G600 retrofit primary flight display system and although the company has been making small improvements along the way, it previously lacked some features that owners might expect in a modern PFD/MFD, including georeferencing of Garmin’s Flite Chart approach procedures, ADS-B traffic symbology, plus more weather data […]