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At Sun ‘n Fun 2014 in Lakeland, Fla., Garmin introduced the next-generation glass cockpit for LSA applications, the G3X Touch. The G3X Touch, which is available in up to a three-screen configuration, has high-resolution10.6-inch flight displays with split-screen functionality and a host of advanced interface options.The display bezel contains four dedicated buttons and two rotary […]

Garmin has redesigned its G3X glass cockpit for LSA and experimental aircraft. It has a touchscreen feature set and supports on-screen display and command for the Garmin VIRB action cam, plus it controls the GMC305 flight control/autopilot system. Garmin’s Jessica Koss gave AVweb an overview of the system at Sun ‘n Fun 2014 in Lakeland, […]

In the wake of various reports of techie pilots using Google Glass while flying, two pilots at Adventia European College of Aeronautics in Spain went public with the use of Google Glass in the cockpit to demonstrate the potential benefits of using the devices while flying an aircraft. A Google developer partner called Droiders created […]

The Astronics Max-Viz Enhanced Vision system uses an infrared sensor and a visible light camera to display a real-time video image of the environment outside of the aircraft. It’s available as a factory option for many G1000 aircraft, plus it has STC approval for retrofit on most all Cessna singles. Aviation Consumer‘s Larry Anglisano evaluates […]

Power Flow Systems, maker of tuned exhaust system mods, has apparently had enough of the Internet harping of critics of its product and has fired a high-caliber put up or shut up salvo in reply. In an offer entitled “Shoot-Down at High Noon,” Power Flow has said it is willing to come to any of […]

Our weekly visit through the news we receive found announcements of some new products ready for release at Sun n Fun as well as word that life limits on Oregon Aero High-G Safety Seats have been lifted and that drawings will be held by Superior Air Parts for free tuition to its XP-Engine Build School. […]

Garmin has had great success with a G1000 retrofit program for the King Air series. In this video, we take a look at the details of the program. view on YouTube

Although it has kept its development out of the public eye, Lycoming appears to be much further along in aircraft diesel engine development than many in the industry realize. Using the booming unmanned aircraft sector as a launching pad, Lycoming told us that it has leveraged automotive technology to develop whats essentially a diesel near-equivalent […]

Both houses of the Wisconsin Legislature have passed legislation intended to save aircraft owners and operators money on maintenance and repairs while keeping aviation jobs in the state. The bill has gone to the governor for his signature; he is expected to sign. The legislation creates a state sales tax exemption for all parts and […]

The FAA has rejected widespread industry criticism and appears to be going ahead with an Airworthiness Directive affecting the cylinders on 6,000 engines.In what appears to be a response to the overwhelmingly negative industry feedback it has received, the FAA has taken another look at options to buffer the $82.6 million cost of a proposed […]