FCC Seeking Comments on 121.5 ELT Elimination

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission issued a new Notice of Proposed Rulemaking addressing the manufacture, sale and use of emergency locator transmitters that broadcast solely on 121.5 MHz. Comments on….

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Garmin® GWX 70 Doppler Weather Radar now compatible with G600/G500/G500H

The GWX 70 is now compatible with the G600/G500/G500H via the most recent software service bulletin (GWX 70 2.05). This enables  a GWX 68 level of functionality with the GWX….

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New Software for GTN Series Now Available And More Models on AML STC

Garmin is pleased to announce that new, feature filled software updates to the GTN family are now available with approval of the AML STC. This software (V3.0) will provide new….

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Expanded Global Aviation Charting Capabilities

Garmin is pleased to announce European VFR and IFR charts for the aera 795/796, with data sourced directly from Deutsche Flugsicherung (DFS). These charts are the most recent addition to….

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THE NEW BENDIXKING KMA30 AUDIO PANEL

 December 10, 2012 The KMA 30 is a convenient “slide in” replacement for select older audio panels. This convenient “Plug and Play” capability saves the expense of re-wiring the entire….

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Aspen Partner adds “Altitude Preselect” to Legacy Autopilots

Aspen has partnered with Avionik Straubing to add altitude preselect to certain autopilots using the Aspen EFD1000 PFD Pro and the Avionik Straubing APS4A Altitude Preselect System.  The APS4A is….

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AOPA unveils iPad APP!

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has released the FlyQ Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) for the iPad, the latest addition to its family of digital flight planning products. The….

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Garmin Installation Bulletin 1234 Rev A

DATE:    November 12, 2012 SUBJECT:    G600 AML STC Installations with KFC 275/325 Systems PURPOSE G600 AML STC Installation Manual (Garmin P/N 190-00601-06), Revision K, has incorrect information regarding Honeywell (Bendix….

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iPad Mini emerging as go-to Backup Device for cockpit

Apple’s iPad mini is likely poised to become the backup cockpit chart display device of choice for pilots, according to some aviation iOS app developers. The mini’s 7.9-inch (diagonal) screen….

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LightSquared will not die!

Source:  AINOnline Just when it seemed that LightSquared and its threat to GPS had finally faded away, following the February withdrawal of its operating licenses by the U.S. Federal Communications….

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