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Space-saving radios include new features and panel- and remote-mount versions Garmin today announced two new slimline radios for the experimental aviation market, building upon the recently introduced GTR™ 205 COMM radio series for certified aircraft. The panel-mount GTR 205x and remote-mount GTR 205xR COMM radios have the same feature set as the GTR 205 radio plus new intercom and audio features. The 1.35-inch GTR 205x matches the bezel height of previous-generation radios, enabling easier upgrades and diverse installation opportunities in space-constrained instrument panels. New features for experimental radios The GTR 205x and GTR 205xR serve as an all-in-one radio and stereo…

Doug Stewart and Tim Tucker have both made improving safety through instructional excellence the hallmark of their respective careers. The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) has announced the 2024 inductees to the Flight Instructor Hall of Fame. Safety advocates Doug Stewart and Tim Tucker will be honored for their significant contributions to instructor professionalism and improvement of pilot technique to further reduce the accident rate in general aviation. Stewart and Tucker will be inducted into the Flight Instructor Hall of Fame at the NAFI Member’s Breakfast at EAA AirVenture at 8 a.m. on Thursday, July 25, in the NAFI Professional Development Center (Booth 354/355). A common thread…

EDMO Distributors, Inc. is pleased to announce the availability of two new antenna switching products from ICARUS Instruments. PURPOSE The Icarus Instruments EXTenna Switch is a small device installed in an aircraft that permits an existing VHF comm antenna to be used with any handheld VHF radio. This greatly extends the range and readability of a battery powered handheld radio compared to the normal “rubber ducky” antenna that has very limited range when used inside an aircraft cockpit. The EXTenna Switch eliminates the need to install a dedicated backup VHF comm antenna which is both expensive and adds drag to…

With expert advice from Gold Seal instructor Meg Godlewski, the material features detailed instructions on how to earn your Part 107 certificate to fly drones for commercial operations.  107 School has launched its first book, “Launching Your Aviation Career,” from certificated flight instructor Meg Godlewski, as an introduction on how to start, or transition to a career in aviation. “Launching Your Aviation Career” is available from Amazon for $9.99. Godlewski is a career flight instructor with more than 20 years experience training pilots, and she has conducted more than 5,700 hours of dual instruction. There are many career options besides that of a pilot—but…

The critical conference for flight training pros runs from October 15 -17, 2024, in Daytona Beach, Florida. The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) has opened registration for its annual training and networking event, NAFI Summit, which will take place on the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) campus in Daytona Beach, Florida, from October 15 – 17, 2024. Those interested can register for the Summit at nafisummit.org. With more than 200 flight training professionals attending, and 19 exhibitors, the first NAFI Summit in October 2023 set the stage for the conference to truly promote “Excellence in Flight Instruction”—and the association is…

Now available on all Aerox® Portable Oxygen Systems!  Easily monitor your oxygen capacity in flight with a simple-to-use iOS or Android app.  The New Aerox® Cylinder Sentinel makes monitoring your oxygen system easier than ever with no external batteries or wires.  No more reaching behind the seat to check on the gauge – Simply open the Aerox® App and your device is the gauge! The Cylinder Sentinel wirelessly pairs to your iOS or Android device to display pressure and battery remaining.  Your smartphone is now your convenient oxygen display. Intended for use with your existing Aerox Oxygen System. T-FITTING INCLUDED…

STC will bring advanced capabilities to the CJ2 cockpit, including safety-enhancing and connected aircraft management technologies Garmin announced an upcoming Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for the Cessna Citation CJ2, creating an all-Garmin integrated solution for the popular light jet. As a complete upgrade for the original flight deck, Garmin’s industry-leading avionics solutions will fully replace the legacy systems, modernizing the airplane and reducing pilot workload by bringing new capabilities and safety-enhancing technologies. The all-Garmin retrofit will include TXi™ flight displays, GTN™ Xi navigators, GFC™ 600 digital autopilot and several more optional upgrades. “Garmin has decades of…

Rotax now offers Genuine ROTAX® Lithium-ion batteries for ROTAX® 4-stroke Aircraft Engines all Rotax 900 series engines.   All ROTAX® 4-stroke aircraft engines which are equipped with 12 V starter and fuse-box are now offered Genuine ROTAX® Lithium-ion batteries. The battery is not a part of the Engine Type Design. Lithium-ion batteries part no. 966260 and 966265 have been tested and released by  BRP-Rotax, but are not certified. The correct function in conjunction with the entire electrical system is the responsibility of the aircraft manufacturer. The certification of the battery is the responsibility of the aircraft manufacturer and must be carried…

By Steve Ells Applies to 499 PA-28-181, PA-28-181 Piper Pilot 100i, ,PA-28R-201 Arrow III, PA-34-220T Seneca V and PA-44-180 models that were built during or after the 2018 model year. Piper Service Bulletin SB 1413 provides additional instructions for performance of the inspection. SB 1413 also includes corrosion inspection information at the aft; and possibly the forward wing spar attachment fittings. AD 2024-10-04 requires a one-time inspection of the left and right aft wing spar attachment fittings and the left and right aft fuselage wing spar fittings to determine if the hole in one or both of these parts was…

AOPA and the aviation industry are celebrating the long-awaited passage of the five-year FAA reauthorization bill, which approves an increase in funding for general aviation airports, expands BasicMed, modernizes FAA systems, and provides much more for GA. This 1,000-page bill, known as the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, is a comprehensive piece of legislation that authorizes programs and policies administered by the FAA through 2028—impacting every sector of aviation. The full House overwhelmingly passed the bipartisan, bicameral FAA bill in a 387-26 vote on May 15 after the full Senate passed it in an 88-4 vote on May 9. President Joe…