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The AeroTow T2 is engineered for easier maneuverability and versatility for a variety of aircraft including tail draggers and medium sized twin engines. With its universal cradle and lift system, the T2 provides seamless towing experience, making it easier than ever to transport aircraft. CEO Beth Thieme said “Our smaller AeroTow T1 has been a reliable and easy to use electric tug for our customers, we wanted a product that could accommodate aircraft the next size up. At a competitive price point of less than $6,000, we are proud to introduce the AeroTow T2.” Key features of the AeroTow T2…

Garmin announced it has received FAA certification for its G5000 flight deck upgrade in Cessna Citation XLS+ and XLS Gen2  business jets. The approval builds on Garmin’s successful G5000 upgrade program for previous-generation Citation Excel and XLS twinjets. The approved G5000 integrated flight deck for the Citation XLS+ and XLS Gen2 incorporates a trio of landscape flight displays, all with split-screen capability. Actuation is via a pair of touchscreen controllers. The new installation includes, for the first time, two GI 275 electronic flight instruments that can serve as standby ADIs. The approved installation also includes a digital Automatic Flight Control…

Recognition of Gary Burrell’s and Dr. Min Kao’s contributions to the aviation industry coincides with Garmin’s 35th anniversary Garmin today announced the enshrinement of its co-founders Dr. Min Kao and the late Gary Burrell into the prestigious National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF). The honors took place at the 60th annual enshrinement ceremony at the National Museum of the United States Air Force held September 14. The NAHF honors individuals whose groundbreaking contributions have shaped the world of flight. “Thirty-five years ago, Gary Burrell and Dr. Min Kao founded Garmin with the strong belief that superior navigation and communications products could enrich and even save…

The critical reference book for instructors, pilots, and physicians by author Larry Diamond has been published by 107 School in the interest of educating its clients. Melrose, Florida — August 20, 2024, 107 School has announced its publication of Aviate & Medicate: A Compendium of FAA-Approved Medication, by Larry M. Diamond, PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy) and flight instructor. The book forms a critical reference guide for pilots and physicians as they seek to understand and navigate the sometimes complicated path pilots follow to ensuring their physical and mental health while maintaining an active medical certificate. Diamond has followed his previous work, The Pilot’s Primer for…

EDMO Distributors, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Lone Star Aviation Corporation products to our expanding line of avionics offerings.  Lone Star Aviation, based in Mansfield, TX, is a manufacturer of a wide variety of avionics support items, including: FILTERS – FAA/PMA’d noise filters targeted at eliminating radio frequency interference (RFI), alternator whine, electrical noise from magnetos, strobes, beacons, electric fuel pumps, AC HVAC, ground loop interference, and many other sources of electronic noise. INVERTERS – FAA/PMA, TSO, DO-160G and MIL STD 810 approved DC-AC pure sine-wave inverters that shift 12 or 24VDC input power to an output…

Runway Occupancy Awareness, or ROA, provides enhanced situational awareness in the busy airport environment Garmin announced the certification of Runway Occupancy Awareness (ROA), marking the first certified software solution utilizing the Surface Indications and Alert(SURF-IA) technology. ROA uses ADS-B traffic to alert the crew of potential runway incursions caused by nearby airborne aircraft, aircraft on the ground and ground vehicles. The initial FAA certification was received by Textron Aviation on the G1000® NXi-equipped Cessna Caravan. Garmin also expects to receive FAA certification for ROA in their G5000® STC covering the Cessna Citation Excel, XLS, XLS+ and XLS Gen2 in September of 2024…

Piper Aircraft, Inc. announced today that its flagship, the new M700 FURY, has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval for unpaved field operations. This significant milestone broadens the aircraft’s overall operational capabilities. “The FURY’s performance was exceptional considering the FAA’s rigorous testing requirements for unpaved field certification,” stated Ron Gunnarson, VP of Sales, Marketing & Customer Support at Piper Aircraft. “The aircraft’s robust design and construction quality ensured seamless operations in all test conditions. The certification process was also smooth with the Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) flight test being completed in just one day.” Piper Aircraft is progressing with several…

EarthX Lithium Batteries is Excited to Announce FAA STC Approval for Cessna 172N, 172P. 172Q, 172R, 172S Aircraft! Upgrade now! Why make the switch? The weight savings is phenomenal; if you’re replacing the RG24-11, you go from a 26.5-pound battery to a 7.2-pound battery, that is 19.3 pounds of instant weight reduction. This weight savings can increase your useful load, save fuel costs, increase climb rate, and have shorter take off roll. The capacity of the lead acid battery was 11Ah, the EarthX is 11.7Ah, a slight increase. The cold cranking of the lead acid battery was 160, the EarthX…

Air Plains Services, a world leader in General Aviation engine and avionics upgrades, announced today it has added a second adjustable PMA airbox bracket to its product lineup for Cessna 172 aircraft. “The trouble with OEM brackets is the inconsistent fit due to manufacturing variability in bracket height,” said Shane O’Day, Air Plains engineer. “Once installed, an OEM unit can either be too short or too long and that puts additional stress on the bracket. “This stress, coupled with normal engine vibration, can cause cracks to form in the bracket and airbox which is often not feasible to repair properly.”…

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…