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The new suite of GDR radios grow product offerings from integrated avionics leader Mineral Wells, TX (November 10, 2020) –– Genesys Aerosystems, a leading provider of EFIS displays and autopilot solutions for rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft, has received FAA Technical Standard Order (TSO) approval for the Genesys Digital Radio (GDR) product line. The GDR is a family of 11 remote-mounted, software-definable radios that feature combined VOR/localizer/glideslope, marker beacon, VHF communication with a frequency range of up to 118-156 MHz, and optional embedded UHF 225-400MHz capabilities. The GDR radios are designed to interface to a host controller/display – including the Genesys IDU-680…
MINTER FIELD AIR MUSEUM will be hosting a Fly in Pancake Breakfast this Saturday, November 14th at the Museum’s Hangar Between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM, Stop by for a Pancake Breakfast Just leave a donation to help Support the Museum. kmit – Shafter- Minter Field This Pancake Breakfast is open to Friends of the Museum, . So be a friend to the Museum come Fly in.. Aviation gas and Jet fuel self-service will be available. MUSEUM WILL BE OPEN Pancake Breakfasts Should Be Pre-Ordered In Advance. To order yours, send…
Garmin® International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd., today announced G500 TXi™ and G600 TXi flight display enhancements that bring more capability to cockpit upgrades are now available through select authorized Garmin dealers. Cirrus SR20/SR22 aircraft equipped with either legacy Avidyne flight displays or original flight instruments can now upgrade to the G500 TXi to display engine information. Additional enhancements to the TXi flight display series include DFC90 autopilot compatibility, new multi-function display (MFD) configurations, the display of additional engine parameters such as percent power and more. GFC™ 500 autopilot support is also expected for SR22/SR22T aircraft later this year.…
The IDU-450 & IFR HeliSAS equipped Airbus EC145e now IFR certified in Canada Mineral Wells, TX (November 5, 2020) –– Genesys Aerosystems and Metro Aviation announce that the companies have earned Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) certification for the Genesys IFR avionics suite on the Airbus EC145e. The FAA previously certified the avionics suite in 2019. The Genesys avionics suite certified on the EC145e includes four IDU-450 displays in a dual-sided PFD/MFD format with dual redundant ADAHRS, and dual GPS/FMS. The IDU-450 is a lightweight (4.5 lbs/2 kg) comprehensive EFIS display that offers high-resolution LCD glass depicting 3D Synthetic Vision, Highway-In-The-Sky (HITS),…
All Training is FAA Approved for an IA Refresher Training 8-Hour Certificate WEST COVINA, CA – Concorde® Battery Corporation announces the 2021 dates of its popular IA Renewal Series. Due to pandemic restrictions, the IA Renewal Series has moved to a virtual format and will be accessed on the GoToWebinar® platform. Held over three days, January 21, 22, & 23, 2021, participants choose 2 of the 3 days to attend. Each day is comprised of 4 hours of training. At the end of this training, participants will leave with their 8-hour certificate. There is no charge for participation. A second virtual IA Renewal…
Concorde Battery has received FAA STC SR01067DE approving installation of RG-641, lead acid main battery, on Enstrom 480/480B models. RG-641 has been designed as a drop-in replacement for the original equipment lead acid battery on the helicopter; no kit or hardware is required to convert. (click on image to learn more) The 24 Volt, 17Ah, battery is built to Concorde’s precise standards as an ISO 9001 + AS9100 manufacturer. The result is a proven product of reliability and safety, fully tested and installation ready. Built with advanced lead acid technology, the RG-641 features proprietary…
Garmin® is pleased to announce its pilot training opportunities through June 2021 will be transitioning to an entirely virtual learning format. This new format will allow customers to receive valuable product knowledge without concerns over travel and social distancing. A variety of pilot training opportunities are available ranging from Garmin pilot’s guides, PC trainers, eLearning courses, and monthly customer webinars that provide foundational knowledge about the equipment. Using scenario-based training, new instructor-led virtual courses build on that knowledge to best integrate the capabilities of Garmin avionics into the flight experience with the comfort and safety of this new completely virtual…
Anchorage, AK – Axles bend. Axles break. They seem to suffer the most on aircraft flown into backcountry locations and landed at off-airport sites. In the past, OEM axles have been hard to find. Consequently, Airforms has found an expanding customer base for their PMA axles. Airforms stocks axles for the Cessna 170, 172, 175, 180, 182, 185, 206, 208, and 305 (L-19). The company has PMAs for steel axles which come anodized and provide greater strength than aluminum axles, especially in ski plane and tundra tire operations. Airforms also produces titanium axles, which are nearly a pound lighter and…
Genesys Aerosystems and XP Services announce FAA Supplemental Type Certification (STC) approval of the Genesys modernized avionics suite for the UH-60A and EH-60A Black Hawk. While available as a complete avionics suite upgrade, the avionics building block design provides Black Hawk operators the flexibility of an incremental upgrade path to support constrained budgets and installation timeframes. The suite upgrade replaces legacy gyros, which are prone to failure and costly to repair, with solid-state, light-weight, digital Attitude/Heading Reference System. “We are thrilled to bring an industry-leading cockpit upgrade to the Black Hawk that operators can finally afford.” Said Nick Bogner, Director…
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) in Western Australia is improving the flying performance of its Pilatus single-engine PC-12 turboprop aircraft by transitioning its fleet to Hartzell’s 105-inch diameter five-blade composite propellers from Hartzell four-blade aluminum propellers. RFDS Western Operations uses its aircraft for medical emergencies and patient transfers between medical facilities, over the last year traveling 8 million kilometers across Western Australia to reach 9,012 patients. The RFDS’ 24-hour aeromedical service retrieves patients from some of the most remote corners of Western Australia and their highly skilled pilots have experience landing on roads or dirt airstrips of all kinds. “The…