Grand Rapids Technologies introduced its 10.4 inch HXr EFIS at the show, which is designed to allow the use of an Android phone or tablet that can function as a second display. A moving map is standard and includes nearest weather frequencies, range and bearing to a fix, etc. Other features include dedicated serial channels [...]

Following a successful trial at Sebring, Dynon Avionics will be offering hands-on courses in the operation of its SkyView system at the Sun ’n Fun fly-in, March 27 through April 1, 2012. The classes will last 3.5 hours and will be held in the mornings and afternoons Thursday through Sunday. During the seminars, current and [...]

Dynon Avionics and PocketFMS announce the availability of new worldwide AeroData for Dynon SkyView EFISes. This includes all airspace, airports, runways, frequencies, obstacles and waypoints. Coverage encompasses Europe, North America (including Canada), Australia and New Zealand. Based in The Netherlands, the PocketFMS Foundation has been providing aeronautical data since 2003. AeroData is professionally maintained and [...]

Dynon Avionics will be offering free (for some) courses in the operation of its SkyView system at the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Florida, January 19 to 22. The classes will last 3.5 hours and will be held in the mornings and afternoons on Thursday through Saturday and in the morning only on Sunday [...]

MGL Avionics has announced availability of its new XTreme EMS engine monitoring system. The XTreme EMS is based on a 4.3-inch sunlight readable, wide viewing angle, high-resolution LCD display. It integrates an SD card reader (for software updates and for engine data recorder), five function buttons and a rotary control. It can be connected to [...]

Advanced Flight Systems introduced a new EFIS suitable for smaller panels, the AF-5500. Using the same box as the AF-5600 but with a smaller display, the AF-5500 measures 8.4 inches as opposed to 10.4 for the AF-5600. Resolution is 1024 x 768, there are 21 buttons, an SD card, HITS, and the unit has a [...]

Jeppesen and MGL Avionics have entered an agreement to provide Jeppesen NavData and obstacle services for MGL Avionics Systems as part of a total Jeppesen Light Sport and Experimental aircraft solution suite. According to Rainier Lamers, CEO of MGL, “Jeppesen and MGL Avionics have teamed to provide our customers with the most accurate and timely [...]

Dynon Avionics has introduced Version 3.1 firmware for the SkyView Integrated Glass Panel system. This update adds a flight planning menu along with controls so that pilots can now create, then fly multileg flight plans which can include autopilot input commands. Version 3.1 enables pilots to enter flight plans with multiple waypoints right on their [...]