UAvionix announced July 5 that it had received a technical standard order from the FAA for its tailBeacon ADS-B Out solution. The tailBeacon is an alternative to the skyBeacon that is installed in place of the position light on the trailing edge of the vertical stabilizer. Much like its wingtip-mounted … Continue Reading
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Airworthiness Concern Sheet Issued for FreeFlight Systems ADS-B Unit
The FAA has issued an airworthiness concern sheet regarding latent failure of the FreeFlight Systems ADS-B unit model No. FDL-987-XVR. The issue was initially … Continue Reading
SkyView HDX Now Approved for Use in Nearly 600 Certified Aircraft
Dynon announced on July 16 that the approved model list for its SkyView HDX glass panel line has been expanded to include 592 aircraft models. The SkyView HDX … Continue Reading
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