Most pilots know a Rotax engine when they hear one because their sound differs in frequency from that of traditional piston aircraft engines. Now, for the first time, pilots who fly Rotax-powered aircraft will have easy access to an active noise reduction (ANR) profile tailored to their engines. Lightspeed Aviation and BRP-Rotax released a new […]
Electronic aircraft instrument manufacturer uAvionix entered a partnership with Extra USA under which it will supply and install certified and experimental versions of the popular uAvionix AV-30 EFIS in Extra aerobatic aircraft. The partnership is designed to give owners of the specialized Extra high-performance aircraft a factory-approved program for updating their panels with the latest […]
I spent years searching for an inflation tool that can “air up” light aircraft tires accurately and reliably (i.e. without breaking or melting). The process followed a now-familiar rhythm of apparent success followed by sudden and utter disappointment—untiil recently. After my last compact cordless air compressor failed from stripped threads in its plastic chuck, I […]
If you have been frustrated by portable avionics devices that require additional equipment and special connections in order to function, Hound Avionics has developed an ADS-B receiver with you in mind. The startup company, founded by pilots and engineers, has introduced SkyHound, a portable ADS-B In unit that displays traffic and weather without the need […]
Latest wearable pilot accessory combines a broad range of desirable technology with advanced emergency connectivity.
These lightweight shelters are easy on your aircraft’s useful load.
For less than $100, this passive headset seems fit for the long haul.
Aviators are not always the easiest people to buy gifts for, but our list, based on personal pilot experience, might help.
You probably have heard what they say about fools rushing in. The expression applies in spades when shopping for an airplane. Still, sheer excitement at the prospect of acquiring a flying machine can be enough to cloud the mind and cause one to gloss over important details or forget them altogether. No, we are not […]
The market for flagship aviation headsets has a new model with the $1099 Lightspeed Zulu 4 announced ahead of AirVenture 2025. It picks up where the Lightspeed Zulu 3 left off (still in the product line), using the same noise canceling electronics and physical construction, but with newly designed FrameFit earseals that are more eyeglasses […]
The landscape is shifting when it comes to choosing either one of these worthy apps. We summarize major differences to help the buying decision.
But by nature of its on-ear design, pro flight crews will sacrifice at least some performance and features found in other sets.
