avionics

With a sharp eye you can save money on pre-owned gear, but buy from reputable sources and consult with your installer, first.

A Cessna Cardinal radio stack makes for a good example of how you might get modern IFR capability for a rock-bottom investment.

New software and FAA certification add much needed real-world IFR utility to this otherwise feature-rich display.

Nine years in the making, Garmin reinvented procedural charts with less clutter and a more intuitive and dynamic presentation.

Garmin filled a void with its GI-275 EIS (Engine Instrument System) for vintage aircraft applications this week by adding select 7-cylinder radial engines to its AML-STC. The GI-275 EIS version is a standard 3-inch instrument (no cutting required) that serves as an all-in-one primary engine and fuel display. It displays electrical data, oil temperature and […]

It’s the unexpected accessories you hadn’t thought of that can snowball a job and bust the budget.

The 2025 Cirrus SR G7+ adds Garmin Emergency Autoland and servo throttle, redefining safety in piston aircraft.

The first application for Garmin’s Emergency Autoland on a piston-powered airplane, Cirrus announced today that the FAA-certified Safe Return with autothrottle will be standard on the SR G7+ series models. The first application for Garmin’s Emergency Autoland was nearly six years ago and until now has been limited to turbine-powered aircraft. With a single push […]

The Dynon SkyView HDX Certified full-suite retrofit avionics system has gained momentum recently with long and growing STC approval list, which includes Beech Bonanzas, Barons, Mooneys, Cessna Skylanes and other popular models.

You thought you thought of everything when designing your new panel—until you had a total electrical and comm failure.

The Aperture fuses video, ADS-B data and
real-time ATC and aircraft audio/speech recognition with artificial intelligence for better traffic awareness.

Of course a nose-to-tail refurbishment of a classic Beech Bonanza includes the latest avionics, but a good shop and panel planning software make it easier.