sun ‘n fun

This year’s spring break for pilots wasn’t a show for many new products, and buyers and sellers were clearly concerned with fallout from trade tariffs.

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.

Cirrus Aircraft was showing the latest version of its app- and Cloud-based system called Cirrus IQ Pro.

It was a lean year for new product announcements, but there were a few standout industry developments worth talking about.

We spent some time at the Bose booth with Chris Wuerlf who ran through the A30’s feature and control set, while setting the record straight when it comes to repairing the good-performing but discontinued A20.

With the current engine market experiencing big price increases and even bigger backorders, there’s a real need for more choices with more modern tech.