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D-051
D-053 |
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FAA:
NO HACKING ADS-B VIA ANDROID APP
A new claim by a security
consultant that he could take control of an aircraft's autopilot through
vulnerabilities in ADS-B has elicited a response from the FAA, which
said, in part, "It does not work." The consultant, Hugo
Teso, recently made headlines when he demonstrated an
Android app of his creation at a security conference in Amsterdam. Teso
used his system to remotely hack into Flight Management System (FMS)
software and upload data. He claimed that access allowed him to control
the aircraft. The FAA has now responded saying it has determined that
Teso's exact technique would not work on certified hardware. EASA
agreed, but questions remain. More...
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B-080
B-081
B-088
B-089 | Bendix/King myWingMan
Navigator App
There's no easier way to fly informed.
Ease-of-use is on every pilot's checklist — myWingMan
delivers. With sophisticated yet intuitive flight planning, simply enter
your start point and end point and go. It'll calculate your best route
— VFR and IFR — based on your weather and terrain conditions.
Two- and three-way split-screen options give you flexible, custom
views.
Just touch. And go.
Visit
PreviewMyWingman.com.
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FACTORY-BUILT
RV-12S ALMOST READY
Dick VanGrunsven says slow and sure is
the pace to success and that's why we won't see large-scale production
of the renowned kitplane manufacturer's only ready-to-fly model anytime
soon. "We're kind of taking it gradually into this new arena,"
VanGrunsven told
AVweb in a podcast interview at Sun 'n Fun 2013. Van's
introduced the factory-built RV-12 SLSA at AOPA Expo in Palm Springs and
almost instantly got the support it needed to start its trial production
run with partner Synergy Air, of Eugene, OR. The first 12 aircraft were
sold the first day and several others were put on a waiting list. The
first of the initial run are almost finished and ready for delivery this
summer and the lessons learned are being evaluated. "It will give us a
better idea of how effective and efficient the production is," he said.
Meanwhile, the company's other new project, the RV-14 was on hand in
Lakeland. More...
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C-049
C-050 | Headset-Friendly
Sunglasses
A private pilot in sunny California, tired of sunglasses becoming
uncomfortable on long flights and causing noise leaks in his headset
seal, has designed a completely unique pair of sunglasses. Flying
Eyes exist for one specific purpose: to be the best, most
comfortable sunglasses to wear with a headset. Prescription lenses
available by special order. Standard bifocal/readers in stock. Visit us
at Sun 'n Fun at the MyGoFlight booth (#C-049, C-050).
Watch the video review and take advantage
of our special introductory price.
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PODCAST:
VAN'S READY-TO-FLY RV-12 PROGRESSING
Van's Aircraft's foray
into building factory-ready aircraft is going as planned, as have most
of Dick VanGrunsven's other projects. AVweb's Mary Grady
talked to VanGrunsven about the RV-12 and the new
RV-14.
More...
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C-024
C-025
C-026 | Weather with
Perspective
XM WX Satellite Weather gives you onboard perspective on the
weather. Graphical data like Radar, Lightning, Winds, and more enhance
your situational awareness and are compatible with the industry's
leading MFDs, EFBs, glass cockpits, and now the iPad. Additionally,
flexible subscription options ensure you get the dataset that's right
for you. Come see the latest from XM WX Satellite Weather at booth C-024
during Sun N Fun 2013 or
visit us online at
XMWXweather.com/aviation. 
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ZENAIR
INTRODUCES CH-750 CRUZER
One of the few new designs
introduced at Sun 'n Fun likely looks slightly familiar but Zenair's new
750 Cruzer has a different mission from its well-known predecessors.
Rather than emphasize the short-field capabilities of its ancestors, the
CH-701 and CH-750, the 750 Cruzer is designed for comfortable
conventional field and cross-country operations. "We've optimized the
new design for cruise and typical (airport) operations, while retaining
the popular cabin features of the STOL CH-750," Zenair spokesman
Sebastien Heintz said. "We've retained some of the most popular features
of the STOL CH-750, while optimizing the new design for cross-country
flying,"As if to punctuate that point, Heintz flew the Cruzer 1,000
miles from the factory in Mexico, MO to Sun 'n Fun. More...
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B-078
B-079
B-090
B-091 | Aspen Avionics Introduces
ADS-B Solutions
Designed to work with what you already have in your panel,
Aspen's affordable NextGen ADS-B solutions provide an easy,
cost-effective path to increased situational awareness and meeting the
FAA's NextGen mandate. Try our simple ADS-B solution finder to get
started, at
AspenAvionics.com/EasyADSB. 
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SNF-009 | Bose® A20®
Aviation Headset
Focus on what matters. Flying.
Better sound matters. So does comfort. That's why the A20 headset
is designed with proprietary ear cushions to provide quality acoustic
seals, even over eyeglasses. So you can fly comfortably for hours. And
30% greater noise reduction than conventional noise-reducing aviation
headsets means you hear more of what you need to hear. Also features
Bluetooth® communications
interface,* auxiliary audio input, and priority switching.
Learn more.
*
Available in certain variants of the headset.
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D-034
D-035
D-036
D-037
D-038
D-043
D-044
D-045
N-011 | Garmin G3X Systems Now
Starting at $4,375
Now you have even more options when installing a Garmin
G3X™. A new Garmin autopilot system brings robust capabilities
to virtually any aircraft. An angle of attack pitot provides accurate,
real-time measurement of wing performance to provide stall margin
indication. And best of all, a new ADHARS unit and other essential
system components means you can get a complete G3X system for a new low
price starting at only $4,375.
Learn more.
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FROM
SPORTY'S, NEW TECHNOLOGY FOR THE COCKPIT
The biggest news
from Sporty's this week at Sun 'n Fun was the release of their
second-generation Stratus device (click
here for the AVweb video), but at a news conference on
Wednesday the company also highlighted some other developments. For
those who haven't yet tried the popular Foreflight flight-planning
software, Sporty's educational division has developed an hour-long
online instructional video with all the basic information a beginner
would need to get started. The "Flying with Foreflight" video is
available now for about $30 and an app version also will be coming soon,
company spokesman John Zimmerman said. He also said a new product now
available for $129 can turn an iPhone into a cockpit video camera
complete with audio and GPS tracking. More...
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B-084
B-085 | Come to See Sennheiser and
Spectacular
Air Show Performers at Sun 'n Fun
Join Sennheiser at Sun 'n Fun (booths B-84 & B-85) and
experience a new level of customization and comfort in the cockpit with
the S1 family of aviation headsets. Try out our groundbreaking
S1 Digital with digital adaptive noise reduction or the S1
Passive with adjustable clamping pressure and judge for yourself.
And if you have always wanted to ride along with an air show performer,
stop by our booth and find out how that dream can become a reality.
Learn more.
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