Aviation’s Top Websites
Avionics
Avidyne Corporation: www.avidyne.com
Makers of the FlightMax all-glass panel.
Honeywell Bendix/King Avionics: www3.bendixking.com
Now a part of the Honeywell family, Bendix/King’s avionics include communication and navigation, flight-information services, flight controls, weather radar, Integrated Hazard Avoidance Systems (IHAS) and multi-function displays for the general-aviation, experimental and light business aviation communities.
Chelton Flight Systems: www.cheltonflightsystems.com
Singular makers of true “highway in the sky” technology.
Garmin: www.garmin.com/aviation
This is the online home of Garmin’s aviation products. It offers free firmware updates for portable GPS receivers and database updates for $35 (one-time fee), as well as free simulators for ground-based training before using the 400- and 500-series panel-mount units in flight.
Insight: www.insightavionics.com
Makers of a variety of cockpit enhancements, including TAS and Strikefinder.
L-3 Communications: www.as.l-3com.com
Makers of high-end flat-panel avionics, situation awareness enhancement, traffic alert and collision avoidance systems, Stormscope and more.
Meggitt/S-TEC: www.s-tec.com
It offers primary flight displays, navigation displays, engine display units, (ADAHRS) and S-TEC autopilots.
Narco Avionics: www.narco-avionics.com
This is one of the world’s oldest general-aviation avionics manufacturer, offering nav/coms and transponders.
Ryan International Corporation: www.ryaninternational.com
It’s one of the industry leaders for TAS, TCAD and multi-hazard displays.
Sandel Avionics: www.sandel.com
Makers of electronic HSIs, now featuring TAWS, weather and EFIS capabilities.
Eastern Avionics International: www.avionix.com/guide.html
Yes, these guys sell radios and GPS receivers, but they also provide a valuable service with overviews and tips. The company also covers older models as well as state-of-the-art stuff. If you’re looking at old radios and trying to decide whether or not to upgrade (and to what), this site can be a big help, whether or not you buy from them!
Jeppesen Sanderson Inc.: www.jeppesen.com
This is a key site for users of Jeppesen charts and nav data. Database updates are available online, along with subscription services and free aviation weather.
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