Recently the Avionics Department of First Flight Aviation conducted major systems upgrade installations on two Beechcraft T34/D45 Mentor aircraft. While our team has vast experience with performing upgrades, it is not often we get the opportunity to perform nearly identical major upgrades back-to-back, especially former military training aircraft such as these. We often get questions […]
In the ever-evolving world of aviation technology, pilots and aircraft owners are constantly seeking ways to enhance safety, efficiency, and precision in their flights. One of the most significant advancements in recent years is the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS), a satellite-based navigation system that offers improved accuracy and reliability for aircraft avionics. In this […]
Autopilots and especially Flight Control Systems are critical system components. They often require maintenance too, just as airframes and engines need inspection and servicing. They sometimes wear out and fail. They are sometimes used improperly by the pilot/operator leading to perceived poor performance too. Some of the more common instances we encounter for Avionics Support […]
Aircraft audio systems are a growing component area in today’s modern cockpits. From improper usage to aging systems to even incorrect original installation, they are an often forgotten about or overlooked Avionics system component until things go wrong. Call First Flight Aviation! (937) 885-5580 Mono vs. Stereo It seems everyone these days is walking around […]
Aircraft Autopilots and Automatic Flight Control Systems As part of promoting aviation safety, autopilots have come a long way in reducing pilot workload during appropriate phases of flights. They are to be used as a resource in those instances, not as a band-aid for poor pilotage. Pilots fly aircraft – autopilots simply aid in it […]