Levil Technology is out with a new portable ADS-B unit that’s really a miniature ADAHRS. Plumb it into your pitot/static system and it will wirelessly communicate attitude information along with indicated airspeed and pressure altitude to your tablet computer.
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Down To Earth
Homebuilt aircraft played a key role in bringing aid to the Bahamas after Hurricane Irene. Amy Laboda explains how you can join in future relief efforts.
Aero ‘lectrics
Using LEDs for lighting an aircraft has much to commend it. Low draw, reasonable cost, long life, good visibility. This month, Jim Weir takes us through the beginning steps of building these lighting systems yourself, using off-the-shelf parts and a little ingenuity.
