Adventure Pilot has unveiled a new feature in its iFly EFB app: The ability to wirelessly drive an autopilot system via Bluetooth.
The new feature is designed exclusively for use in experimental aircraft, “enhancing flexibility and control for pilots during flight,” according to company officials.
The new wireless autopilot control feature is currently available in the Android version of the iFly EFB app, with an iOS version slated for release soon.
The new feature will work with any autopilot that supports a standard GPS/NMEA data feed, according to company officials.
The new feature allows pilots to connect their iFly EFB app to their aircraft’s autopilot system using a Bluetooth to serial device, which facilitates communication between the mobile device and the aircraft’s autopilot, company officials said.
Company officials note they are not selling the Bluetooth devices directly. Instead they have been testing and providing recommendations and support for several devices. …