Traffic awareness is everyone’s concern so next time you are in the Banyan Pilot Shop be sure to check out the new ZAON side by side comparison display of the Portable Collision Avoidance Systems (PCAS) MRX and XRX. The XRX is the only portable device to offer 360° direction and MRX is the smallest, most accurate traffic alerter at the lowest cost. PCAS the best-selling traffic choice for general aviation.

The ZAON PCAS XRX Collision Avoidance System is the flagship model, providing a complete picture in a simple, easy-to-use device. PCAS represents their third generation of proven traffic detection technology. XRX is truly a “Plug and Go” device with its built-in antenna system and built-in display.

Key Features

• “3-D” view Quadrant Direction, 45° increments
• Instant traffic updates with no delays
• Tiny, unobtrusive size (3.9” x 3.6” x 2.7”)
• Completely portable and self-contained
• Digital range, scalable from 6NM to 1NM
• Audio voice alerts for threats and advisories are included, with both Headset-Direct™ hookup and in-cabin output
• Relative altitude, scalable from ±2500 ft to ±500 ft, with ascending/descending indicator
• Designed for metal, composite or fabric-covered airframes, high- or low-wing
• Displays top three intruders
• A built-in altimeter, a built-in compass, and built-in turn/bank and internal thermal sensing provide the highest, real-time accuracy available
• Built-in directional antenna
• Menu-driven interface, with selectable aircraft profiles and advanced calibration options
• Displays the local squawk code, pressure altitude, bank angle, bearing and temperature
• Integrates with third-party moving map and EFIS systems, including Garmin, Blue Mountain, and others.

The ZAON MRX Collision Avoidance System is the world’s smallest collision avoidance device at half the size, yet sacrifices none of the features upper-end systems have become known for.

Key Features

• Digital range, scalable from 5NM to 1NM
• Relative altitude, scalable from ±2500 ft to ±500 ft, with ascending/descending indicator
• Menu-driven interface
• A built-in altimeter provides the highest, real-time accuracy available
• Displays the local squawk code and altitude
• Audio alerts for threats and advisories
• Installation kits are available
• Super-bright red LED display is easily read, even in direct sunlight, and can be dimmed for night use
• Indestructible polycarbonate semi-translucent housing ensures cooler operating temperatures on the glare shield, even in direct sunlight (no burning your hands as with metal enclosures)

To learn more about the ZAON or to demo one, stop by the Banyan Pilot Shop today or visit www.banyanpilotshop.net.

When the Garmin 495 was released by Garmin, it provided all the features of its counterpart the Garmin 496, but without XM Weather and pre-loaded City Navigator NT and gave it a smaller price tag. The 495 kept popular features such as SafeTaxi and AOPA’s Airport Directory data. With the new Garmin aera series release, the Garmin aera 550 is the perfect replacement to upgrade from the GPSMAP 495. Similar to the Garmin aera 560, the aera 550 only lacks the XM Weather. Like the 3 other aera series GPS’, Garmin has turned the aera 550 into a fully intuitive touch screen system, giving the user a larger screen than the Garmin 495 in an overall smaller unit. The aera 550 graphical Terrain page offer both overhead and vertical profile views of the topography you’re flying over. The database-driven terrain advisory feature offers TAWS-like color coding and pop-up obstruction alerts. Like all the units in Garmin’s new aera series, this piece of hardware is great for the Road Warriors as well as aviators, providing built-in Bluetooth and voice-guided driving directions.

Garmin aera 550 & Garmin GPSMAP® 495 Side-By-Side Comparison

As I mentioned, the Garmin aero 550 is not as fully functioning as the Garmin aero 560, but it is a more then suitable upgrade to it previous counterpart, providing the users with the option fly/drive option.

To ensure that all the teammates in the Banyan Pilot Shop are on top of their game to help out customers, they participate in continuous training. Recently, the Banyan Pilot Shop teammates participated in AMI (Aviation Management International) GPU training and Revere Survival Products training. Representatives came from both AMI and Revere Survival product to provide teammates with on-site instruction and answer questions.

Thanks to the AMI GPU training, teammates will be able to provide in-depth knowledge to customers about the different units available and ensure that the correct model is purchased for the correct need.

The Revere Survival training provided teammates with valuable information about new products available and additional information about Revere products that are currently being carried at the Banyan Pilot Shop.

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During this economic time, saving a few bucks when buying something you need is always a good thing. The Banyan Pilot Shop is running a special on Bose Headsets from now until the end of May. This offer gives customers a chance to trade up and get a new Bose Aviation Headset X for $150.00 off the regular price. With the price adjusted at the point of sale, there is no rebate form, delay, or complications to deal with, just a simple savings.

Not only is this special being offered at the Banyan Pilot Shop but it is available to aviation enthusiasts around the world through our online store at www.banyanpilotshop.net. They are even sweetening the pot by providing FREE 2-day FedEx shipping to anywhere in the Continental U.S. and Alaska!

To learn more about the Bose Aviation Headset X visit www.banyanpilotshop.net.

*Disclaimer:

Offer valid April 1 – May 31, 2010. Restrictions apply. Aviation Headset X is a registered trademark of Bose Corporation in the U.S.