Bluetooth Adapter Enables Aircraft Operators To Wirelessly Stream Aircraft Data

AEROCOR has acquired the BlueMAX wireless data transfer unit from Australia based Control-J Pty Ltd. The BlueMax is a bluetooth adapter that enables aircraft operators to wirelessly stream aircraft data to a portable device such as a phone or tablet. Originally developed for a line of aircraft equipped with Avidyne Entegra avionics, the BlueMAX unit is also compatible with other common engine monitors, such as those from JPI.

The Airplane’s Engine Sputtered And Lost Complete Power

On October 17, 2020, about 1742 Pacific daylight time, a Piper PA-28-140 airplane, N4673R, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near the Pierce County Airport – Thun Field (PLU), Puyallup, Washington. The certified flight instructor (CFI), one student, and one passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight. The CFI and student pilot reported that they conducted two uneventful touch and go landings. After turning crosswind to set up for another touch and go, the airplane’s engine sputtered and lost complete power. The CFI took over the controls and executed a forced landing