pyEFIS Updates and Synthetic Vision

by | May 19, 2026 | Featured Article, News

pyEFIS is the MakerPlane open source Electronic Flight Information System written in python and aimed at installation on Raspberry Pi hardware.  Recent interesting updates to pyEFIS include the introduction of a synthetic vision system, with early development...

What Is MakerPlane? A Quick Introduction

by | Jan 29, 2026 | Featured Article, News

With new builders and pilots discovering MakerPlane all the time, we thought it was a good moment to share a quick refresher on what MakerPlane is, why it exists, and who it’s for. MakerPlane is a volunteer-driven, community-focused platform centred on open source...

MakerPlane Store Closed

by | Jan 22, 2026 | Archive

The MakerPlane Store is now officially closed. We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who supported the store over the years. While the store has closed, the MakerPlane project, documentation, and open-source work will continue. If you missed the original announcement...

MakerPlane Store Closure & Final Inventory Sale

by | Jan 8, 2026 | Archive

This isn’t an easy update to share, but after a lot of thought, we’ve made the difficult decision to close the MakerPlane Store. When we first launched the store, the goal was simple: to make open-source avionics more accessible. By offering pre-built units, kits,...