by John Nicol | 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...
by John Nicol | 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...
by John Nicol | Dec 8, 2025 | Featured Article, News
A significant issue has been identified in Version 5.1 of the TBX App for the huVVer-AVI, which can prevent proper operation of the uAvionix tailBeaconX. A corrected software release is now available. ➡️ Download the updated TBX App (Version 5.2 – Touch and...
by John Nicol | Aug 12, 2025 | Featured Article, News
A Note on Open-Source Projects Most open-source aviation projects, including ours, are volunteer-driven. Progress can be slow, but they’re built with passion, collaboration, and a shared goal of making aviation more accessible. Our aim with this series is simple:...
by John Nicol | Jul 14, 2025 | Featured Article, News
The lowest cost tailBeaconX™ controller just got even better. MakerPlane, in collaboration with huVVer, is excited to offer the new huVVer-AVI™ TBX Transponder Controller—now available in both standard and touchscreen variants. Supply is limited and available through...
by John Nicol | Jul 4, 2025 | Featured Article, News
A Note on Open-Source Projects At MakerPlane, we know firsthand that most open-source aviation projects—including our own—are community-driven and volunteer-run. That means progress can sometimes be slow, resources limited, and development uneven. But it also means...
by John Nicol | Jul 23, 2024 | Featured Article, News
We are excited to share Ulbuilder (Eric)’s recent flight test, which showcased the capabilities of the MakerPlane pyEFIS and FIX-Gateway systems. Eric has continued to volunteer his time and make significant contributions to the code. In his latest video, Eric...
