FlightBox V3 Update – September
I’ve put together a brief video showing off the first production-complete FlightBox V3. We currently have 10 of these things in field testing. So far that testing has gone very well. Barring any last minute issues we will order the first production run next week and should be shipping all the pre-orders in October. Here’s […]
Hope You’re Enjoying Oshkosh 2026!
Greetings aviators. If you’re in Oshkosh for EAA AirVenture 2026, I hope you’re having a great time! If you’re standing in the back corner of Hangar A looking for our booth, look no further. We decided to take a year off. The booth we had last year is now in the hands of the AvBrief […]
FlightBox V3 Update
For everyone who’s either pre-ordered a FlightBoxV3 or who is waiting for it to start shipping, here’s where things stand: The Bad News We’ve had to bump our shipping date again. We plan to start shipping this summer in time for Oshkosh. Here’s the explanation: When we committed to the project we selected a radio […]
Stuck In Paradise
Well, this is a weird post to write…. Falken is extending our annual holiday shutdown by about a week due to circumstances beyond our control. The year’s holiday took us to the beautiful blue Caribbean for a few days. The trip was fantastic, but when we got back to Barbados on Saturday morning (January 3rd) […]
FlightBox v3 Coming Soon(ish)
TL;DR: FlightBox v3 is on its way with improvements + new features Production is taking a bit longer than expected. Shipping should start at the end of this year or in January 2026. Pre-order now and save $100 off the regular price. FlightBox v3: The Box Is Back! FlightBox v3 circuit board: note the battery, […]
Falken EMS App – Now On The App Store
Great news: the Falken EMS app is now available in the App Store. The app connects with the Falken EMS v3 and later using Bluetooth and displays a full set of engine parameters. It includes trending and helps identify peak EGT. For those who haven’t seen it before, here’s a screenshot: The app runs on […]
Of Ferrules And Lever Nuts
One distinct difference between the Falken EMS and other products is the way we connect engine probes and senders. Most EMS boxes require you to build a harness using DSub connectors. Now there’s nothing wrong with DSubs – we use them for all kinds of things – but for sensor connections we opted to use […]
Falken Launches New Products At AirVenture
Big News from Falken Avionics: New Products and Major System Updates We’re excited to announce a major product refresh at Falken Avionics—one that brings powerful new capabilities and greater flexibility to experimental and light-sport aircraft. Whether you’re building your dream panel or looking to upgrade your current setup, we’ve got something new for you. Here’s […]
A Note On Tariffs
Due to circumstances beyond our control, some of the products we resell will include a tariff surcharge starting immediately. Specifically: transponders, radios, and associated components that are sourced through distribution and manufactured overseas may include a surcharge to cover the import duties levied by the US Federal government. Here’s the complicated and annoying part: we […]
Introducing BusBox – Aircraft Power Made Easy
Wiring an aircraft just got easier. Introducing Falken BusBox. BusBox is a complete power distribution system for a light aircraft. It packs 30 circuits into a 7″ x 4″ (17.7cm x 10cm) package that can be mounted virtually anywhere. The first 15 circuits are the “main bus” and power on when the master contactor is […]