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July 24, 2018

Airborne 07.24.18-OSH18-Day 2: Able Flight, Stratos VLJ, AEA’s ADS-B Giveaway

Also: Trig Intro’s TX56/57, Delta Hawk Powers Up, BendixKing Updates, Pelton Interview--Part 2

We’re simply in awe of Able Flight... if there is a more positively spirited program in all of aviation, we’re hard-pressed to find it. Join ANN as we take a look at Able Flight’s newest flock of flyers. The Stratos Aircraft Company came to AirVenture 2018 to announce some new developments to their single engine jet program -- including a kit version. ANN’s Jim Campbell met with one of the Stratos test pilots to get the latest details.... And, oh yeah, Jim really w

Airborne 07.24.18-OSH18-Day 2: Able Flight, Stratos VLJ, AEA’s ADS-B Giveaway

Also: Trig Intro’s TX56/57, Delta Hawk Powers Up, BendixKing Updates, Pelton Interview--Part 2

We’re simply in awe of Able Flight... if there is a more positively spirited program in all of aviation, we’re hard-pressed to find it. Join ANN as we take a look at Able Flight’s newest flock of flyers. The Stratos Aircraft Company came to AirVenture 2018 to announce some new developments to their single engine jet program -- including a kit version. ANN’s Jim Campbell met with one of the Stratos test pilots to get the latest details.... And, oh yeah, Jim really wants to fly this one! ADS-B 2020 is RIGHT around the corner and the Aircraft Electronics Association is doing its part to get people motivated to upgrade with this year’s rendition of the t

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Corsairs Ultralight Breaks The Part 103 Mold

Company Taking Orders And Deposits At AirVenture This Week

The F4U Corsair is one of the most recognizable airplanes in the world, with its distinctive long nose and gull wing design. And while most of of will probably never be lucky enough to fly one, SportairUSA has brought the spirit of the Corsair to the Part 103 world.

Textron Aviation Displays New Full-Scale Cessna Denali Mockup At AirVenture

Aircraft Was First Announced At Oshkosh In 2015

Textron has a full-scale Cessna Denali mockup on display at AirVenture this week. The mockup features a complete cockpit with functioning avionics, fully updated interior and the McCauley 105-inch diameter composite, five-blade, constant speed propeller.

ERAU Historian Explores The Enduring Mystery Of Amelia Earhart’s Final Flight

Two Presentations Planned During The Week At AirVenture

Attendees at this year’s EAA AirVenture show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin are invited to take a fascinating virtual ride with Amelia Earhart on her final flight, courtesy of aviation historian Dr. Leo F. Murphy, a professor of aeronautical science at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

Pipistrel Unveils Electric Charging Station Designed Exclusively For Aircraft

SKYCHARGE Can Charge Up To Four Electric Aircraft Simultaneously

The Pipistrel SKYCHARGE is the first EV charging station designed exclusively for electric powered aircraft. The company has developed two models of the SKYCHARGE. Both can charge up to four electric aircraft at the same time. The SKYCHARGE 40 will accommodate two aircraft at a 20 kW charge rates and one at a 40 kW charge rate. The SKYCHAGE 80 will accommodate four aircraft at 20 kW charge rates or two at 40 kW charge rates.

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Thunderbirds Select 2019 Officers

Lt. Col. John Caldwell Named Squadron Commander/Leader

The commander of Air Combat Command, Gen. Mike Holmes, has officially selected the officers who will be joining the United States Air Force Thunderbirds for the 2019 demonstration season.

Radiant Technology Introduces Ultrasonic Non-Contact, Non-Invasive Fuel Probe

A Different, Better Way To Measure Fuel

Radiant Technology’s latest fuel probe technology uses ultrasound to measure the height of fluid within virtually any enclosure. This non-invasive, non-contact technology eases installation while providing a fuel level signal which is transmitted via a serial link to the fuel gauge. The entire unit is contained within a small puck which measures slightly over 1" in diameter.

NASA Brings Latest Aerospace Technologies To AirVenture

Interactive Simulators, Models, Videos And More At The Aviation Gateway Park

Visitors to AirVenture this week can get a close look at the latest in NASA aerospace technology during the Experimental Aircraft Association's annual airshow.

FAA Awards Type And Production Certificates To Gulfstream G500

Paves The Way For First Customer Delivery Later This Year

The FAA has awarded both type and production certificates to Gulfstream Aerospace for the Gulfstream G500. These certifications pave the way for the first completed G500 delivery to a customer as planned later this year.

Co-Founder Of World Heritage Air Museum Fatally Injured In Venom Accident

Martin Tibbitts Went Down Near Sheboygan County Memorial Airport In Wisconsin

Martin J. Tibbitts, one of the co-founders of the World Heritage Air Museum, was fatally injured Friday when the de Havilland DH 112 he was flying went down shortly after takeoff from Sheboygan County Memorial Airport in Wisconsin.

FreeFlight Systems Launches Completely Redesigned Company Website

Provides Easier Navigation, Access To Product Information, Company Says

NextGen avionics leader FreeFlight Systems announced today the launch of its new company website. This refreshed, redesigned website features an enhanced, easy-to-use navigation process that allows users to arrive at company and product information faster and with fewer clicks. The website also provides a more comprehensive understanding of FreeFlight Systems’ solutions and programs currently available across all aerospace markets and platforms.

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Alpha Eta Rho Announces 2018 Scholarship Winners

Two Top Winners Receive $2,000 Each From Mesa Airlines

Five scholarships have been awarded to members of Alpha Eta Rho (AHP) with the support of Mesa Airlines. Annually, the National AHP Office awards scholarships to outstanding members that show leadership, academic achievement and professionalism in aviation.

Final Flight, Final Fight

The Continuing Fight to Make Change, Preserve History and Honor the WASPs

By Maxine Scheer Erin Miller, a determined granddaughter of Women Airforce Service Pilot (WASP) Elaine Harmon, drew major media attention in 2015 and 2016 from the Washington Post, New York Times, FOX, Christian Science Monitor, (as well as ANN) and many other print, radio and television outlets. The compelling story that grew into a national conversation was a three-generation fight against a U.S. Army decision to deny WWII aviator Elaine Harmon her last wish, to have her remains inurned at Arlington National Cemetery (ANC). WASP pilot Elaine Harmon passed in April 2015 at the age of 95. For nearly 18 months, Harmon’s cremated remains were stored

EAA Announces New Member Benefit: The Virtual Flight Academy

Powerful Tool For Building Pilot Skills And Proficiency

EAA is unveiling a new and industry-first member benefit — the EAA Virtual Flight Academy — a powerful new tool for building pilot skills and proficiency.

Aspen Flying Club Reserves 30 Sun Flyer Aircraft

Will Be Used As Trainers In Its Future Fleet Of Aircraft

Aspen Flying Club has reserved 30 “Sun Flyer 2” two-seat all-electric airplanes to use as trainers in its future fleet of aircraft. Aspen Flying Club is located near Bye Aerospace facilities at Centennial Airport, (KAPA), south of Denver, Colorado.

TBM 900 Deliveries Going Strong

A New Program Achievement For Daher’s Tbm Very Fast Turboprop Aircraft Family

Daher on Monday announced the delivery of its 900th TBM very fast turboprop aircraft, with the milestone TBM 930 version provided to Thomas Solano, an IT entrepreneur in Jacksonville, FL. The achievement comes as Daher’s TBM 900 family maintains a solid market position in the entry-level turboprop and small jet category of the business aviation and general aviation sectors.

Mooney Celebrates 70Th Anniversary With A Full Order Book

Announces The Launch Of An Exceptional New Program For Owners And Certification For The M20 Ultras Down Under

Mooney International is be celebrating its 70th Anniversary in a very big way this week at AirVenture. Hot on the heels of FAA certification and first deliveries of its award winning M20 Acclaim and Ovation Ultras last year, the company hasn’t stopped moving forward at blistering speed. This year’s production of both of the new M20 Ultra models is sold out, and the order book for next year’s deliveries promises to be even stronger.

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Hartzell Trailblazer Prop Receives STC For American Champion Super Decathlon

To Be Offered As An Option On New Aircraft

Hartzell Propeller's carbon fiber composite two-blade Trailblazer prop has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for American Champion Aircraft's Super Decathlon aerobatic tandem two-seat taildragger.

Diamond Aircraft Re-Launches The Lycoming Powered DA40 XLT

New Airplanes Equipped With Garmin G1000 NXi Avionics

Diamond Aircraft is re-introducing the DA40 Lycoming IO360 aircraft with the new Garmin G1000 Nxi and will have the aircraft on display at AirVenture this week.

Pipistrel Unveils "X-ALPHA" - A Full Size Virtual Reality Training Simulator

Meet "X-ALPHA" - The world's first LSA flight simulator using virtual Reality technology

The X-ALPHA VR Simulator was developed, exclusively, for Pipistrel’s ALPHA Trainer as well as their ALPHA Electro Aircraft. The simulator consists of several elements that, when combined, offer a unique, ‘99% realistic’ virtual reality experience of flying these aircraft. The first thing one might notice, when encountering the sim, is X-ALPHA’s physical cabin. Identical to the cabin of a real ALPHA Trainer or ALPHA Electro airplane, it has two seats -- with the pilot seat on the left side. Equipped with the same control interface needed to fly the actual airplane, the VR Sim’s joystick controls roll and pitch, while rudder pedals

Airborne 07.23.18: Bally Bomber, One Week Wonder, Daher TBM 910/930

Also: Pipistrel Electric Airplanes, WACO Classic Aircraft, Aerovonics AV-20/AV-30, Jack Pelton Interview-Part 1

It’s the airplane that EVERYONE wants to fly... the single seat, one-third scale, flying replica of one of America’s greatest bombers... the mighty B-17. A labor of love for one great man, the presence of the “Bally Bomber’ is a jaw-dropper! The One Week Wonder is back for AirVenture 2018! Over the next seven days, thousands of EAA members will come together to put together a brand new Vans RV-12is. The build kicked off at 8am sharp Monday morning&hellip

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (07.24.18)

“We are thrilled to roll-out EAA Virtual Flight Academy this year at AirVenture, the world’s greatest General Aviation gathering.” Source: Brandon Seltz, Founder & CEO at TakeFlight Interactive. The company is partnering with EAA to offer a new Virtual Flight Academy.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (07.24.18): Center Of Gravity Limits

The specified forward and aft points within which the CG must be located during flight.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (07.24.18)

Unleaded Avgas ARC

The FAA shares the EPA's concerns about lead emissions from small aircraft. Owners and operators of more than 167,000 piston-engine aircraft operating in the United States rely on aviation gasoline (avgas) to power their aircraft. Avgas is the only remaining lead-containing transportation fuel.

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