Tue, Jun 19, 2007
Aircraft Originally Built For National Geographic Research
Project
You may not know the name Lockwood Aircraft -- even though it is
very probable you know Lockwood Aviation Supply, the seller and
service organization for the Rotax line of engines. Lockwood
Aircraft is a new business formed to manufacture, sell, and service
the twin-engine Air-Cam and the line of Drifter light aircraft.
The company is preparing to display a land version of the
Air-Cam, as well as an amphibious version of the twin-engine
homebuilt. As it did this spring at the Lakeland Fly-In, the
OshKosh AirVenture display signals the return of the Air-Cam to the
leadership of Phil Lockwood, whose team created the iconic aircraft
under contract from National Geographic more than a decade ago.
"We were fortunate to find an excellent exhibit location at
EAA's big summer airshow," reported company president, Phil
Lockwood. "We will be on Knapp Road near Building B and next to the
EAA Membership tent just south of the main east/west entry
street."
As ANN reported, drawing on
his experience as a wildlife camera plane pilot Lockwood designed
and built the first AirCam, an innovative twin-engine camera plane,
for a special National Geographic research project about the Ndoki
Rain forest in northern Congo. Later, Lockwood oversaw the
development and production of the Air Cam as a fast build kit
plane, while serving as president of Leza Lockwood Corp.
In early 2007 Lockwood completed a deal to purchase all design
rights, inventory, and tooling from prior owner, Antonio Leza. All
components are now housed in new quarters at Lockwood's Sebring,
FL, airport location.
More News
Inversion to Launch Reentry Vehicle Demonstrator Aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 This fall, the aerospace startup Inversion is set to launch its Ray reentry demonstrator capsule aboard Spac>[...]
"We are excited to accelerate the adoption of electric aviation technology and further our journey towards a sustainable future. The agreement with magniX underscores our commitmen>[...]
"The journey to this achievement started nearly a decade ago when a freshly commissioned Gentry, driven by a fascination with new technologies and a desire to contribute significan>[...]
Aero Linx: OX5 Aviation Pioneers Each year a national reunion of OX5 Aviation Pioneers is hosted by one of the Wings in the organization. The reunions attract much attention as man>[...]
"Our driven and innovative team of military and civilian Airmen delivers combat power daily, ensuring our nation is ready today and tomorrow." Source: General Duke Richardson, AFMC>[...]