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All News

July 30, 2013

Winners of GAMA/Build A Plane Aviation Design Challenge Attend AirVenture

Displaying Two Glasair Sportsman Aircraft They Helped Build

The winners of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) and Build A Plane Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) aviation design challenge competition will attend AirVenture 2013 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin from July 28-August 4, 2013, along with the two Glasair Sportsman aircraft they helped build at Glasair Aviation in Arlington, Washington.

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Piper Sells 10 More Trainers To ATP

Brings Total Number Of Airplanes Placed With The Company To 35

Airline Transport Professionals (ATP) has exercised options for 10 additional new Piper Archer TXs, bringing to 25 the total number of the single-engine training aircraft ordered by ATP so far in 2013. Piper and ATP jointly made the announcement on the first day of 2013 AirVenture Oshkosh. The 10 Archer TXs in the most recent order will be delivered in 2014.

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China Flight Is Rising

General Aviation Continues To Develop Inside China

Over the last several years, aviators interested in bringing general aviation to China have been working tirelessly to accomplish that. One of those individuals is Mr. Francis Chao, who is the Managing Director of Uniworld, LLC., a company that helps to develop businesses in China.

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MGL Avionics Launches iEFIS Challenger 10.4

New Instrument Is A Larger Version Of The 'Explorer'

MGL Avionics is proud to announce the release of the iEFIS Challenger 10.4" Touchscreen. The Challenger is the big brother of the 8.5" Explorer that has been sold for the last year. The Challenger features a bright 2000 nit resistive touchscreen display that is setup specially for use in the cockpit.

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Aviat Introduces CNG-Powered Husky

Dual-Fuel Configuration In Proof-Of-Concept Airplane

Airplane manufacturer Aviat Aircraft, Inc. and Minneapolis-based Aviation Foundation of America, will unveil the first dual fuel, piston powered aircraft to operate on both compressed natural gas (CNG) and aviation gasoline. The Aviat Husky CNG will be on display outside the Innovations Pavilion throughout AirVenture 2013 this week.

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Jeppesen Mobile FliteDeck VFR Solution Designed For Private Pilot Needs

Full U.S. VFR Coverage Now Available With A $49 Annual Data Subscription

Jeppesen has introduced Mobile FliteDeck VFR for GA pilots in the continental U.S. Jeppesen Mobile FliteDeck VFR is a new iPad-based navigation and planning solution designed specifically to enhance the flying experience for private pilots operating under visual flight rules (VFR) conditions. 

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EAA’s Freedom Of Flight Award And Spirit Of Flight Award

Sonex Aircraft Founder And President John Monnett Honored

The Experimental Aircraft Association announced that Sonex Aircraft Founder and President John Monnett will be presented two major awards during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2013: The EAA Freedom of Flight Award, and the SETP Spirit of Flight Award.

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Kodiak Achieves China Certification

Customer Deliveries To Begin Soon, According To Quest

Quest Aircraft Company has received full certification for the Kodiak from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC).This the 12th country in which the Kodiak is now certified.

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Terrafugia Demonstrates The Transition At AirVenture

Roadable Aircraft Makes Its Debut During The Monday Air Show

Sandwiched in between the wing walker and a flight of four T-6 Texans, the Transition Roadable Aircraft from Terrafugia made its debut at Oshkosh during the Monday air show.

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EAA Claims Its Role As Center Of Innovation

New Pavilion At AirVenture Features The Next Great Ideas In Aviation

Innovation has always been touted as a core value of the Experimental Aircraft Community, and this year, featured front and center at AirVenture is a new pavilion dedicated to passionate and brilliant entrepreneurs taking air travel into the future.

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Winners Announced for the 16th Annual EAA AirVenture Cup

This Year's Course Ran From Mount Vernon, IL, To Waupaca, WI

The winners have been announced for the 16th Annual EAA AirVenture Cup cross country air race. The race started at 9:30 AM Sunday morning departing from Mount Vernon, IL with 2 turn points before ending in Waupaca, WI for a total mileage of 460 nm.  The fastest aircraft of the day was a Turbine Legend, flown by Marty Abbott who came in at a time of 1:17:55 and an average speed of 354.30 mph.

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Concorde Introduces New Higher Capacity And Heated RG Series Batteries

Offers More Power Without The Need For Structural Modifications

Concorde has released several new batteries: RG-380E/46,  RG-427, RG-641 and the RG-380E/44 heated series. 

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Attack Of The Angles

Not Nearly As Frightening As The Attack Of The Zombies

Bendix-King announced a new angle of attack indicator and improvements to existing avionics components at a news conference at AirVenture Monday. Pete Bunce of GAMA endorsed the Angle of Attack Indicator (AOA) as an answer to customer requests for this sensor and an improvement in flight safety through increased situational awareness.

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