Ray Stits, EAA Lifetime 136, aircraft designer and developer/founder of Poly-Fiber coverings, died June 8 of natural causes just under two weeks shy of his 94th birthday. Founder of EAA Chapter 1 in Riverside, California, Ray contributed greatly to aviation and supported the early days of experimental aircraft development. He is survived by his wife, Edith, son Don, two grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
Superior Is Starting At 100HP And Working Their Way Up!
While at Sun ‘n Fun 2015, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, talked with Scott Hayes, the vice president of sales and markings for Superior Air Parts. Jim’s questions related to their Gemini diesel engine. Jim asked why Superior is bringing a small diesel engine to the forefront. Hayes said they are motivated by the requirement in all parts of the world for better fuel economy and an engine that can burn the more prevalent diesel capable fuels. He said the Gemini Diesel is the answer to both of these requirements.
Air Race 1 Is Pure Motorsport At Its Fastest Testing Pilot Skill In The Formula One Aircraft Class
The first Air Race 1 event in Monastir, Tunisia on the 7th of June started the season for this exciting class of custom-built small race planes. Thom Richard of Sweden has claimed victory in the first round of Air Race 1 in front of thousands of spectators.
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