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Mooney CEO Dr. Jerry Chen handed the keys for the first new Acclaim to come off the production line to a proxy for the new owner. Unfortunately, the winner of the auction, Ricardo Pascoe, was unable to be at AirVenture to claim his new airplane. So instead, his flight instructor got the honors of accepting the keys during the presentation ceremony. The Aircraft Electronics Association Is trying to help aircraft owners get ready for an ADS-B out installation by giving away $1,000 towards the cost. The Perlan project is a non-for-profit research company studying atmospheric conditions utilizing a sailplane designed to fly at extremely high altitudes. The objective is to continue the research that was started by Steve Fossett and his crew, who set a previous world record of 51,000 feet, by explo

New Owner Was Highest Bidder On The Airplane, Proceeds Go To Mooney Museum.

Dr. Jerry Chen, CEO of Mooney International Corporation, did not hand the keys of the first new Acclaim to come off the production line since being being re-started to its new owner.

Provides ADS-B In Traffic And Weather Capabilities

The FAA has granted Technical Service Order (TSO) approval to the company’s RANGR FDL- 978-RX ADS-B receiver with optional built-in WAAS GPS. The system provides an affordable and flexible way to add ADS-B In traffic and weather capabilities to aircraft with certified 1090ES or UAT ADS-B Out transmitters.

Third Annual Competition Announced At Teachers Day At AirVenture

GAMA has announced  that it will hold the third Aviation Design Challenge in 2015. GAMA President and CEO Pete Bunce made the announcement at the Build A Plane Teachers’ Day event at EAA AirVenture.

Flight Took Place At German Development Center Earlier This Month

Continental Motors of Hong Kong, China announced today that it has achieved first flight of its 300 horsepower Jet A fueled aircraft piston engine. Designed for single and twin-engine aircraft, the CD-300 is a 300 horsepower class engine that adds to the already successful 100 and 200 series engines in the Continental Diesel lineup.

When We Use The Term “Sport Plane” Or “Light Sport Aircraft,” Does That Equate To Limited Usability?

Some aircraft are specifically intended for transportation and travel. A good example of this would be a corporate jet or even a high-performance single-engine airplane. Other aircraft seem to have found their niche in what we call sport or recreational flying, but to lump all these aircraft into the term “sport plane” is a bit limiting.  

Agency Was Encouraged To Establish A Loan Program To Assist Owners In Equipping Their Airplanes.

Part of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 gave the FAA the authority to establish a Private-Public Partnership that would guarantee loans of up to 90 percent to assist operators of both commercial and GA airplanes to purchase and install the required equipment. It has been nearly three years since the law was passed, but no such program has yet been established.

Beelzebub Not Fond Of Snow Cream

As the climate change (nee global warming) polar vortex once again cools the Airventure grounds below expected temps for the height of summer, a groundswell of growing discontent for FAA slithering tactics surrounding the third class medical / drivers license medical issues promises to draw to a head the political fervor of the masses desiring to commit acts of aviation in the face of ever increasing overlords.

Association Giving Away $1,000 Towards Installation Each Day At AirVenture

It may seem that the December 31, 2020 deadline for installation of ADS-B Out equipment is far away ... but in reality, there are fewer than 1300 working days left to get your airplane equipped to operate in controlled airspace. Given the number of shops that are equipped and qualified to do the installation ... AEA warns that pilots and owners who put installation off may find themselves on a long waiting list.