Sonex Aircraft now has available new Quick Build options for the Sonex, Waiex, and Onex aircraft models. Please share: Continue Reading →
RANS S-20 Raven now in development
Posted on July 16th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
The RANS S-20 Raven, which is now in development, will be shown at the upcoming AirVenture in “bare bones form.” Continue Reading →
RANS debuts engine install retro kit
Posted on July 10th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
RANS has introduced an engine install retro kit. This new install features a sleek fiberglass or carbon fiber cowling. Continue Reading →
High school students build Sportsmans in two weeks
Posted on July 8th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
Two groups of high school students recently completed the Two Weeks to Taxi program at the Glasair factory on time. The kids built two Sportsmans and watched as each one was fired up, taxied, and then flown on its maiden... Continue Reading →
Students begin building planes
Posted on June 17th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
The winners of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) and Build A Plane Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) aviation design challenge competition began today to assemble two Glasair Sportsman aircraft at Glasair Aviation in Arlington, Washington. Continue Reading →
Quicksilver partners with IDENT to produce surveillance aircraft
Posted on June 11th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
TEMECULA, Calif. — Quicksilver Aeronautics has joined forces with IDENT LLC of Jacksonville, Florida, in a strategic partnership to produce a fleet of GT500 surveillance and intelligence gathering aircraft. Continue Reading →
The father of electric-powered flight
Posted on June 6th, 2013 by Meg Godlewski
“When I want something for myself, I make it a project.” That’s how Randall Fishman, a retired jeweler from New Jersey, explains his entry into the world of electric-powered flight. His journey began in the late 1970s when he was... Continue Reading →
Forward momentum
Posted on June 3rd, 2013 by Meg Godlewski
Transitioning from flying a Cessna 152 to an RV-7 is a lot like learning to drive in the family station wagon, then getting a Porsche. You can’t help but envy the guys who get to do it. Scott Sundstrom from... Continue Reading →
Dynon Flying Club takes off
Posted on May 16th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
WOODINVILLE, Wash. — Seven employees at Dynon Avionics got together and talked themselves into creating a flying club. Since they work for a leader in avionics for homebuilt aircraft and LSAs, it was only natural that they wanted access to... Continue Reading →
Type club established for Sonex aircraft
Posted on May 13th, 2013 by General Aviation News Staff
A national type club, the Sonex Builders & Pilots Foundation, has been established for the Sonex line of aircraft. Continue Reading →
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