Electric Power Systems (EPS) is collaborating on the new Sun Flyer all electric trainer with Bye Aerospace. The company will design and build the energy storage system for the aircraft, including battery modules, battery management unit, and power distribution unit for its flight demonstrator scheduled for first flight tests in the first or second quarter […]
Picture of the day: On the step
Roger Helton, CEO of SuperPetrel USA, sent in this photo, one of about 600 taken during a weekend photo shoot with photographer Kristina Funderburk of Crystal Clear Images. The picture depicts a SuperPetrel LS on the step on Lake Disston, just north of DeLand, Florida, flown by SuperPetrel USA’s chief pilot Shevy Shevalier. Helton reports the […]
Video: Owning a Mooney M20
The folks behind Prebuy Guys recently posted this video from Wings South Airpark in Naples, Florida, where they talked to Mike, the owner of a 1982 Mooney M20J. Mike tells us about his airplane and gives the inside scoop on aircraft ownership from aircraft ownership costs, aircraft maintenance, pilot training, and more. He also offers […]
Mid-Continent unveils easy-to-install magnetometer
Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics has introduced the MD32 Magnetometer designed specifically for the company’s MD302 Standby Attitude Module (SAM). The MD32 Magnetometer delivers independent heading reference without orientation limitations or the need for special installation hardware, according to company officials. Its compact design, mounting flexibility and cockpit calibration ensure easy, economical installation, officials add. “The […]
Trig Avionics rolls out Express Lane for ADS-B
Trig Avionics is rolling out a new Express Lane service for aircraft owners, which provides one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways to become ADS-B Out compliant, by using a TT31 transponder, according to company officials. With the right avionics, Trig Express Lane dealers can install a 2020 solution in as little as five to […]
BRS Aerospace expands Cessna 172/182 installation network
BRS Aerospace has added a number of newly authorized Cessna Parachute System Authorized Installation Centers to handle whole aircraft parachute installations on the Cessna 172 and 182 single-engine piston powered fleets. “Our growing network of factory-approved installation centers are equipped and qualified to install BRS Aerospace’s whole aircraft parachute recover systems in 172s and 182s. We […]
Picture of the Day: Flying home
Jim Thomas submitted this picture for Picture of the Day. “Air to air shot of a Scout on its way back home to Oklahoma from Nova Scotia. Taken from my 1950 Cessna 170 in August, 2017.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this […]
Pilot Perspectives: Rod Machado
By DEREK ROBERTS. “You can make people cry or you can make them laugh.” A quip, by longtime CFI and renowned aviation author Rod Machado that almost perfectly encapsulates his unique and identifiable style. As any reader of Machado’s can attest, his material — seven books, countless articles, and dozens of videos — is as […]
What happens if I have an accident?
A recent post from insurance company Global Aerospace details what you should do if you are involved in an aircraft accident. It’s full of tips that can help all aircraft owners. What Can Trigger a Claim? Most aircraft insurance policies respond to two types of claims: Those that involve physical damage to the insured aircraft […]