Lycoming Engines is now taking orders for experimental non-certified versions of its 233 series Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) engine. “The 233-LSA series in an important new engine in Lycoming’s product line, meeting the needs of the growing LSA market,” says Michael Kraft, Lycoming senior vice president and general manager, who notes the engine is capable […]
The ‘deliberate’ certification process
We’ve all heard the old joke: Nothing can be certified in aviation until the paperwork weighs as least as much as the airplane or product. Why is the FAA so tough on certification, FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt was asked during a visit to AirVenture. “We’ve actually proven to be quite flexible,” he said, pointing to […]
Baron QuikLink debuts
Baron Services, the parent company of WxWorx, unveiled Baron QuikLink, the company’s subscription-based aviation weather data service for preflight weather analysis, during AirVenture. Supplying graphical weather information over an internet connection, QuikLink provides weather coverage across the continental United States and southern Canada with pricing tiers starting at $14.99 per month. A complement to an […]
Virtual HUD wins LoPresti award
A Virtual HUD (Heads Up Display) developed by Bill Steele was awarded the Roy LoPresti Innovation in Aviation Award on opening day of AirVenture. The low-cost HUD projects critical information on an aircraft’s propeller, putting the images “right in front of the pilot’s eyes,” said Steele, who also has developed the Wingman, a portable display […]
BRS to offer chute repacking
BRS Aerospace now offers full repack servicing of its whole airframe parachute recovery systems for the Cirrus Design SR20 and SR22 aircraft, as well as Cessna 172/182s, through a collaborative network of certified repair centers. The repack service center network has been established to service the upcoming 10-year service requirements for these certified aircraft, according […]
NASCAR’s Jack Roush injured in OSH accident
NASCAR team owner Jack Roush and a passenger, Brenda Strickland of Plymouth, Mich., were injured Tuesday evening when a Beechcraft Premier business jet registered to Roush Fenway Racing, was involved in a landing accident on Runway 18 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh during AirVenture. Roush and Strickland were able to exit the jet after […]
El Aero FBOs join Avfuel network
El Aero Services has joined the Avfuel-branded dealer network of FBOs as an Avnet dealer. Avnet dealers are upper echelon FBOs that are chosen based on their comprehensive array of quality offerings and customer service, according to Avfuel officials. El Aero has two locations in Nevada – Nevada’s capital, Carson City (CXP), and Elko (EKO). […]
Mid-Continent Instruments adds marketing specialist
Sheila Krehbiel has joined Mid-Continent Instruments’s advertising and public relations department as marketing specialist. Krehbiel is responsible for copywriting, editing, pre-press production of advertising materials and direct mail project management. With a strong aviation background underscoring more than 12 years of advertising and marketing experience, Krehbiel earned a master’s degree in English literature from Wichita […]
L-3 unveils ESI-2000
L-3 Avionics Systems’ new Trilogy ESI-2000 Electronic Standby Instrument with battery backup has been submitted to the FAA for Technical Standard Order (TSO) approval. The ESI-2000 is an enhanced version of L-3’s initial Trilogy ESI offering, the ESI-1000. The new battery version combines the safety and precision of solid-state glass avionics with a minimum of […]