Cessna Aircraft‘s McCauley Propeller Systems division has achieved ASTM compliance for a new two-blade, fixed-pitch composite propeller for the 162 Skycatcher. “This is the first of a planned family of composite propellers we have in development, designed for a range of aircraft,” said McCauley Vice President and General Manager Peter Wilkinson. The 1L100 is a […]
Aspen achieves Class III PFD certification
The FAA has granted Technical Standard Order (TSO) Authorization to Aspen Avionics for the Evolution EFD1000C3 Pro Primary Flight Display (PFD) for Class III aircraft. The Evolution software now meets the Level B assurance levels required for FAR Part 23 Class III aircraft, making the Evolution displays available to operators of piston and turbine aircraft […]
American Legend delivers first G3X Smart Cub
American Legend Aircraft has delivered its Garmin G3X-equipped Legend Smart Cub. The Legend Cub is a certified sport aircraft similar to the classic Piper Cub and powered by a 100-hp Continental motor. The new Garmin G3X is a multifunction glass cockpit display system. The first G3X-equipped Legend Smart Cub was delivered to a customer in […]
Understanding WAAS & LPV series debuts
Duncan Aviation recently released a new video series that tackles some of the more technical questions about WAAS/LPV Upgrades. Titled “Understanding WAAS & LPV,” the five-part video series explores legacy interface problems, field approvals, annunciators, NextGen criteria, and how to determine if an aircraft is a candidate for an upgrade, among other topics. “There are […]
In development: Sea Eagle
Natural disasters, piracy and political situations require immediate response, including rapid delivery of emergency supplies, personnel, equipment, or troops to troubled locations could make the difference between life and death. That’s why John Nattinger has designed the Sea Eagle, a seaplane with a patented wing morphing design that transforms into a surface vessel utilizing wind […]
Wings over Houston takes off Oct. 23-24
The 26th Annual Wings Over Houston Airshow takes flight Saturday, Oct. 23, and Sunday, Oct. 24, at Ellington Airport (7B9), featuring the United States Air Force Thunderbirds. The air show also features aerobatic performances by Sean D. Tucker and Team Oracle, Julie Clark in the Chevron Mentor, and John Klatt Airshows. Tora!Tora!Tora! will reenact the […]
WINGsReality approved for WINGS credit
WINGsReality has been authorized by the FAA as a training provider in the WINGS Program. In order to earn WINGS credit, participants must complete a full six-week season of the online interactive reality show. Each week, judges critique each pilot and provide feedback to reinforce good decisions and actions, and to provide quality training to […]
GlobalAir.com adds comparison tool
GlobalAir.com has launched an aircraft comparison tool, which prospective buyers can use to contrast an unlimited number of a type of aircraft to seek certain features such as interior layout, an avionics suite or maintenance updates. Other comparison aspects include what a particular paint job looks like, engine specifications, propeller/APU times, and a section for […]
Homebuilders Hangar debuts at Oshkosh
Aviators who take to the skies in aircraft they built themselves will share their tips of the trade at the new Homebuilders Hangar, supported by Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co., debuting at EAA AirVenture 2010, July 26-Aug. 1 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co., which has supported aircraft builders and […]