Got a question about a GA? You can pose it at AnswersAloft.com, a new website that is available to pilots, enthusiasts, airplane brokers, students, instructors, and individuals looking for answers to just about any aviation related question, say developers. Once a user account is established, users can pose questions to the community. Anyone with knowledge […]
Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame names scholarship recipients
The Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame (WAHF) has named its 2010 scholarship recipients. Three students, Michael Peer, Tyler Rockenfield, and Brooke Wedeward will share $2,000 in scholarship funds and be honored at WAHF’s annual induction ceremony this fall. Michael Peer, a student at Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) in Oshkosh, will receive WAHF’s $1,000 Carl […]
Senior management changes at Cessna
Cessna Aircraft Co. has tapped Peter Wilkinson to head Cessna’s McCauley Propeller Systems operations as general manager, while Bill Collier will assume control of the turbine and propeller aircraft parts distribution groups for Cessna. Wilkinson, formerly vice president of Cessna Parts Distribution (CPD2), will have responsibility for the entire McCauley value stream, including manufacturing, engineering, […]
ASTM compliance for composite Skycatcher prop
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 […]