A small plane crashed and burned in an orange grove near Edinburg, in South Texas, shortly after taking off early on April 9, killing the one person onboard, according to Hidalgo County Sheriff Lupe Trevino s, who said the plane appeared to first clip power lines in Edinburg before going down. The 1979 Cessna 210 […]
Lancair’s Evolution completes major testing phase
Lancair International Inc., a manufacturer of high performance kit planes, recently successfully completed a lengthy series of pressurization tests of its new Evolution aircraft. The testing cycle surpassed by two-fold the aircraft’s design requirement, according to officials with the Redmond, Ore.-based company. The Evolution pressure vessel, a fully conforming production unit, included the main cabin […]
Professional throttle quadrants for home flight sims debut
VR Aircraft Inc. (VRAC) has introduced a Boeing replica throttle quadrant to its range of PC-based flight simulator products. The new throttle quadrant includes individual engine throttles, analog elevator trim, thrust reverser actuation with detent lockouts, flap control, speed brake, auto throttle cutout, and engine/fuel switches. Throttle quadrants are available in single or multi-engine piston […]
Hartzell Earns STC for Piper ‘Top Prop’
The latest addition to Hartzell Propeller’s Top Prop line-up is its second generation, advanced composite propeller now STC’d and available for Piper PA46 Matrix and Mirage piston-engine aircraft. The three-blade propellers offer significant weight savings, through a combination of carbon fiber and Kevlar blades and its new lightweight aluminum hub, Hartzell officials said. This combination […]
American Avionics taps new GM
American Avionics has appointed Steve Champagne General Manager. Champagne began his career in 1972, when he joined American Avionics as an autopilot and instrument technician. In 2004, he was promoted to manager of the instrument service department. For more information: 206-763-8530 or AmericanAvionics.com.
AeroVee engine kit upgrade available
Sonex Aircraft, LLC has introduced another enhancement to the AeroConversions AeroVee Engine Kit. The Nikasil Cylinder upgrade package, which reduces the engine weight by just over 9 lbs., is offered at $500 for new engines. Existing AeroVee engine customers can purchase the Nikasil Cylinder upgrade for $750. “Nikasil Cylinders are quickly becoming a standard feature […]
Spend a day remembering why you love flying!
Sporty’s annual Open House and Fly-In is slated for Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. There will be commercial exhibitors, free seminars and free hot dogs. Sporty’s Sweepstakes Skyhawk will be awarded to a lucky customer at Noon. For more information: Sportys.com.
Aircraft Spruce offers tie-down kits
Aircraft Spruce now offers Tie-Down kits suitable for any weather condition. The tie-downs, rated up to 3,000 lbs., are easy to tighten up with one quick pull, company officials said. A sliding cap protects the buckle from freezing during cold weather and keeps grit out during windy field conditions. Each kit includes three 9-foot tie-down […]
Garmin GPSmap 696 manual released
ZD Publishing, Inc. has added a new pilot-friendly manual for the Garmin GPSmap 695/6 to its inventory. The latest from Garmin, the 695/6 covers aviation only. Besides the aviation database, it includes AOPA’s Airport Directory, SafeTaxi, Obstacle and Terrain databases. FliteCharts is available by subscription from Garmin, which must be updated at least every 180 […]