New at AirVenture this year is the One Week Wonder, in which everyone at Oshkosh gets a chance to help build a Zenith CH 750. The build kicked off at 8 a.m. Monday, July 28, and will continue throughout the week (see photos below). The first 5,000 people who pull a rivet received a One […]
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Wipaire completes installation of floats on Airvan 8
OSHKOSH — Wipaire reports it has completed installation of Wipline 3450 amphibious floats on a Mahindra Airvan 8 and has begun conducting preliminary flights to test the feasibility of the aircraft on floats. Pending successful outcome of the feasibility tests, a certification program will launch later this year. Chuck Wiplinger, Wipaire’s president and COO, noted […]
Dynon Avionics unveils new products at Oshkosh
At AirVenture Oshkosh 2014, Dynon Avionics introduced an 8.33 kHz COM radio, video input, and version 11 software for its SkyView glass panel system. Also, Advanced Flight Systems – part of the Dynon family since July 2013 – introduced its new Quick Panel System. “Just months after the introduction of SkyView Touch, SkyView continues to grow with […]
Discovery Channel’s Airplane Repo back for second season, cast at Oshkosh
The Airplane Repo crew are returning to the Discovery Channel Aug. 22 for a new season. Meanwhile, the crew are at Oshkosh this year for AirVenture. Returning for the second season is Ken Cage and Danny Thompson, who have more than 1,500 repossessions between the two of them. And of course, favorites Mike Kennedy – the […]
Garmin introduces G3X Touch display option
Garmin has introduced a new 7-inch G3X Touch display option for experimental amateur-built and light sport aircraft. The new high-resolution infrared touchscreen display compliments the existing 10.6-inch G3X Touch system, offering new panel design options and redundancy. All G3X Touch displays support Connext cockpit connectivity between avionics and mobile devices featuring wireless flight plan transfer […]
King Schools releases companion app
Pilots can now watch their King Schools video lessons on their iPads and iPhones even when disconnected from the Internet. The King Companion App, introduced at AirVenture and available as a free download from the Apple App Store, connects to a pilot’s King iLearn online account, allowing them to download videos from any of their […]
Sun Flyer technology demonstrator debuts at Oshkosh
OSHKOSH — On opening day of AirVenture, Aero Electric Aircraft Corp. (AEAC) unveiled the single-seat technology demonstrator for its next-generation solar electric training aircraft called “Sun Flyer.” AEAC, in conjunction with its development partner, Bye Aerospace, is planning to offer the first U.S.-sponsored, all-electric airplane serving the training, recreational and general aviation markets. The company […]
Blackhawk Modifications completes 500th engine upgrade
OSHKOSH — Blackhawk Modifications, a provider of new engine Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) upgrades for single- and twin-engine turboprop aircraft, has reached a milestone: The installation of its 500th new engine upgrade. The historic upgrade included installation of two new Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-52 engines by Ballard Aviation of Newton, Kansas. The new engines from Blackhawk were part […]
Sennheiser continues support of Eagle Flights
OSHKOSH — Aviation headset manufacturer Sennheiser announced at AirVenture that it will continue its support of the general aviation community as the premier sponsor of EAA’s Eagle Flights program. Sennheiser is supporting EAA with products and financial resources, including two $1,500 scholarships that will be awarded to a pair of pilots in training. As the premier […]