TAVARES, Florida — Progressive Aerodyne, manufacturer of Searey Light Sport amphibious airplanes, has developed a new Frise aileron for all new factory-built Searey Elite and Searey Sport model airplanes. The new aileron, developed by Progressive Aerodyne engineers, is a milestone improvement in Searey flight control, according to company officials. The new aileron provides Searey airplanes with more balance and […]
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First flight: Sun Flyer
DENVER, Colorado – The single-seat technology demonstrator for the “Sun Flyer” solar-electric airplane completed first flight tests and will make its public debut July 27 in Oshkosh, the evening before the official start of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Sun Flyer, being developed by Aero Electric Aircraft Corp. (AEAC) in conjunction with its development partners, Bye Aerospace […]
Able Flight’s Class of 2014 to get their wings at Oshkosh
Able Flight‘s newest pilots will receive their wings at a pinning ceremony at EAA AirVenture. This year’s class includes two pilots who are quadriplegics, one who is a paraplegic, one who has a spinal condition and two who have lost one or more limbs. Two of the new pilots are wounded veterans and another is a […]
Sennheiser plans AirVenture activities
OSHKOSH — Aviation headset manufacturer Sennheiser has unveiled a packed agenda at this year’s EAA AirVenture Oshkosh with sponsorships, a flight pinning ceremony, and the fifth annual Podapalooza social media gathering. For the duration of AirVenture, Sennheiser will be showcasing its aviation headsets — the S1 family, including the S1 Digital, the S1 NoiseGard, and S1 Passive — […]
Aircraft Tool Supply celebrates 40th anniversary
OSCOLA, Mich. — Aircraft Tool Supply, a manufacturer and distributor of sheet metal tools, riveting products, inspection equipment, and aircraft engine maintenance tools, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Aircraft Tool Supply was the brainchild of Frank W. Barber, who started the company in 1974 in a small machine shop in Novi, Mich. Desmond Lynch […]
Avflight offers fuel discount to AirVenture attendees
Stop at Avflight at Salina Regional Airport (KSLN) in Kansas n your way to and from AirVenture 2014 and receive a discount of 10 cents a gallon on full-service purchases. Avfuel Contract Fuel and AVTRIP Points are available, according to company officials. For more information: 785-825-6739 or Avflight.com
The story behind Aeroshell’s iconic cow poster
As many of you read this, you may be on your way to EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, slated for July 28-Aug. 3. I hope to be there this year and may see some of you. I always enjoy Oshkosh, but one of my best memories is of the 1993 Aeroshell Speed Dash and the world-renowned […]
July 23 hearing to examine state of aviation manufacturing
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House Aviation Subcommittee, chaired by U.S. Rep. Frank LoBiondo (R-NJ), will hold a hearing July 23 to review the state of American aviation manufacturing, including economic health and challenges facing the industry. In 2012, aviation generated roughly 5% of the nation’s gross domestic product, contributed $1.2 trillion dollars in economic activity, and supported […]
Volunteers help reopen L88 runway
Volunteers from Tehachapi, Bakersfield, Santa Maria and Shafter in California worked hard this past Saturday to assist the airport owner re-open the runway in New Cuyama, California. The group of 20 pilots and aviation enthusiasts were brought together by a common theme: Roll up your sleeves and help save an airport. The airport remains on the Los Angeles […]