Carter Aviation Technologies debuted its new Personal Air Vehicle (PAV) prototype the day before AirVenture opened. The PAV is the second generation aircraft that demonstrates Carter’s Slowed Rotor/Compound technology, which is a combination of rotorcraft and fixed wing aerodynamics that features vertical takeoff and landing with high-speed flight. The company plans to offer four designs […]
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ICON A5 takes off
OSHKOSH — The Icon A5 made its first flying demonstration on opening day at the big show, on the heels of a “rigorous” flight testing program, according to Kirk Hawkins, president of Icon Aircraft. The amphibious LSA’s order book stands at 400, with about one-third of the orders from non-pilots, according to Hawkins. “What that […]
Piper to bring back Archer
OSHKOSH — Piper Aircraft plans to bring back the Archer, with officials noting the company — under its new owner, Imprimis, an investment company based in Singapore and Brunei — wants to be “back in the entry level market.” The 180-hp Archer, which will sell for $300,000, will be available in 2010. It will come […]
BD-4 debuts C model
MEDINA, Ohio — BedeCorp, in honor of it’s 40th anniversary, has debuted the BD-4C. The update simplified construction and adds comfort with a wider cabin (46″), a longer fuselage (14 more inches) and a new all-metal wing. See the innovative BD-4C firsthand by joining us in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. If you can’t make the trip, you […]
Continental introduces turbo powered SR22
OSHKOSH — Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) unveiled at AirVenture 2009 a TCM Turbocharged Cirrus SR22 that the company has dubbed the TR22 (Turbo Realized 22). The TR22 began as a technology demonstration aircraft for TCM’s new Kinetic line of engines aimed at serving the kit and experimental aircraft market segment but has quickly turned to […]
OSH: Tecnam P2006T flies
The twin-engine Tecnam P2006T on approach at Wittman after completing a showcase. The smart looking twin was quiet and appeared very docile even with one engine shut down for part of the demonstration.
OSH: New style throttle lever
The throttle lever (above) for the Yuneec-battery-powered single-seat e-Spyder (below).
OSH: Anderson Greenwood Model AG-14
One of only five built, this rare Anderson Greenwood Model AG-14 was on the Vintage line at AirVenture. This model is owned by Dave Powell from Rogers, Arkansas.
OSH: There’s a Bear around
The Bear 360 looks like an Grumman F8F Bearcat that got stuck in the dryer a little too long. Powered by a 360-hp M14P, the Bear 360 weighs 2,760 lbs at gross and will cruise at 250 knots at sea level. Check out Bear Aircraft online.