A couple hundred kids and a few adults had the opportunity to build a wing rib at EAA’s KidVenture, thanks to Wicks Aircraft Supply and a number of dedicated volunteers. Wicks provided the capstrip material and plywood to the program. “Some kids have been back to KidVenture five or six times over the years with […]
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Van’s specific propeller governors from Hartzell
Hartzell Propeller has developed the ‘S-1’ series propeller governors specifically for engines on Van’s RV aircraft. The following engines can mount the new governor (in most instances): O-320-D1A, O-360-A1A, IO-360-A1B6 and IO-360-M1B (4-cylinder) will use the S-1-10; O-540-A4D5 (6-cylinder) will use the S-1-26; and IO-540-D4A5 will need the S-1-32. Most models are available for immediate […]
VirtualHUD projects on prop arc
VirtualHUD aims to improve situational awareness without the need to take your eyes off the sky. Though it appears that the images are projecting onto the windscreen, VirtualHUD projects flight data onto a virtual surface created by your spinning propeller. Now instead of looking at a display inside the cockpit, you fly with your eyes […]
New simulator from VR Aircraft
VR Aircraft has debuted its VRTR400 ($8,750) console simulator. The VRTR400 was designed to offer realism, flexibility, and mobility, for cost effective flight training. With a 42” x 18” footprint, the VRTR400 Console simulator will fit on a desk or small table. Integrated into the simulator is a three vernier throttle quadrant, gear switch, trim […]
Latitude taps Dallas Avionics as sole distributor of Satellite Gateway
Latitude Technologies has tapped Dallas Avionics Inc. to be the sole distributor of the new “Satellite Gateway” S200 SG11 hardware for use with the Technisonic TDFM 7000/7300 multiband FM radio series. For more information: DallasAvionics.com or LatitudeTech.com
STC awarded for Eurocopter BO105 night vision lighting
United Rotorcraft Solutions (URS), and partner Ahlers Aerospace were awarded an FAA STC for their Night Vision Lighting modifications on the Eurocopter BO105. This is the ninth STC for night vision modifications awarded to URS and Ahlers. They now hold FAA certification on the Bell 206, 407 and 430 models and the Eurocopter AS350B2/B3, BK117, […]
Have a LoPresti Taco
LoPresti SpeedMerchants have cooked up a Taco. However, this one is not for eating. The Taco gust lock locks all flying surfaces to prevent motion.
Wicks offers composites starter kit
For anyone contemplating the construction of a composite aircraft, Wicks Aircraft Supply now offers a sampler for anyone new to the field of foam and fiberglass. The kit, which features an illustrated manual written by the Rutan Aircraft Factory, includes two types of foam, epoxy resin, glass bubbles, flock, fiberglass cloth, brushes, cups and spatulas. […]
URS gets nod to repair MD500 series
United Rotorcraft Solutions (URS) has been authorized by the FAA to perform maintenance and repair on the MD500 series. The authorization is helpful with certification projects currently in the works for the MD500, such as the SAGEM Integrated Cockpit Display and the Night Vision Lighting Modifications, said officials with the Decatur, Texas-based company. United Rotorcraft […]