The powerplant kit for the RV-12, the last in a series of six kits to complete Van’s Aircraft’s latest design, is now available. Van’s Aircraft began taking orders for the RV-12 Powerplant Kits at about 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11, company officials report. “By Tuesday evening, we had received orders for all of the […]
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West Star Aviation expands in Dallas
West Star Aviation, Inc. is in the final stages of a expansion and facilities consolidation at its Dallas Love Field (KDAL) location. The renovated 50,000-square-foot facility consolidates all activities offered at the original location, and includes new pilot lounges, planning areas, secure storage, technical shop space and other improvements. The Dallas location specializes in maintenance […]
Smyrna Air Center tapped for King Air conversions
GE Aviation has named the Power 90 as a GE Preferred Engine Conversion for the King Air 90 aircraft. Additionally, Smyrna Air Center has been named a GE Designated Engine Installer for the Walter M601E engine on King Air 90 aircraft. Smyrna Air Center of Smyrna, Tennessee, holds the rights to the Power 90 conversion […]
Concorde debuts lightweight batteries
Concorde Battery Corp. has developed two new lightweight 24-volt batteries for reciprocating engine aircraft. Both models, RG24-9 (left) and RG24-10, are designed for a two battery, two buss, two alternator/generator system to satisfy the requirement for a secondary system and support electronic ignition systems and glass panel installations. For more information: ConcordeBattery.com.
‘Wings of Fortune’ released
From the basic Cub to the corporate jet, author Edward A. Chevrette Jr. details the “Golden Age” of GA in his new book, “Wings of Fortune.” The author’s life as a pilot and his own personal “wings of fortune” are detailed in the book, which sells for $16.95 plus shipping and handling. For more information: […]
KidVenture Build-A-Rib
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 […]
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 […]