ROCHESTER, Wisconsin — American Champion Aircraft Corporation (ACA) has released an updated wing design for new-production Super Decathlon and Xtreme Decathlons in response to an airworthiness directive affecting aircraft with a new-style aileron first delivered in 2012. Also released was a wing reinforcement retrofit kit for aircraft already in the field. American Champion is providing […]
Wipaire’s Laser Gear Advisory System now standard and available for retrofit
SOUTH SAINT PAUL, Minnesota — Wipaire’s exclusive Laser Gear Advisory system is now included at no additional cost on new Wipline float purchases, and is available for retrofit on Wipline-equipped aircraft. Introductory pricing for retrofit kits is $4,995 uninstalled. The laser system may be installed at one of Wipaire’s two locations in South St. Paul, […]
Failure of rod bearing results in forced beach landing
The pilot was conducting a cross-country flight in an Ercoupe 415 when the engine lost oil pressure. Shortly after, the engine lost power and seized. The pilot then made a forced landing on a beach near Saint Martin Island, Michigan. Examination of the engine revealed that the No. 1 connecting rod bearing had failed and that […]
Commuting sometime provides surprises
Arthur Billingsley sent us this series of photos and a video of an eventful commute from his home in Jacksonville, Florida, to his primary office in Reston, Virginia. “While I have a local office in the Jacksonville area, I routinely commute from JAX (28J) to DC (KHEF) in my 1974 Cessna C310Q,” he explains. “Recently, on a […]
From Argentina to Alaska: Part II
Dino Karagozian, a Bonanza owner, fulfilled a dream in 2011 when he flew his 1964 Bonanza from Buenos Aires, Argentina, to Fairbanks, Alaska, over 35 days. Joining him on the trip was Juan Carlos Bisi, also known as JB, a professional pilot. Dino put together a daily report on his adventure, as well as took […]
American Legend introduces Super Legend XP
American Legend Aircraft Company has introduced the Super Legend XP. The Super Legend XP (eXtra Performance), available as an E-LSA or EAB, is the enhanced performance version of the company’s Legend Cub, according to company officials. Enhancement modifications include square wing tips, extended flaps and ailerons, 40-gallons-usable fuel tanks, and more. “Stunning slow speed characteristics, […]
Applications now being accepted for Women in Aviation scholarships
Applications are now being accepted for 103 scholarships, totaling $569,965, from Women in Aviation. The scholarships will be presented at WAI’s 29th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference, slated for March 22-24, 2018, in Reno, Nevada. Scholarships are available for flight training and scholastic funding with specific scholarships earmarked for nearly every aspect of the […]
New mandatory Service Bulletin requires connecting rod inspection on Lycoming engines
Lycoming has issued Mandatory Service Bulletin 632 that requires owners to check their engines for connecting rods that contain bushings that do not meet Lycoming Engine’s specifications within the next 10 hours of operation. The bushings were manufactured between November 2015 to February 2017. The Service Bulletin opens with a warning to owners: “You must complete the […]
Adaptor introduced to make G5 compatible with range of autopilots
Garmin’s G5 electronic flight instrument will soon be compatible with a wide-range of third-party autopilots available on the market. Using the new GAD 29B adapter, the G5 directional gyro (DG)/horizontal situation indicator (HSI) can interface with a variety of autopilots to provide heading and course error to drive the autopilot. With a compatible navigation source, […]