CubCrafters has received FAA certification for the installation of Wipline 2100 floats on the company’s XCub. Both amphibious and seaplane versions of the floats, built by Wipaire, have been approved and are now part of the XCub’s Type Certificate. CubCrafters already has considerable experience with the Wipline 2100 floats, but the XCub floatplane is big […]
EPS joins forces with Bye Aerospace on Sun Flyer
Electric Power Systems (EPS) is collaborating on the new Sun Flyer all electric trainer with Bye Aerospace. The company will design and build the energy storage system for the aircraft, including battery modules, battery management unit, and power distribution unit for its flight demonstrator scheduled for first flight tests in the first or second quarter […]
Partial loss of engine power leads to Piper’s forced landing
The private pilot reported that, after a preflight inspection and engine run-up revealed no anomalies, he and a passenger departed, circled a nearby mountain, then descended to an altitude about 750′ above ground level. Shortly thereafter, the Piper PA-22’s engine experienced a partial loss of power. The pilot attempted to restore engine power, but was […]
Picture of the day: On the step
Roger Helton, CEO of SuperPetrel USA, sent in this photo, one of about 600 taken during a weekend photo shoot with photographer Kristina Funderburk of Crystal Clear Images. The picture depicts a SuperPetrel LS on the step on Lake Disston, just north of DeLand, Florida, flown by SuperPetrel USA’s chief pilot Shevy Shevalier. Helton reports the […]
Buddies embark on an aviation trip of a lifetime
When buddies Trey Brewer and Shiloh Dudley took off from St. Augustine, Florida, Friday morning March 23, 2018, they knew they were embarking on an adventure of a lifetime. And they wanted to share that adventure with the world. To do that, they created Aviation Overland Adventures, a YouTube channel where they will document their […]
Video: Owning a Mooney M20
The folks behind Prebuy Guys recently posted this video from Wings South Airpark in Naples, Florida, where they talked to Mike, the owner of a 1982 Mooney M20J. Mike tells us about his airplane and gives the inside scoop on aircraft ownership from aircraft ownership costs, aircraft maintenance, pilot training, and more. He also offers […]
Mid-Continent unveils easy-to-install magnetometer
Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics has introduced the MD32 Magnetometer designed specifically for the company’s MD302 Standby Attitude Module (SAM). The MD32 Magnetometer delivers independent heading reference without orientation limitations or the need for special installation hardware, according to company officials. Its compact design, mounting flexibility and cockpit calibration ensure easy, economical installation, officials add. “The […]
Trig Avionics rolls out Express Lane for ADS-B
Trig Avionics is rolling out a new Express Lane service for aircraft owners, which provides one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways to become ADS-B Out compliant, by using a TT31 transponder, according to company officials. With the right avionics, Trig Express Lane dealers can install a 2020 solution in as little as five to […]
BRS Aerospace expands Cessna 172/182 installation network
BRS Aerospace has added a number of newly authorized Cessna Parachute System Authorized Installation Centers to handle whole aircraft parachute installations on the Cessna 172 and 182 single-engine piston powered fleets. “Our growing network of factory-approved installation centers are equipped and qualified to install BRS Aerospace’s whole aircraft parachute recover systems in 172s and 182s. We […]