OSHKOSH – During AirVenture 2016, Avidyne began offering a “Don’t Wait” ADS-B Rebate in the amount of $500 for single-engine piston aircraft owners who equip with qualifying ADS-B avionics before Sept. 30, 2016. “We have made it really simple for customers to buy Avidyne ADS-B Out compliant avionics and receive a $500 Instant Rebate, with no waiting period and none […]
AOPA and Jeppesen launch Captain Jepp Challenge
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and Jeppesen launched the first of three Captain Jepp Challenges on July 26 at AirVenture. New challenges will launch in October and January, giving pilots the opportunity to participate and enter for a chance to win a gift card or trip to AirVenture 2017. Pilots should visit the Captain Jepp […]
STC approved for McCauley ‘Carbon Black Mac’ prop on Bonanzas
General Aviation Modifications, Inc. (GAMI) and Tornado Alley Turbo (TAT) revealed they have received FAA STC approval for the installation of the new, composite, 3-blade, McCauley “Carbon Black Mac” propeller on several models of Beechcraft Bonanzas, including S35, V35, V35A, V35B, F33A, C33A, E33A, G33, 36, A36, G36, A36TC and B36TC equipped with both normally aspirated and turbonormalized […]
NexNav Micro-i GPS now available for experimental aircraft
OSHKOSH — Aspen Avionics is expanding beyond the manufacturer sales channel to deliver its NexNav Micro-i GPS receiver/sensor through Aspen’s authorized dealer network. The aftermarket sales channel will offer experimental aircraft owners a compliant GPS position source for ADS-B Out, company officials noted at this year’s AirVenture. The Micro-i is part of the GPS product line […]
The Ultra prop unveiled at Oshkosh
OSHKOSH — Flight Resource, a distributor of MT propellers, introduced on opening day of AirVenture the soon-to-be available new design speed/climb prop, nicknamed “The Ultra.” The 80-inch diameter, 2-blade, scimitar-shaped composite propeller system with Kevlar spinner weighs only 42 pounds, company officials report. The life-unlimited, repairable composite blades are protected with nickel-cobalt leading edges that provide 60% […]
Win a NavWorx ADS600-EXP at Oshkosh
NavWorx will give away five ADS600-EXP units to attendees at this week’s AirVenture. The ADS600-EXP, intended for installation in experimental and light-sport aircraft, It is based on the certified and 2020 compliant ADS600-B Universal Access Transceiver (UAT). The ADS600-EXP provides ADS-B Out (Transmit) and In (Receive), and sells for $1,399. The ADS600-EXP is a remote mounted device with […]
Cessna introduces Turbo Stationair HD
OSHKOSH, Wis. — On opening day of AirVenture, Cessna debuted the Cessna Turbo Stationair HD, the enhanced version of its Cessna Turbo Stationair T206H single-engine piston aircraft. Now available to customers, the Cessna Turbo Stationair HD features a gross weight increase of 189 pounds, giving the aircraft a maximum useful load of 1,470 pounds in its […]
Charger wiring harnesses debut
On opening day of AirVenture, VDC Electronics introduced two new products designed to simplify wiring experimental and certified aircraft for full-time maintenance charging with the new CEC1-AA BatteryMINDers. The Model RTA-2415EXP is provided for experimental, amateur-built aircraft. It features 16-gauge wire, polarized SAE connector, a 15A inline fuse, and ring terminals to allow connection to the […]
Misrigged control cables lead to fatal accident
The accident happened during the Piper PA-12’s first flight in Anchorage, Alaska, after undergoing maintenance and modification over the course of several years. A witness reported that, during the takeoff, the plane climbed steeply in an extreme, nose-high attitude until it “pivoted” at the apex of the climb and then entered a descent straight to the ground. The […]