The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) debuted at SUN ‘n FUN “Powering Your Plane,” the latest in a line of EAA books that are the master guides toward safe and thorough aircraft building. Written by EAA Homebuilt Aircraft Council member Dave Prizio, the book is a step-by-step guide to installing a Lycoming engine on an experimental […]
Homebuilder’s miscalculations results in fuel starvation
During the building process of the Zenith CH-601XL, the pilot said he determined the unusable fuel amount in the fuel tanks with them uninstalled in the wings, placed on saw horses in a level attitude, but did not take into account wing dihedral, wing incidence, or pitch attitude. On the day of the accident, he […]
Picture of the day: Valiant at #SnF16
Ace photographer Matt Genuardi snapped this photo of a 1942 Vultee BT-15 Valiant on opening day of SUN ‘n FUN in Lakeland, Florida.
AOPA to give away 150 to new flying club
Thinking of starting a flying club? The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association might just have just the motivation to move you to action. AOPA will award a Reimagined Cessna 150 to a startup flying club. “Flying clubs and Reimagined aircraft are great options to bring down costs and get pilots flying more,” said AOPA President […]
EAA partners with FAA, Dynon, for STC breakthrough
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) joined with Dynon Avionics at SUN ’n FUN to reveal they have established a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) process to install Dynon’s EFIS-D10A in certificated aircraft. This allows innovations developed for the amateur-built aircraft fleet to make their way into Cessna 150s, 152s, and 172s, as well asPiper PA-28 and […]
Paying for ATC at SUN ‘n FUN
In the weeks before SUN ’n FUN opened, fly-in officials found themselves scrambling after the FAA told them the estimate for air traffic control services at this year’s event would be a whopping $325,000. That’s a big difference from last year’s bill of $202,000. “We told them we can’t survive,” recalls SUN ’n FUN President […]
Redbird Flight premieres online video series
Redbird Flight Simulation’s latest adventure, an online show called Winging It, took flight during a premiere event at SUN ’n FUN. Winging It host Brittney Miculka (pictured above) will travel to 10 locations across the country to promote pilot proficiency and showcase the best in aviation education. Viewers can follow Brittney on her cross country trip […]
Soloy acquires Tradewinds Turbine A36 STC
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Soloy Aviation Solutions is buying the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the Tradewinds Turbine Bonanza conversion package. “We are excited to have reached an agreement with Don Brooks, the current owner of the Tradewinds Turbine Bonanza STC,” stated James Cowan, CEO Soloy Aviation. “With its 450 shaft horsepower, 250-B17 series Rolls-Royce engine, […]
Avidyne adds iPad-based controller, display
Avidyne has added an iPad-based application – the IFD100 – that mimics all the functionality of its IFD-series GPS Flight Management System. The app is a fully redundant, large-format map that wirelessly connect to IFD 4- and 5-series units. All knob and touch functionality can now be controlled remotely by the app in real time. ADS-B […]