Aircraft Spruce & Specialty began distributing their new 2012 catalog at EAA’s AirVenture Fly-In. Now exceeding 920 pages in length, the Aircraft Spruce catalog is available in a print format, CD format, and a PDF format. If attending AirVenture, stop by Hangar A, Booth 1023-1029 or Hangar D, Booth 4113-4114 to pick up your free copy. To request your free copy of the new Aircraft […]
GE Aviation launches two new engines
OSHKOSH — GE Aviation launched two derivative engines of its recently certified H80 engine: the H75 and H85 turboprop engines, on opening day of AirVenture. The H75 engine will be rated at 750 shaft horsepower (shp) for takeoff and maximum continuous operation, and the H85 engine will be rated at 850 shp. Like the H80, […]
GoPro enters aviation market
OSHKOSH — The camera company GoPro is a new sponsor for this week’s AirVenture. Named the “officials wearable camera” of the airshow, GoPro will produce daily overview videos highlighting AirVenture’s performances, including concerts, movies and more. Attendees also will get a chance to witness first hand different aircraft from an onboard perspective as GoPro’s HD […]
Thinking about buying an Icon A5?
OSHKOSH — Icon Aircraft has reduced the deposit for an A5 position from $5,000 to $2,000 as part of an AirVenture special. The offer will apply to any order placed in person or online during the week of the show (July 23-29). The company also said it will donate $100 to the Seaplane Pilots Association […]
Sennheiser debuts passive headset
OSHKOSH — On opening day of AirVenture in Oshkosh, Sennheiser introduced the S1 Passive headset for general aviation pilots. Company officials said the headset was designed for pilots who want noise attenuation but do not want to use an active headset. It is also a good choice for flight students, company officials said. “As a […]
Downdraft on go-around for Cub
This July 2010 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Piper J-3 Cub. Injuries: None. Location: Buckhead, Ga. Aircraft damage: Substantial, What reportedly happened: The pilot departed from his private airstrip. He saw thunderstorms […]
Flight instructors blindsided by GAO report
By DAVE HOOK. When you eat bananas, the best people to ask how the bananas taste are those who eat bananas. When you want to know about growing bananas, you ask those who grow the bananas. So if you do an investigative report dealing with flight instruction, wouldn’t you go to those involved in teaching […]
What’s expected at Oshkosh from our LSA expert
I have several targets on my radar for follow-up at this year’s AirVenture, which kicks off tomorrow, July 23. Here’s a beforehand review; details will follow. LSA seaplanes will generate plenty of interest, I think, with Icon’s latest announcements and the dreamy new Lisa Akoya. Both are superslick but not to be outdone by the […]
Are aviation events storm ready?
Amidst this year’s airshow season and continuing extreme/destructive weather, I wonder if aviation events are fully prepared. The National Weather Service’s Storm Ready program can help event organizers minimize weather catastrophes like 2011’s SUN ’n FUN tornado or the multi-fatality Indiana State Fair stage collapse. But how many fly-ins and airshows are so prepared? Visitors to […]