Vertical Power has introduced the VP-X Planner, a free web-based aircraft electrical system planning tool that allows builders to plan, print, and share the electrical system for their experimental aircraft. The VP-X Planner was designed to simplify the electrical system planning process and provide a tool to allow lots of “what if?” planning, according to […]
Second edition of ‘Smuggler’s Moon’ released
The second edition of “Smuggler’s Moon-Underneath the Radar” is now available. Written by Doug Haddaway, a U.S. Navy veteran who currently flies as a professional pilot, the story follows the fictional adventures of Vietnam vet Ricky Culpepper as he navigates the dangerous skies of the Caribbean in the fast lane of smuggling, in pursuit of […]
Bloodworth joins SkyNet
SkyNet Satellite Communications USA has appointed Patrick Bloodworth Aeronautical Business Development Director. His focus will be the growth of SkyNet’s Aeronautical Information System (AIS) across the Americas, expanding SkyNet’s global customer base of private, commercial and government fixed and rotor wing fleet operators. He comes to SkyNet with more than 25 years of new technology […]
Unplanned formation flight proves fatal
This May 2009 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: RV-8, CJ-6A. Injuries: 1 Fatal, 1 Minor. Location: Decatur, Ala. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The RV-8 pilot and the CJ-6A pilot were […]
Escaping a downdraft
By BILL SCHROEDER, MCFI The sky is clear, visibility is unlimited, and the early morning air is cool and calm. You decide to take that trip to the mountains that you have always wanted to do, but never seemed to have the time. You will be taking off from your sea level airfield and flying […]
New engine for experimental market debuts
Enhanced Aircraft Systems (EAS) has introduced the O-408 and IO-408 engines, which incorporate the use of technology from Formula One auto racing to develop advanced components, such as crankshafts, connecting rods, pistons, and piston pins. These parts can be retrofitted to any existing Lycoming, ECi, or Superior Air Parts 360 CI engine, or can be […]
FAA team evaluates Zenith 650 kit
An FAA five-person National Kit Evaluation Team recently visited kit manufacturer Zenith Aircraft Co. in Mexico, Mo., to determine if the CH 650 aircraft kit will officially allow an amateur builder to meet the 51% rule. While it will be several more weeks before the FAA issues its official determination and the CH 650 kit […]
Beyond the runway…
The Florida Aviation Trades Association will present “Beyond the Runway…Why General Aviation Means Business” June 15 at the Ritz-Carlton Sarasota. The breakfast program, slated for 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., is designed to inform non-aviation businesses and the general public about the positive and significant ways general aviation affects their lives on a daily basis, […]
Oshkosh plans Honor Flight
EAA, Southwest Airlines, and Old Glory Honor Flight, have joined together to give World War II Navy veterans the opportunity to visit the Washington, D.C., memorials dedicated in their honor with an Old Glory Honor Flight departing from EAA AirVenture 2011 on Wednesday, July 27, as part of “Navy Day” festivities. The 59th annual fly-in, […]