LoPresti Aviation has named RJ Siegel Chief Executive Officer at the new LoPresti offices in Sebastian, Florida. Siegel, a pilot, aircraft homebuilder, educator, engineer and businessman, was a member of the original MacIntosh team at Apple Computer. He also designed the first aviation iPod based, black-box system which simultaneously plays music, logs flight data, phones […]
Washington state says no to tax increase
The Washington state House voted April 11 to approve a tax revenue bill, without the aircraft excise tax increase that legislators had earlier insisted on keeping in the bill, according to a report at AOPA.org. The story notes that lawmakers had proposed a 0.5% annual excise tax on aircraft based in the state, an increase […]
Alto 100: All-metal SLSA to debut at Sun ’n Fun
Targeted at flight schools and cross-country LSA owners, the Alto 100 will make its U.S. debut at Sun ’n Fun this week. The LSA features a 100-hp Rotax 912S engine and Sensenich carbon fiber ground adjustable prop; Matco wheels and brakes; a 7-inch Dynon Skyview EFIS/EMS glass; PS Engineering intercom; and electric pitch and roll […]
Aircraft Spruce offers avionics review videos
Aircraft Spruce is launching it avionics review videos. Get a closer look of what’s in the box of some of your favorite avionics products, Aircraft Spruce’s avionics specialists say. Videos, which are available on the Aircraft Spruce website under the shopping tools link from the home page, include Garmin, Icom, Dynon, Kannad, Ameri-King, and Flightcom […]
Airguide launches iPad app
Airguide Publications is launching a new application for Apple’s iPad-Flight Guide iEFB, which has special packages available for both VFR and IFR pilots. Flight Guide iEFB-VFR includes all airport and supplementary information that Flight Guide is known for, and additionally provides sectionals and terminal area charts (TACs) to satisfy FAA flight requirements, company officials said. […]
European manufacturers unite as LAMA-EU
In a meeting of 33 leading light aircraft manufacturers and two national producer organizations last week at Aero Friedrichshafen, LAMA-EU was founded as an independent section of the Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association (LAMA). “I am pleased to report we collected 35 signatures as we launch LAMA-EU,” reported Jan Fridrich, the leader of the session who […]
Vertical Power debuts EFIS/Electronic Circuit Breaker System
Vertical Power is introducing the VP-X system at Sun ‘n Fun this week. The VP-X uses electronic circuit breakers to simplify wiring and provide advanced electrical system capabilities, company officials said. The VP-X integrates with Advanced Flight Systems, GRT Avionics, and MGL Avionics EFIS products, allowing pilots to monitor the status of individual devices and […]
Tecnam P2006T Twin certified
The P2006T, Tecnam Twin, has received FAA certification just in time for Sun ‘n Fun. The twin earned its certification for VFR and analogue IFR operations last week. The aircraft also was approved for glass panel IFR certification in Europe, and this is expected to be completed in the U.S. over the next few months, […]
Engine disintegrates in flight
This April 2008 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: North American T-28. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Kingman, Ariz. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: About 15 minutes after takeoff the pilot observed the […]