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Kelly Aerospace Battery Capacitors available

By Janice Wood · August 20, 2009 ·

Kelly Aerospace Battery Capacitors are now available at Aircraft Spruce. Portable and cordless, the BC3000 Battery Capacity Analyzer has been designed to perform automatic capacity testing of 12- and 24-volt lead-acid batteries. These units are capable of measuring the capacity of a fully charged battery with a rating between 10 and 59 amp-hours. Testing with […]

Bad bounce bends Ercoupe

By NTSB · August 20, 2009 ·

The pilot’s improper flare and his inadequate recovery from the bounced landing.

OthelloOutlook.com: Weaver takes championship with homemade aircraft

By Ben Sclair · August 19, 2009 ·

The Othello (Washington) Outlook profiled owner/pilot Gary Weaver and his Just Aircraft Highlander. Weaver won reserve grand champion at July’s Arlington Fly-In.

Chambliss takes top spot in Red Bull Races

By Janice Wood · August 19, 2009 ·

Today in Budapest, Hungary, American Kirby Chambliss took first place in both rounds of qualifying at the fourth stop of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship, setting the fastest time on the track so far this week. Chambliss came in at 221 mph with the fastest times in both qualifying rounds, earning him one […]

Stars shine at Gathering of Eagles

By Janice Wood · August 19, 2009 ·

Actors Harrison Ford (pictured) and Cliff Robertson were among aviation enthusiasts and industry leaders who helped make the EAA’s Gathering of Eagles fundraiser July 30 a success. The event’s proceeds of $1.9 million will benefit EAA’s educational programs that introduce young people to aviation, emphasize math and science, and strengthen the future of aviation. More […]

Next generation Vampire unveiled

By Janice Wood · August 19, 2009 ·

Sadler Aircraft Co. unveiled its next-generation Vampire LSA at Airventure 2009. “We’re really excited to go from R&D to delivering airplanes,” said David Littlejohn, vice president of the Roseburg, Ore.-based company. The Vampire is built on a scaled-back air-to-ground fighter plane airframe. The prop, engine and twin tail-booms are behind the cockpit. The wings double-fold […]

New life for Eclipse

By Janice Wood · August 19, 2009 ·

A South Carolina entrepreneur is leading a group that is bidding $40 million to buy bankrupt Eclipse Aviation. According to a story by John McDermott in the Charleston Post and Courier, Mason Holland Jr. is “looking to turn a stinging loss on an aircraft deal into a high-flying gain.” Eclipse Aerospace Inc. hopes to finalize […]

Recession eating into GA businesses

By Janice Wood · August 19, 2009 ·

For more than six decades, the Hinson family has operated an aviation company in the Baltimore area. They have weathered various recessions, including the current one. According to a recent story at Maryland Community Newspapers Online, the current downturn is buffeting Maryland’s airports, both large and small, and the businesses that operate out of them […]

Solo at 16

By Janice Wood · August 19, 2009 ·

Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009, was a big day for Tobie Stamsta, of Hartford, Wisconsin. According to a story at EAA.org, not only was it her 16th birthday, but she also made her first solo flight — as well as passed her driver’s test. Read her story here.

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