The twin-engine Tecnam P2006T on approach at Wittman after completing a showcase. The smart looking twin was quiet and appeared very docile even with one engine shut down for part of the demonstration.
OSH: New style throttle lever
The throttle lever (above) for the Yuneec-battery-powered single-seat e-Spyder (below).
OSH: Anderson Greenwood Model AG-14
One of only five built, this rare Anderson Greenwood Model AG-14 was on the Vintage line at AirVenture. This model is owned by Dave Powell from Rogers, Arkansas.
OSH: There’s a Bear around
The Bear 360 looks like an Grumman F8F Bearcat that got stuck in the dryer a little too long. Powered by a 360-hp M14P, the Bear 360 weighs 2,760 lbs at gross and will cruise at 250 knots at sea level. Check out Bear Aircraft online.
Continental’s turbo FADEC certified
OSHKOSH — Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) has received FAA certification on the first Full Authority Digital Electronic Controlled (FADEC) turbocharged engine — the TSIOF-550. The TSIOF550 joins the IOF240 and IOF550 in TCM’s growing line of certified, production FADEC engines. “We developed and certified the Turbo FADEC 550 in response to requests from airframe manufacturers […]
New carb heat box for Husky
Aviat Aircraft has redesigned the carburetor heat box for the Husky, attaching a more robust lever arm that hosts a new swivel pivot to which the actuator wire is attached. The dampener is now attached to the new box via bushings that reduce friction and enhance service life. The bottom of the carb heat box […]
Beyerdynamic introduces two helicopter headsets
Beyerdynamic is introducing the HS 600 DANR Rotor with Digital Adaptive Noise Reduction and HS 200 Rotor with passive noise attenuation at this week’s AirVenture in Oshkosh. The HS 600 DANR Rotor provides a coiled cable and a Nexus U-174/U jack plug. The DANR electronics is powered by two batteries. By using an additional cable […]
New flight school opens at ISM
Orlando Gateway Sport Pilot Flight Training Center, a sport pilot flight school, recently opened at Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM) in Florida. Roger Frechette, a certified flight and ground instructor, owns and operates the training facility along with three instructors. Frechette and his team have nearly 20 years’ flight instruction experience. The center is associated with […]
Customs office opens at Signature’s Newark location
Signature Flight Support Newark now houses an on-site U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) office at its FBO facility at Newark-Liberty International Airport (EWR). The CBP also offers the US Visit program to assist with admissibility clearance when entering the United States. For more information: www.signatureflight.com.