Aircraft Spruce has introduced FlashPass, a new software program that will make filing your eAPIS manifests for international flights a breeze. FlashPass allows you to streamline and meet eAPIS and Custom and Border Protection requirements in a fast and simple way, according to Aircraft Spruce officials. It will keep a detailed database of your crew, […]
Turn your $100 hamburger flight into a brat flight
Fly-in or drive-in to the Oktoberfest Fly-In Fun at the Kissimmee Air Museum Saturday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Enjoy brats, beer, and airplanes, as well as a special behind-the-scenes tour of World War II Fighter Aircraft Foundations’ Restoration Center German Focke Wulf 190 restoration project “Wiesse Eins.” There will be a […]
Loss of engine power plus fence equals a bad combination
The loss of engine power for undermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
OSH: Tecnam P2006T flies
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 […]