Hawker Beechcraft Services has developed a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) to install DAC International Inc.’s Gen-X Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) to King Airs. The STC covers the King Air 90, 100, 200, B200, 300, B300 and 1900 series of aircraft – including the C90GTi, B200GT and 350. The system has the capability to store and […]
RotorWay adds EVS to copters
RotorWay International now makes the Forward Vision EVS-100, powered by Max-Viz, available on its line of kit helicopters. The Forward Vision EVS-100, specifically designed for general aviation, utilizes a Long Wave Infrared detector that is sunlight safe. For more information: Forward-Vision.net or RotorWay.com.
Aircraft Spruce acquires SkySports
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. has acquired SkySports International. Located in Linden, Mich., SkySports was founded in 1979 by Marshall MacFarlane. It produces its own line of single and dual fuel systems and fuel probes, and also carries a complete line of products such as instruments, radios, GPS, strobes, Comtronics helmet/intercom systems, winter instruments, and […]
Boy Scouts Camporee at Fantasy of Flight
Fantasy of Flight in Polk City, Florida, will host the first annual aviation Camporee for hundreds of Boy Scouts March 13-15. The weekend presents an opportunity for Scouts to earn their aviation merit badges amidst one of the world’s largest private aircraft collections, including 40 rare and vintage models, many of which have been restored […]
AOPA watch now available
The newest watch in Sporty’s series of AOPA logo watches is now available. The watch, which features the AOPA wings logo, includes a miniature E6B calculator, which allows pilots to compute time/distance problems and perform aviation conversions like nautical miles to statute. It also combines traditional analog hands with a digital display, ideal for displaying […]
Craddock sets world record in Mooney
Dr. Dave Craddock has set a world speed record on a trip from Minneapolis, Minnesota to New Orleans, Louisiana, in the first production Mooney Acclaim Type S. Flying at an average speed of 333 knots with a max ground speed of 357 knots, Craddock traveled 904 nautical miles in 2 hours and 43 minutes. The […]
Eurocopter plans diesel helo
Europe’s Clean Sky research program has given birth to a Green Rotorcraft initiative which may yield diesel-powered helicopters from Agusta Westland and Eurocopter. The latter’s CEO, Lutz Bertling, revealed on Feb. 23 that the company is working on bringing diesel power to a light helicopter, following a story in the Feb. 16 edition of Aviation […]
Instrument lesson ends fatally
Fuel starvation for an undetermined reason, which led to the loss of power on the left engine. Additional causes were the pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed, which led to his loss of control of the airplane. The flight instructor’s inability to take remedial action because the airplane was not equipped with a full set of dual flight controls was also a factor.
Robinson’s future lies with turbine R66
The second turbine-powered Robinson R66 made its first flight on February 18. It was an important milestone for a firm dealing with the affects of the economic downturn, said company president and founder Frank Robinson. Robinson, like nearly all other aircraft manufacturers, is feeling the effects of the current economic decline. Its production has fallen […]