Blackhawk Modifications unveiled the newest member of its family of engine upgrades at AirVenture last month. The 850-shp Pratt & Whitney PT6A-42A engine delivers new life to the already venerable Grand Caravan by introducing an additional 175 shp in all phases of flight, according to company officials, who note certification is expected in the fourth […]
Flight Design features hand controls
Flight Design now offers hands-only control of its CT, plus an underside cargo pod that can hold a wheelchair, folding bicycle or other items too large to store in the LSA’s main baggage area. The modified control stick has two grips: The right is equipped with a push-to-talk button and a switch for throttle control; […]
Kelly Aerospace Battery Capacitors available
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
The pilot’s improper flare and his inadequate recovery from the bounced landing.
OthelloOutlook.com: Weaver takes championship with homemade aircraft
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
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
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
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
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 […]