Diamond Aircraft’s new twin, the DA42-TDI Twin Star, received FAA certification during Oshkosh. The jet, powered by twin TAE Centurion 1.7 turbo-diesel engines, sports the Garmin G1000 glass flight deck. The company, which has already delivered 35 Twin Stars in Europe, anticipates U.S. deliveries will begin by the end of this year.
Lake auction fails to produce sale
An attempt to auction the assets of moribund Lake Aircraft was unsuccessful. A first-ever auction during the air show drew a lot of spectators — and seven pre-qualified bidders who had to put up $100,000 for the right to bid — but no one actually bid on the company. Higgenbotham Auctioneers, the Lakeland, Fla.-based company […]
BRS introduces product for Light Sport market
Ballistic Recovery Systems (BRS) introduced its new BRS-6, an airplane parachute for the Light Sport Aircraft market. The new model, which is compliant with ASTM standards for LSA aircraft, has a larger rocket and has been redesigned to fit into more aircraft, according to BRS officials.
HondaJet makes public debut
The HondaJet made its Oshkosh debut this year, staying at the air show for just three hours. But during those three hours, the jet was surrounded by crowds and even toured by FAA Administrator Marion Blakey. Built in North Carolina, the jet has been kept under a veil of secrecy for the past few years. […]
Sport Cub introduced by Cub Crafters
Cub Crafters introduced its new, ready to fly Sport Cub, which made its maiden flight just a week before the show. That same week the company made the first delivery of its certified Top Cub. The company, which started in 1980 rebuilding Super Cubs, holds numerous STCs and aftermarket kits for the venerable Cub.
60th anniversary special edition Mooneys
Mooney Airplane Co. unveiled special 60th anniversary editions of its Ovation2 and Bravo models, which sport distinctive logos and paint designs, as well as Garmin G1000 glass cockpits. Deliveries will begin in early 2006. The Kerrville, Texas-based company, which emerged from bankruptcy just a few years ago, is “running at full throttle,” according to Gretchen […]
SpaceShipOne wows Oshkosh crowds
An estimated 700,000 people attended this year’s AirVenture in Oshkosh. While the highlight of the week was the arrival on opening day of White Knight and SpaceShipOne, this year’s big show was non-stop, with the Global Flyer making an appearance, as well as the debut of the new HondaJet and the unveiling of many new […]
Tuskegee Airmen’s final mission
The Tuskegee Airmen never lost to enemy fighters any bomber that they escorted during World War II. They take justifiable pride in that fact. During the last year, however, they lost 50 members to age and illness. Although undefeatable by enemy fighters and 1940s prejudice, they decided at their 34th convention in mid-August that it […]
Feds propose permanent ADIZ
Pilots have a chance to comment on a proposal to make the area around the nation’s Capital a permanent “National Defense Airspace.” The permanent ADIZ is the idea of the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Alphabet groups are lobbying intensely to fight the proposal. “No general aviation aircraft has […]