When the FAA awarded the first two Special Light Sport Aircraft Airworthiness Certificates at Sun ‘n Fun 2005, many — who had been waiting years — found cause for celebration. The award of the first two certificates to Evektor’s SportStar and Flight Design’s CT signaled the beginning of a very interesting race. One design competing […]
New Viasala Ceilometer CL31 for cloud height detection debuts
The Vaisala Ceilometer CL31 is a compact and lightweight instrument for the measurement of cloud base height and vertical visibility. It is able to detect up to three cloud layers simultaneously. The CL31 employs pulse diode laser (LIDAR) technology. Measurement range is from zero to 25,000 feet. The CL31 uses second-generation enhanced single lens technology, […]
Ranger Jet Center expands at ISM
Ranger Jet Center, at Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM) in Florida, is adding state-of-the-art corporate hangar facilities and an executive terminal. Ranger Jet Center is working to meet the increasing demand for aircraft storage in Central Florida with the addition of seven facilities comprising 166,000 square feet of hangar and office space. The hangars, which feature […]
Elliott Aviation receives STC for installation of Honeywell’s RAAS in Beechjet 400A
Elliott Aviation has received an STC to install Honeywell’s Runway Awareness and Advisory System (RAAS) in the Beechjet 400A. RAAS offers a safety enhancement to Honeywell’s Mark V Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS) and can be added to existing or new installations, providing improved situational awareness to help prevent runway incursions. The system utilizes […]
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty becomes official sponsor of Phantom Racer
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty, which was a part of the Phantom Air Racer from the beginning as a source of parts and materials, has become an official on-going sponsor of the new and radical biplane. Tom Abele, who was part of the original design team, flew the aircraft in the 2003 Reno Air Races after […]
And the winner is… Cessna 195
Sporty’s customers have spoken. Nearly 10,000 votes were cast in an online poll choosing the Cessna 195 as the airplane to adorn Sporty’s 2005 limited edition Crystal Christmas Ornament. This was the first year customers chose the featured aircraft. They showed they were traditionalists by choosing the Cessna 195 over the Cirrus SR22, the Spruce […]
Elite Aerospace now authorized service center for Hughes Treitler products
Elite Aerospace, Inc. in Miramar, Fla., has been named an authorized service center for Hughes Treitler heat transfer products from AMETEK Aerospace. For more information: 954-430-3005.
New DVD on Sportsman 2+2 available
Glasair Aviation has developed a new DVD video presentation featuring its Sportsman 2+2. Filmed and edited by Scott Guyette and Robb McAllister of EAA’s television department, the 18-minute program features air-to-air footage, showing the aircraft on floats, regular tires and tundra tires. Viewers get to see the Sportsman taking off and landing as a trike, […]
Another propeller option for Husky available
Aviat Aircraft has secured STC rights to offer a new propeller option for the Husky. Up to this point, the Husky has been produced with a 76-inch, two-blade Hartzell propeller. Now it is possible to order a new aircraft with an 82-inch MT composite propeller. The new blade creates more thrust, which in turn provides […]