Jean and Ken Barto, proud owners of the first RV-10 kit to be delivered, report they are making excellent progress on construction of their aircraft. The Bartos took possession of the kit in the fall of 2004 and have been providing General Aviation News with regular updates on their progress. When we last heard from […]
New Glasair Sportsman- Putting it all together
When some people buy a kit plane, they grossly underestimate how long it will take to build their dream machine. They spend hours building jigs and doing prep work for a few precious minutes of assembly. Then there’s the cleanup process, which takes even more time. “And you feel like you are not getting anywhere,” […]
Bird strike leads to an emergency landing in an alfalfa field
These March 2003 Accident Reports are provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, they are intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Kit Fox. Location: Glendale, Ariz. Injuries: None. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: During cruise flight the CFI and the pilot receiving instruction heard […]
Power C.A.T. for your taildragger
How do you pull your taildragger out of the hangar? If you’re looking for a way to move your pride and joy that doesn’t involve an extension cord or a show of muscle, check with the folks at Old World Craftsman in Caledonia, Minnesota. The company makes a cordless tug powered by a variable-speed cordless […]
ExxonMobil introduces oil for breaking in piston engines
ExxonMobil Aviation Lubricants has introduced Exxon Aviation Oil 20W-50, a non-dispersant lubricant for the break-in of new or newly overhauled aircraft piston engines. The multi-grade oil can be used year-round, in high- and low-temperature climates. “Aviation engine builders and overhaul companies recommend or require a non-dispersant oil for break-in during an engine’s first hours of […]
Aspen Avionics AT300 Hazard Display now shipping
The AT300 Hazard Awareness Display, providing affordable terrain and moving map multifunction display capability to general aviation aircraft owners, has entered full rate production and is being shipped to Aspen Avionics dealers. The AT300 provides full-color moving map multifunction display (MFD) technology in a standard 3-inch instrument format. Designed to replace a legacy VSI, it […]
Jack system for near-vertical landing gear now available
There’s something excessive about having to use wing jacks to replace a tire on a retractable-gear aircraft. It’s a lot of trouble for a small task. The Tribal Jack, the latest addition to Bogert Aviation’s AeroJack line, can eliminate some of the hassle. The jack has an adjustable side-shelf, which provides a lifting range of […]
Wather added to APIC
Approach Systems Inc., creators of the Plug & Play “Fast Stack” Hub and Cable System and APIC (APproach Integrated Cockpit) glass cockpit software, has teamed with WxWorx to offer XM weather information on APIC with realtime weather on the moving map. APIC now includes an additional setting page to allow the user to customize the […]
Powerline detection system certified for Jet Ranger
With wire strikes one of the greatest hazards to helicopter operations, Safe Flight Instrument Corp. has received STC certification for its Powerline Detection System for Bell 206 helicopters. It works by sensing the electromagnetic field created by power lines, warning helicopter pilots when they are in the vicinity of live wires. The system emits an […]