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.
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OthelloOutlook.com: Weaver takes championship with homemade aircraft
C-210 upgrade from Sierra Industries
The Sierra Super Centurion (SSC) combines state-of-the-art avionics with, Sierra’s R/STOL, gear door conversion and a custom single-piece panel, to offer a complete 21st century transformation of the classic Centurion. Sierra’s “Fly-Thru” maintenance program can help minimize down time by providing a loaner aircraft while the SSC modifications are performed. Depending on aircraft condition, typical […]
Senators defend aviation in Arkansas
From Forbes.com: More than 3,500 people work in Arkansas’ aviation industry, which was responsible for $1.4 billion in exports in 2008. Only agriculture – with $2.2 billion in exports in 2007, the latest year for which figures are available – is a bigger business here. Measured against individual commodities, aviation is the state’s top export.
Aircraft shipments down for Q2, 1st half of 2009
We aren’t out of this just yet. General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) released second quarter shipment and billings figures. Total general aviation airplane shipments fell 45.9 percent, from 1,918 units in 2008 to 1,037 units this year. Industry billings are down 22.7 percent, to a total of $9.26 billion. “These are extremely challenging times for […]
Comp Air 12 still on track
Despite the economy Comp Air Aviation reports they are still on track to certify the Comp Air 12, its single-engine turboprop aircraft, by first quarter of 2012. Honeywell has signed on to outfit the Comp Air 12 with the Primus Apex avionics suite. The planned move to Melbourne International Airport, Florida from Merritt Island, Florida […]
Liberty to test WAM Turbo Diesel
Liberty Aerospace brought an XL2 fitted with the Wilksch Turbo Diesel for AirVenture Oshkosh. The aircraft, burns Jet A fuel, and is designed to appeal to the international market place where 100LL is both expensive and hard to obtain. “Our international customers have been very clear to us,” commented Keith Markley, President and CEO of […]
BD-4 debuts C model
MEDINA, Ohio — BedeCorp, in honor of it’s 40th anniversary, has debuted the BD-4C. The update simplified construction and adds comfort with a wider cabin (46″), a longer fuselage (14 more inches) and a new all-metal wing. See the innovative BD-4C firsthand by joining us in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. If you can’t make the trip, you […]
OSH: Tecnam P2006T flies
The twin-engine Tecnam P2006T on approach at Wittman after completing a showcase. The smart looking twin was quiet and appeared very docile even with one engine shut down for part of the demonstration.