No matter where he goes, Tim Fox’s green Ercoupe draws a crowd “The first time I saw it, I thought, ‘my God, that is green!’” says Tim Fox, of Fort Wayne, Ind., describing the first time he laid eyes on his Ercoupe. “Green” does not even come close to describing Fox’s 1946-C model. At last […]
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Airplane shipments increase
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Airplane shipments increased 5.9% in the first six months of 2012 compared to 2011, while the accompanying value of the airplane deliveries rose 13.2%, according to figures released today by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA). “We are starting to see positive signs in the 2012 shipment data,” said GAMA’s President and […]
Autonomous robotic plane flies — indoors
For decades, researchers have been working on control algorithms for autonomous helicopters — robotic helicopters that pilot themselves, rather than requiring remote human guidance. Dozens of research teams have competed in a series of autonomous-helicopter challenges posed by the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI); progress has been so rapid that the last two […]
Norway flight school orders Skycatchers
Cessna reports it sold three Skycatchers at AirVenture 2012 in Oshkosh. Executives with Pilot Academy of Sandefjord, Norway, noted that the effort to facilitate EASA certification by moving the Skycatcher into the primary category with the FAA played a large role in the decision. “We already have Cessna aircraft at our flight school in Norway, […]
Van’s introduces RV-14A
Van’s Aircraft surprised the crowds at AirVenture by introducing its newest model, the RV-14A. Company officials note the new model is a result of several years of intense effort by Van’s engineering staff. The goal was to meet or exceed the performance of a 180-hp/constant-speed RV-7 in an airplane with better comfort, better visibility, longer […]
Pratt & Whitney PW610 to power new Eclipse 550
Pratt & Whitney Canada’s (P&WC) PW610F engine has been selected by Eclipse Aerospace to power the next-generation Eclipse 550 twin-engine business jet. The PW610F has proven itself on the 261 Eclipse 500 aircraft currently in service with exceptional performance, efficiency and reliability, according to Eclipse officials. “This agreement expands our relationship with Eclipse Aerospace as […]
Chesapeake Sport Pilot offers flight training to wheelchair aviators
Chesapeake Sport Pilot in Stevensville, Maryland, now offers flight training to pilots who require hand controls rather than traditional aircraft foot controls to fly. This training is made possible by a specially outfitted CT LS light sport airplane that is being leased to Chesapeake Sport Pilot by Joseph D’Aguiar. “We are ecstatic about this plane […]
Texas pilot wins aircraft covering system
Brad Harman of Texas was named winner of Bruce’s Custom Covers custom-fitted aircraft cover awarded to a Gateway To Oshkosh Fly-in participant. Gateway To Oshkosh (GTO) is an annual event and home to more than 65 aircraft during AirVenture Oshkosh. Participants fly in, park their aircraft and stay in nearby Stevens Point, Wisconsin. In addition […]
Extended warranty for Airvan
GippsAero has extended its warranty on the GA8 Airvan to five years or 2,000 hours for all new aircraft. This five-year warranty is a three-year extension on top of the standard GippsAero two-year warranty that’s offered on the GA8 Airvan, and it will operate under identical terms and conditions, company officials said. GippsAero is not […]