Hartzell Propeller has developed a new 3-blade ASC-II(TM) composite propeller for Van’s Aircraft RV-10. The new prop is 4 pounds lighter than Hartzell’s previous model due to the certification of a lighter-weight hub, according to Hartzell officials, who noted it is available to order directly through Van’s Aircraft. Hartzell will deliver the first of its […]
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UAS operation in the homeland
“According to a recent national poll conducted by Monmouth University in New Jersey, nearly two-thirds of Americans support the use of unmanned aircraft [systems] (UAS) to protect the U.S. borders and control illegal immigration. Eighty percent of Americans support the use of unmanned aircraft to help in search and rescue missions.” The above is included in Michael Toscano’s prepared testimony for the House Committee on […]
Hawker Beechcraft gets court nod to negotiate with Chinese company
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York has approved Hawker Beechcraft’s motion to enter into exclusive negotiations with Superior Aviation Beijing Co., Ltd. Approval give Hawker Beechcraft up to 45 days to exclusively negotiate with the Chinese company to buy its general aviation line for $1.79 billion. The Wichita-based company’s defense […]
Zenith slates ‘engine day’ at Oshkosh
Zenith Aircraft Co. will host its first-ever “Engine Day” next Thursday, July 26, at the company’s exhibit at AirVenture in Oshkosh. The company will have a number of Zenith aircraft with different powerplants on display, as well as representatives from a number of engine manufacturers. “As airframe designers and builders, we have direct influence on […]
Flying Car moves into Phase 2 of flight tests
Terrafugia’s prototype street-legal aircraft, the Transition, has moved into Phase 2 of its six planned phases of flight-testing, said company officials, who note the prototype won’t be at next week’s AirVenture in Oshkosh as they don’t want to disrupt flight tests. Phase 2 flight tests are a precursor to the start of documented ASTM compliance […]
Seen at 2012 Arlington Fly-In
Arlington, Wash — The July 11-15 Arlington Fly-In, despite Friday thunderstorms managed to attract a wide variety of aircraft and airshow acts. See a few of the images we took over the weekend at Flickr.
Icon A5 to be powered by new Rotax
ICON Aircraft has chosen the new Rotax 912 iS engine to power its A5 Light Sport Aircraft. The new fuel-injected powerplant will be the launch engine initially available in the A5, for which ICON has taken over 750 deposits. “We’re excited to be able to incorporate BRP-Powertrain’s new fuel-injected Rotax 912 iS engine in the […]
The search is on for Texas Airplane #21
John Bradberry from Sulphur Springs, Texas sent me an email recently with a very specific request. I’m hoping someone from our readership can assist him. “On Thursday, May 19, 1938, Texaco Airplane #21 piloted by Roy Harding landed at six towns in Northeast Texas, picked up mail pouches at each stop, and returned to Dallas Love Field in […]
Seminole carburator air box mod kit available
Kosola and Associates has developed an FAA approved kit to repair the Piper Seminole (PA-44-180) Carburetor Air Box Assembly. The kit will repair and reinforce the air box assembly to prevent cracking. Cost is $529 plus shipping and can be ordered from Kosola and Associates at 229-435-4119.