OSHKOSH — At AirVenture, Wipaire, Inc. reported the certification of the first “smart” amphibious gear advisory system. The system has been certified for installation in the Cessna 182 on Wipline 3000 floats. The new system is centered around a laser array “eye,” which detects if the aircraft is over water or land, and can be combined with […]
Airshows & Fly-Ins
X-Copter gets FAA nod
OSHKOSH — X-Copter is offering more than $7,500 in incentives for the lease or purchase of its next generation helicopter simulator during AirVenture 2014 taking place through Aug. 3. The new X-Copter is on display at the show in the HAI HELI-CENTER (Helicopter Association International) helicopter central. After thousands of flight testing hours, X-Copter previewed its generation-one helicopter training device during […]
FreeFlight selected for ADS-B Out in Legend Cub
FreeFlight Systems reported at AirVenture that its Model 1201 WAAS GPS sensor is now an optional approved ADS-B high-integrity position source integrated with a certified Mode S transponder to provide a 1090 MHz Extended Squitter (1090ES) ADS-B Out solution for American Legend Aircraft Company’s Legend Cub. The 1201 integrates with most existing transponders to enable compliance with ADS-B Out equipage requirements prior to the Jan. 1, 2020 deadline, […]
King Schools releases EASA pilot courses on the iPad
OSHKOSH — King Schools officials noted at this week’s AirVenture that pilots the world over seeking an EASA Light Aircraft Pilot License (LAPL), Private Pilot License (PPL) or Night Rating certification now can study for their knowledge tests using an iPad training app available from King Schools. The new iPad learning platform was developed in […]
Parker Aircraft wheels and brakes featured on Pilatus PC-24
Parker Aerospace’s Aircraft Wheel & Brake Division reports at AirVenture that it was selected to provide the wheels and brakes for the Pilatus PC-24 twin jet. The PC-24 is the first twin-engine business aircraft, as well as the first jet, offered by Pilatus. Parker Aircraft Wheel & Brake’s bill of material on the PC-24 includes […]
One Week Wonder begins to take shape
New at AirVenture this year is the One Week Wonder, in which everyone at Oshkosh gets a chance to help build a Zenith CH 750. The build kicked off at 8 a.m. Monday, July 28, and will continue throughout the week (see photos below). The first 5,000 people who pull a rivet received a One […]
Wipaire completes installation of floats on Airvan 8
OSHKOSH — Wipaire reports it has completed installation of Wipline 3450 amphibious floats on a Mahindra Airvan 8 and has begun conducting preliminary flights to test the feasibility of the aircraft on floats. Pending successful outcome of the feasibility tests, a certification program will launch later this year. Chuck Wiplinger, Wipaire’s president and COO, noted […]
Discovery Channel’s Airplane Repo back for second season, cast at Oshkosh
The Airplane Repo crew are returning to the Discovery Channel Aug. 22 for a new season. Meanwhile, the crew are at Oshkosh this year for AirVenture. Returning for the second season is Ken Cage and Danny Thompson, who have more than 1,500 repossessions between the two of them. And of course, favorites Mike Kennedy – the […]
Sun Flyer technology demonstrator debuts at Oshkosh
OSHKOSH — On opening day of AirVenture, Aero Electric Aircraft Corp. (AEAC) unveiled the single-seat technology demonstrator for its next-generation solar electric training aircraft called “Sun Flyer.” AEAC, in conjunction with its development partner, Bye Aerospace, is planning to offer the first U.S.-sponsored, all-electric airplane serving the training, recreational and general aviation markets. The company […]