OSHKOSH, Wis. — On opening day of AirVenture, Cessna debuted the Cessna Turbo Stationair HD, the enhanced version of its Cessna Turbo Stationair T206H single-engine piston aircraft. Now available to customers, the Cessna Turbo Stationair HD features a gross weight increase of 189 pounds, giving the aircraft a maximum useful load of 1,470 pounds in its […]
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Charger wiring harnesses debut
On opening day of AirVenture, VDC Electronics introduced two new products designed to simplify wiring experimental and certified aircraft for full-time maintenance charging with the new CEC1-AA BatteryMINDers. The Model RTA-2415EXP is provided for experimental, amateur-built aircraft. It features 16-gauge wire, polarized SAE connector, a 15A inline fuse, and ring terminals to allow connection to the […]
Misrigged control cables lead to fatal accident
The accident happened during the Piper PA-12’s first flight in Anchorage, Alaska, after undergoing maintenance and modification over the course of several years. A witness reported that, during the takeoff, the plane climbed steeply in an extreme, nose-high attitude until it “pivoted” at the apex of the climb and then entered a descent straight to the ground. The […]
Pictures of the day: Opening Day of Oshkosh
Photographer Bert Reiheld captured some great images while prowling the grounds of AirVenture on opening day. Check them out below:
FAA restores birthday solos
Following a request from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the FAA has once again made it possible for student pilots to solo on their 14th or 16th birthday, depending on the type of aircraft they are flying. Changes to the application process implemented in April meant that pilots-in-training couldn’t apply for a student pilot certificate […]
FreeFlight Systems to give away ADS-B transceiver
OSHKOSH — FreeFlight Systems has launched the “Win a RANGR” promotion for U.S.-registered aircraft owners, with a grand prize of a RANGR FDL-978-XVR ADS-B Universal Access Transceiver (UAT), as well as $2,500 towards the cost of installation. This year’s giveaway at EAA AirVenture marks the sixth RANGR ADS-B system that FreeFlight Systems has awarded to contest participants. Aircraft […]
ATP Flight School orders 12 additional Archers
OSHKOSH — Piper Aircraft announced an order for 12 additional Archer TXs from ATP Flight School on opening day of AirVenture 2016. The delivery comes as part of an original agreement made in April 2013 for up to 100 aircraft to the flight school. ATP, specializes in airline pilot training and pilot career development. The school initially agreed to purchase […]
Aspen adds more ADS-B features to Evolution Flight Displays
OSHKOSH — Aspen Avionics revealed at this year’s AirVenture that certification is imminent for its latest software upgrade that includes several additional ADS-B display features on its Evolution 500/1000 multi- function display (MFD). The latest software upgrade includes textual METARS information to be displayed on the MFD, which provides an intuitive display of subscription-free weather data in […]
Hartzell introduces video series to help pilots better understand their aircraft
OSHKOSH — On opening day of AirVenture 2016, Hartzell Engine Technologies reported it is producing a series of short instructional videos aimed at helping general aviation aircraft owners and technicians better understand the operations of key aircraft components and systems. “When we attend airshows and events we get a lot of the same questions from attendees and many of […]