OSHKOSH — Sensenich Propeller has released a new ground adjustable propeller designed specifically for Aerovee-powered aircraft. The propeller utilizes Sensenich’s same internal pressure molded system that has proved successful on many Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA), company officials said. Manufactured from carbon and fiberglass prepreg, the propeller features a metal leading edge for erosion protection. Setting blade […]
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Airwolf covers the air-oil separator market
With the benefit of recent FAA and EASA approvals, Airwolf Filter Corp. has completed its full coverage of the market for air-oil separators for piston aircraft engines. Air-oil separators recycle oil mist generated by air pressure in the engine crankcase, removing condensed water and humid air into the slipstream, and returning pure, separated oil to […]
Concord introduces higher capacity and heated batteries
WEST COVINA, Calif. – Concorde Battery has released several new batteries: RG-380E/46, RG-427, RG-641 and the RG-380E/44 heated series. RG-380E/46 is a new higher capacity 46 Ah 24-volt battery in the same envelope size as Concorde’s RG-380E/44. RG-380E/46 weighs in at the same weight as the RG-380E/44, making it a higher capacity option without the […]
AOPA Insurance Services appoints new president
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has appointed Bill Snead president of AOPA Insurance Services. Snead is a pilot who has 36 years of aviation insurance experience as a broker, agent and underwriter. He has worked with clients in all major aviation insurance lines, including pleasure, business and commercial aviation, experimental, light sport, antique […]
Jeppesen expands e-book training library
OSHKOSH – Jeppesen has expanded its library of available training e-book titles, adding “Aircraft Gas Turbine Powerplant Textbook,” “Aviation Weather” and “Aviation Dictionary” to its libary. Jeppesen offers delivery of its e-book training textbooks and materials directly through its JeppDirect.com site for use with multiple delivery platforms, including Apple iOS and Android devices, and PC […]
Poor fuel management by Piper pilot
Aircraft: Piper Super Cub. Injuries: 2 Minor. Location: Sherman, Texas. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot told investigators that he didn’t visually check the fuel level prior to departure, but noted that the cockpit fuel gauges indicated the left tank was 3/4-full and the right fuel tank was 1/4-full. He took off with […]
GA in the military
There are warbirds at every airshow. Oshkosh, of course, is a feast. But what always grabs me are the veteran GA aircraft adapted for military use. They say to me that “our airplanes” are not toys, but capable, useful flying machines. Some military pilots believed differently, but I’m sticking to my story! In World War […]
GRT Avionics sponsors ‘world’s smallest jet’
GRT Avionics now sponsors Lewis & Clark Performance, featuring the “World’s Smallest Jet” Airshow and the FLS Microjet. “GRT avionics systems provide our FLS Microjet with one of the most advanced cockpits ever developed in the experimental aviation industry,” said Microjet builder and pilot Justin Lewis. “I chose the GRT Horizon EFIS system when I […]
NTSB to hold seminar on lessons learned from homebuilt accidents
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Transportation Safety Board is presenting a seminar later this month highlighting the lessons that have been learned from the NTSB’s investigations of accidents involving experimental amateur-built aircraft. With more than 33,000 E-AB aircraft in the U.S., this segment of general aviation has grown rapidly in recent years. While representing nearly […]