OSHKOSH – Airbus showcased its ideas for the future of electric aviation at AirVenture 2016 with the U.S. debut of the Airbus E-Fan 1.2, an experimental electric aircraft recently updated with a new hybrid electric/gas engine. The Airbus E-Fan was on static display at the Airbus Group tent in Aviation Gateway Park. “Hybrid electric flight represents one of […]
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Pennsylvania pilot wins Phillips 66 Aviation Leadership Award
OSHKOSH – Phillips 66 Aviation reports that this year’s Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Young Eagles Leadership Award winner is John Mininger, an active member of the Quakertown Pilots Association, EAA, and Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. To date, he’s flown more than 750 children as part of the EAA Young Eagles program. For the past 23 years […]
Epic Aircraft completes world tour at Oshkosh
On opening day of EAA AirVenture, Epic Aircraft completed its inaugural Odyssey World Tour. The 21-day, 21-city journey concluded with the six participating aircraft flying inline formation to the show to celebrate their successful circumnavigation of the globe. Epic coordinated the tour on behalf of a group of its customers. “We wanted to offer our owners […]
Aspen Avionics’ Evolution displays interface with Genesys System 55X autopilot
OSHKOSH — Aspen Avionics reported at AirVenture 2016 that certification is pending to interface its Evolution 1000 Pro Primary Flight Display (PFD) with the System 55X autopilot by Genesys Aerosystems. The STC will cover hundreds of light single and twin piston aircraft platforms. Anticipated certification is expected in the third quarter of 2016. “Aspen’s Pro PFD with the Genesys […]
Textron Aviation offers factory-direct training for new piston customers
OSHKOSH – Textron Aviation reported at AirVenture that all Cessna and Beechcraft piston aircraft customers purchasing new aircraft can now receive factory-direct training from a team of instructor pilots specializing in the company’s piston product line. The program focuses on transitioning customers into their new aircraft through model-specific ground, simulator and flight training. Various courses are available […]
Avidyne introduces Don’t Wait Rebate
OSHKOSH – During AirVenture 2016, Avidyne began offering a “Don’t Wait” ADS-B Rebate in the amount of $500 for single-engine piston aircraft owners who equip with qualifying ADS-B avionics before Sept. 30, 2016. “We have made it really simple for customers to buy Avidyne ADS-B Out compliant avionics and receive a $500 Instant Rebate, with no waiting period and none […]
AOPA and Jeppesen launch Captain Jepp Challenge
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and Jeppesen launched the first of three Captain Jepp Challenges on July 26 at AirVenture. New challenges will launch in October and January, giving pilots the opportunity to participate and enter for a chance to win a gift card or trip to AirVenture 2017. Pilots should visit the Captain Jepp […]
The Ultra prop unveiled at Oshkosh
OSHKOSH — Flight Resource, a distributor of MT propellers, introduced on opening day of AirVenture the soon-to-be available new design speed/climb prop, nicknamed “The Ultra.” The 80-inch diameter, 2-blade, scimitar-shaped composite propeller system with Kevlar spinner weighs only 42 pounds, company officials report. The life-unlimited, repairable composite blades are protected with nickel-cobalt leading edges that provide 60% […]
Cessna introduces Turbo Stationair HD
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 […]