As part of the agreement, EAA’s education staff will work with staff from Estes Rockets to develop activities for students in grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. These activities will introduce model rocketry to students, as well as provide credits within AeroEducate’s full Technology badge program.
Experimental Aircraft
High demand, LSA update fuels expansion at Zenith Aircraft
“Like everyone else, we’re excited about the potential of MOSAIC and expanding light sport aircraft,” said Sebastien Heintz, Zenith Aircraft’s president. “This expansion will give us space for new projects.”
Bushliner begins development of special mission Cyclone 1850
The 1850SX will be equipped with specialized cameras and a diesel or Jet-A powered powerplant, according to Bushliner officials.
FAA reverses policy on counting homebuilt hours toward certificates
The FAA will soon reverse a policy that barred homebuilders from counting time spent building an aircraft toward a maintenance rating, such as Airframe and Powerplant certificates, according to a new report from the Experimental Aircraft Association.
Picture of the Day: Escaping reality
Brad Cohen submitted this photo and note “My son Andrew before escaping reality for a bit in our Zenith Zodiac 601XL.”
Kitfox upgrades backcountry landing gear
“The new Black Ops suspension allows the strongly triangulated Kitfox main landing gear to articulate smoothly and controllably over the roughest terrain, improving controllability during backcountry operations and providing better passenger comfort,” company officials noted.
Proposed rule to restore flight training in experimental aircraft
The FAA is seeking public comment on a proposed rule that will allow flight training in experimental aircraft, such as for transition training.
CubCrafters begins testing electric lift augmenting slats
By increasing the velocity of the airflow over the top surface of a wing, ELAS lowers the air pressure above the wing, increasing the lift it can generate.
Carbon Cub UL debuts at SUN ‘n FUN
Developed for international markets, the Carbon Cub UL is the launch airplane for the new Rotax 160-hp turbocharged engine.