RANS now has conversion kits for several of its models that allow owners to convert pre-sewn Dacron envelope covered planes to the Superflite fabric. The kits include all the parts needed to adapt the wings, according to company officials. “If your plane is coming up for re-cover, consider a conversion kit,” company officials said in […]
General Aviation
PS Engineering introduces certified audio panel with com radio
PS Engineering has introduced a certified, full-featured VHF com radio integrated with an audio control panel. The PAR200 system combines an audio control panel, high fidelity four-place stereo intercom with IntelliVox, Bluetooth connectivity, and a remote mounted EASA/FAA Certified Trig Avionics VHF aviation communications transceiver. “Ever since we introduced the PAR100EX Experimental Aircraft Audio Selector […]
Dual Electronics delivers weather and traffic to GRT Avionics EFIS systems
HEATHROW, Fla. – Dual Electronics’ XGPS170 GPS + ADS-B Receiver now integrates with panel-mounted EFIS systems from GRT Avionics, providing ADS-B weather (FIS-B) and traffic (TIS-B) data to Horizon HX, Horizon HXr and Sport SX systems, via USB. The integration allows pilots to see weather and traffic information displayed on their primary navigation screens, while […]
New engines, instruments to be unveiled at Oshkosh
MW Fly will introduce a new line of Aeropower engines rated from 115 to 150 horsepower at AirVenture next week. The engines also include new engine-monitoring instruments developed by P.A.T. Avionics Developed and manufactured in Italy, the new engine line is water-cooled and features electronic fuel-injection, integrated reduction gear, and dual fully redundant ECUs, according […]
Excessive airspeed breaks up Beech
Aircraft: Beech G35. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Byron, Ga. Aircraft damage: Destroyed. What reportedly happened: The private pilot, 44, had logged about 400 hours, including 140 in the Bonanza. The accident happened during a cross-country flight. When the airplane was at 9,200 feet MSL, the pilot cancelled VFR flight following and initiated a descent toward […]
When landings give you lemons…
On Monday evening a Southwest Airlines flight from Nashville to New York touched down at LaGuardia. Then the sparks flew. The nose gear collapsed on roll-out, the airplane skidded to a stop, and all hell did not break loose. I repeat, nothing much happened. That same evening the ABC affiliate in the city reported that […]
Oil companies demand end to ethanol mandates
As described in our March 10 article, it is generally accepted that fuel companies hit the so-called blending wall this past winter, a situation where EPA blending mandates cannot be fulfilled, even if every drop of gasoline contains 10% ethanol by volume. This has unleashed the unintended consequence of RIN (Renewable Identification Number) speculation, as […]
Continental’s Chinese parent company buys Thielert assets
AVIC International Holding Corp. (AVIC International), the Chinese-based company that purchased Continental Motors in 2011, has purchased the diesel aircraft engine and manufacturing assets of the former Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH (Thielert). The acquisition, through the company’s subsidiary, Technify Motors GmbH, adds the Centurion line of electronically controlled Jet-A (diesel/kerosene) piston engines to its portfolio […]
Archer flown on autogas makes its way to Oshkosh
A Piper Archer, powered by a 180-horsepower Lycoming O-360 fueled with Airworthy AutoGas 93 Premium unleaded, was successfully flown from Vero Beach, Florida — Piper Aircraft’s home base — to Oshkosh, Wis., and will be on display at Airventure next week. Departing Vero Beach on Friday, July 19, the experimental aircraft, piloted by David Athay […]