Wipaire will hold a grand opening celebration Feb. 28 at the company’s service center in Leesburg, Florida. The event will feature a variety of activities for pilots. Based at the Leesburg International Airport (KLEE) since February 2013, Wipaire’s service center has expanded into a new, larger hangar. “Our new 10,000-square-foot hangar more than doubles our facility footprint […]
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Wipaire receives OK for Caravan propeller pitch locks
Wipaire has received FAA approval for propeller pitch locks for the Cessna Caravan series. The pitch lock system is approved for Caravans with the 3-blade McCauley 3GFR34C703/106GA-0 propeller installed under Supplemental Type Certificates SP033376CH and SA03379CH. International certifications are expected to follow. “Pitch locks provide additional safety by improving the close-quartering control of a floatplane, […]
Wipaire’s Smart Amphibious Gear Advisory System certified
OSHKOSH — At AirVenture, Wipaire, Inc. reported the certification of the first “smart” amphibious gear advisory system. The system has been certified for installation in the Cessna 182 on Wipline 3000 floats. The new system is centered around a laser array “eye,” which detects if the aircraft is over water or land, and can be combined with […]
Wipaire completes installation of floats on Airvan 8
OSHKOSH — Wipaire reports it has completed installation of Wipline 3450 amphibious floats on a Mahindra Airvan 8 and has begun conducting preliminary flights to test the feasibility of the aircraft on floats. Pending successful outcome of the feasibility tests, a certification program will launch later this year. Chuck Wiplinger, Wipaire’s president and COO, noted […]
Wipaire wins new approvals for Cessna 182 modifications
OSHKOSH – Wipaire has won approval for performance- and utility-enhancing modifications for the Cessna 182 Skylane. These modifications include the Lycoming IO-580 engine conversion and a gross weight increase to 3,500 pounds when on Wipline 3000 floats. “Our goal for this project was to provide owners and pilots a more useful, better-performing airplane, and these modifications do just […]
Wipaire launches Gateway to Success Program for A&P students
BRAINERD, Minn. — Wipaire has launched a new program designed to develop and retain talented young airframe and powerplant mechanics. The Gateway to Success program is comprised of several checkpoints for aspiring maintenance technicians. Interested students must first apply for a paid summer internship opportunity, where they will work with an experienced Wipaire mechanic to […]
Wipaire hosts open house for pilots on way to SUN ’n FUN
Wipaire is welcoming pilots on their way to SUN ’n FUN to its facility at the Leesburg International Airport (LEE) in Leesburg, Florida, on Sunday, March 30. Wipaire will provide cold water and soft drinks as well as hot dogs and hamburgers . Additionally, pilots and passengers will be able to enter Wipaire’s 2014 sweepstakes early. […]
Wipaire receives new European approvals
SOUTH SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Wipaire has been granted European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval for Wipline 3450 floats on Cessna 206H, T206H, U206G, and TU206G. The approval is compatible with the Soloy engine conversion for all of the models, officials noted.
Wipaire gains new leadership in engineering, manufacturing
SOUTH SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Wipaire, Inc. has named new leaders to its engineering and manufacturing management. Tim Hendrickson was appointed Wipaire’s new director of manufacturing, while Chris Woken was named engineering manager. Hendrickson brings over 15 years of manufacturing expertise to Wipaire, according to company officials. “Tim brings knowledge and experience from working at large […]