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ILYUSHIN IL-2 FLIES AGAIN
 We
learned this week that a restored Soviet Ilyushin Il-2 airplane flew
again for the first time in decades after a six-year restoration effort
by a Russian company, reportedly "for an American collector."
The airplane, which was restored from fragments found in the marshes
near Pskov, flew in early October in Novisbirsk, Russia. Il-2s were
among the most-produced military airplanes in history with more than
36,000 built between 1941 and 1945 (second only to the Polikarpov Po-2 -
40,000-plus), yet no known flying examples existed until the unveiling
of this airplane. Read
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GRAVES: LIGHTSQUARED PLAN WILL COST
BILLIONS, HARM SAFETY
Rep. Sam Graves (R-MO), an EAA member, pilot, and Chairman of the
House Small Business Committee, emerged with a dire warning following
Wednesday's full committee hearing on the proposed LightSquared
broadband project and its potential interference with GPS signals.
"Interference of the GPS signal will
cost American small business billions of dollars to retrofit their GPS
devices," Rep. Graves said. "But this is about more than cost;
it is also about safety. Pilots rely on GPS to maneuver their planes so
above all, we must ensure that safety is not compromised." Read
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TOUGHER
THAN THE WEATHER
A forecast that has proven tougher to make, and certainly less
accurate than the weather, is how new airplane sales will go in
the future. But that doesn't stop some companies from trying to
see over the edge into the next decade.
The reason airplane engine and
airframe manufacturers make forecasts, and rely on those
forecasts, is that development of new models takes many years.
Why should we as pilots and airplane owners care about the
future of the jet business?
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DITCHING
AND COAST GUARD RESCUE FILMED IN PROGRESS
 A
pilot ferrying a Cessna 310 from Monterey, California, to Hilo, Hawaii,
last week ran out of fuel 13 miles from shore and was forced to ditch in
the ocean. Charles Brian Mellor, 65, of Spain, was 11-1/2 hours into his
flight and 500 miles from Hawaii when he radioed for help. A Coast Guard
C-130 Hercules was dispatched to intercept Mellor and followed him for
an hour, advising him on how to ditch. Video of the ditching was shot
from the Hercules, and the rescue was filmed by a Coast Guard MH-65
Dolphin helicopter. Mellor was treated for minor injuries and released
from a Hilo hospital. Watch
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WILL
WHITESIDE BESTS SPEED RECORD BY 112 MPH IN A YAK FIGHTER
 Racing
pilot Will Whiteside has set an unofficial world speed record of 416 mph
in a YAK3U/R2000, a type of fighter that served in the Russian air force
during World War II. The record has to be verified by the Fédération
Aéronautique Internationale (FAI), but if it holds it will be the
fastest speed ever by a propeller-driven airplane weighing 5,000 to
6,600 pounds. "We are just tickled," the 40-year-old Whiteside
told the PressDemocrat
while flying his Yak named Steadfast above the Bonneville Salt
Flats. The late Jim Wright currently holds the record of 304 mph, which
he set in 2002 in his H-1 Replica Racer.
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GA LEADERS UNIFIED ON FACING INDUSTRY
CHALLENGES
 EAA
President/CEO Rod Hightower joined six other GA association leaders
Tuesday during the NBAA2011 convention in Las Vegas for a panel
discussion about several challenges facing the industry. Among them
include the recurring user fees threat, potential harm to the GPS system
by LightSquared's proposed broadband communications network, and the
search for a safe and viable unleaded aviation fuel for the future. Read
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INDUSTRY
FEELING OPTIMISTIC AFTER SUCCESSFUL NBAA CONVENTION
 The
annual National Business Aviation Association convention held this week
in Las Vegas was positive by almost every measure. Attendance was
26,077, up 7 percent from last year, and the 1,101 companies that
exhibited marked a 2 percent increase in the number of exhibitors. Read
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NEW CESSNA CITATION LATITUDE FEATURES
STAND-UP CABIN
 On
the opening day of the NBAA convention in Las Vegas, Cessna announced
development of a new Citation that will have the company's first
stand-up cabin with a flat floor. The new jet is named the Latitude.
Cessna's two largest cabin jets, the Ten and Sovereign, have dropped
aisles with about 5 feet, 8 inches of headroom. The new Latitude will
have a flat cabin floor with 6 feet of headroom in the center. Read
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ECLIPSE
TAKING ORDERS FOR MODEL 550 JETS
 Eclipse
Aerospace Inc. is taking orders for its Eclipse 550 twin-engine jet, the
company announced at this week's NBAA convention. Plans call for 50-100
aircraft to be produced annually with deliveries beginning in 2013 at a
base price of $2,695,000 (2011 dollars). "We're thrilled to be
taking this positive step forward in Eclipse history," said Mason
Holland, CEO/chairman, who led a group of plane owners in acquiring the
liquidated assets of Eclipse Aviation in 2009 after the company filed
for bankruptcy in 2008. Read
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CLASSIC
J-3 CUB IS 2012 EAA AIRCRAFT SWEEPSTAKES GRAND PRIZE
Giveaway part of Cub's 75th anniversary celebration at EAA AirVenture
Oshkosh
 The
Piper J-3 Cub, one of the legendary aircraft in aviation history, will
take center stage for the next nine months as the grand prize for the
2012 EAA "Win The Cub" Aircraft Sweepstakes. The EAA
Sweepstakes, annually supports EAA's aviation education programs. In a
change from past years, entry forms will be available beginning this
week through EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2012, taking place July 23-29. All
prizes will be awarded to winners in random drawings at the EAA
AirVenture Museum in Oshkosh at 5 p.m. on September 10, 2012. Read
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CESSNA
RENEWS SUPPORT AS EAA GATHERING OF EAGLES PRESENTING SPONSOR
Cessna Aircraft Company has renewed its commitment and its sponsorship
for EAA's Gathering of Eagles fundraiser, one of aviation's premier
events in support of youth aviation education programs, by signing a new
two-year agreement as the gala's presenting sponsor. The event, which is
held during the annual EAA AirVenture Oshkosh fly-in, raises in excess
of $1.5 million for programs such as EAA Young Eagles, Air Academy, and
others. Read
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CAFE
RELEASES GFC FINAL RESULTS
 The
CAFE Foundation released the final results of the NASA Green Flight
Challenge sponsored by Google which showed a "profound"
difference between the competitors powered by electric motors and those
using gas- and hybrid-powered aircraft. All participants flew very
efficient motorgliders with high lift-to-drag ratios and CAFE suggests
that less drag and efficient electric motors gave the electrics an
advantage, but the difference in consumption is still stark. Read
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REWORKED
LASP PROPOSAL LIKELY LATER THIS YEAR
The Transportation Security Administration's Large Aircraft Security
Program (LASP), which met with nearly universal criticism when
originally announced in 2008, is scheduled to return in a significantly
altered proposal for public comment later this year. The initial
security plan was ardently opposed by EAA and much of the GA community
because of the burdensome list of security requirements for aircraft of
more than 12,500 pounds and their operators. Read
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COPPERSTATE
READIES FOR 39TH ANNUAL EVENT
Final major fly-in of the year set for next week
 Organizers
and volunteers for the COPPERSTATE Fly-In & Aviation Expo are making
final preparations for next week's 39th annual event at the Casa Grande
Municipal Airport in Casa Grande, Arizona. COPPERSTATE 2011 promises to
be filled with outstanding aircraft - flying and on display -
informative forums, presentations, and workshops, and plenty of the
latest aviation products in the exhibit tent. This year's fly-in is
scheduled for Thursday, October 20, through Saturday, October 22, with
more than 500 aircraft and 7,000-plus attendees expected. Read
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JUDGE IN
CALIFORNIA AVGAS SUIT SEEKS ADDITIONAL INFO
A lawsuit by California FBOs and aviation fuel distributors intended to
stop threatened legal action by an environmental group is on hold after
a federal judge asked for additional information in the case. The
National Air Transportation Association (NATA) reported the judge in the
case has asked for additional briefings following a request by the
Center for Environmental Health (CEH) and the state of California to
dismiss the lawsuit. The judge is expected to rule on the motion to
dismiss within the next week. Read
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EAA TO
INDUCT FIVE NEW HALL OF FAME MEMBERS OCTOBER 27
EAA will recognize the contributions made to the world of flight by five
aviators on Thursday, October 27, as it inducts them into the EAA Hall
of Fame during a banquet at the EAA Aviation Center in Oshkosh,
Wisconsin. These five aviators represent the spectrum of aviation within
the EAA community and have achieved notable successes within their
particular realm of flight: Jack McCornack of Cave Junction, Oregon, EAA
Ultralight Hall of Fame; the late Tony LeVier of La Canada, California,
International Aerobatic Club Hall of Fame; John W. Underwood of
Glendale, California, Vintage Aircraft Association Hall of Fame; the
late David B. Lindsay Jr. of Sarasota, Florida, Warbirds of America Hall
of Fame; and Ed Fisher of Gilbert, South Carolina, EAA Homebuilders Hall
of Fame. Read
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LOUIE
ANDREW TO RECEIVE HENRY KIMBERLY LEADERSHIP
 Longtime
Fond du Lac attorney Louie Andrew will receive the Henry Kimberly Spirit
of Leadership Award for his volunteer efforts on behalf of EAA and the
community. Andrew will be honored during the EAA Hall of Fame banquet on
Thursday, October 27, at the EAA Aviation Center in Oshkosh. As part of
the award, named for renowned Oshkosh business leader and EAA supporter
Henry Kimberly, Andrew will receive a $1,000 prize that can be
designated toward any of EAA's programs. Read
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EMBRAER
PHENOM 100 ORDERED FOR BARRINGTON IRVING'S FLYING CLASSROOM
 Embraer
and entrepreneur/philanthropist Fabio Alexander will provide a Phenom
100 jet for use by Experience Aviation to encourage students to pursue
education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
Experience Aviation, founded by world record-setting pilot Barrington
Irving, will use the jet as a flying classroom in a new program called
"Journey for Knowledge." The jet order was announced this week
at NBAA2011 in Las Vegas. Read
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HELP EAA
WIN A $25,000 ENDOWMENT
Vote online beginning Sunday
 You
can help EAA win up to a $25,000 endowment, just with a simple vote from
your computer! As part of its 25th anniversary celebration, the
Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region is distributing
endowments and grants to 25 area nonprofit organizations as part of its
"25 for 25 Charity Challenge." The 25 Challenge winners will
be determined based on the number of votes received during an online
voting period, which opens Sunday, October 16, and runs through Tuesday,
October 25. Read
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EAA
SPORTAIR WORKSHOPS ARRIVE IN COLUMBUS, OHIO, OCTOBER 29-30 - SIGN UP
TODAY!
 Do
you have dreams of building your own aircraft? Or maybe you're currently
building one. In either case, EAA SportAir Workshops can help propel you
to the next level! EAA is holding a variety of two-day weekend workshops
at Columbus State Community College (Bolton Field) in Columbus, Ohio,
October 29-30, 2011. Each workshop offers hands-on experience with
aircraft building skills and techniques to give you the confidence you
need to see your dreams take flight. Workshops offered in Columbus
include:
- Composite construction
- Electrical systems and avionics
- Fabric covering
- Gas welding
- Sheet metal basics
- What's involved in kit building
For more detailed information on each of
these workshops, or to register for a course, click
here. EAA members receive a discounted price on all EAA SportAir
Workshops.
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WIN AN
AIRVENTURE 2012 VIP PACKAGE
Enroll in EAA AutoPilot before October 31
 When
you put your membership on AutoPilot - EAA's automatic dues renewal
program - you're not only ensuring uninterrupted delivery of your member
benefits, but you're also helping to do away with the unnecessary waste
of paper renewals in the mail. Best of all, when you enroll by October
31, 2011, you'll be automatically entered into a drawing for an
AirVenture 2012 VIP package! This grand prize package for two includes
B-17 and Tri-Motor experiences, weekly Aviator's Club passes, weekly
admissions, one weekly "improved" camping site, and the use of
a golf cart, supplied by EAA, for one day. Sign
up today and you'll also be entered in the October drawing for an
iPad 2 loaded with the ForeFlight Mobile app. Visit the AutoPilot
website for complete rules and prize package details. (All members
who have enrolled in AutoPilot before October 31 are automatically
entered into the grand prize drawing.)
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 Well,
this is a first - a near-perfect 50/50 split. Of 533 people who
responded to last week's poll, 49.6 percent voted in support of the
reported efforts to recover whatever's left of one of Pan Am's Boeing
314s, while 50.4 percent didn't think it'd be worth the effort.
THIS WEEK'S QUESTION came to mind
after hearing the exciting news that an Il-2 Sturmovik had been restored
and flown. We got to thinking about what other "extinct" types
could, at least conceivably, one day return to flight. There are plenty
we'd love to see, but we had to narrow it down to two. In looking at
other well-known types from the same era, here's the hypothetical choice
we came up with: the German Junkers Ju 87 Stuka vs. the British Bristol
Beaufighter.
Which type would you most want to see
flying again? Vote
now!
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WEBINARS: AVOIDING THE BASE-TO-FINAL
TURN ACCIDENT
Stressing the FAA's and EAA's recent emphasis on reducing fatal
accidents in the experimental category, this webinar will examine a
common type of accident that is very preventable. Gordon Penner will
provide simple and clear explanations of the elements leading up to a
base-to-final stall/spin accident, how to recognize and stop these
elements, and the true nature of stalls and spins that most pilots have
not been taught.
All webinars begin at 7 p.m. CDT unless
otherwise noted. To find out more about upcoming EAA Webinars and to
register, visit the webinars
page.
EAA gratefully acknowledges the
support of Aircraft Spruce and Specialty Co.
for their generous sponsorship of our webinar programs.
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B-17 OFF TO THE ROCKIES
 EAA's
B-17 Aluminum Overcast continues its trek across the United
States, stopping October 14-16 at south Valley Regional Airport (U42) in
Salt Lake City, Utah, hosted by EAA Chapter 23. The World War II bomber
then heads to the Wings Over the Rockies Museum in Denver, Colorado,
October 21-23.
If you've been thinking about touring the
B-17 or taking a flight, act fast: There are only two months left in the
Flying Fortress' 2011 tour. For more information including the full tour
schedule, or to pre-book a flight, click
here.
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DEAL
OF THE WEEK: SAVE $2 ON EAA'S 2012 WORLD OF FLIGHT CALENDAR
 Celebrate
the "Spirit of Aviation" every day of the year with EAA's 2012
World of Flight calendar! Featuring a stunning, high-gloss image of a
different airplane each month, along with a description of the plane and
its significance in aviation, this calendar is a tribute to excellence in
air-to-air photography made possible by EAA employees, coordinators, and
volunteer photographers. Save $2 when you order the calendar between now
and October 20, 2011, at EAA's Aeronautica online store. Pick
it up now!
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EAA MERCHANDISE: OCTOBER IS MODEL
MONTH - SAVE UP TO 60 PERCENT ON SELECT KITS
 Inspire
a future aviator or simply add one of our beautifully detailed model kit
airplanes to your collection. From a Wright Flyer to an F-14B Tomcat, our
collection of model aircraft spans the aviation spectrum with a variety of
models suitable for all ages. And when you shop now at the EAA Aeronautica
online store, you can save up to 60 percent on select model kits through
October 31, 2011. Start
shopping now or call toll-free, 800-564-6322. Offer good while
supplies last.
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AeroInnovations editor Bob Waldron.
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Virgin Atlantic Claims Low-Carbon Fuel Breakthrough |
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Sir Richard Branson announced Virgin Atlantic is partnering with LanzaTech to produce the world’s first low-carbon aviation fuel. By capturing and recycling industrial byproducts, beginning with steel mill waste gases, Virgin will be able to fly its airliners on fuel that has half the carbon footprint of today’s jet fuel. |
| SeaSTOL VLJ Rules Sky and Water |
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The SeaSTOL VLJ (sea short takeoff and landing - very light jet) is a unique concept aircraft. This jet stands out because none of the 20 VLJs announced for 2010-2014 are seaplanes. Having the STOL capability on water greatly expands the personal aircraft options for travel to vacation homes and remote areas with oceans or lakes nearby. |
SpaceX Building Science Fiction Style Rocket Ship |
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Most science fiction rocket ships have been visualized as reusable vehicles that land on their base fins or legs. SpaceX is launching a project to build this type of rocket. It is estimated such a spacecraft will spur space exploration by reducing the expense of a mission to 1/100 of current costs. |
| 3-D Tool Gives New Viewpoint to Aircraft Maintenance |
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Boeing’s state- of- the- art 3-D electronic maintenance system helps technicians more quickly locate parts on complicated or unfamiliar aircraft, resulting in lower maintenance costs and higher in-service time for the planes. The system lets mechanics rotate virtual 3-D multi-component assemblies to better visualize how everything fits together and to ensure the correct fasteners, gaskets, and other small part are installed in the proper order. |
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HINTS
FOR HOMEBUILDERS: METAL SHRINKING
 Dick
Koehler shows how to use a metal shrinker to form a curved edge in sheet
metal. Dick is a Technical Counselor for Chapter 186, A&P aircraft
mechanic with Inspection Authorization (IA), and SportAir Workshop
instructor. Watch
the video
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TIMELESS
VOICES: MELVIN TIELENS
 Melvin
Tielens enlisted in the Army Air Force against his mother’s wishes and
was trained as a B-24 Liberator pilot. Interestingly, due to a shortage
of heated flight suits, he and his crew were sent to Cuba for high
altitude training where the warmer climate allowed for high altitude
flying without the suits needed in the U.S. latitudes. They were then
sent to Italy, arriving at their base in January 1945. Melvin flew
thirty-five combat missions over the course of the next five months,
finishing his tour in May and returning home. He had some interesting
experiences overseas, including visits to Rome and being escorted by the
famed Tuskegee Airmen. Watch
the video
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Where
Are You Flying This Weekend?
There are 125
fly-ins and events over
the next two weekends in the EAA
Events Calendar. Find one near you or add your event! |
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Q
& A: I
have been told that some countries severely restrict
(some even prohibit) the operation of
experimental/amateur-built aircraft, but I have
never been able to find any conclusive or definitive
information on the subject. Do you know of a list of
countries (if there are any) that have such
policies?
Answer: Each
country has an agency equivalent to the FAA in the
U.S., usually called a civil aviation authority (CAA).
Since experimental aircraft are not recognized by
ICAO (the International Civil Aviation
Organization), permission must be obtained from the
CAA of the country you wish to fly in prior to
entering its airspace. In most cases written
permission is needed.
EAA does not have
such a list of countries that exclude
experimental/amateur-built aircraft. Even the
countries that authorize such aircraft in their
countries - Canada and the Bahamas - require pilots
to get special operating limitations for the
flights. We're not aware of any countries that allow
U.S.-registered A-B aircraft operations without
special authorization.
Have a question?
To ask a question regarding government issues,
e-mail EAA Government Relations.
For questions about registration, airmen, aircraft
and medical certification, safety records,
performance, or any other matter, e-mail EAA
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Desktop Calendar
October
2011
Jon Apfelbaum, EAA Lifetime 222561, of Parker,
Colorado, took this photo of Todd McLoughlin’s
T-28 as a friend taxied in from his checkride. “He
commented he hadn’t done that many Cuban Eights…ever,”
Jon said.
Download
this wallpaper image from the EAA
website, where you can choose among several different
resolutions to suit
your screen - including three wide-screen
sizes ... or select an image from the archive.
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AEROSPORT
NEW MIDWEST SPORT AVIATION DEALER
Midwest Sport Aviation LLC appointed AeroSport LLC as an authorized dealer of the Cheetah XLS light-sport aircraft from Rainbow Aircraft. The AeroSport office is located in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin, with its maintenance hangar and private strip located nearby in Hebron, Illinois, about 2 miles north of Gal Airport (10C). The Cheetah XLS is offered ready-to-fly as a certified light-sport aircraft, as well as in kit form as an experimental. For more information on the Cheetah XLS, click here. For more information on AeroSport, click here.
NEW EDITION OF AMT TEXTBOOK FROM ASA
Aviation Maintenance Technician: Powerplant, now in its third edition, has been updated to today’s practices and procedures, featuring full-color illustrations throughout with new information on DC generator and alternator system inspection, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Powerplant is the third book in the Dale Crane AMT series. ASA’s AMT textbooks include study question sections with answer keys; no separate, extra workbook is needed. The curriculum meets 14 CFR Part 147 requirements and covers all the subjects in the FAA mechanics Knowledge Exam Learning Statement codes. For more information, click here.
CARIBBEAN FLYING ADVENTURES’ ESCORTED
PUERTO RICO FLY-IN
Caribbean Flying Adventures announced its first fly-in to Puerto Rico for December 8-13, 2011. This official fly-in is sponsored by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company and includes accommodations at the four-star W Retreat & Spa on Vieques Island. Caribbean Flying Adventures is also launching a free “Flying Ambassador” service for U.S. and Canadian pilots. The service will assist private pilots in planning their trips and answer questions about procedures, customs, fuel availability, routing, documents, and more. For more information, click here.
CONCORDE BATTERY ANNOUNCES SIX NEW STCS
Concorde has received STC and PMA approvals for ATR 42/72 Series; Boeing 737-600, -700, -800, -900 Series; Bombardier DHC-8-100, -200, -300, -400 Series; Embraer EMB-500 (Phenom 100); and MD Helicopters MD-900 batteries, as well as the Learjet 40/45 emergency battery. The batteries passed rigorous TSO C-173 testing for duty cycle, electrical performance, temperature extremes, and shock/vibration and environmental requirements. For more information, click here.
NEW CONTROL LOCKS FROM EXECUTIVE ASSOCIATES
Executive Associates LLC introduced four new control locks for aircraft with control sticks, including the PiperSport and SportCruiser, all Van’s Aircraft models except the RV-8/8A, and nearly every other plane with a control stick. The new control lock is designed to protect the ailerons and elevator from being damaged by the wind or being blasted by another airplane while parked outside. The new control locks sell for $44; to order, contact Aircraft Spruce and Specialty at 800-877-7823 or US Sport Aircraft at 772-595-9996.
FLIGHT GUIDE IEFB PROVIDES TRAFFIC WITH ZAON PCAS
XRX
Airguide Publications has partnered with Zaon Flight Systems to add a traffic alert feature as part of its recently released Flight Guide iEFB v4.1. Attaching Zaon’s PCAS XRX to the Flight Guide Fly-Wi GPS provides TCAS-like traffic alerts overlaid on the moving map display. The Zaon unit interrogates an area within a 6-mile radius. The information is then sent wirelessly to the iPad, where any traffic is displayed on Flight Guide’s charts. For more information on Flight Guide iEFB and Fly-Wi GPS, click here. For more information on Zaon PCAS XRX, click here.
JEPPESEN FOUNDING MEMBER OF AVIATION GREEN
ALLIANCE
At the NBAA convention, the Lindbergh Foundation announced that Jeppesen has joined the Aviation Green Alliance as a founding member. The Lindbergh Foundation launched the Alliance at Sun ’n Fun 2011 to support and encourage those who are committed to proactively addressing aviation and environmental challenges. For more information, click here.
PIPER, ATP REACH DEAL FOR 30 AIRPLANES
Piper Aircraft Inc. and Airline Transport Professionals reached an agreement at the NBAA convention for the sale of as many as 30 Piper Seminoles, to be delivered 2012-2014, with a total retail value of $18 million. All will be equipped with the Garmin G500 glass avionics sweet. In 2010, ATP purchased six additional Seminoles, bringing its total Piper fleet to 88 aircraft. The flight training company also operates 57 Cessna 172s, five Diamond DA40s, and a CitationJet. For more information on ATP, click here. For more information on Piper Aircraft, click here.
CUBCRAFTERS INTRODUCES MYPANEL
CubCrafters is offering a new instrument panel option, called MyPanel, featuring space designated for the attachment of a tablet computer or similar device. It can be ordered as an option on any new CubCrafters Carbon Cub or Sport Cub aircraft. The MyPanel is configured to accommodate attachment of virtually any of the new breed of portable computers such as the Garmin aera 796, the Apple iPad 2, and similar products. For more information, click here.
US AVIATION AWARDED $11.7 MILLION AIR FORCE CONTRACT
US Aviation’s flight training operation has been awarded a Type 1 foreign military training contract valued at $11,775, 432 by the U.S. Air Force. US Aviation Academy, a branch of US Aviation, will be pre-screening foreign military flight training cadets for advanced training by the U.S. Air Force. The program will accept foreign students from any of the 144 countries the Air Force currently works with for 30 days of ground school and 25 hours of flight training. The first four cadets will be coming from Nigeria in October. For more information, click here.
RANS S-19 VENTERRA MEETS 51-PERCENT
RULE
The RANS S-19 Venterra, provided in either seven partial kits or one
complete kit, will join the FAA's 51-percent list. The Venterra is an
all-metal low-wing, designed to fit in both the sport plane and
amateur-built experimental categories. More than 40 Venterras are
flying, with many more in construction. The airplane features a sliding
canopy, fuel tanks in the wings, a large baggage compartment, adjustable
seats, rollover protection, dual control sticks, and more. Build times
have ranged from 1,000 to 1,500 hours. For more information, click
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