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News from E-Mag, Levil, and Sensenich
E-Mag offers an electronic mag for the IO-540, Levil has a PC-based EFIS, and Sensenich introduces a composite ground-adjustable prop for the RV crowd. Edited by Mary Bernard.
Ed and Kaye Pierson’s Lockwood AirCam
My wife and I finally completed our Lockwood AirCam after nearly 10 years of work. It’s equipped with Rotax 912S engines, MGL EFIS and...
Ted Sutton’s Just Aircraft Highlander, Parker, Arizona
I took my demo flight with Gary Schmitt at Oshkosh 2004, and a friend helped me with the down payment for the show price....
Rob Jamros’ Challenger II, Negaunee, Michigan
Construction began on November 3, 2008, in my basement where the airframe and fabric work occupied me during the long Upper Michigan winter. Then...
Letters
Confluence Avenue I enjoyed Paul Dyes Free Flight column, A confluence of little things, in the August issue. Id like to make my...
What’s New
Lancair is under new ownership, Dynon updates its SkyView software, design rights for the Murphy Renegade are for sale, and you can treat your pet to in-flight oxygen with Aeroxs system. Edited by Mary Bernard.
New LSA Battery from Concorde
A new small AGM (absorbed glass mat) technology battery from Concorde was introduced at Oshkosh this year. The RG-12LSA measures 7.5 inches long, 4.97...
In Case You Missed It
Hamming It Up
Amateur radio enthusiast Chuck Deiterich explains how pilots can use the Automatic Packet Reporting System (APRS) to track their flights and stay in touch with loved ones for a modest investment.
Putting Off the Tailwheel Spring Repair
After decades of delay, a cracked tailwheel spring finally forces long-overdue upgrades on a well-worn Starduster Too.