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Angle of Attack Instruments Acquired by Advanced Flight Systems
Advanced Flight Systems, Inc. (AFS), manufacturer of the ACS2002 digital engine monitoring system, announced the acquisition of the AOA Pro and AOA Sport angle...
Chelton Aviation Adds Altitude Preselect to Autopilot
Less than a year after introducing its AP-3C general avaition autopilot, Chelton Aviation has enhanced its product by making it the first GA autopilot...
AeroTherm Engine Preheater Introduced
AeroTherm of Spearfish, South Dakota, announced that a new aircraft engine preheater was introduced in November 2004. The AeroTherm Aircraft Engine Heater System is...
Avemco To Insure Pilots Transitioning to GlassCockpits
Avemco Insurance Company announced that insurance coverage for pilots transitioning to glass-cockpit aircraft will be available, provided they participate in formal training in the use of the new avionics. The move comes following discussions with aircraft manufacturers, flight training organizations and vendors of training materials for the new avionics. …
Unison Unveils Autolite XL Fine Wire Spark Plugs
Unison Industries announced its new Autolite XL Fine Wire Aviation Spark Plugs, which add to the line of general aviation spark plugs offered by...
Building a RotorWay 162F, Part 7
KITPLANES Magazine, September 1997Building a RotorWay 162FPart 7 of 8: We finish the new helicopter.by Jeff Dunham It's been seven short months and our...
Building a RotorWay 162F, Part 8
KITPLANES Magazine, November 1997Building a RotorWay 162FPart 8 of 8: We're finished and flying the new RotorWay helicopter.by Jeff Dunham It's hard to believe, but...
Building a RotorWay 162F, Part 5
KITPLANES Magazine, July 1997 Building a RotorWay 162FPart 5 of 8: Installing powerplant and driveby Jeff Dunham After completing all the control system steps in...
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What’s New
CHR International acquires the Safari helicopter kit, formerly known as the Baby Belle. Flight Data Systems unveiled its T-30 digital tachometer. Edited by Mary Bernard.
The Ultimate Upgrade
Could a plane as large, expensive and complicated as the Lancair Evolution be completed by an experienced homebuilder? We have the answer to that intriguing question.
Homebuilding in South Africa
On an “aviation safari,” Amy Laboda checks out South Africa’s homebuilding activity (and some spectacular scenery) and discovers the industry there is thriving—along with some of the factors that help keep it that way.