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Sonex Introduces Rotax Engine Mount Attach Bars

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Sonex Aircraft introduced a new product: Rotax Engine Mount Attach Bars. Developed for Sonex/Rotax 912-series engine mounts, AeroConversions Rotax Attach Bars can also be used for custom Rotax 912 engine mounts on any experimental aircraft.

Garmin introduces cost-effective solution to ADS-B Out for general aviation

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Garmin announced the GDL 82 Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) datalink, the latest addition to the most comprehensive line-up of certified ADS-B solutions available from Garmin. The GDL 82 is a small, lightweight Universal Access Transceiver (UAT) with built-in GPS that uniquely integrates with the aircraft's existing transponder and transponder antenna.

Garmin introduces industry-first, all-in-one portable ADS-B and SiriusXM Aviation receiver

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GDL 52 gives thousands of Garmin portables and Garmin Pilot subscribers access to premium weather and audio entertainment, traffic, attitude information, GPS position and more.

Aircraft Tool Supply Offering Sale Pricing and Freebies

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The ATS 2017 Summer Sale is featured online from July 17th through August 6th 2017. The sale offers exclusive sale pricing and FREE products...

Superior Air Parts, Aeroshell, Camguard and Ram Aircraft Announce the 2017...

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Superior Air Parts, Inc., is partnering with AeroShell, CamGuard and RAM Aircraft to host a series of 18 educational forums during Oshkosh AirVenture 2017. Forum attendees will receive a free copy of Bill Ross' new 144-page book, "Engine Management 101."

Lycoming Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 632

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Lycoming issued a mandatory service bulletin "Identification of Connecting Rods with Non-Conforming Small End Bushings" today that affects approximately 1300 engines, ranging from O-235 to IO-720 models. Time of compliance is within the next 10 hours of engine operation.

Kitfox Aircraft Introduces New 2017 Speedster

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Working from the very successful and robust Kitfox S7 Super Sport, Kitfox has created a clipped wing, aerodynamically refined and superbly styled tail dragger that is guaranteed to get the heart rate up to redline. With Rotax fuel injected power, the 2017 Kitfox Speedster is significantly larger and faster than its earlier namesake, with a great useful load and excellent short field performance.

Lift Monitor System Available from Aircraft Spruce

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All angle of attack instruments, including the LIFT MONITOR, sense the aircraft's ability to sustain lift regardless of airspeed, pitch angle, G-force acceleration, gross...

Zenith Workshop at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

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Zenith Aircraft Company will demonstrate kit airplane assembly during EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, WI July 24-30 2017. Zenith staff and volunteers will assemble the rear...

Zenith Aircraft Annual Open Hangar Days & Fly-In to Celebrate Company's...

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Celebrating the kit manufacturer's 25th anniversary is the highlight of this year's Zenith Aircraft Open Hangar Days & Fly-In at the factory in Mexico,...

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Old iPhone as aviation multi tool

The Best Multi-Tool for your Homebuilt

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I am going to describe the best multi-tool you can own for your homebuilt...

Viewfinder

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Vertical Power’s VP-400 stands ready to locate the nearest airports and help you plot and execute an emergency landing—welcome assistance for the pilot experiencing an in-flight failure. By Marc Cook.

Metal Magic: Driven Rivets

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An introduction to driving round-head rivets with a rivet gun and bucking bar, the staple skill needed for building a metal airplane.