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25th AERO Friedrichshafen Underway
The AERO "Global Show for General Aviation" reports a new record of 703 exhibitors from 39 countries. The largest trade fair of general aviation...
Rotax 915 iS Aircraft Engine Awarded "Powertrain of The Future"
BRP-Rotax' latest aircraft engine development, the Rotax 915 iS aircraft engine, was awarded with the German aviation magazine aerokurier's Innovation Award "powertrain of the...
Lycoming and Van's Show Special on Electronic Ignition and Thunderbolt Options
Lycoming Engines and Van's Aircraft are partnering again on a show special for Van's customers. New this year, customers have the option to add...
Interactive Thunderbolt Engine Builder Tool Launch at Sun ’n Fun
Thunderbolt Engines are Lycoming's brand of high performance, built-to-order power plants for Experimental aircraft. Lycoming is excited to announce an interactive "Thunderbolt Engine Builder"...
Lycoming Sun 'n Fun Forums
Frank Lukachinsky, a Lycoming Field Service and Support Engineer, will lead two forums addressing the care, maintenance and troubleshooting of Lycoming engines. Lycoming will...
Update on Rotax 915is Aircraft Engine from AERO Friedrichshafen
BRP-Rotax revealed the latest development progress on the Rotax 915 iS, a 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, turbocharged aircraft engine with intercooler and a redundant fuel injection...
Hypoxia Training at Sun 'n Fun
Zodiac Oxygen Systems U.S. will present a pair of General Hypoxia training sessions on Wednesday and Thursday, April 5th and 6th, during this year's...
Drill straight and dead center every time you remove a rivet
Aircraft Tool Supply offers its Close Quarters Rivet Removal Tool this week for $125.95. This handy tool allows you to remove 3/32" - 1/4" diameter universal head solid rivets.
Custom Aircraft Covers Offer Sun ’n Fun Specials
Bruce's Custom Covers is offering 10% off during Sun 'n Fun.
Just use SNF2017 to receive the discount. More information on their offerings can be...
Sporty's Offering Specials at Sun 'n Fun
Sporty's Pilot Shop is offering several Sun 'n Fun discounts this week, including $100 off on the Stratus 1S and 2S, rebates on iCom...
In Case You Missed It
Flight Testing
Even current pilots need to hone specific skills before attempting a first flight in their homebuilts. There's only one way to do that: practice. And then practice some more.
Light Stuff
Its two aircraft in one: The Jabiru J230 is being sold both as a kit and as a Special (factory-built) Light Sport Aircraft thats ready to fly. By Dave Martin.
What’s New
ZuluLog offers a pilot logbook for Android devices, Zenith and UL Power announce a firewall-forward kit for the CH 650, and Garmin introduces the aera 796, its new flagship portable navigator.