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Dave Williams’ Tango 2
N214ST (Revolution Aviation kit) was signed off as airworthy in May, 2015, with the first flight occurring at Williston, FL. The plane is now...
TruTrak Aims for Affordable Autopilots in Certified Market
TruTrak is a maintstay in the experimental market with its well-regarded, sophisticated autopilots at affordable prices. Now, following the lead of EAA and Garmin,...
sdplanes USA Announces minisport Aircraft Kits
sdplanes USA is showcasing the sd-1 minisport single-seat sport plane as built by sdplanes USA owner John Vining. This airplane is classified as Experimental/Amateur-Built...
New CAMit 127-hp engine at AirVenture
Heart of America Aviation is displaying the new CAMit 3300 127-hp aircraft engine in Booth 4069 of Building D at AirVenture. Along with the...
Advanced Aero Components partners with Baker Racer Aeronautics to develop the...
Ian Baker, head of research and development for Advanced Aero Components, announced that he has been designing and building an entirely new 2-seat, side-by-side,...
Viking Announces 180-hp High Altitude Honda Civic Turbo Conversion
Honda is now building gasoline direct-injected turbo engines, and Viking Aircraft Engines is converting the 1.5-liter powerplant for aircraft use. Direct injection differs from...
Lancair To Sell Legacy Assets In Favor Of Evolution Series
The assets of Lancair International's older kitplane series are for sale as the company splits off into another entity that will focus on its...
Loss-Of-Control Prevention Concept Wins Founder’s Innovation Prize
A digital flight-condition indicator called Airball won the top award this week in EAA's new Founder's Innovation Prize contest. Airball's creator, Ihab Awad of San Jose, California, goes home from AirVenture with $25,000 after pitching his concept to a panel of celebrity judges, EAA announced.













