New TECNAM LSA Ships to U.S.

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The carbon fiber/metal TECNAM P2008 LSA debuted at the Friedrichshafen Air Show in April ’09, and the first one is now making its way...

Zenith Aircraft In the Process of Shipping Update Kits

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Structural improvement kits have been going out the door at Zenith for just less than materials cost.

New TECNAM LSA Ships to U.S.

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The carbon fiber/metal TECNAM P2008 LSA debuted at the Friedrichshafen Air Show in April 09, and the first one is now making its way to the U.S., having been shipped to Virginia Aviation in Richmond.

EAA Publishes Results of Zenith Zodiac Builder Survey

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In late November, the Experimental Aircraft Association posted an online survey for Zenith Zodiac builders and owners asking about the recent FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB). According to the EAA, there were 450 responses.

Web Site for Rotax Owners

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There is a resource for owners of Rotax powerplants, and its online, published with factory support by the Rotax Owner Assistance Network (ROAN). Along with having access to maintenance videos and product reviews, registered members may sign up to receive free email notifications about Service Bulletins and other newsworthy information.

Comp Air Inventory Reduction Sale

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Comp Air Aviation is offering three aircraft in various stages of completion in its year-end inventory reduction sale. They are a Comp Air 8 and two Comp Air 8SS52 models.

Fourth Lancair Evolution Flies

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Jeff Edwards of Chesterfield, Missouri, flew his new Evolution N818SJ for the first time on December 18. He began the construction of the Pratt & Whitney PT-6-powered Evolution kit with the two-week builder assistance program at the Lancair factory in May 2009.

Canopy Covers that Stay Put

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Fly-Away Covers offers form-fitting, lightweight travel canopy covers that are intended for short-term use and are great for day trips, cross-country excursions and fly-ins...

Canopy Covers that Stay Put

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Fly-Away Covers offers form-fitting, lightweight travel canopy covers that are intended for short-term use and are great for day trips, cross-country excursions and fly-ins when space and weight are limited.

First Glasair Sportsman in China

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Chinese national XueQiang Si is building a Sportsman 2+2 at Glasair's facility and, upon completion, will fly it to China. He said that his Sportsman will be the first Experimental category aircraft to fly in the Peoples Republic of China.

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Design Process: Landing Gear, Part 2

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As we started to discuss last month, the landing gear is a major component...

What’s New

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Two RANS kits return to production, Aircraft Spruce offers the Castleberry electric attitude indicator, and two Six Chuter SLSAs are certified.

Magneto Timing

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Checking your magneto timing is part of every yearly condition inspection, but beyond that...

Those Rivet Holes

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In a prior Plane and Simple article (“Debunking Deburring,” March 2023), we discussed the...