Sonex Acquires Sonerai Line of Aircraft
Sonex Aircraft announced the acquisition of the Sonerai line of aircraft designs from SoneraiWorks LLC. Sonex Aircraft, LLC will be selling the plans and...
Hartzell Engine Technologies Streamlines Plane-Power Supply
Under the partnership agreement with Lycoming, beginning January 06, 2020, Lycoming factory overhauled and rebuilt engines will no longer be shipped to the end-customer...
Two-Seat SubSonex JSX-2T Progress Update
The two-seat SubSonex JSX-2T project was announced just before AirVenture 2019 receiving a positive reception during the show, and in the months since. A...
Bearhawk Companion Deliveries Begin
In a press release today, Bearhawk Aircraft announced the deliveries of the first two Bearhawk Companion kits. The new Bearhawk Companion is a side-by-side...
Young Eagles Program Surpasses 2.2 Million Kids Flown
The biggest youth aviation education program ever created reached a milestone as the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Young Eagles program surpassed 2.2 million kids flown...
Garmin Updates Pilot App
A seamless transition from tablet to cockpit is the theme of Garmin’s updates to the Pilot app announced today. In particular, the new features...
Planepower FlySafe FS Series Alternators
Lightweight, primary/standby alternators are designed to meet the electrical power demands of new-generation glass panel homebuilt and experimental aircraft.
Superior Responds to Crankshaft NPRM
Superior Air Parts issued a statement regarding the FAA’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on potentially defective crankshafts in some Lycoming engines. This NPRM, which identifies cranks...
Garmin’s virtual Sun ‘n Fun experience with aviation webinars
With the cancellation of several marquee aviation events, Garmin is bringing an educational line-up of webinars to its customers. Ranging from an overview of...
Garmin Introduces Big-Screen aera 760
Garmin today introduced a larger-screen version of its aera navigator. The aera 760 boasts a 7-inch screen, which is 2 inches larger than the current aera...
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Firewall Forward: Baffling
In the final installment of KITPLANES Firewall Forward, editor at large Paul Dye takes...