Curtis Oil Quick-Drain Valve

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Curtis Superior Valve Co. announced that they have received FAA PMA approval for the CCB-38000 low profile, aluminum oil quick drain valve - a...

Garmin Announces Free VFR Database Updates for G3X EFIS

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Pilots love the capability of modern electronics instruments but for those needing period database updates, the cost of maintenance can be a sore spot....

Headset BuyBack Program from Aircraft Spruce

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An offer from Aircraft Spruce: At Aircraft Spruce we understand how difficult it can be justifying buying a new headset when the one you already have...

Arion Aircraft to be Distributor for Jabiru Engines, FWF Kits and...

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Arion Aircraft of Shelbyville, Tennessee has been appointed as the North American importer and distributor for Jabiru Engines, FWF Kits and Jabiru Parts. Arion...

Sun ‘n Fun’s Gene Conrad: Show Update Video

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New Sun 'n Fun CEO Gene Conrad offers a couple of quick updates regarding the springtime show in this video. Something we're especially happy...

Dynon Announces System Software Updates to SkyView and AF-5000 Series Avionics

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Dynon is the only company with two full-featured avionics platforms for sport pilots. Both will receive significant free software updates this summer. SkyView 13.0 System...

EAA Resolving Limitation 20 Issue

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EAA is reporting that it is close to resolving an issue regarding an operating limitation currently assigned to new experimental aircraft that is concerning...

Garmin Brings ESP-X To Experimental and Light Sport Aircraft

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Garmin announced the availability of Electronic Stability and Protection (ESP-X) technology for aircraft using Garmin’s G3X autopilot servos. This electronic monitoring and stability augmentation...

Garmin Pilot adds new features to iOS and Android mobile devices

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Garmin announced several new enhancements and an expanded feature set for the Garmin Pilot application on Apple and Android mobile devices. New for Android, Garmin...

Hartzell Engine Technologies Announces Purchase of Sky-Tec

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Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC today announced the company's acquisition of the Sky-Tec brand of high performance aircraft starters and solenoids. "We are ecstatic to have...

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Aero ‘lectrics

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So-lar, its been good to know you.

Wind Tunnel

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The author discusses the theory and effect of constant-speed propellers on piston-engine airplane performance, and compares fixed-pitch versus constant-speed props, effect on thrust HP and propulsion, the comprises involved in choosing a prop, how props perform in various conditions and phases of flight, how variable-pitch props work, and why a constant-speed prop is the best choice for high-performance aircraft.

What’s the Future of Homebuilding?

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Some builders of Experimental/Amateur-Built aircraft are builders in name only, deferring primary construction of the aircraft to the pros. So concluded the FAA, which is determined to clamp down on those who would flout the 51% rules. What does it mean to regular homebuilders? Those who are building now will be unaffected, but for future builders, the FAAs guidance revisions could be significant.

Checkpoints

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Those pesky inspections.