AirVenture Foothold Established!
Vic Syracuse is the first of our reporters to arrive at Oshkosh and he writes:
This is the earliest we have arrived at the BIG...
Sonex to Hold 14th Annual Open House and Homecoming Fly-In July...
Sonex Aircraft will again hold its Open House and Homecoming Fly-In the day before EAA AirVenture Oshkosh begins, July 23rd 2017, at Sonex factory...
Garmin introduces cost-effective solution to ADS-B Out for general aviation
Garmin announced the GDL 82 Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) datalink, the latest addition to the most comprehensive line-up of certified ADS-B solutions available from Garmin. The GDL 82 is a small, lightweight Universal Access Transceiver (UAT) with built-in GPS that uniquely integrates with the aircraft's existing transponder and transponder antenna.
Kitplanes Flies the New RV-12iS!
Kitplanes was there for the first flight of the new RV-12iS in early July, and we were given a chance to evaluate the kit and aircraft improvements with a flight soon after. The new RV-12iS showcases its new engine - and many more detailed refinements that make this a capable, comfortable airplane.
Lycoming Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 632
Lycoming issued a mandatory service bulletin "Identification of Connecting Rods with Non-Conforming Small End Bushings" today that affects approximately 1300 engines, ranging from O-235 to IO-720 models. Time of compliance is within the next 10 hours of engine operation.
Zenith Aircraft Annual Open Hangar Days & Fly-In to Celebrate Company's...
Celebrating the kit manufacturer's 25th anniversary is the highlight of this year's Zenith Aircraft Open Hangar Days & Fly-In at the factory in Mexico,...
President and CEO of Reno Air Race Association Resigns
Micheal Crowell, President and CEO of the Reno Air Racing Association, informed the Board of Directors today that he has resigned his position, effective immediately. Joey Scolari will serve as interim CEO.
EAA, GA Groups Unified in Opposition to ATC Privatization
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) today joined a consortium of general aviation groups united in opposition to legislation introduced by Rep. Bill Shuster (R-Pennsylvania), which includes provisions to turn the nation's air traffic control infrastructure and services to a privatized, non-profit board dominated by commercial aviation interests.
Zenith Open Hangar Day and Fly-in
Zenith Aircraft extends an invitation to the company's 10th annual "Fly-In To Summer" Open Hangar Day and Builder Fly-In Gathering this Saturday, June 17.
EAA Joins Other GA Groups Opposed to White House ATC Privatization...
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) today joined other general aviation groups in opposing the measures outlined by the White House for reform of the nation's air traffic control system, telling the administration that dismantling the current system will devastate GA while not accomplishing the desired goals of efficiency and technological improvements.
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