Free Avionics and Open-Source Hardware Designs
MakerPlane, the open-source aviation organization, and Vx Aviation, announce the availability of a range of avionics as free and open-source hardware designs. The plans...
New Flap Handle and Anti-rotation Plate
Aircraft Specialty LLC has introduced a new aftermarket flap handle, designed and manufactured for Experimental aircraft, which fits over a standard toggle switch and...
New Sunbeam Landing/Taxi/Recognition Light
AeroLEDs has completed testing on its new Sunbeam landing/taxi/recognition light, which features two intense light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Featuring a 50,000-hour life, the Sunbeams are...
Robert Hamilton Promoted to President of Dynon Avionics
Dynon Avionics announced today that it has appointed Robert Hamilton as president of the company. He assumes these duties after the departure of Vice...
New Dealer Sales Agreement for Titan EXP Engines
Engine Components International (ECI) of San Antonio, Texas, and Ameritech Industries, Inc. (the parent company of Eagle Engines and American Propeller Service in Redding,...
PAT Avionics Offers Holiday Promotion on Heads-Up Display
PAT Avionics America, LLC announces a promotion on its heads-up display unit, the G-HULP. Until the end of the year, G-HULP for Dynon SkyView...
Hightower Resigns as EAA President
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Board of Directors accepted the resignation of President and CEO Rod Hightower today. Hightower will be returning to St....
Eric Raymond Seeks Tour of the Americas on Solar Power
Eric Raymond flew across the U.S. in Sunseeker I on solar power in 21 hops in 1990. He crossed the Alps between Germany and...
New Factory-Built Van’s RV-12 to be Offered
Van's Aircraft, Inc. has announced a new program to build completed, fly-away, RV-12s. Nearly 200 kitbuilt RV-12s have been completed and flown as ELSA...
Free Welding Kit with Purchase of Plasma Cutting System
Customers who purchase a Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster True Series manual plasma cutting system between October 1 and December 31, 2012, can receive a free...
In Case You Missed It
Two Years to Solo
Ken Pollock did not come by his interest in flying in the usual way. His father was the first to want to learn, but then when he changed his mind, his son took up where Dad left off. All this despite the fact that Ken had broken his neck in a car accident, and had no use of his legs, and little use of his arms and hands.
Wind Tunnel
Learn how wingtip vortices are generated and how wake turbulence can affect your aircraft.
