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iPad Cockpit Accessories
An iPad in the cockpit can be even more functional for pilots with Sportys iPad kneeboard and iPad flight desk.
The compact, bifold iPad kneeboard...
Bob Fritz, 1947-2011
It is with deep sadness that we report the passing of KITPLANES Senior Editor Bob Fritz on February 4. Bob had battled brain cancer...
CAFE Foundation Announces Electric Aircraft Symposium V
The fifth edition of the CAFE Foundation's Electric Aircraft Symposium will take place April 29 and 30 in Santa Rosa, California. Picking up momentum...
Tempest Announces Extended Warranty on Starters
Tempest has announced that it is offering a five-year TBO warranty on its PowerFlite line of heavy-duty starter motors. The PowerFlite series of starters...
Patterson Introduces Italian MW Aircraft Engines
Patterson AeroSales announced the introduction of the MW B22 AeroPower Series of aircraft engines. Metal Work Snc, of Passirana Di Rho, in northern Italy,...
Portable Stereo Intercom Debuts
DRE Communications announced the release of its DRE-205e portable intercom. The unit is a complete redesign of the popular DRE model 201.
Feedback from ongoing...
Onex Prototype Flies
Sonex Aircraft, LLC has announced that the number one prototype of its new Onex single-place, folding-wing kit aircraft made its first flight on January...
FatBoy Stick Grip Introduced
Fat Boy Throttle Quadrants now offers a new grip for your aircraft control stick. Like the FatBoy throttle grips, the stick grips can be...
Upgraded Zodiac CH 601 Remains 51% Legal
This just in from Zenith Aircraft:
The FAA Kansas City Manufacturing Inspection Office has evaluated the Zenith Aircraft Company Zodiac CH601 XL aircraft kit changes,...
Glasair Aviation Announces Sportsman Amphib Under $200K
This just in from Glasair Aviation:
Glasair Aviation expands its unique Two Weeks to Taxi Program to include an amphibious Sportsman 2+2, with limited introductory...
