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Dynon Adds Hardware Modules to SkyView EFIS
Dynon Avionics is introducing three new hardware modules, two Mode-S transponders and an ARINC-429 interface, for the SkyView glass panel system. The new SV-XPNDR-261...
Gross Weight Boost for E/AB Zenith CH 750
Zenith Aircraft Company has announced a design gross weight increase for the STOL CH 750 kit aircraft. The aircraft design gross weight has been...
Jeremy Monnett Interview, Onex Rolls Out
KITPLANES interviews Jeremy Monnett after the roll-out of the light, efficient, single-seat Onex at Oshkosh 2010.
Bose Introduces A20 ANR Headset
This morning at Oshkosh, Bose announced the replacement for the Aviation Headset X, called the A20. Using familiar Bose technology, the A20 adds a...
Glasair Aviation Announces Turbocharged, Carbon-Fiber Sportsman TC
Looking to inject new performance into the established Sportsman design, Glasair Aviation has created a new model by installing a turbocharged, 180-horsepower engine and...
Zenair Introduces Fastbuild Floats
For more than six months, Zenair has been delivering the popular 1150- and 1450-pound kits and factory assembled floats. The company is now offering...
American Legend Offers Spending Bonus on Cub Purchases
American Legend Aircraft Company announced today that the company is offering a $2000 spending bonus on purchases of its Legend Cub certified Special Light...
Roadable Glasair Sportsman?
The Plane Driven web site has announced the completion and flight testing of a fly/drive version of the Glasair Sportsman 2+2 kit aircraft called...
Sonex Says SubSonex Jet Ready To Resume Testing
Sonex's jet is to resume testing after AirVenture this year now that is has a tricycle-style landing gear in place of the monowheel/sailplane-style gear...
Garmin Introduces Electronic Stability to Flight Deck
Garmin announced that it is developing a new stability augmentation system called Garmin Electronic Stability and Protection (Garmin ESP) system, which is electronic monitoring...
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Susan Brunner Susan Brunner was nosing around her local airport one day when she started...
Dan Parker and the Altitude Airplane
Dan Parker was just another enthusiast looking to make his mark in aviation with some kind of crazy, notable project. Then he came across the Facet Opel, current altitude record holder, and the race was on. Since then, hes been working on his airplane full time, hoping to break the existing record, and along the way hes come up with some innovative and exceptionally efficient building and design practices.