Cargo Pod/Motorbike Combo Coming Soon for RV-10

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MotoPOD has announced that it is starting production of cargo pods that allow pilots to carry a street-legal motorcycle or other items underneath light airplanes. The company says that after the plane has landed, it takes only up to 5 minutes to remove the motorcycle, unfold the handlebars and ride away.

Emag Air Announces Pre-Airshow Sale on P-Mag Ignitions

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Citing the new economic realities that may keep many builders from attending the big airshows this year, Emag Air has decided that in place of the usual show specials, it'll offer a "pre-show" special on the Model 114 P-Mag ignition system for four-cylinder Lycoming and Continental engines in Experimentals. The special is 30% off the normal $1185 P-Mag model.

RotorWay Moving toward Certified Heli with Acquisition

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Arizona-based RotorWay International announced that it has acquired PMC Machining and Manufacturing of Phoenix, accelerating its plans to build an FAA-certified two-seat turbine helicopter. RotorWay says PMCs 20 years of providing quality manufacturing for the aerospace industry and AS9100 Rev. B and ISO 9001:2000 certifications will enable the company to be uniquely positioned to build the two-seat turbine, and give it a leg up toward FAA certification.

Forward Vision Available in RotorWay Helis

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RotorWay International and Forward Vision Systems, Inc. have announced that RotorWay will make the Forward Vision EVS-100 system available on its line of Experimental/Amateur-Built helicopters. By adding this option, RotorWay reinforces its commitment to providing additional safety to builder/owners, the company says.

Feel the Buzz: Electric Aircraft Symposium Starts April 24

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The Third Annual Electric Aircraft Symposium will convene on Friday, April 24 at the Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos, California (11 miles south...

Wicks Introduces New Adel Clamp Tool

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C'mon...we all have stories to tell about needing a third or fourth hand to install a padded (Adel) clamp in our projects. Builders attempting...

Sensenich Introduces New Rotax 912 Prop, Small Lycoming Version Coming Soon

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Sensenich Propeller announced a new composite three-blade, fixed-pitch, ground-adjustable propeller last month that uses an innovative pitch-setting "slug" said to greatly improve blade angle...

Kuntzleman LED Landing Lights

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Kuntzleman Electronics introduces the latest addition to its LSA and Experimental line of aircraft lights called LTR, which stands for landing-taxi-recognition. The LTR consists...

Sherpa Utility Aircraft Flying Again With Big Horsepower

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The massive Sherpa homebuilt, which has seen more than its fair share of delays, is flying again behind a new K650 Honeywell turbine, last...

Feel the Buzz: Electric Aircraft Symposium Starts April 24

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The Third Annual Electric Aircraft Symposium will convene on Friday, April 24 at the Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos, California (11 miles south of San Francisco International Airport). Among other core topics is the Obama Administrations potential role in the realization of the future of Green vehicles. Tech experts will also discuss topics such as electric propulsion, next-gen batteries of 10X power, super-efficient aerodynamics, automated flight paths, funding Green industry growth and global imperatives…

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