Zodiac CH 650 Surprise Introduction

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Drafting behind the more widely publicized STOL CH 750, Zenith Aircrafts second debut at AirVenture was the new Zodiac CH 650. Available as a kit, plans-built plane or factory-built SLSA by AMD, the CH 650 is based on the Zodiac CH 601 XL model. Developed in response to builder feedback, the 650 has a larger cabin than the 601.…

UAV Produces Touch EFIS

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UAV Navigation typically builds sophisticated avionics for aerial drones and military aircraft, but has recently branched out to create a touchscreen and/or joystick controlled EFIS suitable for experimental and light sport aircraft.The EFIS, which has been tested under Red Bull Race conditions (+9gs and +230 kts), has an extremely sensitive AHRS unit depicting attitude, airspeed, altitude, side-slip, trajectory vector, heading and roll rate. The HSI screen shows a standard two needle complete navigation solution, including…

Lighting: Controlled

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If you are an aircraft builder who hates to wire, then TCW Technologies' Intelligent Lighting Controller (ILC-4ch) could simplify your task. The electronic control system provides backlit, graphically depicted three-way rocker switches pre-mounted to a solid backing that control landing lights, taxi lights, strobe and nav lights on an airplane. The controller also provides dimmers for three independent channels, which can be used for the instrument panel lights. Best of all, the controller has a…

Stewart Systems Debuts Nontoxic Epoxy Primer

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Stewart Aircraft Finishing Systems introduced EkoPoxy, a new waterborne two-part catalyzed epoxy primer that also contains a proprietary corrosion inhibitor. No oxidation, no rust, no toxic vapors. Pretty cool. Oh, and it’s tough enough to resist a pretty good thumb dig into a coated fabric fabric surface. (It recovered shortly thereafter.)…

Stewart Systems Debuts Nontoxic Epoxy Primer

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Stewart Aircraft Finishing Systems introduced EkoPoxy, a new waterborne two-part catalyzed epoxy primer that also contains a proprietary corrosion inhibitor. No oxidation, no rust,...

Lighting: Controlled

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If you are an aircraft builder who hates to wire, then TCW Technologies' Intelligent Lighting Controller (ILC-4ch) could simplify your task. The electronic control...

UAV Produces Touch EFIS

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UAV Navigation typically builds sophisticated avionics for aerial drones and military aircraft, but has recently branched out to create a touchscreen and/or joystick controlled...

Zodiac CH 650 Surprise Introduction

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Drafting behind the more widely publicized STOL CH 750, Zenith Aircraft’s second debut at AirVenture was the new Zodiac CH 650. Available as a...

Still Here After 22 Years, Jerry's One Man Band

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Sure, just uttering the word "Oshkosh" among a bunch of pilots brings expressions of contemplative bliss to most of their faces. I'm no different,...

JPI Rolls Out Four New Instruments

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J.P. Instruments announced three new displays for twin-engine aircraft, as well as a fuel quantity instrument—all will be available in January 2009. JPI's Ottis Cameron...

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Archive: September 1985

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Way back in the early issues of KITPLANES®, when we still felt the need...

Garmins New GTN Series

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Paul Bertorelli reviews Garmins long-awaited GTN 650/750 navigators, and finds out how they stack up against the successful GNS 430/530 series.

Failed Ignition System

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When it comes to aircraft ignition systems, I’ve always favored having one magneto and...

Letters

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Searching for Bear Metal After an absence of many years, I'm starting to...