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After gathering opinions from pilots at Oshkosh AirVenture and Sun n Fun over the past few years, Icom America has announced the availability of two new handhelds-the IC-A24, which features nav and comm channels, and the IC-A6, which features comm capability only. These air band transceivers feature large backlit displays and keypads for easy use at altitude; the light stays on until you turn it off, a handy feature for flying at night. Both feature flip-flop…

David Codding of Santa Rosa, California, became the first builder to fly his own Sportsman 2+2 after completing much of the aircraft at Glasair Aviations Customer Assembly Center (CAC) in Arlington, Washington. Starting with a complete fastbuild kit, Codding spent a total of three weeks at the center working 8 hours a day, five days a week, with a crew of factory assistants. At the end of the three weeks, he ended up with an…

Lamar Technologies introduced a new product called the MC10 Master Control Module, a complete, pre-assembled electrical load management system designed specifically for the homebuilder. The unit replaces all the individual master, starter and alternator circuits in one compact housing and provides terminal lugs for the battery, starter and alternator. Other features include circuit breakers for three individual aircraft buses and an always-on feed for aircraft systems that require trickle current (such as clocks). Intended to mount…

AeroMagnet Inc., manufacturer of the AeroMag product line, announced the addition of a new AeroMag unit, the AM300. The AM300 is designed to fit the 3-inch diameter oil filters used on Rotax engines as well as any other 3-inch diameter filters. The reusable unit is designed to magnetically attract and hold steel particles found circulating in the oil because they are too small to be stopped by the standard oil filter. Simply snap the high-powered…

With more than 19,400 aviation products, Homebuilt Central is one of Ohios largest suppliers of avionics, pilot supplies and products for Experimental aircraft builders. And the company's online catalog and web-based order system means you don't have to live nearby to take advantage. A quote request form is downloadable from the site, and credit card orders can be placed through the site or printed and mailed. …

PCAvionics announced the addtion of new WX Satellite Weather and Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) capabilities to MountainScope, its GPS-based moving-map application. The program will download the latest TFRs every time you start the program and display them with bold red outlines on the moving map. A click in the outline can bring up a full text description of the TFR. …

Flight Data Systems introduced the LC-40e Lighting Controller, a four-channel instrument panel light dimming system for Experimental aircraft. The LC-40e is functionally the same as the company's LC-40, but has been redesigned and enclosed in a compact black anodized aluminum chassis. The LC-40e features four independent 1.5-amp channels, allowing up to 18 post lights per channel. The low-frequency pulse width modulation control eliminates bulky heatsinks, and the unit is capable of dimming LED panel lights. The…

P2 Inc. Aviation Technology announced the recent introduction of a new portable Sky Buddy electronic heading and altitude reminder, designed to make remembering instructions from ATC easier. Instead of jotting down assignments on paper, the Sky Buddy allows the pilot to quickly set these values into an illuminated electronic display with a twist of a knob. …

The popular Discovery Wings television series A Chopper is Born is now available on DVD. The 15-part series has aired worldwide and features the building of an Exec 162F kit helicopter from RotorWay International. The series follows the step-by-step process of constructing the helicopter from initial manufacturing of the kit at the RotorWay factory through painting, upholstery and first flight. It also features vignettes on the world of helicopters-a trip to Oshkosh AirVenture and interviews with…

Highland Industries has introduced Powergenie, a power control unit for Rotax engines (503 through 912) and other two-stroke engines. According to the company, with Powergenie installed, your hour meter will run only when the engine itself is running, eliminating the need to rely on the master or engine switch. You can power up the airplanes electrical system on the ground for radio work or general maintenance and testing without clocking aircraft time. In addition, you can…