Martin Jetpack Debuts in AeroShell Square
July 29th will go down in the Martin family as the day this family of four could let out a sigh of relief. You see, their family secret, held for 27 years, is finally out. And what a secret.Glenn Martin began tinkering with the idea of a ducted fan jetpack more than 27 years ago. He worked on it quietly in his garage, without letting on to anyone (even his girlfriend). He married Vanessa, a…
Zenith CH 750 STOL Premiers at Oshkosh
Fitting neatly between the two-seat CH 701 and four-seat CH 801, Zenith Aircraft is introducing the new CH 750 to the world at this year's AirVenture convention. Available in either kit form from Zenith Aircraft ($19,500) or air-ready and VFR equipped from AMD ($99,900), this spacious two-seater retains its LSA compliance while delivering impressive STOL performance typical of the other Zenith models.…
Dream Aircraft’s New Tricycle Tundra
"The tricycle gear Tundra is meant for the Cessna 172 pilot who wants a new airplane with better performance, and who wants the ability to be able to legally work on it himself, and get the satisfaction of building it." So says Dream Aircraft's Luc Premont, who was proudly showing me the latest from the Demarais and Gagne factory in Quebec. The very first tricycle prototype didn't make very many airshows, unfortunately, as it was…
The Harrier Comes to AirVenture
The Harrier Jump Jet made its presence known at EAA AirVenture 2008 on Monday. The military jet has the capability to take off and...
Volunteering Your Expertise
Most people, when they attend the EAA AirVenture 2008 show, notice the people dressed in neon orange t-shirts or sporting reflective vests. They are...
You CAN Take It With You
"My son designed this," says David Shelton, father of David Shelton, who was convinced that the best way to use his general aviation aircraft...
It Is Not All About The Boys
Heard near AeroShell square on the grounds of EAA AirVenture 2008: "This must be the largest gathering of men in bad hats anywhere in...
Garmin Announces New Audio Panel/Enhanced Web Site
Garmin International announced new products today, highlighting a non-certified audio panel specifically for Experimental and Light Sport aircraft. The GMA 240 is a redesigned...
Garmin Announces New Audio Panel/Enhanced Web Site
Garmin International announced new products today, highlighting a non-certified audio panel specifically for Experimental and Light Sport aircraft. The GMA 240 is a redesigned version of the GMA 340, and includes a four-place stereo intercom system and support for two stereo music inputs selected with a 1-2 switch. A 2.5mm front jack allows the user to override one of the sources at any time by plugging in items such as a cell phone (with a…
Aerotronics Builds Garmin G900X Panel for Velocity
Aerotronics has been selected to build a prototype panel for Velocity's XL aircraft. According to Velocity's Scott Baker, “We are very excited about having the ability to modernize our aircraft, for now, the G900 will be available for the XL but expansion to other models is being considered.”“We are happy to see Garmin expanding the capabilities list for the G900 and we are eager to begin working with the Velocity factory to create a design…
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Weighty Matters
We’ve all been taught the five primary forces of flight—lift, thrust, gravity and drag....
Maintenance Matters
Veteran A&P Steve Ells explains the basics of setting up and organizing your home workshop, and the tools you'll need to complete and maintain your project.
