A step forward in what has been viewed as a stop-start development program for the Mistral rotary aircraft engine was announced today. The company says preparations are underway to begin flying the three-rotor engine on a Maule MX-7 testbed in Florida.
When a Lancair IV-P lost power, began leaking oil over the windscreen and eventually landed on a Florida beach, the subsequent crash set off a surprising chain of events. The pilot’s calm under fire has been overshadowed by the freakish outcome of the forced landing; a runner on the beach was struck and fatally injured [...]
Spring has sprung, and airshow season is upon us. Even if you can’t make Sun ‘n Fun this year, follow all the action on our updated news section on kitplanes.com. Called Newsline, our fresh approach to current events will bring you right into all the major events this year with breaking news, video feeds, and [...]
CubCrafters’ Carbon Cub EX may look old-timey on the outside, but it’s high-tech on the inside, not just in the materials used but in the production processes.
In ceremonies this week at the company’s Corona, California, headquarters, Aircraft Spruce & Specialty was recognized by the city for its recent green initiatives. Although the company has worked to streamline its processes and reduce waste, two recent programs are noteworthy. First is that Spruce began using cornstarch-based “packing peanuts” that are completely biodegradable. Second [...]
For a limited time, buyers of the Hummingbird heli kit from Vertical Aviation will receive a $5000 discount off the list price along with a free full glass cockpit Electronic Flight Instrumentation System (EFIS) valued at $6879. The glass cockpit panel includes all engine monitoring instruments and artificial horizon, turn and bank, vertical speed, airspeed, [...]
ComLinkPro has introduced the Angel, a lightweight audio headset interface with built-in stereo Bluetooth wireless technology, input and output jacks, and an integrated flight calculator. Using Bluetooth, Angel allows you to connect your cell phone for sending and receiving calls. You can also stream stereo music from Bluetooth-enabled MP3 players, cell phones, PDAs or satellite [...]
Lycoming has announced a new program that provides significant discounts with the return of a select engine core. “We have many customers that have flown behind Lycoming Engines their entire flying careers,” said Todd Stoner, Lycoming vice president of marketing and sales. “This program is meant to reward the loyalty of those customers whose engine [...]
