Approach Fast Stack, a manufacturer of avionics interface products, announced that its popular Pro-G hub was been issued an FAA-PMA (Federal Aviation Administration Parts Material Authorization). The Approach modular wiring system interconnects avionics equipment with a central hub and ready-made cables for the major avionics manufacturers in the market including Garmin panel-mount systems. All of [...]
The home of the Ace family of kitbuilt aircraft, including the Junior Ace 6 and the Junior Ace E, is now supported by a spanking new website. According to the company, “Ace aircraft have an aviation history pedigree that dates back to 1923 when Mr. Orland G. Corben began designing and building aircraft. Mr. Corben [...]
Wicks Aircraft Supply has begun distributing its 2010 catalog, and for the first time the catalog, which is nearly 30% larger, is free. Hundreds of new products are listed in a special New Products section, the company says. A new welding section focuses on Lincoln welders and supplies, and there are numerous new items for [...]
Sheald, Inc. has released V2.2 of its Pilot eLog cross-platform electronic logbook for private pilots. This is a complete rewrite of the program from the ground up, the company says, with 17 different reports and endorsements, online links to FAA and FAR reference web sites, and ready viewing of day, night and instrument currency in [...]
American Legend Aircraft Company has debuted its Classic J3. This new aircraft is based on the Legend Cub, and incorporates safety improvements and slimming features. It will be SLSA certified and priced at $94,895, ready to fly. The Classic J3 is configured with a single clamshell door/window combination for right-hand entry and exit that is [...]
Belite Aircraft was named the 2010 Grand Champion Ultralight at this year’s Sun and Fun Expo in Lakeland, Florida. The award is based on innovation, appeal, ease of build and presentation. James Wiebe, CEO of Belite Aircraft, accepted the award from SnF official Leonard Kress. This was the first appearance of Belite Aircraft at the [...]
Dr. Amy Warneke Lang, an aerospace engineer and assistant professor at the University of Alabama, has teamed up with biologists to study shark skin, and how it helps certain sharks to swim quickly. “Shark skin has dual roles for the shark,” she explained. “It looks smooth, but it is actually made up of millions of [...]
J. Randall Babbitt, FAA Administrator, stopped by the Media Center at the Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In April 16 for a quick conference with the press. He noted that 10% of all general aviation aircraft in the U.S. are now Experimental aircraft; however, 27% of GA accidents are happening in those Experimental aircraft.
