A sub kit purchase program is now being offered by Altitude Group, LLC for the Radial Rocket TD aircraft, allowing builders to stage their projects according to their own schedule and budget. The elements of the four sub kits for the tailwheel version are the horizontal stab kit ($8935), fuselage kit ($20,980), wing kit ($29,750) and finish/final assembly kit ($14,985) for a total sub kit price of $74,650.

In addition to the standard kit and the sub kits, there is a fast-build option ($17,500) for the Radial Rocket, which has the majority of the fuselage and wing structure preassembled at the factory, saving 400 to 500 hours of build time, according to the company. Customized builder assistance is also available.

The two-seat, M-14P-powered Radial Rocket features a composite airframe designed for aerobatic flying. In addition to a fixed tailwheel landing-gear configuration, the company recently made a retractable trigear (RG) version available for pilots less experienced with conventional landing gear.

For more information and demo videos, visit www.RadialRocket.com or call 913/634-8531.

JP Instruments was promoting its new EDM-900 engine analyzer, introduced in January, at SNF. The unit measures about four and a half inches by three and a third inches and is a half inch deep. A standard three inch hole is required for installation.

Features include percent of horsepower, all engine temps in Fahrenheit or Centigrade, lean find, manual dimming with CD cell bias, EGT/CHT/TIT, USB port for downloading and uploading, a non-primary instrument area, turbine inlet temp and more, plus a message area where all functions show up by tapping step.

The unit is TSO and STC primary to replace all engine gauges. Fuel quantity probes are not included. Units are available for four cylinders up to nine cylinders. The 900-D model may also be used to display parameters in a second location.

There is also a special $1000 discount from standard prices for Experimentals. Standard prices range from $5790 for the primary four-cylinder package to $8400 for the nine-cylinder left/right and aux four tanks setup.

For more information, visit www.jpitech.com.

Grand Rapids Technologies introduced its 10.4 inch HXr EFIS at the show, which is designed to allow the use of an Android phone or tablet that can function as a second display. A moving map is standard and includes nearest weather frequencies, range and bearing to a fix, etc.

Other features include dedicated serial channels for AHRS communication along with triple serial outputs from AHRS, synthetic approach standard on all models that couples to the autopilot, flight director that combines lateral and vertical steering, demo recording to capture incoming data, XM weather radar, ADS-B weather and traffic, TIS traffic datalink, Strikefinder interface, five or eight serial ports (depending on the model) and one or two USB ports (depending on the model). Read the rest of this entry »

Concorde Battery Corporation has introduced a new 12 volt battery, the Concorde Platinum Series RG 12LSA, designed specifically for the Light Sport Aircraft market. The RG 12 LSA is constructed with Concorde’s recombinant gas technology. Larger intercell connections optimize outbrush current flow and increase charge acceptance, the company says.

Absorbed Glass Mat retains only the amount of electrolyte required for battery function, making the battery non-spillable in any position and maintenance free. PolyGuard separators are used between the plates as an additional layer of protection against shock and vibration, according to Concorde.

Outside, the battery is constructed with a robust polypropylene container. Silicon bronze alloy terminals and hardware are corrosion free and provide low impedance connections.

Primary purpose: general aviation starting and emergency power.

Voltage: 12 volts

Cold cranking amps: 200

Maximum weight: 13.0 pounds

Constructed with non-removable vent valves, no addition of water or electrolyte is required–ever.

The battery is shipped fully charged.

For prices and availability check aviation supply houses. Aircraft Spruce & Specialty has a list price of $218.95.

For more information, visit www.concordebattery.com.

Garmin has announced Garmin Pilot, a new aviation app for iOS devices, including the iPad and iPhone, and Android-based mobile devices. The app offers pilots complete navigation, trip planning, DUAT(S) filing, weather and electronic flight bag capabilities.

“From integrated flight decks to mobile apps, Garmin is committed to providing our customers with a broad suite of best-in-class products,” said Carl Wolf, Garmin’s vice president of aviation sales and marketing. “Garmin Pilot is the perfect complement to our extensive line of avionics products and services. And because it incorporates the intuitive pilot interface, easy-to-use menu icons and many of the same great features from our other popular systems, pilots will find it very familiar and easy to use.” Read the rest of this entry »

Belite extolled the features of its latest WoW (Wonder of Wonders) Plane (so named because of its paint scheme) at a press conference on Wednesday March 28 at SNF. The plane represents the prototype for a possible ASTM compliant single seater, and the company is flying the airplane under FAR Part 103, which allows operation without a medical. Read the rest of this entry »

Here’s your chance. Scaled Composites, the famous Mojave, California-based aerospace pioneer, is hosting a career day on April 21, 2012. Scaled will “open its hangar doors to give job seekers of all backgrounds the chance to talk to our employees and see some of our unique aircraft. The Career Day and Open House will occur from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM; qualified applicants should come prepared to talk one-on-one with Scaled employees.”

Scaled Composites is looking for qualified applicants in the following categories:

- Aerodynamicist
- Avionics Engineer
- Composite Fabricator
- Composite Structural Analyst
- Composites Design Engineer
- Data Analyst Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Materials and Process Engineer
- Mechanical Design Engineer
- Program Business Manager (PBM)
- Program Business Analyst (PBA)
- Domain/Software Administrator (IT)

Scaled asks that you RSVP by emailing the company with a resume attached, using the subject line, “Career Day.”

Good luck!

Lycoming Engines has submitted for ASTM D7547 UL 91 unleaded avgas approval on numerous engine models across the 233, 235, 320 and 360 engine series. Engines in the 540 series will follow as Lycoming completes additional validation, the company says.

The UL 91 approval will be announced via release of Lycoming Service Instruction 1070R. Together with the EASA Safety Information Bulletin, it will immediately enable the use of UL 91 on certain Lycoming-powered aircraft produced by manufacturers such as Tecnam, Cub Crafters and Zenair, and Experimental aircraft kits manufactured by Van’s, Glasair, Lancair, Zenith, Safari, Inpaer and all 233-powered aircraft. Read the rest of this entry »