UL Power FWF package for the CH 650.
The Zenith Aircraft firewall-forward (FWF) engine package includes the modern technology direct-drive, air-cooled, lightweight and fuel-efficient UL350iS aircraft engine from UL Power. The 130-horsepower powerplant is a horizontally opposed four-cylinder, four-stroke engine with FADEC (Full Authority Digital Engine Control), multipoint electronic fuel injection with automatic altitude and temperature compensation.
First landing in three years....
After nearly a year of restoration work by countless volunteers, the first “reflight” of the VanGrunsven RV-1, N5827N, occurred on February 19, 2012 from Hicks Airfield (T67) near Fort Worth, Texas. Winds were light, favoring Runway 14. The aircraft had been in a non-flying status for several years before being acquired by the nonprofit Friends of the RV-1, and it will now begin a tour of the United States and Canada that will end at AirVenture 2012. Read the rest of this entry »
California Power Systems now carries Rotax 912 engine rubber replacement kits. These kits are furnished with the parts most commonly needed for the five-year engine service requirement. They were developed by Roger Lee for the Flight Design CT, but they will also work for other aircraft. Just re-measure the fuel, oil, and coolant lines for lengths needed on different installations. If other lengths are needed, contact CPS before ordering, as the parts will need to be ordered individually instead of by the kit part number.
For more information, visit www.800-airwolf.com, or call 800-AIRWOLF (247-9653). Reference part number 15-08189.
Aircraft Spruce has announced a new online magazine for homebuilders along with news that it is now carrying a simplified FAR AIM book for pilots.
To launch the new online magazine, Perspectives on Homebuilding, AC Spruce presents the perspectives of two pillars of the homebuilding community, Paul Poberezny and Tom Poberezny. In the future, the online magazine will share the views of kit manufacturers, designers and the people who are expanding the flight line with homebuilt projects. Two articles will be added to the web site each month.
As the beginning of the 2012 show season approaches, Safari Helicopter has announced that the company will have six helicopters flying at Sun-and-Fun this year and will be displaying the new Safari 400 that was launched at Oshkosh last year. Read the rest of this entry »
Sonex Aircraft LLC has announced that the FAA’s National Kit Evaluation Team (NKET) has approved and published amateur building checklists for the company’s Onex single-place, folding-wing kit aircraft. These approved checklists will allow current and future Onex builders to show compliance with the FAA’s 51% rule. NKET checklist participation also opens the opportunity for Onex builders to legally obtain commercial assistance for their projects.
Sonex is also introducing Onex upholstery packages and Onex-specific installation provisions for the AeroConversions AeroVee engine.
According to the company, the Onex was designed to offer Sport Pilots an economical way to build and fly. The folding-wing design allows the airplane to fit into a garage or share hangar space. The wing panels can also be removed for trailering.
For more information, visit www.sonexaircraft.com.
Following a successful trial at Sebring, Dynon Avionics will be offering hands-on courses in the operation of its SkyView system at the Sun ’n Fun fly-in, March 27 through April 1, 2012. The classes will last 3.5 hours and will be held in the mornings and afternoons Thursday through Sunday. During the seminars, current and prospective owners of SkyView systems will be working with real units, configuring them for various ground and flight operations. Read the rest of this entry »
The Swiss Stemme motorglider is loaded with unique features, including a pop-out nose cone and folding prop and this nifty backwards-folding wing to allow storage in regular hangars.
It was my good fortune to attend the 2012 Soaring Society of America convention at the Reno/Sparks Convention Hall in Reno, Nevada, February 1-5.
Besides a display hall filled with mostly white, gleaming, streamlined shapes, three large lecture halls hosted world leaders in aerodynamics, sailplane flight, launching methods, safety and meteorology. Read the rest of this entry »
