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July 27, 2017

Airborne 07.27.17: FAA--Meet The Boss!, Kitfox S7 Speedster!, Lancair Mako!

Also: Huerta On Privatization, Santa Monica, BasicMed and More!, Tecnam Updates Development Plans, Jack Pelton Interview--Part 4

The FAA Administrator’s Thursday morning forum has become a tradition here at AirVenture. It was Huerta's last rodeo for Oshkosh as the head of the FAA and he took on a number of topics. Tecnam’s P2012 Traveller is progressing well; Shannon Yeager, the Director of Tecnam US gave us an update on the program... ANN’s Jim Campbell talked to the Lancair’s new president Conrad Huffstutler about the company’s latest offering, the 4 place

Also: Deadwood SD v Drones Eagle Attacks Drone, Drone Pilot Ticketed AMA Drone Report--Help Wanted,

Without a doubt, it's the world’s largest airshow -- and for several years now, the drones that you and i fly have been welcomed among the many different types of airplanes, jets, rotorcraft, biplanes and an impressive variety of flying machines that descend on Wittman Field every July. Some 10,000 aircraft, 550,000 people and all manner of excitement crowds into a single airport in central Wisconsin... and this year, dozens of UAVs... ranging from government surveillance vehicles to the DJI Spark were ther

Also: Deadwood SD v Drones Eagle Attacks Drone, Drone Pilot Ticketed AMA Drone Report--Help Wanted,

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Airborne 07.27.17: FAA--Meet The Boss!, Kitfox S7 Speedster!, Lancair Mako!

Also: Huerta On Privatization, Santa Monica, BasicMed and More!, Tecnam Updates Development Plans,Jack Pelton Interview--Part 4

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Continental Invests 40 Million In Upgrading Their Manufacturing Facilities

Recently Acquired Southern Avionics, United Turbine And ECI

Continental is aggressively forging ahead to be the leader in the aircraft engine industry. Their aim this year is to improve their overall customer support, continue with new product development through internal engineering and purchasing target companies to enhance and fill out their product line. Through their acquisition of companies like Southern Avionics, United Turbine and ECI they are well on their way.

First New Product Since Company Relocated To Texas

The first new product since the relocation of experimental aircraft pioneer Lancair International to Texas is the 4-place Mako. Just in time for "Shark Week", the Mako is now on display in the Lancair booth at AirVenture.

Overhauling And Modifying Engines To Achieve 'Better Than New'

Performance Is A Niche That Blackhawk Has Covered

Sensing a need for a lower cost option BlackHawk has found a niche where they can deliver factory new engines that will provide better performance, delivering a better rate of climb (including single engine climb), higher single engine service ceiling, faster cruise speeds, shorter takeoff distance, shorter enroute climbs, increased hot/high payloads and higher resale.

Offering Virtual Reality Experience To Potential Students, Airshow Attendees

Western Michigan University’s College of Aviation is highlighting its aviation programs being offered in Florida and a virtual reality experience during AirVenture.

Digital Flight Control System With Envelope Protection For High-Performance Turboprops And Jet Aircraft

Genesys Aerosystems has submitted Technical Standard Order (TSO) documentation to the FAA for its new S-TEC 5000 Digital Flight Control System (DFCS).

Blockbuster Film To Be Shown July 27 At Fly-In Theater, Presented By Ford Motor Company

John Knoll, the executive producer and visual effects supervisor for the worldwide blockbuster hit Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and Chief Creative Officer at Industrial Light & Magic, will add star power to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017 as he introduces the film on Thursday evening, July 27, at AirVenture’s Fly-In Theater, presented by Ford Motor Company.

System Change Available Through Authorized Distributors

Daher has announced it will offer avionics kits that upgrade all TBM models equipped with G1000 – which includes TBM 850, TBM 900 and some modernized TBM 700 – to the Garmin G1000 NXi next-generation integrated flight deck configuration.

Displays ABS Sport Package And Custom Design On G36

This week at EAA AirVenture 2017, Textron Aviation is showcasing the Beechcraft Bonanza G36 featuring the American Bonanza Society (ABS) Sport Package custom design.

Eagle Aircrafts Reports Milestones Since Sun 'N Fun Introduction

Availability, Pricing, Options Released At AirVenture

After the introduction of the Viper SD4 in April at Sun 'n Fun, Eagle International Aircrafts reported several milestones at AirVenture this week.

New Radios, ADS-B Solutions For Small Spaces

Trig Avionics has made the journey from Scotland to AirVenture for the sixth straight year. “The team always look forward to Air Venture" said Jon Roper, Trig’s Marketing Manager. "It is a fantastic event that brings the global aviation community together, it’s a great opportunity for us to meet pilots and share the benefits of our technology.”

Plans To Give Away Free Ads-B Install, Other Prizes

Eagle Creek Aviation Services and its family of companies will showcase a beautiful Twin Commander 1000 featuring a Garmin G950 avionics suite along with a 2016 Tecnam P2006T aircraft during the 2017 EAA AirVenture. The aircraft will be located at on the flight line by GoPro. Eagle Creek is offering a “Show Special” price on the Tecnam of $549,500. Both aircraft are available for immediate sale.

Women Aviation Enthusiasts Connect, Inspire and Enjoy EAA AirVenture

AirVenture 2017 marks the 10th Anniversary of the WomenVenture, a collaboration between EAA and Women in Aviation, International. Dozens of programs were offered throughout the day, providing women aviation enthusiasts (and supporters) the opportunity to connect with and inspire one another while enjoying one of the worldís greatest aviation events.

Encouraging Youth To Explore Aviation, Space

The EAA is teaming with The Stan Lee Foundation, a public charity promoting literacy, education, and the arts throughout the nation, to promote EAA’s Young Eagles program and encourage education and exploration for young people in all areas of aviation and aeronautics.

Goal Is To Demystify The FAA For Startups Coming Into The Avionics Space

The perception of the FAA as a monolithic entity that can throw up multiple roadblocks in front of innovation and entrepreneurship ... while at least somewhat deserved ... is one that can perhaps be changed through interaction with the agency.

AMA Drone Report 07.20.17: FAST Drones, GeoFencing, Certified Drone Photographer

Also: SureFly Helicopter Concept, 'Design a Drone', Raleigh v Drones, Aero-TV: AMA's David Mathewson

The Drone Racing League recently tested the fastest racing drone, and set the Guinness World Records title for the Fastest ground speed by a battery-powered remote-controlled quadcopter. Hand-built by DRL's Director of Product, Ryan Gury, and DRL's team of expert drone engineers, the drones fly at unprecedented high speeds. The fastest racing drone, the DRL RacerX, demonstrated a reported top speed of 179.6 miles per hour... and weighs only 800 grams. Hackers are making it easy for DJI drone operators to

Will Help Flight Instructors Become Better Teachers AND Business Operators

The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) is creating a Professional Development Program (PDP) to help flight instructors become better instructors and more successful business persons. This benefit both instructors and aviation in general. While in its infancy, it holds great promise. Bob Meder, chairman and Rick Todd, President of NAFI outlined NAFI’s new program here at AirVenture 2017.

System Designed For The Sport And Bush Pilot

By Tom Patton Imagine climbing into an airplane, and rather than a traditional instrument panel, you're faced with a single screen on which all of the pertinent flight information can be displayed. That is the concept behind the Unpanel developed by Avilution.

On Track To Deliver 87 PA-28 Airplanes

Sales of the Piper PA-28 trainers have grown to their highest level in 14 years, the company announced Monday at AirVenture. Piper has been be steadily regaining market position since 2012. This year Piper is on track to deliver 87 PA-28s – a combination of single engine Archers and single engine, complex trainer, Arrows. This increase represents a 15% increase in market share over the past 5 years.

New Regulations Conjure Questions / Confusion

Dr. Brent Blue presented the first forum on the new FAA BasicMed Rule that went public this past May. A Senior AME himself, and perennial Oshkosh professor, Dr. Blue gave a thorough overview of the new regulation, its implementation, and some more nuanced circumstances that arenít fully vetted by FAA yet.

Piston Aviation Fuels Initiative Testing Two Top Fuels By Shell And Swift

As the EPA is being pressured from environmental groups to release findings on the harmful nature of leaded fuel, the Piston Aviation Fuels Initiative (PAFI) group is working hard to find a substitute once Tetra-Ethyl Lead is banned by the FAA.

Airborne 07.26.17: WomenVenture 2017!, Daher TBM910 OSH Debut, Avilution UnPanel

Also: Continental Motors Update, Trig Avionics Expands, AEA Incubator Inspires, Pelton Interview--Part 3

Aero-News staffers attended the kickoff event to WomenVenture, the Women in Aviation Breakfast, at the EAA Nature Center. The breakfast was attended by a large crowd of aviation enthusiasts, women and men, who were treated to a number of inspirational speakers and plans for this year’s convention. Daher brought their new TBM 910 to AirVenture for the first time and ANN’s Maxine Sheer was there to get the details from Nicolas Chabbert. ANN’s Jim Campbell talked to Con

“I’ve always believed in encouraging children to read, think, imagine, and do. Nowhere do these positive actions come to life more than in EAA’s successful Young Eagles program.” Source: Stan Lee, whose foundation is teaming with EAA's Young Eagles.