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July 26, 2015

Daher Showcases TBM 900 At EAA AirVenture

Deliveries Reach The 76 Aircraft Mark

Daher is showcasing two TBM 900s at this year’s EAA AirVenture: a 2014 model owned by Dr. Ian Fries’ (SN 1012); and a brand new 2015 model (SN 1075), the 76th TBM 900 delivered.

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Tecnam P2010 Marches To Certification

Expected By 4th Quarter 2015

Monday at AirVenture 2015, Tecnam provided a progress report on the U.S. certification of the P2010. The Tecnam P2010 is the first four place single engine high wing aircraft to be certified in decades. The Cessna Cardinal probably being the last. Way too long. The initial EASA type certification for the P2010 was issued in September 2014 with more than 25 P2010s delivered to date. Tecnam has received an EASA update to for constant speed prop which should improve its climb performance.

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Raptor Aircraft Company: A Dream Of Low Cost, High Performance Flight

Can These Two Guys Pull Off The Impossible

As I walk the show grounds at AirVenture this year, I keep looking for something NEW, innovative and different. Amateur Built aircraft are supposed to be low cost. LSAs are too. There are very few that have 4 seats, can go long distances, go high and can carry a lot. The prices for most kits are north of $100K when all is said and done. I found a small startup that is trying to change that. Peter Mueller and Bernie Breen have a dream. To build the most advance SUV for the lowest price in the marketplace and make flying affordable for the family.

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Homebuilt Falco Story Even More Impressive Than Its Craftsmanship

Bill Roerig’s 33 Year Long Sequoia Falcon Project Finally Flies

EAA AirVenture 2015’s Homebuilder Review flight featured an impressive Sequoia Falco- with an even more impressive flight story.

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Garmin Connext Wireless Cockpit Ecosystem Expands With Jeppesen Mobile Flitedeck

Jeppesen iPad App To Display Garmin ADS-B Weather & Traffic Data, GPS Positioning

Garmin and Jeppesen have collaborated on an expansion of Garmin Connext ecosystem, which broadens compatibility to include Jeppesen Mobile FliteDeck. With compatible Garmin avionics, customers can wirelessly receive ADS-B weather and traffic, as well as display precise GPS position data and back-up attitude information within compatible products and devices.

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Air Race Classic PBS Documentary Film Features Women Pilots

Racing Women Pilots Of ‘Beyond The Powder’ Attend Theatrical Debut At AirVenture

EAA Museum had a special viewing of a documentary made about the women behind the 2014 Air Race Classic racers while telling the story of the original race of 1929, also known as the Powder Puff Derby.

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Miller Field Originator Paints Jackets, Airplanes

New Nose Art On Sierra Sue II Accredited To Lieutenant Colonel At WWII Reenactment

On Wednesday, in the hot sun of Wisconsin, Kevin Wisniewski put his final touches on the cowling of Sierra Sue II, a Mustang on display in Warbirds. He had already spent a week figuring out how to paint the pinup cowgirl on the side of the aircraft, having only black and white photos from 1942 to go off of. The name, in cursive, and the woman were both painted by hand, not a single stencil or airbrush used.

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Skip Stewart's Sponsorships

How An Airshow Pilot Gets What He, Or She Needs

When Skip Stewart began flying, he needed part for his airplane: a prop, an engine, radios, etc. He began calling around asking for sponsorships from various businesses. Years later, he still gets sponsorships, made easier with his increasing popularity.

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (07.26.15)

“It was a completely different type of flying than I’m used to.” Source: Commercial pilot Jan Squillace on her experience in the Air Race Classic this June.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (07.26.15): Empty-Weight Center Of Gravity

The center of gravity of an aircraft when it contains only the items specified in the aircraft empty weight.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (07.26.15)

Silver Wings Fraternity

Silver Wings Fraternity Membership is open to any person with a genuine interest in aviation. Levels of accomplishment are recognized for Active Members who achieve specific aviation events to include; Solo flight in a powered aircraft, the Silver Anniversary of (25 years since) that Solo Flight, and Members who soloed more than 50 years ago.

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