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April 23, 2010

Gone West: Balloon Altitude Record Holder David Simons

Set Record In 1957 As Precursor To The U.S. Space Program

David Simons, who in 1957 flew a helium balloon to the edge of space, passed away at his home in Covington, GA on April 5th. He was 87 years old.

Joins A Trip Aboard SpaceShipTwo As An Enticement To Make A Donation

It's the stuff that most of us only are able to sit back and say "wouldn't that be really cool." But for those invited to attend the X-Prize Charity fundraiser, it could mean an sneak preview flight of the new ICON A5 Amphib, or a trip to space aboard SpaceShipTwo.

CubCrafters’ President, Jim Richmond, Introduces the Latest in LSA Innovation

On January 21st through January 24th, 2010, aviation enthusiasts gathered at the Sebring Regional Airport for the annual Sport Aviation Expo. In a sea of light sport aircraft, one particular company made quite a splash for its one-of-a-kind LSA. The Cubcrafters’ Carbon Cub SS is the first and only 180-horsepowered aircraft to hit the LSA market. Dramatically reinventing the 1940s Piper Super Cub, CubCrafters has re-sculpted the aircraft into a modern design with the latest in composite carbon fiber and engine technology.