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July 29, 2014

'Sun Flyer' Solar Electric Technology Demonstrator Completes First Flight

Designed As Precursor To Solar-Electric Recreational Airplane

The single-seat technology demonstrator for the “Sun Flyer” solar-electric airplane completed first flight tests and will make its public debut at a press gathering July 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. local time, the evening before the official start of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.

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Fairchild 24H Deluxe Brings In Crowds For The EAA Sweepstakes

Vintage 1930s Aircraft Restored To Original Condition ... Ready To Fly

As one walks along by the control tower at Wittman Regional Airport, they would find no shortage of interesting, eye-catching airplanes. One in particular, though, would stand out. A Fairchild 24 sits proudly below the OSH tower.

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Women in Aviation, International Significantly Expands Its Youth Outreach

Plans Call For International Girls In Aviation Day In 2015

Women in Aviation, International (WAI) has announced that the association’s successful “Bring Your Daughter to the Conference Day” held for the past three years during WAI’s annual conference has been expanded and rebranded to include an international day to attract girls to aviation planned for September 26, 2015.

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SAFE Co-Sponsors MyGoFlight’s EFB Challenge Competition Series

'iPad Takes Flight' Seminar Helps Pilots Know Their Tablet Devices

The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) will be co-sponsoring the ongoing MyGoFlight seminar and competition series, designed to help pilots learn to best use their tablet devices in a paperless cockpit. Named the iPad Takes Flight! EFB Challenge Edition, each seminar challenges participating pilots to correctly answer realistic inflight questions using his or her tablet and aviation software.

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Kent State University To Get Two New Piper Arrow Trainers

Will Join Fleet Of More Than 20 Airplanes Already Flying For The Program

Piper will deliver two new Piper Arrow pilot training aircraft to the Aeronautics Division at Kent State University's College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology.

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When Parts Aren’t Parts But An Engine

Superior Air Parts Certifies 'Bolt On' 180 HP Mill For 172s

Superior Air Parts has created a certified 180 hp engine that is a “bolt on” for the Cessna 172.  Scott Hayes, V.P of Sales and Marketing announced Monday at Air Venture that it is within weeks of obtaining an STC allowing its Vantage Engine to be placed on Cessna 172s.  So what?  The cost!  Superior will sell a brand new engine with normal accessories for less than $25,000, the price of an overhaul. 

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Avidyne Announces Integrated Wireless Connectivity For IFD540 And IFD440

Will Work With Software Vendors To Integrate Applications Into Their System

Avidyne on Monday announced that their new IFD540 and IFD440 FMS/GPS/NAV/COM systems include integrated WiFi and Bluetooth capability for wireless connectivity in the cockpit. Activation of these capabilities will be forthcoming in future software releases.

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FAA Releases New Approval For ADS-B Out

Application Package For Operation Outside U.S. Designated Airspace Cut By 90 Percent

The FAA has released the new approval for automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast out (ADS-B Out) operations outside of U.S.-designated airspace.

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Cessna Product Launch Reinforces Commitment To Diesel Fuel

Launches Turbo Skyhawk JT-A As Latest Diesel-Powered Platform

Cessna on Monday morning at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh restated its ongoing commitment to developing alternate fuel solutions for the general aviation market with the launch of the Turbo Skyhawk JT-A, which will join the Turbo Skylane JT-A as the latest diesel powered platform in its single-engine product line up. The company is displaying the Turbo Skyhawk JT-A this week at AirVenture.

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Aspen Avionics Expands ADS-B Product Line

Affordable, Single- and Dual-Band Solutions Provide Pilots More Options

Aspen Avionics has expanded its ADS-B product line to include more options to meet the NextGen ADS-B mandate.

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Mooney Announces Partnership With Redbird Flight Simulator

Desktop Simulator Being Shown At Oshkosh

With sales shifting into high gear at Mooney International Corporation, the Company is pleased to announce its partnership with Redbird Flight Simulations. Mooney has purchased three feature-rich, full-motion Redbird FMX’s.

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