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August 03, 2014

New Affordable Kit Is An Airplane First, Roadable Second

Commuter Craft Qualifies As An LSA

Richard Hogan is working on a better mousetrap in Woodstock, GA which is near Atlanta. His concept is to manufacture a kit-built composite two seat airplane that Hogan says doesn’t compromise on flight performance while still having the advantage of allowing you to drive it from home to the airport comfortably.

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State Aviation Association Participates At AirVenture 2014

NASAO Officials Emphasize Your Voice Matters

State Aviation agencies have an important role in airport development and safety, and the organization that collectively represents them is called the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO).  NASAO participates at AirVenture each year to provide updates on state-related initiatives and offers a selection of free state airport directories in the NASAO tent.

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Hartzell Engine Technologies Acquires Plane Power, Other Technologies

Texas Plant Facing Uncertain Future

Hartzell Engine Technologies Vice President of Sales and Marketing Pete Schriener presented the company's new line of engine accessories acquired in the take-over from Plane-Power LTD, of Granbury TX in a news conference at Oshkosh last week. Not Included in the deal is the Sky-Tec line of starters.

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Using Household Latex Paint In Aircraft Applications

An Affordable Alternative To Expensive, Dangerous Chemicals

Forum 6 was buzzing with interest in using typical household latex paint as a finishing system for experimental airplanes. Malcolm Morrison presented his experience with finishing his personal airplanes with off the shelf, readily available, and affordable acrylic latex and/or acrylic enamel paint available at any typical hardware store.

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Sometimes Reading Material Is All We Seek At AirVenture

Mike Busch’s “Manifesto” Hits The Mark For Potential Future A&P’s

The first “Oshkosh” fly in was in Hales Corner, Wisconsin in 1953. From its move to Rockford in 1959 and then again to Oshkosh in 1970, people have come to see new and innovative homebuilt airplanes. Of course AirVenture, as the newcomers refer to it, is now much more than just homebuilts. Any aviation “jones” can be satisfied with the addition of Warbirds, Ultralights, Helicopters, Commercial Aviation, Light Sport Aircraft and, heck, even flying cars to the Experimental fleet! But not everyone is looking for a project.

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Levil Develops Symbiotic Relationship Aeroglass, Xavion And Trutrak

Wearable HUD Puts Your Panel On Your Head

Levil Technology Corporation makes a complete navigation solution offering AHRS, AD-AHRS, GPS, and ADS-B. They have now partnered with Aero Glass to provide their system with a HUD which is seen through glasses. Then they partnered with Xavion and Trutrak to provide a comprehensive navigational autopilot. All of this for less than $10,000.00.

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