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Belite Rolls Out Two New Models At Airventure

The "Superlight" Ultralight And The "Supertrike" Tricycle

Belite Aircraft has brought two new ultralight aircraft to AirVenture this year, rolling out a low cost version of the "Superlite" FAA Part 103 high performance single seat aircraft, and a tricycle gear configuration as well.

Gross Weight Increase for STOL CH 750 Light Sport Utility Kit Plane

Aircraft Gross Weight Bumped 120 Pounds

Zenith Aircraft Company has announced a design gross weight increase for the STOL CH 750 aircraft design. The aircraft design gross weight has been increased from 1,320 lbs. to 1,440 lbs., an increase of 120 lbs.

Terrafugia Showcases Design Of Next Generation Transition

Flight Testing And Modeling Basis For Next Prototype Currently In Production

Attendees at the opening day of EAA AirVenture Monday were provided an update on the progress of the Transition Roadable Aircraft, or "Flying Car" and the unveiling of a scalable model of the Beta Prototype (stage 2) next generation design.

Aero-TV At Oshkosh 2010: Looking Back At Day One

This is Aero TV's Daily Update on EAA AirVenture Oshkosh for Monday, July 26th

The topic on everyone's mind on opening day was the recent record rainfall. In his remarks, EAA Chairman and President Tom Poberezny addressed the issue. And... In an unexpected announcement, Poberezny introduced the man who will replace him as President of EAA.

Aero-TV At Oshkosh 2010: Bose Aviation Headset A20 -- Making The Cockpit Quieter

Bose Upgrades A Game-Changing Headset

If you've been saving your loose change in a jar for the day you could finally spring for the Bose Aviation Headset Ten, keep the jar going, but you won't be buying a Ten. The product has been discontinued effective immediately. The replacement is the Bose Aviation Headset A20, and you'll like it.

Aero-TV At Oshkosh 2010 -- Homebuilders Hangar Dedication

Oshkosh Homebuilders Have A New Home

AirVenture now has a dedicated hangar for homebuilt aircraft in the "old NASA pavilion" located by the government pavilion. The hangar was formally dedicated last night by EAA President Tom Poberezny. The hangar's sponsor is Aircraft Spruce and Speciality, a supplier of homebuilder materials, tools and pilot supplies. Outside the hangar were a Sonex by Robert Carson, a Kitfox with a Radial Engine by John McBean, an RV-12 by John Nines and the Maverick Flying Car by Steve Saint.

Cessna 162 Skycatcher Pilot Handbook Now Online

Compliments Company's Online Sport/Private Pilot Course

Cessna has posted the complete pilot handbook for its new 162 Skycatcher online.

And Now ... It Floats

Belite Aircraft Introduces Float Kits

Belite Aircraft has gotten together with MukTuk Floats of North Vancouver, B.C., Canada, to offer a straight float kit, allowing pilots to convert any Belite into a seaplane.

Brookings Institute Report Sings GA's Praises

Wichita Leads U.S. Cities In Exports

The Brookings Institution released a study Monday pointing to Wichita, the home of Bombardier Learjet, Cessna Aircraft Company, and Hawker Beechcraft Corporation, as the leading U.S. city with respect to exports driving Gross Metropolitan Product (GMP).