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All News

July 20, 2019

Airborne 07.19.19: DeltaHawk, 'Flying Saucer' Drone, Original RV-5

Also: Gone West-Bill Harrison, Ray Scholar, D-Day Squadron, Bizarre Boeing/SWA Suit

DeltaHawk Engines, the US developer and manufacturer of a new generation of jet fuel GA engines, is implementing an Early-Bird Engine Buy Program. Experimental aircraft owners can get a DHK 180-hp engine and engine monitoring package installed at the company's headquarters for a total price of $89,900. Plus, by placing an order during the AirVenture early-bird show special timeframe, aircraft owners pay only $5,000 at time of signing. This AirVenture early-bird special is only available for a limited time

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Extra Aircraft To Unveil A 'Quantum Leap' In Aerobatic Aircraft

Will Introduce The Extra NG ... The Next Generation Of Aerobatic Aircraft ... At AirVenture

Extra Aircraft will unveil its next generation of aerobatic aircraft during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. The event will take place at the Aerobatic Center adjacent to Boeing Plaza on Monday at 1:30 pm.

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Ampaire Offers First Hybrid Electric Aircraft To General Aviation Pilots

Will Begin Accepting Letters Of Intent At AirVenture

Ampaire, a developer of practical applications of electric power for aviation, will begin accepting Letters of Intent for its Ampaire Electric EEL hybrid electric aircraft at the EAA AirVenture airshow next week. The EEL is a retrofit of a Cessna 337 and has a conventional combustion engine plus an electric motor/battery pack drivetrain. The company already has more than a dozen letters of interest from regional airlines and charter providers.

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Ray Scholar In Missouri Passes Private Pilot Checkride

Becomes The First Ray Scholar To Pass That Milestone

Trent McBride of EAA Chapter 1218 in Willow Springs, MO has passed his private pilot checkride, becoming the first of the Ray scholars to accomplish that goal.

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D-Day Squadron Participating In EAA AirVenture

Ten Squadron Aircraft Will Travel To Wittman Regional Airport

The D-Day Squadron, having successfully crossed the Atlantic with 15 C-47 and DC-3 aircraft, completing multiple paratrooper drops and a presidential flyover while participating in events including the 75th anniversary of the Normandy landings, the 70th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift, and commemorations in Connecticut, Maine, Scotland, United Kingdom, France, Germany and Italy, announced that 10 Squadron aircraft will travel to Oshkosh WI to participate in AirVenture.

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AE Industrial Partners To Acquire Columbia Helicopters

CEO Steve Bandy Will Remain In His Role

AE Industrial Partners, LP ("AEI"), a private equity firm specializing in Aerospace, Defense & Government Services, Power Generation, and Specialty Industrial markets, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Columbia Helicopters. Columbia's CEO Steve Bandy will remain in his role, while majority owner Nancy Lematta will retain a significant ownership position in the Company. Terms of the transaction, which is expected to close later this year, are not being disclosed.

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Kenneth Steenrod, Jr. Appointed EAA Young Eagles Chapter 980 Coordinator

Plans Event In September As Part Of The Southeast Kansas Fly-In

The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Mid-America Chapter 980, Independence, KS, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kenneth Steenrod, Jr. to the position of Young Eagles Chapter Coordinator.

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Mid-Continent Instruments And Avionics Named Trig Avionics Dealer

Company Expands Exclusive North American Service Partnership To Include New Product Sales

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics announced it is now an Approved Trig Dealer. This agreement builds upon the companies’ existing and long-standing service partnership. Mid-Continent was named Trig’s exclusive North American Service Center in 2013 and has been providing Trig customers with technical support and repair services for more than six years.

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LEGO Kicks Off Global Program To Inspire The Next Generation Of Space Explorers

Coincides With Celebration Of The 50th Anniversary Of The First Moon Landing

To honor the 50th anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 Moon Landing on this day in 1969, the LEGO Group today kicked off a month of worldwide events to inspire the next chapter of space exploration, informed by the results of a global survey among children aged eight to 12 years old regarding space exploration. Additionally, the company partnered with Scholastic on an educational program that will send 50 children to NASA Space Camp in 2020.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (07.20.19)

"The support from EAA Chapter 1218 and the local aviation community to help Trent achieve his first step in pursuing a career as a professional pilot is what the Ray Aviation Scholars program is all about." Source: EAA Chapter Field Representative II David Leiting.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (07.20.19): Headwork

Required to accomplish a conscious, rational thought process when making decisions.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (07.20.19)

FAA WINGS-Pilot Proficiency Program

The WINGS - Pilot Proficiency Program is designed to help you build an educational curriculum suitable for your unique flight requirements. The program encourages you to continue your aviation educational pursuits.  

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