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July 25, 2016

Airborne 07.25.16: Pelton Opens OSH16!, Textron Denali, Eclipse CANADA

Also: PS Engineering Update, Martin Mars Wows Oshkosh, Garmin Plays 'Me, Too' With STCs, Comprehensive Jack Pelton Intvw, Part 1

EAA's Jack Pelton opened up Oshkosh 2016 with some initial remarks on a warm day, packed to the fences with airplanes. ANN’s Jim Campbell talked to Textron Aviation’s Michael Thacker at the unveiling of their new single engine turboprop that they call - The Denali. Following that, Jim Campbell talked to ONE Aviation’s Alan Klapmeier to get more details about their new Eclipse Canada and filed this report. ANN’s Tom Patton talked to

Airborne 07.25.16: Pelton Opens OSH16!, Textron Denali, Eclipse CANADA

Also: PS Engineering Update, Martin Mars Wows Oshkosh, Garmin Plays 'Me, Too' With STCs, Comprehensive Jack Pelton Intvw, Part 1

EAA's Jack Pelton opened up Oshkosh 2016 with some initial remarks on a warm day, packed to the fences with airplanes. ANN’s Jim Campbell talked to Textron Aviation’s Michael Thacker at the unveiling of their new single engine turboprop that they call - The Denali. Following that, Jim Campbell talked to ONE Aviation’s Alan Klapmeier to get more details about their new Eclipse Canada and filed this report. ANN’s Tom Patton talked to PS Engineering’s president Mark Scheuer about the TWO new products they brought to AirVenture 2016. ANN’s Chris Odom took the opportunity to get an inside look at what it takes to ge

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Avidyne Announces ADS-B Rebate Program

Offers $500 “Don’t Wait” Rebate For Customers Who Equip With Qualifying Avidyne ADS-B Avionics In Q3 2016

Avidyne is offering a “Don’t Wait” ADS-B Rebate in the amount of $500 for single-engine piston aircraft owners who equip with qualifying ADS-B avionics between June 17 and September 30, 2016.

Gary Jet Center to Begin Selling Unleaded Fuel Alternative To Piston Aircraft

UL94 MON Avgas To Be Sold In Collaboration With Swift Fuels

Gary Jet Center has announced that it will begin selling unleaded aviation gas for piston aircraft, specifically UL94 MON avgas, in collaboration with Swift Fuels, LLC.

Enhanced Ascend 172 Will Make Debut At AirVenture

Featuring Glass Panel, ADS-B Out As Standard, New Signature Paint Scheme

After unveiling the comprehensively remanufactured Ascend 172 light single engine aircraft at last year’s EAA AirVenture Fly-In and Convention in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Yingling Aviation has taken another significant step in narrowing the gap between new and renovated airplanes by incorporating a number of customer-inspired enhancements into the 2016 version of the airplane they are displaying at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016.

Dynon Avionics Announces SkyView HDX, Price Reduction To Existing Systems

Unveils New Flagship SkyView System For Experimental And Light Sport Airplanes

Dynon Avionics has unveiled SkyView HDX - The Premier SkyView Experience. SkyView HDX is the new flagship SkyView system from Dynon, the market leaders in experimental and light sport avionics.

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Garmin Pilot App Adds Support To Display Jeppesen Terminal Charts

Adds Options For Charts Around The World

Garmin has announced the integration of geo-referenced Jeppesen terminal charts within the Garmin Pilot app on Apple mobile devices.

Commuter Craft Innovator Aircraft Goes Alpha In 2016

Pre-Production Flight Tests Completed, Kits Available This Fall

Commuter Craft has successfully completed pre-production flight tests of Innovator ShipOne and is starting production with six “AlphaShips” this fall. These first production aircraft will be customer built in the Commuter Craft Facility under the Experimental aircraft category. This will be followed by construction of eight “BetaShip” aircraft, leading to full general production in 2017.

TruTrak Working On Multiple STCs For Cessna 172

Would Allow For Installation Of Eco And Vizion Autopilots

TruTrak Flight Systems is working on STCs for installation of the Eco and Vizion Autopilots aboard Cessna 172s. TruTrak has acquired a Skyhawk, completed the initial installation of a full Vizion system, and the roll axis installation for the Eco. The Eco pitch axis installation will be completed following EAA AirVenture.

Get Cold, Hard Cash At EAA AirVenture 2016

Mid-Continent Instruments And Avionics, True Blue Power Launch OshCash

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics and True Blue Power have announced the companies’ newest EAA AirVenture 2016 promotion — OshCash. Attendees who purchase eligible products from participating dealers onsite throughout AirVenture 2016 will receive $50 to $500 cash.

Hartzell Propeller Extends Top Prop Warranty Through First Overhaul

Coverage Extend For The Entire Line On July 1, 2016

In an aviation industry first, Hartzell Propeller has extended the warranty on its Top Prop conversion propellers all the way through first overhaul. This is the longest warranty for propellers offered anywhere in the general aviation industry.

Two WWII Vets Get One Last Flight

Freedom Flyers And Mid American Flight Museum of Texas Make Flight Possible

Two WWII vets will get the opportunity of a lifetime; a chance to fly into Oshkosh in a P-51 and F4U Corsair through the generosity of Freedom Flyers and Mid American Flight Museum of Texas.

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Have You Ever Wondered What It's Like To Fly With Billy Werth?

Sandia Aerospace Offers Free Aerobatic Thrill Ride With Purchase Of SAI 340 Quattro

For those considering stepping up to the SANDIA Aerospace SAI 340 Quattro, EAA AirVenture may be the perfect time to make that purchase. AirVenture skies will be filled with the magic of performers showing off their aerobatic skills to the crowds below.

EAA STC Expanded To Include Dynon’s 7 Inch EFIS-D100

Newly-Expanded AML Includes More Cessna And Piper Aircraft Models

The FAA has recently added the EFIS-D100 as an acceptable substitute to the EFIS-D10A on EAA’s STC. With this addition, the EFIS-D100 becomes the only 7” widescreen PFD available for installation into legacy type certificated aircraft.

Hell Freezes Over! Parka Confounds Huerta

It Literally Takes An Act Of Congress To Make FAA Do Something Beneficial For General Aviation

Bless their hearts, they’ve finally done it! After many years, even decades, those enduring politicians along with the alphabet aviation groups and throngs of public protesters have finally accomplished what seemed a herculean task, they rammed REAL MEANINGFUL THIRD CLASS MEDICAL REFORM LEGISLATION through congress and it was signed into law by President Obama.

AeroSports Update: The Health Of Sport Pilot

Changes To The Third Class Medical Rules Are Important, But Let’s Take A Look At The Health Of Sport Pilot

Here we are on day one of EAA AirVenture 2016 and, as usual, recreational aviation is on display at its best. We’ve already heard some talk about the future of sport pilot because of proposed changes to the third class medical requirements. Well, there’s more to sport pilot than the issue of the medical.

Sonex Aircraft, Uniworld/BAT Establish Kit Building Presence In China

Aims To Make Kit Building Part Of Mainstream GA In That Country

Sonex Aircraft has announced a new initiative to make kit aircraft building a part of the mainstream general aviation infrastructure in China. Working with China GA trailblazer Francis Chao and his firm Uniworld LLC, Sonex Aircraft is set to promote its products in China with a multi-part strategy to include government advocacy, participation in the training infrastructure for GA pilots and mechanics, and growth of the Chinese recreational aviation enthusiast base.

Martin Mars Makes Debut At AirVenture Oshkosh 2016

Flexibility Is Key To Airplane's Staying Power

Seventy years of history is anchored at the AirVenture Seaplane Base with the debut of the Mighty Martin Mars at this year’s show. Owned by Coulson Flying Tankers, the Hawaii Mars, is, perhaps, the most flexible aircraft to serve the fire service, according to Glenn Pley, who has counted flight engineer among his many duties during his tenure with the Mars program.

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Garmin Introduces G5 Electronic Flight Instrument For Certificated Aircraft

STC Available Immediately For Installation In Thousands Of General Aviation Aircraft

Garmin on Sunday announced FAA approval of the G5 electronic flight instrument in type-certificated fixed-wing general aviation aircraft. Installation approval is accomplished via supplemental type certificate (STC) with a comprehensive approved model list (AML) containing 562 aircraft models.

Refined Bearhawk 4-Place Aircraft Offers Enhanced Performance

Available In Both Plans-Built And Kit-Built Versions

Bearhawk Aircraft has unveiled the Bearhawk Bravo ... a refinement of the 4-place Bearhawk design that established the family of Bearhawk aircraft. The Bearhawk Bravo, referred to internally as the model “B,” will be available as both a plans-built design and a Quick-Build kit.

Klyde 07.25.16

At Least Its An Improvement Over The Painting On The Cave Wall ...

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Airborne 07.22.16: ONE Aviation New Jet, Drone Pilot Nabbed, Stemme Twin Voyager

Also: AEA Giveaway, 44 Trips To OSH, Airbus Drones, Future Pilots, NTSB Training, Air BP, Boeing Forecast, ALPA Milestone

ONE Aviation has provided ANN with the initial outline for an improved Eclipse project that offers more performance and features. Currently known as 'Project Canada', ONE Aviation proudly intones that this new aircraft is all about offering more. What we know about the term more is that when compared to the current Eclipse, the Canada requires less runway, can climb to altitude in a shorter time, has a better range that combines with a service ceiling of 43,000 feet.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (07.25.16)

“Sonex Aircraft has been working with Francis Chao and Uniworld since 2014 to broker sales in China and vet potential distributors, while keeping a finger on the pulse of GA developments in China.”

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (07.25.16): Radial Engine

The radial engine is a reciprocating type internal combustion engine configuration in which the cylinders "radiate" outward from a central crankcase like the spokes of a wheel.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (07.25.16)

Seabee Owners Club

Tons of information about the Republic Seabee, one of the more iconic seaplanes still flying.

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