Many international aircraft manufactures are quickly adapting to
the new FAA categories for light sport aircraft. An impressive
contender is the Kappa KP-5, ready-to-fly, two place airplane.
The fixed pitch version of the Diamond Star has received
certification from the European Aircraft Safety Agency (EASA). FAA
certification for the DA40-FP is expected mid-May.
AOPA Evaluates NORAD's Visual Warning System In Live Flight
Demo
After expressing safety concerns and pressing for an opportunity
to preview a new laser warning system intended to alert pilots who
stray into the Washington Metropolitan Air Defense Identification
Zone (ADIZ) or too close to the flight-restricted zone inside it,
AOPA staff members Wednesday had a chance to see the system in
action during an in-flight demonstration.
While admiring a series of vintage Fairchild trainers (see "Fair
Fairchilds") with PT-19 owner LCDR Joe Miller, USN (ret)., Richard
Evans, a friend of Joe's, came up to us with a hair-raising prop
strike story.
Visitors to Sun 'n Fun will have the opportunity to greet some
of their favorite performers at the Champion Aerospace Booth. Kirby
Chamblis, Patty Wagstaff, Michael Goulian and the Aeroshell
Aerobatic Team will all be making appearances over the next several
days at booth B-020
The people who work at the FAA are so resistant to change that
they've actually hindered progress in trying to modernize the
agency. So says a new report from the General Accountability
Office.
The Columbia aircraft experience is coming to an airport near
you via the Company’s new “Fly Columbia Tour”
kicking off May 6-8 at the Central Texas Air Show in Temple,
Texas.
Power Flow Systems, manufacturers of a tuned exhaust system that
is now available for a wide range of single engine aircraft, has
introduced a new "short stack" exhaust pipe that can be
retrofitted.
Returning Vets May Find New Home At The Lancair Company
The Lancair Company has announced that it is actively
soliciting veterans returning from active duty in Iraq to help fill
some of the approximately 100 positions it’s currently adding
as part of a major expansion program.
McCauley is offering Blackhawk King Air XP operators another
option to improve the performance of their aircraft. The FAA
granted Blackhawk Modifications a STC for installation of a
McCauley C762 four-bladed propeller for the Blackhawk King Air
XP.