New Paint Finishing Line Bumps Output

Daher has been on a tear lately, selling aircraft as fast as they can - and now they're kicking it up a notch with a 38% production increase. The bump in output will take place at the Sandpoint, Idaho facility inherited from Kodiak Aircraft after that company's acquisition by the French manufacturer. The Kodiak 900, a rugged, backcountry-ready single engine turboprop, sports a light touch of French refinement now that it's in Daher's care. The difference is subtle, think more 'oxblood leather' than 'moose blood all over the steps', but it's proven to be a popular one.

Refined Propeller Builds on a Classic to Offer a Lightweight, Affordable Performer

Sun 'n Fun is, as ever, the perfect start to a spring full of flight, as everyone brings their A-game to dominate headlines in the sport aviation scene. The newest contender for best-of-show is Ultraprops and their Ultra-Prop II, a new, lightweight design aimed at ultralights and experimentals.Building on the original Ultra-Prop from the 80s, Ultra-Prop (the company) had plenty of know-how to work with. The original design was limited to 4 blades at most, but now builds up to 6 blades cover a range of high-power applications. The new prop sports an improved pitch block and hub design, allowing them to pack a more efficient, longer blade.

Aviation History and Innovation a Cornerstone of Sun n’ Fun

While many attending Sun 'n Fun focus on the excitement and thrill of the shows, the chance to see rare aircraft cut a rug, or check out the latest & greatest from the industry, it's good to remember that there's a real treasure in the knowledge one can snag for nothing but elbow grease. Amidst the bustling grounds of the SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo, a series of forums captivate the essence of aviation history and innovation, weaving a tale of human ingenuity and the undying spirit of exploration. The forums, a cornerstone of the annual event in Lakeland, Florida, offer enthusiasts, veterans, and newcomers alike a unique opportunity to delve into the myriad aspects of aviatio

Partnership will "Increase the Awareness, Accessibility, and Safety of Recreational Flying"

Redbird Flight, manufacturer of flight simulators and training devices, came out in force to Sun 'n Fun 2024, with all kinds of new goodies in tow. Their new friends at the Recreational Aviation Foundation have kept up their momentum in keeping a presence at the yearly fly-in, helping them to support the development of future pilots, hone the active ones, and improve safety for all. The new initiative between Redbird and the RAF aims to rectify a shortfall of resources in the industry that leave pilots of all stripes behind the power curve when operating outside the bounds of standard, developed airports.

Flytbase and Skyebrowse Team Up on New Drone Technology

FlytBase, a leading enterprise drone autonomy software platform company based in San Jose, California, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with SkyeBrowse, a renowned drone reality capture platform. This collaboration marks a significant leap forward in the field of drone technology, enabling users to capture drone data autonomously through FlytBase and generate detailed 2D and 3D models on SkyeBrowse in mere minutes. Traditionally, creating high-quality 2D and 3D models has been a complex and time-consuming process, often taking hours or even days. However, SkyeBrowse's innovative use of videogrammetry technology allows for the rapid conversion of drone video footage into detaile

In a World Of Screens, Ain't it Nice to Have Paper for a Change?

PilotMap splits from a range of read-room charting options by offering a complete, hard-wired paper map to mount on the wall, with each airfield’s weather shown by a wired LED changing with updated info. It’s a cool - if expensive - kind of functional decoration, and far more charming than having the flickering remains of the cheapest LCD tv on the shelf tuned to the NOAA’s latest weather map. PilotMap’s newest addition to their portfolio includes a range of Euro and British maps, too, covering much of continental Europe and the United Kingdom. The introduction of LED Aviation Weather/METAR Maps for the European and UK regions is an appreciated expan

While In Cruise Flight In A Gradual Descent, The Airplane’s Two Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detectors Began Alerting

On April 2, 2024, about 1056 central daylight time, a Mooney M20E airplane, N86UM, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Alpine, Arkansas. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. According to the pilot, while in cruise flight in a gradual descent, the airplane’s two carbon monoxide (CO) detectors began alerting, and he felt symptoms of CO poisoning. The pilot closed the cabin vents, opened a small cockpit window, and attempted to open the door, but was unsuccessful.