Wipaire, Inc. has received Supplemental Type Certification (STC) of the Wipline 7000 Amphibious Float installed on the Quest KODIAK. The Wipline 7000 Float has been in full production since December when it received FAA approval via a Technical Standard Order Authorization (TSOA). Customer deliveries are now underway. The Wipline 7000 floats are the latest addition […]
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Buy a WACO, benefit Young Eagles
WACO Classic Aircraft will make a donation of $5,000 to the EAA Young Eagles program for every new WACO YMF-5 D Model sold between now and Dec. 31, 2010. The EAA Young Eagles program was launched in 1992 to give interested young people, ages 8-17, an opportunity to go flying in a general aviation airplane. […]
Cirrus unveils SR22T
Kicking off the eighth annual meeting of the Cirrus Owners and Pilots Association, Cirrus Aircraft introduced the SR22T, the newest member of the SR22 family of composite piston aircraft. The key feature in the new SR22T is the availability of the Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) twinturbocharged TSIO-550-K engine. This engine installation was co-developed via a […]
Discount offered on Twin Commander Dash 10 conversion
Twin Commander owners who have been taking a look at boosting the climb, cruise, and fuel efficiency of their Honeywell TPE331-5-powered aircraft by upgrading the engines to Dash 10T configuration need look no longer. Twin Commander Aircraft, in collaboration with Twin Commander authorized Dash 10T installation service centers, Standard Aero, and Honeywell, is offering a […]
Horn Machine Tools introduces tube benders
Horn Machine Tools, Inc. introduces the 2010 Elite Series of tube bending machines with capacities ranging from 1-1/4 in. to 10 in. Designed for tube bending in several applications, including aviation, the Elite Series offers a 50% reduction in set-up time, user-friendly features, extended service intervals and faster bending speeds, according to company officials. “We’ve […]
Iowa DOT’s aviation website takes off
The Iowa Department of Transportation’s new aviation website has received thousands of visits since it was introduced last month. In addition to providing information on airports, events, learning to fly, and how aviation is used in Iowa, the site is being regularly updated with featured news items to keep pilots and aircraft owners updated on […]
College offers Rotax maintenance training
Two Rotax Aircraft Maintenance Training classes will be held next month at Blue Ridge Community College in Weyers Cave, Va. The first class, Rotax Service Training, covers engine systems, operational issues, routine service, and inspections. It is intended for Light Sport Aircraft operators and owners. Cost for the class, slated for July 15-16, is $550. […]
Aero Comfort opens new facility
Aero Comfort has relocated to its new 10,000-square-foot facility, which is located just outside San Antonio International Airport (SAT) in Texas. The new facility will support custom aircraft interior refurbishment and completions, according to company officials, who note it is equipped with soft trim machinery, wood working equipment, and a paint booth to be used […]
10,000 and counting…
Avidyne Corp. reports it has shipped its 10,000th Traffic detection system, which was delivered to Cessna Aircraft Co. for installation in a new Cessna Corvalis aircraft on the assembly line in Independence, Kan. Avidyne’s history with traffic systems dates back to Ryan International in Columbus, Ohio, where the original Traffic Collision Alerting Devices (TCAD) was […]