Lycoming Engines UL94 Valve Seat Recession Investigation Update
Lycoming Engines issued a press release regarding University of North Dakota's problem with the use of UL94 fuel in their fleet:
In June 2023, the...
Hummingbird 300L Gets Gross Weight Increase
A gross weight increase for the Hummingbird helicopter to 2850 lb. The new gross weight provides 1000 lb. of useful load with full interior.
CubCrafters Introduces the Crab Cub
Development never seems to stop at CubCrafters' Yakima, Washington, HQ. Its latest offering seen here in prototype form on the NX Cub platform is...
Van’s Posts Video Update for March 2024
Van’s Aircraft posted a video update today on its progress through Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Among the high points offered by Greg Hughes...
Hartzell Buys WhirlWind
The consolidation of general aviation continues with the announcement today that Hartzell has purchased WhirlWind Propellers. Hartzell is actually part of a much larger...
Van’s Exceeds Expectations on Kit and Engine Re-Orders
Van's Aircraft posed a video today updating builders on Chapter 11 progress, which is "on schedule and going smoothly." "We've had an overwhelming response,...
Van’s: Third-Party Deposits Honored with Price Increase
A long-expected announcement concerning builder deposits made on third-party items—engines, propellers, avionics.
Zenith Goes to Texas
Zenith Aircraft Company is returning to southwestern Texas to host its popular hands-on kit aircraft building workshop.
FLYING Media Group acquires FindaPilot.com
FLYING Media Group (FMG) has acquired FindaPilot.com, a website which matches pilots with aviation employers.
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Dave Martin looks at the future of ultralight-like SLSA trainers, and what may be in store from the FAA.
All About Avionics: Pitot-Static
While there have been many attempts by homebuilders to make their pitot-static systems better than the rest, the tried and true methods remain sound. By Stein Bruch.
Unlabeled Switch and Circuit Breakers
For safety’s sake, all switches and circuit breakers should be labeled as to function...