AV8OR Ace Debuts
Honeywell has introduced its AV8OR Ace, a 7-inch touch-screen handheld GPS that provides geo-referenced FAA charts, eliminating the need to carry paper charts.
What a Shock! Electric Airplanes Are Abuzz at OSH
EAAs AirVenture is always hosting innovation in aviation, and Yuneec International took full advantage of the shows reputation by showing a Chinese-built electrically powered airplane.
Cooks Tour: Mass Consumption
Day Two of AirVenture brought the massive crowds and spectacle for which the show is known. The warbirds performed precision drills overhead in great profusion, the extra-length program that always brings a huge crowd.
Crawling through Hangar B
EAA AirVentures giant Exhibit Building B revealed some interesting products and services that may be of interest to KITPLANES readers.
SMA Improves SR305-230 Diesel Engine, Drops Experimental Plans
SMA displayed its new version of the SR305-230 diesel engine, the SR305-230-E, with the E standing for enhanced. Features include 30 more horsepower and a FADEC system.
Cook’s Tour: Oshkosh Again
Veteran journalist LeRoy Cook shares his thoughts on the first day of AirVenture.
Editors Notes: Starting OSH With a Boom
It was going to be one of _those_ years, huh? At the pre-show press conference Sunday night at the Teledyne Continental Motors tent, the rain came down hard. Wind whipped the trees. I glanced toward homebuilt parking and wondered how good my knot-tying was.
Zenith Aircraft Offers Hot Deal on CH 701
By combining the economical Jabiru 2200A engine with the LSA-legal CH 701 airframe, Zenair has been able to produce a complete kit package for a remarkable $29,980.
RANS to Build Airplane-Friendly Bicycle
Among the many interests of RANS Aircrafts Randy Schlitter is bicycle manufacturing, which he does with an uncommon philosophy of design and ergonomics.
RANS S-7 Survivor Celebrated
As RANS says in its short description of N11632, one of three airplanes featured at the company's booth, it is not the shiniest or newest among the many airplanes on the field today."
In Case You Missed It
Build Your Own Annunciator Panel
When you use an Arduino processor board, it's easier than you think.
Build Your Skills: Composites (Part 9)
Dont let pesky pinholes ruin your homebuilt project. There is a way to deal with them, and author Bob Fritz describes how. Hint: To start with, cleanliness is always a good thing in the shop.
