The Aug. 9 issue of AOPA ePilot has a fresh, new look designed to be easier to read, whether you are accessing the week's news from your computer or mobile device.
SkyCraft Airplanes, a company working to bring an affordable, single-seat light sport aircraft to market, said at EAA AirVenture that it is compliant with ASTM standards and expects certification in September.
Avidyne Corp. has completed the design phase of its IFD540 and IFD440 GPS navigators and expects to submit the 540 for certification by the end of 2013.
Kitplane company Glasair Aviation said at EAA AirVenture that it is moving forward with DeltaHawk Diesel Engines on a diesel engine installation for the Sportsman.
Beechcraft Corp. announced Aug. 1 that it has secured an order for up to 105 King Air 350i turboprops from Wheels Up, a new membership-based private aviation program that will provide access to a fleet of the aircraft.
An unmanned aircraft that combines characteristics of an airplane, hang glider, and dirigible; a diesel-electric hybrid amphibian; and Jetman are among the exhibitors granted free space in the EAA Innovations Pavilion, a new feature for EAA AirVenture in 2013.
The LSA Mall at EAA AirVenture has become a virtual exhibit for the 2013 show, displaying holographic aircraft at the Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association (LAMA) display in Hangar D.
Société de Motorisations Aéronautiques (SMA) introduced a 330- to 400-horsepower diesel-cycle engine at EAA AirVenture 2013 that is expected to be certified in 2015.
Engine Components International (ECi) announced July 29 that it has obtained a supplemental type certificate (STC) for the 180-horsepower Titan 340 Stroker engine, a direct replacement for the Lycoming O-320 engine series.
Lightspeed's new Zulu PFX headset maps the acoustic landscape of pilots' ears to deliver customized active noise reduction that adapts to a user's ear, surroundings, and preferences.
Nine months after then-president Rod Hightower departed the Experimental Aircraft Association and former Cessna CEO Jack Pelton stepped into the role of chairman, Pelton told media at EAA AirVenture that the board was in no rush to find a new president. “There is no search under way at all,” Pelton said in response to a question about progress on the search for a new leader of the organization July 29.
The EAA Education and Interactive Zone featuring College Park will offer high school and college-aged students a gathering spot and activities geared toward them at EAA AirVenture 2013 in Oshkosh, Wis.
For pilots who value a watch as a tool as much as a timepiece, Scheyden Precision Eyewear will debut the first model of its True Aviator line of watches at EAA AirVenture 2013.
AOPA continues to press Bahamas officials for an answer after meeting with the ministries of finance, tourism, and transportation regarding a new customs fee that caught pilots, hoteliers, and even the country’s aviation department off guard.
Robin Fleming, the glider pilot who shared the story of his unwarranted arrest and detention after a legal overflight of a nuclear power plant, has died.
The Catalina Air Show and Festival appeared to be a one-time event, until Scheyden Precision Eyewear stepped in to sponsor the show for its second year.
An eight-foot-long tear in the fabric of the lower side of the left wing did not keep Solar Impulse from touching down at its destination July 6, completing a transcontinental journey on solar power alone.
Just how realistic can you make an airplane with eyes, a mouth, and a dream of competing in an international air race? DisneyToon Studios took on the challenge with the upcoming Disney’s "Planes."
Chris Polhemus has flown over the beaches of Normandy on the anniversary of D-Day before, but in 2014 he hopes to return at the controls of a C-47, dropping paratroopers in the early-morning darkness.
A new model of inReach satellite communications device offers a color screen, virtual keyboard, and the ability to text any cellphone, email address, or social media page, DeLorme announced at the Sun ’n Fun International Fly-In & Expo April 9. InReach SE (Screen Edition) allows users to send and receive text messages all over the world via the Iridium satellite network, either paired with a smartphone or in standalone mode.
Editor’s note: The FAA on March 22 named the 149 federal contract towers that will begin closing April 7. Close to 200 control towers could soon go dark, and members of the news media are asking why—and what the impending closures could mean for pilots.
Tennessee took a step forward in keeping flight training in the state affordable and accessible March 18 when the state Senate passed a bill that would exempt flight schools from new fees and other administrative burdens. When the Tennessee Higher Education Commission announced new regulations and fees affecting Part 141 flight schools in 2012, the additional cost to flight schools—which would be passed on to customers—was enough to make potential students think twice about staying in the state for training.
New to Sky Connect Tracker III is integration with a maintenance monitoring system for helicopters that gives instant alerts to ground personnel when maintenance is needed.
Amidst widespread anxiety at Helicopter Association International's Heli-Expo over the fate of government contracts, Robinson Helicopter remains unconcerned, CEO Kurt Robinson told reporters at a media briefing March 5.
The airliner was on short final, descending from a 600-foot overcast, when Philadelphia Tower controller Dave Giberson shifted his attention from the airborne radar to ground radar and saw a blip. He ordered the airliner to abort, and saved lives. Giberson was one of many controllers honored with the Archie League Medal of Safety Award. Find out what caused the blip.