Aviation News

I still haven’t completely wrapped my mind around how Aspen Avionics’ recently introduced angle-of-attack system for light airplanes works. And because Aspen is seeking a patent for the unique, software-only approach to AOA indication, the company isn’t ready to reveal all the details. But I had the chance to fly with the system in the […]

Diamond Aircraft has earned the type certificate for its DA62 piston twin from the European Aviation Safety Authority (EASA), allowing the model to go on sale in Europe immediately. FAA certification is expected in six to eight months. EASA Executive Director Patrick Ky presented the certification to Diamond CEO Christian Dries at the AERO 2015 […]

Tempest, a company specializing in pneumatic, filtration and ignition products for aircraft, has made a three-year commitment to Able Flight, providing scholarships to student pilots with special needs. The relationship was spurred when Tempest’s president John Herman attended a dinner benefiting the organization. “I cannot remember an evening that has meant more to me than […]

FreeFlight Systems and ForeFlight are collaborating on a project to add ADS-B traffic and weather information from FreeFlight’s certified RNGR line of ADS-B receivers to the ForeFlight Mobile iPad app. The companies say they are in the midst of extensive ground and flight testing to ensure the integration of FreeFlight’s rule-compliant ADS-B systems gives users […]

George Bye, the developer a two-seat solar-electric trainer called the Sun Flyer, said yesterday that the airplane will fly with a touchscreen cockpit from Avidyne based around the all-important assumptions that the avionics be bright enough to read in full sunlight but not so powerful that they drain the batteries down to nothing. Bye is […]

If you are looking for a new aviation challenge and are considering an add-on rating, you can start out by watching one of Sporty’s new video programs to learn more about the transition process before spending a stack of Benjamin Franklins on actual flight training. The company’s online pilot shop has added four new video […]

There’s a new bit of geography on the Sun ‘n Fun grounds, but don’t look for it on your chart. It’ll be gone by the end of the week. Stuart Horn, CEO of Aviat Aircraft, has been bringing a flock of pretty Huskys and Pitts to the show for a long time, but until this […]

Yakima, Washington-based CubCrafters announced a new Carbon Cub version at the Sun ‘n Fun International Fly-In and Expo this week, improving upon the amateur-built airplane’s already impressive backcountry capabilities. The addition of what the company has termed the G-Series ailerons, flaps and tail feathers improves controllability, reduces the stall speed and provides greater trim authority. […]

Redbird Flight Simulations and AOPA launched a program this week at the Sun ‘n Fun airshow designed to bring student pilots with no prior flying experience from zero time to solo flight preparedness in one week. The aim of the One Week Ready to Solo program is to show how much fun it is to […]

The inaugural appearance in North America by the Breitling Jet Team thrilled the crowd on the opening day of Sun ‘n Fun in Lakeland, Florida, which is off to a successful start despite torrential rains Monday that turned the show grounds to a muddy mess. Camping and spectator areas are drying out today under mostly […]