General Aviation
News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.
Guardian's smartPlane system offers MFD-like capabilities on the iPad for less than $1,000.
The four-seat piston-powered V1.0 from Vulcanair retails for $259,000 and features a glass cockpit and constant-speed prop.
Continental is adding two engines to its CD-200 family as it expands the breadth of its diesel line with the CD-300.
Three of the four engines are timed out.
The only remaining World War II-vintage Boeing Superfortresses rub elbows at EAA AirVenture
Vision Systems will display its second-generation electronically dimmable window Nuance V2 at PPG’s booth 2072 in Hangar B.
The company sees a market for light M10 in China.
The portable unit connects to electronic flight bag apps through Bluetooth.
The company expects the carbon-fiber prop to improve overall aircraft performance by between 5 and 7 percent.
The company holds deposits for its two-seat and planned four-seat models.
