Sterna Composite Aircraft and Design, Analysis and Research Corporation (DARcorporation) unveiled a new joint venture on opening day of EAA AirVenture 2017. The joint venture, called Sterna Composite Aircraft, will produce composite aviation propellers and airframe components in Lawrence, Kansas. According to officials with both companies, the new joint venture “will capitalize on the strong […]
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New name for MYGOFLIGHT
DENVER – MYGOFLIGHT, a maker of iPad gear, flight bags and displays for pilots, has changed its name to MGF. This change reflects the growth into a company focused on solving problems people have in using advanced technology securely, safely and visibly in aviation and in other extreme environments, including trucking, automotive, cycling, photography and […]
Zenith Super Duty debuts
On opening day of EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Zenith Aircraft Company introduced a new aircraft design at AirVenture: The STOL CH 750 Super Duty. The latest model in the Zenith high-wing line developed by aeronautical engineer Chris Heintz, the STOL CH 750 Super Duty (SD) is an expansion on the two-seat STOL CH 750 light-sport aircraft, […]
Dynon Certified unveiled at Oshkosh
On opening day of EAA AirVenture 2017, Dynon unveiled its Dynon Certified line of products. “For years, pilots of certified aircraft have been forced to choose between maintaining their outdated, legacy instrumentation or upgrading their panel with expensive, piecemeal avionics upgrades,” company officials said in a prepared release. “That changes now: The upcoming certification of […]
Museum of Flight president steps down
SEATTLE — Doug King will step down Aug. 15 as president and CEO of The Museum of Flight. Executive Vice President Matt Hayes will take over as president and CEO. King will stay on as a consultant to the museum and will assist with the transition. “This is a good time to make this change,” […]
AOPA surprises sweepstakes winner
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) recently surprised Gary Walters, the recipient of the 2017 AOPA 172 Sweepstakes at Henderson Executive Airport in Henderson, Nevada. Walters arrived at the airport thinking he was going to meet a potential real estate client. Instead, the line and instructor pilot for Allegiant Airlines who operates a part-time […]
Sporty’s founder honored with Boy Scouts Silver Beaver Award
Sporty’s Founder and Chairman Hal Shevers has been awarded the Silver Beaver Award by the Boy Scouts of America’s Dan Beard Council. This award, given to those who do not seek it, honors an individual who implements Scouting programs and performs community service through hard work, self-sacrifice, dedication and many years of service. The Silver […]
American Champion updates wing design
ROCHESTER, Wisconsin — American Champion Aircraft Corporation (ACA) has released an updated wing design for new-production Super Decathlon and Xtreme Decathlons in response to an airworthiness directive affecting aircraft with a new-style aileron first delivered in 2012. Also released was a wing reinforcement retrofit kit for aircraft already in the field. American Champion is providing […]
American Legend introduces Super Legend XP
American Legend Aircraft Company has introduced the Super Legend XP. The Super Legend XP (eXtra Performance), available as an E-LSA or EAB, is the enhanced performance version of the company’s Legend Cub, according to company officials. Enhancement modifications include square wing tips, extended flaps and ailerons, 40-gallons-usable fuel tanks, and more. “Stunning slow speed characteristics, […]