features_old

Lindbergh Foundation, Electric Flight Program Merge

The Lindbergh Foundation is taking over the Lindbergh Electric Aircraft Program, which includes the Lindbergh Electric Aircraft Prize, the groups announced at Sun ‘n Fun on Tuesday. The two nonprofit groups share a common mission, Lindbergh Foundation Chairman Larry Williams told AVweb. “There was an opportunity to bring the two groups together and be stronger […]

Read More »

Is There Room For A 240-HP Turbine?

A Florida-based company called Diemech Turbine Solutions thinks so. Here at Sun ‘n Fun it’s showing a nice little 241-HP turbine that weighs about 125 pounds, less accessories. In this video, Diemech president Christian Skoppe told AVweb that it’s made an agreement with the Czech-based PBS to eventually certify the TP 100 engine, which will […]

Read More »

American Legend’s 0-233 Cub Moving Along

AVweb got a close look at American Legend’s Lycoming-powered Super Legend but, alas, not at Sun ‘n Fun. Legend’s Dave Graham told us testing delays kept the company from bringing the airplane to Lakeland. But in this detailed video, which AVweb shot at Legend’s home field in Sulphur Springs, Texas, you can get a look […]

Read More »

Sun ‘n Fun Launches The Flight Season

After record mild winters in much of the U.S., celebrating the arrival of Spring may seem anticlimactic, but springtime in Lakeland, Fla., still has it attractions — jasmine in bloom, calm blue skies, and thousands of airplanes en route to Sun ‘n Fun. The weather outlook for this year’s show is looking very promising, especially […]

Read More »

Embry Riddle To Offer LSA Audits

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and the Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association are moving forward with a plan for ERAU to provide audits to LSA manufacturers, LAMA and ERAU said this week. The audits, which previously were provided by LAMA, are meant to ensure buyers that an independent party has checked to ensure that the manufacturer is […]

Read More »

Quest Teams With Northrop Grumman For Kodiak Special Missions

Quest Aircraft is now working on developing “special mission” capabilities for its rugged Kodiak STOL turboprop in partnership with Northrop Grumman, the companies have announced. Under the new agreement, the two companies will work together to develop technology to use the Kodiak as a platform for new purposes such as aerial intelligence, aerial observation, law […]

Read More »

AVmail: March 19, 2012

Each week, we run a sampling of the letters received to our editorial inbox here in AVmail. One letter that’s particularly relevant, informative, or otherwise compelling will headline this section as our “Letter of the Week,” and we’ll send the author an official AVweb baseball cap as a “thank you” for interacting with us (and […]

Read More »

Used Aircraft Guide: Piper Saratoga and Lance

All airplanes are compromises. Since most of us lack an unlimited budget, we’re often forced to choose between going fast in a relatively small cockpit or dragging around a larger cabin more slowly. It’s simple, really: The “go-fast” airplane will get us to our destination sooner, but we might be forced to leave behind a […]

Read More »

AVmail: March 12, 2012

Each week, we run a sampling of the letters received to our editorial inbox here in AVmail. One letter that’s particularly relevant, informative, or otherwise compelling will headline this section as our “Letter of the Week,” and we’ll send the author an official AVweb baseball cap as a “thank you” for interacting with us (and […]

Read More »
Sign-up for newsletters & special offers!

Get the latest stories & special offers delivered directly to your inbox

SUBSCRIBE

Please support AVweb.

It looks like you’re using an ad blocker. Ads keep AVweb free and fund our reporting.
Please whitelist AVweb or continue with ads enabled.