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Teledyne Continental invested heavily in FADEC technology nearly a decade ago, but it has few takers for electronically-controlled engines among GA manufacturers. But Diamond says it will use TCM’s IOF-550-N in the new Diamond DA50 SuperStar. Diamond’s Peter Maurer explains why the company opted for this intriguing new engine. Duration: File Size: download here

Avemco Insurance announced relaxed restrictions on certain homebuilt aircraft and the availability of third-party and passenger liability policies for Experimental designs previously not covered by the company. Avemco executive vice president Jim Lauerman spoke with Kitplanes editor-in-chief Marc Cook about the new programs, as well as the company’s sponsorship of the Airmanship Education Research Initiative. […]

Cirrus surprised most of us at EAA AirVenture this week with the announcement that it will enter the Light Sport Aircraft market. Rather than design an aircraft, it’s adapting the German-built Fk14 microlight to the LSA market. AVweb‘s Russ Niles met up with Cirrus co-founder Dale Klapmeier to discuss the philosophy and direction of the […]

Rotorway International introduced its new Talon A600 helicopter kit at AirVenture this week. The ship, a dramatically refined version of the popular Exec 162F, is a two-place, kit-built helicopter powered by a proprietary four-cylinder, FADEC (full-authority digital engine control) fuel-injection and ignition system. The A600 features a wider cabin, improved systems and a standard MGL […]

Our sister publication, Aviation Consumer, takes a hard look at the Light Sport Aircraft sector in this month’s issue. Is it time to buy? What about parts and service? Some of those answers came from Dan Johnson, chairman of the Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association and a leading expert on this new aircraft category. We caught […]

Although it’s been all but forgotten, the Junkers Jumo engine was one of the most successful powerplants of World War II. But did you know it was a two-cycle diesel? A UK company called Powerplant Developments is seeking to develop a new LSA engine based on the same operating principles used in the Jumo. In […]

Lancair International, longtime producer of kit aircraft, announced at AirVenture a new model called the Evolution. It takes up where the Lancair IV-P and PropJet have left off, offering more speed, improved “buildability,” an entirely new structure and an increased emphasis on safety. Powered by a Pratt & Whitney PT6-A turbine detrated to 550 shp […]

It’s busy at this year’s EAA AirVenture, and nobody’s been busier than Cessna CEO Jack Pelton. With the announcement of the company’s Light Sport Aircraft (which is being well received), does Cessna have some time to pursue other projects? AVweb‘s Russ Niles found a relatively quiet place at AirVenture to ask Pelton about Cessna’s current […]

Eclipse CEO Vern Raburn talks with AVweb‘s Mary Grady about the new Eclipse single-engine “concept jet,” which made its surprise debut on Monday at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh. He talks about his opinions regarding composite versus aluminum; the advantages of a “go-home button” versus a parachute; his take on the safety of flying at 41,000 […]

On Sunday, Cessna gave its light sport aircraft a model number (Cessna 162) and revealed more details, including basic performance figures and other specifications for the Wichita-based company’s entry-level piston single. AVweb Editor-in-Chief Chad Trautvetter sat down with Cessna 162 Program Manager Derek Mookhoek at the EAA AirVenture show grounds for an in-depth look at […]