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.
At EAA AirVenture, Redbird Flight is demonstrating a fully immersive desktop-based mixed-reality flight simulator.
Textron unit Pipistrel plans to seek EASA IFR certification for its four-seat single-engine Panthera.
The Perlan 2 glider holds the world altitude record for subsonic flight.
Hydroplane is bringing its hydrogen fuel cell powerplant to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh to assess interest from aircraft builders.
Ampaire's EEL completed the longest flight by a hybrid-electric aircraft when it was flown from California to Oshkosh.
Elixir Aircraft plans to open a facility in the U.S. as it seeks FAA Part 23 certification of its two-seat single-engine composite airplane.
The Stratos 716X kit-built single-engine jet should be ready for builders to being construction of their kits later this year.
Kitplane maker Van's Aircraft introduced the new high-wing backcountry RV-15.
The new EAA Education Center will focus on pilot proficiency and youth programs.
Comp Air's six-seat CA6.2 kitplane is expected later this summer with availability to customers next year.
