by Mark Timney | Apr 13, 2024 | Splog
Top Rudder Aircraft, maker of the new Solo (Part 103) and Ruckus (LSA) aircraft, has one of the hottest booths at this year’s Sun ‘n Fun. The company sold six of 10 available slots it had for planes in 2024 before the show opened on Friday. Both planes are based on a...
by Mark Timney | Apr 13, 2024 | Splog, SUN 'n FUN, truelite
At Sun ‘n Fun 2024, Aeromarine’s Chip Erwin demonstrated just how quickly the TrueLite’s wing can be folded. Of course, he’s pretty practiced at it and there’s still one more to do, but it’s impressive nonetheless. Read...
by Mark Timney | Apr 12, 2024 | four-stroke engine, Splog
Air-Tech, supplier of the Aero 1000 HO 4-stroke ultralight engine, is here at Sun ‘n Fun to remind builders that they have engines ready for immediate delivery. Air-Tech, which is a full-service, authorized dealer for the popular Quicksilver aircraft, introduced this...
by Mark Timney | Apr 11, 2024 | Splog
You can have a co-pilot… even when you can’t get anyone to fly with you! ‘Goose’ is an iOS and Android app which its creators describe as “Alexa for pilots.” “It’s like having a flight instructor or knowledgeable pilot sitting next to you,” explains Goose’s creator...
by Mark Timney | Apr 11, 2024 | Splog
One of light aviation’s most popular engines will soon be available with electronic fuel injection. Vittorazi displayed its Cosmos 300 EFI for the first time this week at Sun ‘n Fun. The carbureted version of the 36 horsepower two-stroke is a favorite for PPG...
by Mark Timney | Apr 11, 2024 | Splog
Having an action camera on your wing can add to the fun of flying. Keeping that camera charged during longer flights so you have something to look at later… not so much. But Flybreezy, a company based in California, has a new product aimed at making battery charging...
