CUBS 2 OSHKOSH

To mark the 75th anniversary of the incomparable Piper Cub, nearly 100 Cubs flew into AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on Sunday. AVweb's Russ Niles interviewed Clyde Smith Jr. about how the event was organized.

BENDIX/KING'S NEW PRODUCTS AT OSH

At AirVenture 2012, Bendix/King announced that it's back in the avionics market with two new products, the KMA30 audio panel and an interesting app called myWingman. The company's Jeff Simon gave AVweb a demonstration of the new products.

AKOYA MULTI-MODAL AIRCRAFT

LISA Airplanes' Akoya light sport aircraft can land on pavement, water or snow. It also boasts impressive performance. The flying prototype was at AirVenture 2012, where visitors couldn't help but make comparisons to Icon's A5.

FOREFLIGHT'S NEW ADVISOR UPDATE

As the leading aviation flight planning app, Foreflight has been a mile a minute with revisions and improvements. Here at AirVenture 2012, they've announced a new set of revisions that include sophisticated but easy-to-use routing and altitude functions.

AVIDYNE ANNOUNCES THE IFD440

It'll be a year before you can get one, but Avidyne announced its plan for a drop-in replacement to the almost ubiquitous Garmin GNS 430. It will have a touchscreen and buttons, as well as advanced capability for two units to work together.

REDBIRD'S J-3 CUB SIMULATOR

AVweb takes a spin in Redbird's Cub simulator at AirVenture 2012.

HEADS UP DISPLAY FOR GA AIRCRAFT

Italian manufacturer PAT Avionics showed off their laser-generated heads up display at Airventure 2012.

SENNHEISER INTRODUCES S1 HEADSET WITHOUT THE ANR

Headset manufacturer Sennheiser introduced the little brother to their top-of-line S1 digital ANR headset. The S1 passive sports many of the same fit-and-feel improvements such as adjustable pressure on the headband and has a control box for volume and music input with auto-muting. It lacks the active noise reduction, but it also only costs $369.

JEPPESEN KICKS IT UP A NOTCH

The next version of Jeppesen's iPad app, JeppFD, is pegged for release this September. The new version has an improved user interface better organized around phases of flight. It also includes new tools, such as a night mode and highlighter. The latter version allows you to highlight your assigned taxi route right on an airport diagram, as well as make notes. It will also include much-awaited datalink weather. Jeppesen will also introduce a new pricing structure that will allow for multiple installs of the JeppFD for less money than in the past.

PORTABLE AND BACKUP EFIS SOLUTIONS DEBUT AT OSHKOSH

Hey, buddy, is that an EFIS in your pocket? If you went to Oshkosh this year, it might be. Aviation Consumer's Jeff Van West took a look at three backup and portable electronic flight displays that offer new capabilities in tiny packages.

GARMIN'S PORTABLE ADS-B RECEIVER

Garmin's GDL39 streams free weather and traffic data to an iPad or Garmin portable GPS. AVweb's Jeff Van West tried it out on the way to Oshkosh this year and shares his thoughts.

HANGING (UPSIDE DOWN) WITH THE AEROSTARS

AVweb's Adam Cutler gets some attitude issues when he meets up with Paul Hornick of the Aerostars and takes a turn at the controls of a Yak 52 TW.

VAN'S ROOMIER RV-14

Van's Aircraft is meeting fans of their popular RV-7 aerobatic sport plane halfway -- with a new model, the RV-14, that offers a roomier cabin and baggage compartment. You can still do the occasional roll in it, reassures Van's spokesman Gus Funnell in this video explaining where the RV-14 fits in between the RV-7 and RV-10 models.

SUPER TUCANO AT AIRVENTURE

Embraer launched a public relations offensive at AirVenture Oshkosh in support of its bid to supply the Air Force's light air support aircraft.

IFLIGHTPLANNER WITH IPAD INTERFACE

iFlightPlanner.com, through cooperation with Sennheiser, offers features, price (there's a free version), and portability that make it a competitive option for comprehensive one-stop flight planning on the go. If you're a pilot, try it yourself at iFlightPlanner.com.

EAA'S LEARN TO FLY DISCOVERY CENTER

This year, EAA has expanded the programs at its Learn to Fly tent, offering forums and simulator sessions for certificated pilots as well as those just starting to pursue their dream to fly. A full slate of forums, free sessions in a full-motion Redbird flight simulator, and lots more will be available all week long to enhance safety for current and future pilots at all levels. AVweb's Mary Grady spoke with Ted Sanders and Mark Adams, co-chairs of the program.

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X-PLANE IS LEAVING THE SIMULATOR TO AUTO-LAND

Laminar Research's X-Plane may be the most realistic flight sim available, and its founder is developing an emergency auto-land feature for experimental aircraft. He's testing it right now. AVweb's Glenn Pew spoke with X-Plane's Randy Witt about the power of the sim and the real-world auto-land system.

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LYCOMING ADDS ADI IN DRONE ENGINE

Anti-detonation injection, which involves injecting a mix of water and methanol into engine cylinders to compensate for low-octane fuel, will be used in Lycoming engines that power a military drone. AVweb's Paul Bertorelli spoke with Lycoming's Michael Kraft about whether the proven technology will make it back to GA engines.

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CIRRUS BULLISH ON CHINESE CONNECTION

Cirrus CEO Dale Klapmeier says the company has been reinvigorated by the cash infusion that new ownership by CAIGA brought. He spoke with AVweb's Russ Niles about its brighter future.

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ASPEN CONNECTED PANEL GETS TSO

Aspen Avionics has received a TSO for its CG-100, a wireless wonderbox that ties all the screens on your panel with your tablet. AVweb's Paul Bertorelli talks to Aspen's Brad Hayden about what that means to you.

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LYCOMING TO SERVICE SMA DIESELS

Lycoming announced that its service network will look after repair and maintenance of the SMA diesels that will be standard in Cessna 182 Turbo models from now on. AVweb's Paul Bertorelli spoke with SMA's Thierry Hurtes about how it will all work.

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FAA ACTING ADMINISTRATOR MICHAEL HUERTA

Acting FAA Administrator Michael Huerta comments on Third Class medical certification, ADS-B, drones and more, as his nomination begins its trip into the Senate.

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OXYGEN TRAINING FOR PILOTS

Loading the body with oxygen in a structured program can improve performance at high altitudes. ExtremeO2 founder Mark Squibb spoke with AVweb's Larry Anglisano about the benefits.

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IMC CLUBS UPDATE

Radek Wyrzykowski, one of the co-founders of IMC Clubs, talks with AVweb's Mary Grady at EAA AirVenture about the expansion of the group's efforts to help instrument pilots maintain proficiency and explains how pilots can start a chapter at their airport.

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BUILD A PLANE WORKS TO INSPIRE EDUCATION

Lyn Freeman, president of the nonprofit Build A Plane organization, talks with AVweb's Mary Grady at EAA AirVenture about BAP's projects, including hosting a forum for dozens of teachers at Oshkosh and finding airplane projects for school kids to build.

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SENNHEISER WANTS YOU TO LIVE THE DREAM

Headset manufacturer Sennheiser is giving away $1,500 each month, as well as flight training gear, to applicants working toward a pilot certificate. Jeff Van West sat down with Christian Pulm to learn how you can "Live Your Dream."

Click here to listen. (3.9 MB, 4:17)

LIVE ATC SIMULATOR

PilotEdge has introduced an ATC simulator in which the voices on the other end are in real time and the traffic represents others who are using the same simulated airport. Keith Smith explained how it all works to AVweb's Russ Niles.

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EAA'S JEFF SKILES ON EAGLE FLIGHTS

Jeff Skiles, EAA's new vice president of chapters and youth education, talks with AVweb's Mary Grady at EAA AirVenture about new programs in the works to help mentor new pilots and offer introductory flights to adults.

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NEW AT AIRVENTURE -- ELECTRAFLYER ULTRALIGHT

At Oshkosh this week, AVweb's Mary Grady sat down in the shade with Randall Fishman for a chat about his latest design, an electric-powered ultralight motorglider.

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TURBOCHARGED 500HP V-12 CERTIFIED DIESEL LAUNCHED

Yep, we got that right. Raikhlin Aircraft Engine Developments (RED) of Germany has developed the engine and expects certification this year. RED's Dave Wadsworth spoke with AVweb's Russ Niles.

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AIRVENTURE 2012 PHOTO GALLERY

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The AVweb team started a little early on our AirVenture coverage this year, with contributor Andrew Zaback riding up alongside Cubs 2 Oshkosh. Strap in and share the journey with some of his photos.

AIRVENTURE 2012 PHOTO GALLERY

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As AirVenture 2012 gets underway, AVweb takes in the sights of arriving airplanes and campers settling in for the long haul.

AIRVENTURE 2012 PHOTO GALLERY

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With AirVenture 2012 in full swing, it was tough to find time to snap a few photos just for fun — but somehow we managed.

AIRVENTURE 2012 PHOTO GALLERY

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Amid all the excitement of press conferences and seminars, we still found time to walk the ground at AirVenture and snap some photos for those of you who couldn't make it.

AIRVENTURE 2012 PHOTO GALLERY

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The action out at the flightline has calmed down just enough for us to tear away from the main grounds and head out to EAA's Seaplane Base for a few photos with floats.

AIRVENTURE 2012 PHOTO GALLERY

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We wrap up our visit to the Seaplane Base and return to the static displays and flightline today, just in time to catch the weekend crowds start to pour in.

AIRVENTURE 2012 PHOTO GALLERY

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As EAA AirVenture 2012 winds down, we make time for one last tour of the grounds — and take in the spectacular nighttime air show.

CUBS SHINE, AVIONICS BUZZ

On AirVenture's pre-opening day, AVweb covered the Cubs 2 Oshkosh mass arrival, which turned out to be a yellow-tinged festival of people who know how to land airplanes. What a delight. We also heard some ambitious plans from Bendix/King and Avidyne. Paul Bertorelli has all the scuttlebutt from OSH on the AVweb Insider blog.

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TWO LSA AMPHIBS

Did you ever stop to think that LSA sales aren't zooming because the things aren't enough fun? With sleek, sporty amphibs, Icon and LISA say they're addressing the fun deficit. On the AVweb Insider blog, Paul Bertorelli charts the fun, price, range, and speed of these competitors.

Read more and join the conversation.

CESSNA'S SMA DIESEL PLAY

At AirVenture 2012, Cessna showed up with its new 182 NXT SMA-powered diesel. The engine itself was a surprise, but not the fact that it was diesel. Question is, will the airplane be the world-beater that some imagine, just because it's a diesel? For the answer, says Paul Bertorelli on the AVweb Insider blog, we have to look outside the U.S.

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OSHKOSH WRAP

AirVenture 2012 was a strong year for innovation, if not crowds. Paul Bertorelli offers some closing thoughts on this year's show in his latest post to the AVweb Insider blog.

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DAILY COVERAGE FROM EAA AIRVENTURE 2012

For quick access, here are links to our daily coverage of the show:

• AVwebFlash:
  Monday, July 23, 2012
• AVwebFlash:
  Tuesday, July 24, 2012
• AVwebFlash:
  Wednesday, July 25, 2012
• AVwebFlash:
  Thursday, July 26, 2012
• AVwebFlash:
  Friday, July 27, 2012
• AVwebFlash:
  Saturday, July 28, 2012
• AVwebFlash:
  Sunday, July 29, 2012
• follow-up issue:
  AVwebFlash:
  Monday, July 30, 2012

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