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Fly With Bose® Aviation
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Purchase by August 16, 2008 and receive a complimentary pair of Bose
in-ear headphones ($99.95 value).
Learn more and order. 
Quotes reprinted with permission: Professional
Pilot, 2007 Headset Preference Survey, 12/07; Aviation
Consumer, 8/07.
» Try out the Headset X™ and other Bose Corporation
products at booths 171-176 at EAA AirVenture
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PIPERJET
MAKES FIRST FLIGHT
Hundreds of Piper workers and others
crowded the ramp at Vero Beach Airport Wednesday to watch the
long-awaited first flight of the PiperJet. Randy Brennan, a Vero Beach
resident who got a heads-up on the flight from friends that work at the
plant, said the proof-of-concept aircraft used only about 2,000 feet of
runway as it lifted off on a 60-minute maiden flight about 11 a.m. "It
was really cool," he said. "It's a beautiful aircraft. It's really
quiet." Test pilots Dave Schwartz and Buddy Sessoms took the aircraft to
10,000 feet and a speed of 160 knots to check basic handling and the
pitch trim characteristics that can be a concern with a tail-mounted
engine. The pitch issues were "easy to overcome" according to Schwartz
and the aircraft generally behaved as expected. (Click through for
photos and video.) More...
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Discover the Thrill of a
Family Getaway
Discover that the best family vacation photos aren't taken through the
window of a minivan. In a brand-new Cessna Stationair, every
single weekend becomes your chance for a family getaway. Without ever
hearing the dreaded words "Are we there yet?" Call 1 (800)
4-CESSNA.
Or visit
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» Discover the thrill of Cessna Single-Engine for yourself
at booths 143-156 at EAA AirVenture
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CIRRUS
JET MAKES PUBLIC DEBUT AT EAA AIRVENTURE
It was a perfect day
in Oshkosh on Wednesday afternoon -- sunny, breezy, and not too hot --
and it was even more perfect for Alan and Dale Klapmeier, who enjoyed
the keen pleasure of introducing their latest product -- the Cirrus
Vision SJ50 single-engine jet -- to the huge crowds of EAA faithful.
"This is the place to introduce new aviation innovations," said Dale
Klapmeier to the crowd as his sleek red jet rolled off the taxiway into
Aeroshell Square, after flying a single low pass over the field. "EAA
has always been the home of innovation -- they have kept the dream
alive," he said. The jet is designed to fly at about 300 knots, at a
maximum operating altitude of 25,000 feet, with seating for up to seven.
More...
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Lightspeed Mach 1 Is Headset
of Choice for the Eclipse 500
We knew it was true, but what a thrill to walk into the Eclipse Aviation
booth and see a Lightspeed headset recommended for this fantastic
aircraft. Based on the latest In-the-Ear technology, the Mach 1
weighs less than an ounce and delivers crystal-clear audio
communication. It took all of that to earn Lightspeed's place on
an Eclipse!
To learn more, go online. 
» Try Lightspeed's Zulu and compare it to other
premium brands
at booths 2019-2020 & 2023 at EAA
AirVenture
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AFFORDABLE
FLYING -- GET ALOFT FOR $10K OR LESS
If you're a creative
scrounger -- like Tracy Buttles, an EAA'er from Appleton, Wisconsin --
you might be able to build yourself a sweet little two-seat taildragger
for $6,500, like he did. "A friend of mine had some extra fabric laying
around," says Buttles, who has the airplane on display here at EAA
AirVenture this week. "The tail feathers I got for $50 apiece, and we
have a flat windscreen, so that was $40." The prop, however, is his only
on loan, and a little smaller than would be ideal. But Buttles is proud
that he can fly around for fun on under five gallons per hour, and help
to keep GA alive at the little airports around the country. That's the
same goal shared by EAA at the nearby Affordable Flying Center, where
staffers answer questions all day long about the various affordable
aircraft on display. They're showing an Alatus-M ultralight motorglider,
which sells for under $30,000; a Pietenpol Air Camper, that you can
build from plans or find used for under $10,000; or a Sonerai II, which
sells for about $15,000. Take on a partner, and your costs are cut in
half. The Center, which is new this year, has a full slate of forums
this week on topics like fuel efficiency, FAQ for buying LSA, and how to
own an airplane for less than the cost of your cell phone.
More...
NEW
INSURANCE OPTIONS FOR CFIS
Prospective pilots across the
country find it difficult to find good instructors, and Avemco hopes its
new insurance policy will help to encourage qualified CFIs who own their
own aircraft to consider teaching part-time. Such arrangements are
difficult and expensive under current insurance options, but Avemco says
its new product, announced at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh on Wednesday,
will make it easier and more affordable. The customized CFI insurance is
now available in most states, the company said. "Our hope is to
facilitate an increase in the number of qualified, experienced flight
instructors available to the general aviation community," said Avemco
President Jim Lauerman. More...
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KSN 770
The KSN 770 represents the next generation of integrated Nav/Comm
devices for general aviation, with a future-focused design that
incorporates both current and emerging standards. It brings together the
latest in digital radio technology, a full WAAS GPS navigator, Class B
TAWS, TCAS and uplink weather. A point-and-click Cursor Control Device
(CCD) provides simple drop-down menu navigation, mirroring
Honeywell's graphical flight planning functionality found in the
most advanced business jet cockpits.
For more information, go online. 
» Register to win a Bendix/King AV8OR by Honeywell at
booths 2081-2086 at EAA AirVenture
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ECO
FLYER THE SUV OF LSA'S
Five enterprising Québécois
have found a bit of a loophole in the LSA rules. The Ecoflyer from Explorer
Aeronautique meets all the LSA rules yet it's big enough to seat
four inside for dinner. The rather portly looking fuselage contains over
150 cubic feet of baggage space and has a cushion rear area for sitting
or sleeping (when not flying). The front seats reverse and a rear door
for entry makes it as much a camper as an aircraft. More...
ELECTRAFLYER
-- YOUR AIRPLANE OF THE FUTURE, FLYING TODAY
"It's a magic
carpet ride," says inventor Randall Fishman of his electric-powered
aircraft, the ElectraFlyer-C, on display all this week at EAA
AirVenture under the shady wing of a DC-3 on Aeroshell Square. The motor
runs smooth and quiet, and it can fly for about an hour and a half on a
single charge, cruising at 65 mph, says Fishman. If there's any nice
thermal lift available, the old single-seat Monnet motorglider can
extend the flight up to four or five hours, he says. Controls allow the
pilot to choose between braking the prop or letting it spin to recharge
the batteries. The flight is emissions-free, and a full recharge takes
less than a dollar's worth of electricity. Fishman said he is working
now to develop a two-seat aircraft and he's hopeful the recent EAA
petition for an FAA rule change to allow electric motors in light
sport aircraft will prove fruitful soon. Fishman wants to fly the
ElectraFlyer for the crowds at Oshkosh this week, and as of Wednesday
afternoon, he had a tentative slot for sometime Thursday. For a closer
look at Fishman's airplane, click here for AVweb's video report, shot
this week at Oshkosh.
Related Content:
Chatting
with Fishman at the Electraflyer display at EAA AirVenture (video)
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NEMESIS
SETS SPEED RECORD
Jon Sharp and his Nemesis NXT have broken a
speed record that endured 19 years in a run down runway 36/18 at EAA
AirVenture in Oshkosh on Wednesday. The tricked out racer with a
Lycoming Thunderbolt engine shattered the old record of 331 mph in the
3Km C1-b Speed Blast category by covering three kilometers in 18.75
seconds for a speed of 356 mph, according to the preliminary
measurements. More...
TECNAM
TO TEST GEMINI DIESES
Italian manufacturer TECNAM will be
testing a series of diesel engines on its P92 Eaglet LSA and
under-development P2006T light-light twin, Tim Archer, CEO of
engine-maker Powerplant Developments' CEO told EAA AirVenture 2008
attendees Wednesday. Under a memorandum of agreement between the two
companies, Powerplant Developments will supply both a 100-hp and a
125-hp turbocharged version of its Gemini diesel engine platform. The
engines will be used for evaluation purposes, with two of the 125-hp
turbo versions possibly a part of TECNAM's FAR Part 23 certification
process. More...
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Announcing: First-Ever,
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always sold at just $300 over factory invoice. Offering 20-year 6.9%
simple interest Factory Engine Loans with no prepayment penalty and
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AVWEB'S
AIRVENTURE 2008 GALLERIES: DAY FOUR
Even though our feet are
getting a little tired, there's still plenty to see and do around the
grounds at EAA AirVenture '08. Fortunately for those who can't be here
with us, we've given staff writer and crack photographer Mariano Rosales
a camera and reminded him to snap picture whenever we do or see anything
that will make people sitting at home jealous. Here's a sampling of how
we spent our day, and yes — it's even more fun that looks.
More...
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Inflight. Every
Flight.
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for pilots across the country. And now, with Aviator Pro, the
brand-new weather data package from XM WX, pilots have an even
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» See why XM WX Satellite Weather is the official weather
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3030-3032
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AVWEB'S
AIRVENTURE 2008 PODCAST #13: FLY ANYWHERE, ANYTIME WITH X-PLANE FLIGHT
SIM
So much more than a way to fill up a boring Saturday
afternoon, X-Plane flight simulation software has set a new standard for
home computer-based flight simulators, and the experience doesn't stop
at your PC and your $50 copy of X-Plane — you can scale the
software up and enjoy a rich training environment inside your own
virtual cockpit, right inside your garage. IFR magazine editor
Jeff van West talks with X-Plane's Randy Whitman about what makes
the software unique.
This podcast is brought to you byWxWorx XM WX Satellite
Weather, official weather provider of EAA AirVenture ...
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Avidyne Delivers Worldwide
Datalink Graphical Weather and Two-Way Messaging
Avidyne's new MLX770 Iridium®-based two-way datalink
transceiver brings strategic datalink weather services to Entegra-
and EX500-equipped aircraft operating worldwide. The MLX770
allows pilots to more easily make go/no-go decisions on the ground and
fly more strategically while en route. Additionally, the MLX770
provides convenient two-way SMS text messaging from an airborne MFD to
any ground-based SMS-capable mobile phone or e-mail address, allowing
pilots to communicate in-flight.
Click here for more information. 
» See Avidyne's state-of-the-art technologies in action at
booths 2098-2101 (Combo E) at EAA AirVenture
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"The-Jet" Has a New
Name: Cirrus Vision SJ50
Cirrus Vision SJ50 is the official name of Cirrus Design's
single-engine personal jet. Cirrus Vision has unsurpassed
interior space, single-engine fuel efficiency, flexible seating for
seven, state-of-the-art avionics and flight systems, and safety
hallmarks including the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System
( CAPS™). Sporting a V-tail design, Cirrus Vision is
technologically advanced yet engineered to be simple to fly, allowing
owner-pilots more lifestyle pursuits.
Go online for complete details. 
» See the Cirrus Vision SJ50 for yourself at booths
15-22 (Combo P) at EAA AirVenture
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Sensenich: Right on the Nose
... Again!
For more than 75 years, Sensenich has been the industry's
fixed-pitch prop leader. No surprise Sensenich leads the way
again with new composite propellers for light sport and homebuilt
aircraft. Proven on 5,000 airboats over the last eight years, plus
Rotax- and Jabiru-powered planes, the new lightweight, precision
composite props are now available for Continental- and Lycoming-powered
planes. Call (717) 569-0435, or
click here to learn more. 
» Find the right Sensenich Propeller for your aircraft at
booths 4145-4147 at EAA AirVenture
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