AVweb's AOPA Expo 2008 Video #8: Build an Airplane in Two Weeks with Glasair By Glenn Pew
Glasair's "Two Weeks To Taxi" program has been approved by the FAA. Pilots can now build their own experimental category "homebuilt" aircraft with the help of Glasair technicians inside of two weeks' vacation time. Kitplanes Editor-in-Chief Marc Cook (himself a veteran of the program) talked to Glasair's Harry DeLong at AOPA Expo about the current state of "Two Weeks to Taxi." (Click through to watch.)
AVweb's AOPA Expo 2008 Video #7: Rolls Royce Turbine Engine By Glenn Pew
A 300+ hp (flat-rated) turbine that weighs well under 300 pounds designed for small general aviation aircraft — is this what the high-end piston market has been waiting for? Pilots may be asking, and Mooney may have an answer, via Rolls Royce. (Click through to watch.)
AVweb's AOPA Expo 2008 Video #2: Infrared Enhanced Vision System (EVS) for the Cirrus G3 By Glenn Pew
You can now own a state-of-the-art Maxviz forward-looking infrared enhanced vision system in your Cirrus G3 — and that sounded so appealing to us that we had to make time to fly with one during the AOPA Expo in San Jose, California. Join us for a quick introduction to the system and its benefits. (Click through to watch.)
AVweb's AOPA Expo 2008 Video #1: Meet the Garmin 696 By Glenn Pew
Meet Garmin's 696 portable GPS, making its debut at the AOPA Expo in San Jose this week. AVweb and Aviation Consumer's Paul Bertorelli walks you through the basic functionality of the unit and helps you get acquainted with it. (Click through to watch.)
AVweb's NBAA 2008 Video #6: Viking Reinvents the Twin Otter By Glenn Pew
One of the best utility aircraft ever made has been reborn. Viking aircraft will produce the Twin Otter with upgrades that save weight and reduce complexity while enhancing safety and performance. AVweb's Paul Bertorelli goes inside the cockpit of the new Otter, and Glenn Pew has the video. (Click through to watch.)
AVweb's NBAA 2008 Video #5: Enhanced Vision System from Elbit-Kollsman By Glenn Pew
Elbit Kollsman provides real-time, real-world vision enhancement for pilots flying in bad weather and low visibility conditions. AVweb Editorial Director Paul Bertorelli just had to make time to see their display at the NBAA Convention, and Video Editor Glenn Pew brings you the details. (Click through to watch.)
AVweb's NBAA 2008 Video #3: Bombardier Learjet 85 Cabin Tour By Glenn Pew
The Learjet 85 is due from Bombardier in 2012 and offers an eight-seat luxury cabin plus expansive galley and lavatory to accommodate passengers in comfort for a range of up to 3,000 nautical miles. AVweb Editor-in-Chief Russ Niles and Video Editor Glenn Pew take you on an exclusive tour of the interior. (Click through to watch.)
AVweb's NBAA 2008 Video #4: Cessna Citation Columbus 850 Interior Tour By Glenn Pew
Cessna's latest interior configuration for its Columbus business jet, due in 2014, maximizes storage space and comfort for eight cabin occupants. AVweb Editor-in-Chief Russ Niles and Video Editor Glenn Pew take you inside. (Click through to watch.)
AVweb's NBAA 2008 Video #2: Dornier's New SeaStar Inline Twin Turboprop Seaplane By Glenn Pew
A twin PT-6 (Pratt & Whitney)-powered amphibious aircraft capable of carrying up to 12 passengers to most destinations land or sea was introduced to attendees of the National Business Aviation Association convention in Orlando — the Dornier SeaStar. (Click through to watch.)
AVweb's NBAA 2008 Video #1: Editors' Preview By Glenn Pew AVweb Editor-in-Chief Russ Niles and Editorial Director (and Aviation Consumer Ed.-in-Chief) Paul Bertorelli discuss the state of business aviation as NBAA's annual Convention and Trade Show gets underway in Orlando, Florida. (Click through to watch.)
AVweb's AirVenture 2008 Video Round-Up By Glenn Pew This year at EAA AirVenture we brought you fourteen video reports over the course of seven days. We realize the news was flying fast and furious during the show, so just in case you missed any of our reports, you can catch them all here. (Click through to watch.)
AVweb's AirVenture 2008 Video #14: Belvoir Aviation Group's Editors Look Back on AirVenture 2008 By Glenn Pew
Before we pack up and leave Oshkosh, our on-site editors for various Belvoir Media publications — Paul Bertorelli from Aviation Consumer, Marc Cook from Kitplanes, and Russ Niles from AVweb — pause to reflect on EAA AirVenture 2008 and all the products we've seen throughout the week. (Click through to watch.)
AVweb's AirVenture 2008 Video #12: Inside the (All-New!) World's Busiest Control Tower By Glenn Pew
For one week each year, the control tower at Oshkosh is the busiest tower in the world. This year it's all-new, taller, and staffed for safety. AVweb's Jeff van West got inside scoop from Oshkosh air traffic manager Wanda Adelman. (Yes, she actually had a moment to talk to us during EAA AirVenture!) (Click through to watch.)
AVweb's AirVenture 2008 Video #10: Inside EcoFlyer, the "Live-In" LSA By Glenn Pew AVweb's Mary Grady and Glenn Pew go inside the EcoFlyer Light Sport Aircraft from ExplorerAero — and there's plenty of room for them, their tour guide, and one more besides. The 130mph flying camper with 1,000 feet/minute climb and a 6-hour endurance may be an LSA, but it's no tiny one-seater. (Click through to watch.)
AVweb's AirVenture 2008 Video #7: Our Contest Winner Flies with the AeroShell Aerobatic Team By Glenn Pew
During the lead-up to EAA AirVenture 2008, AVweb collected names and gave away a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to ride with the AeroShell Aerobatic Team. Stephanie Cruz was our lucky winner, and on the morning of July 28 she was ready and willing to fly with the Team at Oshkosh. Although lead pilot Alan Henley was recently benched by an injury at home, his twin brother Mark is flying lead in the AeroShell Team's AirVenture performances, allowing Oshkosh audiences to enjoy the thrill of seeing these guys perform throughout the week. (Click through to watch.)
AVweb's AirVenture 2008 Video #6: Rocket Racing League Debuts in Oshkosh By Glenn Pew
Rocket-powered homebuilt Velocity aircraft made a public debut at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2008, and the words "Rocket Racing League" were on everyone's lips throughout the afternoon. AVweb Video Editor Glenn Pew brought back a taste of the action ... . (Click through to watch.)
AVweb's AirVenture 2008 Video #5: Martin Jet Pack Flies at Oshkosh By Glenn Pew
The Martin ducted-fan-powered "JetPack" debuted at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2008, and AVweb Video Editor Glenn Pew was on hand to see how well it flew. Or hovered. However you describe its behavior, it certainly drew a crowd. (Click through to watch.)
AVweb's AirVenture 2008 Video #4: Virgin Galactic Unveils WhiteKnightTwo 'Eve' in Mojave, California By Glenn Pew
Virgin Galactic today unveiled its WhiteKnightTwo — a twin-hulled, four-engined, SpaceShipTwo-hauling aircraft — at Scaled Composites in Mojave, California. Entrepreneur and project financier Richard Branson and designer Burt Rutan spoke at the event, and we have video to share thanks to the efforts of Linda Reynolds and AVweb Video Editor Glenn Pew. (Click through to watch.)
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