ConocoPhillips Doubles Young Eagles Fuel Rebate

Rod Palmer, general manager of Phillips 66 Aviation, announced the doubling of ConocoPhillips' fuel rebate for the Young Eagles volunteer pilots to $2.00 per gallon and it is effective till December 31, 2009.

Form more information: http://www.youngeagles.org/volunteers/resources/content/YE%20Resource%20-%20Phillips%20Rebate%20Program.asp#TopOfPage

EAA Wins Approval for Vinatage DERs

EAA's Vintage Aircraft Association (VAA) and the FAA has announced a new program to authorize Designated Engineering Representatives (DER) for vintage aircraft. When a vintage airplane needs a major fixing and needs a new part, the DER approves the engineering data, certifying that the data are consistent with or superior to the original data. Under the new program Vintage Designated Engineering Representatives (VDER), the FAA will designate people who will cover vintage aircraft.

People who want to apply for VDER certification email vintage@eaa.org before submitting an application to the appropriate aircraft certification office.

For more information: http://www.vintageaircraft.org/der/der_checklist.pdf

FAA to Review Part 23

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will begin a new Part 23 regulatory review in 2010. 56 recommendations to direct this regulatory review. Other regulatory workarounds are currently required to address the techniques and technologies for aircraft currently being produced using process that didn't exist when Part 23 was written.

These areas include:
Pilot Interface
Data Management
A review of the structure and process of Part 23
Continued Airworthiness
Design Certification

The FAA expects to begin holdding public meeting around the world to talk about this review.

For more information on Part 23: http://www.faa.gov/aircraft/air_cert/design_approvals/small_airplanes/media/Amdt23_58.pdf

EAA AirVenture 09: Bear 360 Debuts

Photo courtesy of generalaviationnews.com (Bear 360)
The Bear 360 makes its debut at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2009. The Bear 360 is a warbird aircraft. The Bear 360 is built in Russia by Bear Aircraft. This unique aircraft is a cross between a F8F Bearcat and a P-51 Mustang. This aircraft is all aluminum.

For more information: www.bearaircraft.com/

EAA AirVenture 09: Falcomposite Furio

Photo courtesy of airline.net (Falcomposite Furio)
Falcomposite made its first visit to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2009 debuting their new product called a Furio which is a two-seat low-wing airplane with retractable landing gear. This aircraft will be distributed by Scion Aircraft in the United States.

Falcomposite Furio Specifications
Length: 22 feet 4 inches
Wingspan: 26 feet 4 inches
Height: 7 feet 4 inches
Cabin width (interior): 43.5 inches
Wing Area: 110 square feet
Empty Weight: 1,279 pounds
MTOW (Utility): 2,160 pounds
MTOW (Aerobatic) 1,746 pounds
STD Fuel Capacity: 53 gallons
Useful Load (Utility): 882 pounds
Baggage Capacity: Very Large
Trailering Width: 7 feet 10 inches

For more information: http://www.falcomposite.com/

EAA AirVenture 09: Gweduck Debuts

Photo courtesy of flickr.com, eaa.org, and loop.aero Gweduck
This is how you pronounce it "Gooey-duck." It is named after the deep-digging clam. This aircraft is an amphibious aircraft meaning it can land on land or in water. The Gweduck made its first trip to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2009 which it debuted there. The Gweduck is 32.5-foot length, 10.8-foot height, and 48-foot wingspan. The engine is a Lycoming 10-540 and LIO-540 with MT propellers.

For more information: http://www.gweduck.com/

EAA AirVenture 09: Piper PA-47 PiperJet

Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Piper PA-47 PiperJet
Piper Aircraft displayed their Very Light Jet (VLJ) the Piper PA-47 PiperJet at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2009 during flight demonstrations and on the ground. This is the first time the Piper PA-47 PiperJet made a visit to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. The Piper PA-47 PiperJet features six standard seats and if you chose between having a seventh seat or more storage space.


Some of the Piper PA-47 PiperJet Specifications
Length: 35 feet 8 inches
Height: 15 feet 8 inches
Wing Span: 44 feet 3 inches
Cabin Seating: 6 or 7
Price: $2.199M

For more information please visit: http://piperjet.piper.com/