Experimenter

March 2013

Experimenter is a magazine created by EAA for people who build airplanes. We will report on amateur-built aircraft as well as ultralights and other light aircraft.

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Glasair Aviation Names Christopher Strachan as Director of Marketing and Sales Glasair Aviation has announced the appointment of Christopher Strachan as director of marketing and sales. He will be responsible for redefining the Glasair and Sportsman brands for all promotion activity and sales strategies. In concert with the new ownership, Strachan will help drive the company's growth in the sport aviation market. Strachan brings more than 20 years of experience in the aviation industry to Glasair, including knowledge of operations, marketing, product development, CRM, and sales. "Chris brings passion, energy, experience, and a unique perspective to our existing business and future plans," said Nigel Mott, president of Glasair Aviation. "He is a talented and skillful individual who understands the industry, our customers, and the Glasair brand. Glasair's new ownership reached out to Chris as part of a new plan for expansion and growth." Strachan said, "As an aviator and aircraft kit builder, I am excited to work with this team, to see the technology and the vision. I've been around aviation all my life, and the thought of being at the forefront of aircraft design, new technology, and manufacturing embodies an experience I couldn't pass up." He will be spending his time at the corporate office in Arlington and will represent the company at major trade shows. For more information, visit www.GlasairAviation.com. CAFE's EAS VII to Be Held in April The seventh annual CAFE Electric Aircraft Symposium (EAS VII) will be held April 26 to 27 at the Flamingo Resort in Santa Rosa, California. Sponsored by the CAFE Foundation, the symposium's theme is "Transforming Transportation With Electric Aircraft." Pioneering scientists, including the top technology leaders from NASA, IBM, NREL, Stanford, MIT, and other leading universities, will explore the core technologies for emission-free flying machines. Among the featured topics slated for discussion are battery breakthroughs, ultracapacitors, ultraquiet propellers, motors, high lift, ESTOL charging and energy management, speed records, UAVs, electric light-sport aircraft, nanotech structures, design software, solar capture, safety devices, and autonomous Sky Taxis. Scheduled to appear are the two winning teams from the 2011 Green Flight Challenge, as well as the Solar Impulse team, which will present details about its electric aircraft. NASA's chief scientist will also present the latest in cutting-edge energetics. Registration includes the opportunity to network with expert faculty at a choice of three theme dinners focused on motors, energy, and aeronautics. CAFE will also update plans for future Green Flight Challenges, plus provide a sneak peek at ultraquiet propulsion. Register online today. California Power Systems Releases 2013 Parts Catalog The new 2013 California Power Systems (CPS) parts catalog is now available. The catalog includes Rotax engines, Rotax parts, other engine parts, airframe parts, covering supplies, instruments, avionics, tools, pilot supplies as well as books and videos on ultralight and light-sport products. The catalog is available in a print format along with a downloadable PDF format. CPS has been the Western U.S. Regional Rotax Service Center since 1981. In addition to engine and parts sales from the facility at Corona, California, CPS also maintains a maintenance shop and a Rotax engine training facility at the nearby Chino Airport (CNO). For more information or to request your free copy of the new CPS parts catalog, call 1-800-AIRWOLF or visit www.800-Airwolf.com. EAA Experimenter 9

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