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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EAA Experimenter 9 DYNON DEMONSTRATED a number of new features in its SkyView fl at-glass avionics system for experimental aircraft during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014. SkyView advancements now include a comm radio with the 8.33 MHz frequency spacing required in many parts of Europe and new software adding 60 new display options. The SkyView 11 software adding these and other new capabilities was expected to be available as a free update beginning in August 2014. Dynon also showed new, complete instrument panels from its Advanced Flight Systems (AFS) division. Its new Quick Panel System for VFR and IFR avi- onics is professionally wired, confi gured, tested, and ready to install, potentially saving builders hundreds of hours in construction and SkyView installation. An all-new Advanced Control Mod- ule is at the heart of the Quick Panel System. It integrates electronic circuit protection, EFIS networking, panel switch interfaces, panel dimmer, fl ap, trim, and wig-wag lighting controllers. More info at www.dynonavionics.com . Dynon Shows AFS Quick Panels BELITE'S IMPROVED ANGLE of attack sensor and display gauge pro- vides immediate feedback as to the angle of attack. Calibrated from 0 to 12 (normal cruise to imminent stall), it features a fric- tionless mass-balanced weather-vane sensor, combined with a bright LED display, which is readable in direct sunlight. The complete system includes the weather-vane sensor and housing and cockpit display. It is calibrated in fl ight by pushing a button: a short touch marks the imminent stall speed, and a long touch marks normal cruise speed setting. That is all that is required for calibration, and the system thereafter provides continuous feedback as to the current angle of attack. At $499, the AOA system is compatible with most experi- mental, ultralight, and light-sport aircraft (with manufacturer approval). The gauge is designed for the pilot's choice of heads- up (HUD) refl ective display mounting below the windshield or conventional panel mounting. The system is available for shipment now. More information at www.beliteaircraft.com . Improved AOA From Belite BEARHAWK AIRCRAFT MADE the fi rst fl ight of the fi rst Bearhawk LSA aircraft to be built from a quick-build kit. The com- pleted aircraft, N514AK, was present at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh on display in the Bearhawk Aircraft booth. The Bearhawk LSA completed the journey from Texas to Oshkosh in 9.7 hours of flight time. Cruise speeds during the flight varied from 98 mph burn- ing 4.5 gph to 118 mph us- ing 6 gph. Empty weight of this aircraft is 818 pounds, allowing for a useful load of 322 pounds with a full 30-gallon tank of fuel. The Bearhawk LSA sports a 105-hp Continental O-200 engine. It includes a full electrical system. The Bearhawk LSA was also present on the grounds and participated in the Valdez STOL contest. In Monday's event, Bob Bar- rows, in his Bearhawk LSA, performed a takeof roll of 94 feet and a landing roll of 140 feet. For more information on Bearhawk Aircraft, visit www.bearhawkaircraft. com , or contact Bearhawk at info@bear hawkaircraft.com or 1-877-528-4776. Bearhawk LSA Makes Maiden Flight