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Aero-TV: Higher, Faster and Farther With The Rocket Racing League (Part One)

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Fri, 18 April 2008 .

God Help Us All... Jim's Getting A Shot At TWO New Rocket Racers!

The three big announcements at the recent Rocket Racing League Press Conference were music to the ears of ANN's Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell... as one of the four founding pilots named to this out-of-this world program, he now finds himself with the chance to take the helm of not just ONE, but TWO new rocket racers, with the revelation that Armadillo Aerospace will be powering another airframe -- and they may BOTH be flying at Oshkosh!!!

First announced two-and-half years ago, the Rocket Racing League announced Monday morning it is rapidly approaching blast-off. At an event in New York covered by Aero-TV, the RRL announced its first exhibition race will take place on August 1-2 at EAA AirVenture 2008 in Oshkosh, WI.

In addition to announcing the dates of the first exhibition races, the Rocket Racing League also announced the remaining series of exhibition races for the rest of 2008, the acquisition of Velocity Aircraft by Rocket Racing Composites Corp., and that Armadillo Aerospace will manufacture liquid oxygen (LOX) engines for the Rocket Racing League.

On August 1-2, the first Exhibition Race of the Rocket Racing League will be held at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, WI, the largest air show in the world. For the first time ever, two Rocket Racers will compete head-to-head in a demonstration race in the raceway in the sky. Rocket Racer pilots will view the "raceway in the sky" via in-panel and 3D helmet displays and the 700,000 people in attendance at EAA AirVenture will witness the racing action live on multiple large projection screens.

In related news, Rocket Racing Composite Corporation, a subsidiary of the RRL, announced the acquisition of Velocity Aircraft of Sebastian, FL, a leading manufacturer of four-seat canard pusher experimental aircraft. Under the terms of the agreement, Velocity Aircraft will become a wholly owned division of Rocket Racing Composite Corp. and will produce an airframe that will be consistent for all competing Rocket Racers.

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Tue, Jul 27, 2010

Aero-TV At Oshkosh 2010: Looking Back At Day One

This is Aero TV's Daily Update on EAA AirVenture Oshkosh for Monday, July 26th.

The topic on everyone's mind on opening day was the recent record rainfall. In his remarks, EAA Chairman and President Tom Poberezny addressed the issue.

Tags: EAA | Politics | Important! | Airshows | Experimental | Security | Oshkosh | SportPlanes | Sport-Aviation |

Tue, Jul 27, 2010

Aero-TV At Oshkosh 2010: Bose Aviation Headset A20 -- Making The Cockpit A Quieter Place

Bose Upgrades A Game-Changing Headset

If you've been saving your loose change in a jar for the day you could finally spring for the Bose Aviation Headset Ten, keep the jar going, but you won't be buying a Ten. The product has been discontinued effective immediately. The replacement is the Bose Aviation Headset A20, and you'll like it.

Tags: EAA | GenAv | Avionics | Cool! | Oshkosh | Sport-Aviation |

Tue, Jul 27, 2010

Aero-TV At Oshkosh 2010 -- Homebuilders Hangar Dedication

AirVenture now has a dedicated hangar for homebuilt aircraft in the "old NASA pavilion" located by the government pavilion. The hangar was formally dedicated Monday night by EAA President Tom Poberezny.

Tags: EAA | Cool! | Experimental | Oshkosh | SportPlanes | Sport-Aviation |

Fri, Jul 02, 2010

Aero-TV: Extending The R9 Revolution -- Avidyne Retrofits The Piper Matrix

The Avidyne Juggernaut Keeps On Flying... Now With Piper!

For those of us in the Aero-News business, we have nothing but thanks and gratitude for companies like Avidyne... who not only keep making news... but making good news! And that, folks, is a pleasant change from much of that we've had to deal with over the past many months.

Tags: GenAv | Avionics | Piper | Update | Avidyne | IFR |

Wed, Jun 30, 2010

Aero-TV: A Flight To Remember -- Oshkosh 2009 Heritage Flight

Are You Getting Ready For Oshkosh 2010? This Will Help!

There are so many amazing sights to be seen at Oshkosh in any given year, while the presence of various military demos makes every year even more exciting than the year before. BUT... we have a soft spot in our heart for the Heritage Flights... one of the most inspired collaborations between civilians and the military in our recollection -- and easy the most breathtaking.

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Wed, Jun 30, 2010

Aero-TV: Glasair Aviation -- Thoughts On The Evolution Of Sport Aviation

A Look At The Changes Taking Place In The Sport Aviation Industry

The future of sport aviation is in flux... the old ways of sport flying are rapidly disappearing and a new reality is coming about. With that in mind, ANN's Tom Patton took a few moments to ask one of the veterans of the sport aviation market, Glasair's Scott Taylor, about what he sees as he works in this ever-evolving industry.

Tags: Glasair | Glastar | Cool! | SportPlanes | Sport-Aviation |

Mon, Jun 28, 2010

Aero-TV: Textron's Scott Donnelly -- You CAN Get Paid For Having This Much Fun

Textron's Leader Talks About the Future Of Aerospace... And Who Will Make It Happen

ANN was blown away by what we saw and learned at the 2010 Team America Rocketry Challenge... all around were GREAT kids... assisted by GREAT adults employed in seeking GREAT goals... and collectively having a ball. What was wrong with that? NOTHING... absolutely nothing.

Tags: Aerospace | Cool! | Important! | NASA | Space | Rocket |

Fri, Jun 25, 2010

Aero-TV: Making Progress -- Eclipse Aerospace Shows Great Potential

The Little Jet That "Almost Succeeded" May Still Be A Winner

All things old may be new again... and that seems to include one of our favorite little jet aircraft, the uncommonly thrifty Eclipse 500. Known initially as the world’s first "Very Light Jet," the Eclipse 500 light twinjet can cruise at speeds of 425 miles per hour, and travel over 1,100 non-stop nautical miles -- all the while consuming as little as 48 gallons per hour (total)! The Eclipse 500 continues to be recognized as the world’s most efficient light jet, while generating the least emissions of any twinjet flying. And that's not idle boasting, its verifiable fact.

Tags: BizAv | Eclipse | VLJs | Jets | Turbine | NBAA | IFR |

Thu, Jun 24, 2010

Aero-TV: A Digital Attitude Upgrade -- Avidyne Delivers First Autopilot Product

Truly Revolutionary Autopilot NOW Shipping

While covering this year's Cirrus Pilot's and Owner's Association Convention was a GREAT way to spend time, getting the news that Avidyne had certified the revolutionary new DFC90 digital autopilot pretty much took top honors. Avidyne received the STC and TSO authorization for the installation of the DFC90 digital autopilot in Cirrus SR20 and SR22 airplanes on June 18th, 2010, while Avidyne's Tom Harper called this development "The start of a new era for Avidyne."

Tags: Cirrus | GenAv | AEA | Avionics | Avidyne | IFR |

Thu, Jun 24, 2010

Aero-TV: Third Times A Charm -- Ingraham High School's 'Educated Pyros'

Science, Technology, Perseverance... and FUN!

One of our favorite stories at TARC 2010 unfolded before our cameras as we watched a high school team hit a bad run of luck... one misfire... then another... followed by a last minute (literally) launch that occurred right before the deadline that would have disqualified them from the competition. We were thrilled with their perseverance, their grace under pressure and the fact that even when the pressure was on, they were having fun. The members of the Ingraham High School's 'Educated Pyros' impressed the heck out of us.

Tags: Aerospace | Cool! | Important! | Space | Rocket |

Wed, Jun 23, 2010

Aero-TV: Avionics Tip Of The Week Aspen 2.2 Software Upgrade

Latest Revision Adds New Capabilities

Aspen Avionics introduced version 2.2 software for its popular Evolution EFD at the 53rd annual AEA Convention and trade show in April, adding some new user-friendly features that increase functionality and decrease cockpit workload.

Tags: GenAv | AEA | Avionics | Cool! | EFIS | software | AvionicsTips | Aspen | IFR |

Wed, Jun 23, 2010

Aero-TV: Piece Of Cake -- Chef Duff Goldman Visits TARC 2010

There's More Than One Way To (Launch) A Cake...

As you can plainly see from the other Aero-TV pieces that have been webcast recently, we certainly had a great time at TARC 2010. But... one of the most unusual aspects of TARC was its ability to draw all kinds of people together... like a famous chef, some cake ingredients and a high-speed delivery system. 'Ace of Cakes' Duff Goldman not only visited TARC, he launched a cake at TARC and you had to be there to understand what exquisite insanity this was... but for those of you who didn't make it, Aero-TV will show you what we mean.

Tags: Aerospace | Cool! | Bizarre! | Space | Rocket |

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Thu, Jul 29, 2010

Aero-TV At Oshkosh 2010: Alan Klapmeier and Kestrel Aircraft

Kestrel Turboprop Program Back On Track... With Alan Klapmeier As CEO!

As we noted in our breaking news coverage late last week, it's nice to finally be able to report two major pieces of news... a new life for the highly respected Kestrel Turboprop program... and the return of Alan Klapmeier to the leadership of an innovative general aviation design and manufacturing program.

Tags: BizAv | GenAv | Important! | Oshkosh | Turbine | Finance | Update |

Thu, Jul 29, 2010

Aero-TV At Oshkosh 2010: EAA's New President

New EAA Prez is Long-Time Member, Stearman Pilot/Rebuilder

During remarks in advance of the Piper press conference at Oshkosh 2010, current president EAA Tom Poberezny let loose with the fact that EAA has selected new leadership to 'augment' his aims for the organization.

Tags: EAA | History | Politics | Oshkosh | Sport-Aviation |

Wed, Jul 28, 2010

Aero-TV At Oshkosh 2010- Looking Back At Day Two

This is Aero TV's Daily Update on EAA AirVenture Oshkosh for Tuesday, July 27th.

USA Today, which for whatever reason now has a standing policy of talking down general aviation, was out yesterday with a cheap shot at EAA AirVenture. Tuesday's story on page 3A appeared under a subhead that reads, "Air show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin has history of fatal crashes. The writer, Alan Levin, did acknowledge that the fatals to which he referred did not involve the airshow at Oshkosh, and that most involved obvious pilot mistakes, and many weren't even in the area.

Tags: EAA | Cool! | Important! | Airshows | Rotorcraft | Oshkosh | Sport-Aviation |

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