BECKER AVIONICS RECEIVES
TSO CERTIFICATION FOR
MODE;S TRANSPONDER
BECKER AVIONICS HAS
ANNOUNCED the tech-
nical standard order
( TSO) certification of
its BXP6403 Mode-S transponder Class I and II
series. ;e BXP6403 is a compact, lightweight, single-block Mode-S transponder that is compatible
with existing Mode A/C systems but provides the
addition of data-link technology. ;e data-link provides flight critical information, such as tra;c,
while reducing the need for additional tra;c detection equipment.
SAVORING A NEW DESIGN
CHRIS CHRISTIANSEN DEBUTED his Savor at the
2009 COPPERSTATE Fly-In. It’s a short-span, cantilevered high-wing with a wide cabin and tandem
seating. It features a welded steel tube fuselage
inside a fiberglass fairing, with a metal wing. It’s
powered by an O-320 engine and has a gross weight
just under 1,600 pounds. Chris is still flight testing
but expects cruise speeds in the 150 mph range
with a 7 gph fuel burn.
Learn more at
www.SportAviation.org
TUNED EXHAUST
FOR BONANZAS
POWER FLOW SYSTEMS HAS designed a tuned
exhaust system for the Beech Bonanza and plans
to obtain STCs for the IO-470, IO-520, and IO-550
configurations. Initial flight tests have revealed
that Bonanza owners can expect an increase in
cruise speed by up to 7 knots ( 4 knots are guaranteed). When flying at established cruise speeds,
owners can expect a fuel savings of up to 1. 5 gallons per hour, the company says.
Call 386-253-8833 or visit
www.PowerFlowSystems.com to
learn more. Learn more at
www.Becker-Avionics.com.
E;GO AEROPLANES
MOVES TO NEW LOCATION
E;GO AEROPLANES HAS MOVED into new premises: the e-Go Centre at Main Hall Farm Airfield
near Conington, Cambridge, United Kingdom. ;e
move will help accelerate the company’s prototype
program, with a target completion of mid-2010 and
production by early 2011. ;e single-seat e-Go uses
forms of carbon fiber, foam, and other advanced
materials to achieve high strength and performance with exceptionally low weight. ;e company
says it will cruise at more than 100 knots for 400
miles and climb at about 1,000 feet per minute.
IPHONE APP OFFERS
TEST PREP ON THE GO
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Private Pilot, is a comprehensive preparation, study, and test tool for the FAA
Private Pilot Knowledge Exam. With
more than 1,000 questions, answers, and
explanations, the app features a user-friendly interface with test question
figures accessible by a simple tap of the
screen. Compatible with the Apple
iPhone and iPod Touch mobile digital
devices, it’s available in the i Tunes App
Store for $9.99.
Visit
www.ASA2Fly.com or the i Tunes Store.
BRIEFLY NOTED...
//An emergency airworthiness
directive (AD), 2009-24-51, has
been issued for all Teledyne
Continental Motors ( TCM) 240,
360, 470, and 520 series reciprocating engines. TCM reported
three occurrences of rapid wear on
the face of hydraulic lifters, part
numbers 657913, 657915, and
657916, at five-, six-, and 38
hours of time-in-service. ;is condition, if not corrected, could
result in loss of engine power.
Learn more at
http://Rgl.FAA.gov.
Learn more at www.e-Go.me.
//Lycoming Engines has received
FAA type and production certification for its IO-390-A3A6
engine, quickly followed by an
FAA supplemental type certificate (STC), covering replacement
of the original IO-360 Lycoming
engine in the Mooney M20E,
M20F, and M20J with a new or
remanufactured IO-390-A3A6
engine. ;e engine provides
more horsepower and improved
climb and cruise performance,
according to Lycoming. Lycoming
Authorized Service Centers are
the sole installers of this STC;
call Michele Demarest at 800-
258-3279 to find one near you
or visit
www.Lycoming.com.
//The 2010 U.S. Sport Aviation
Expo is set for January 21-24
at the Sebring Regional Airport.
The event focuses on light-sport aircraft and features
some 100 exhibitors. Visit
www.Sport-Aviation-Expo.com
to learn more.
