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View in Browser Hartzell Propeller Acquires WhirlWind Propellers, Diversifying Product Line By Plane & Pilot Hartzell plans to maintain the WhirlWind brand and its product offerings, demonstrating a commitment to continuity and innovation within the sector. Read More ICON Bumps Useful Load of A5 LSA Seaplane By Dan Johnson ICON Aircraft released news about the 2024 A5: a gross weight increase to 1,570 pounds. This comes on the heels of a December 2023 announcement that the FAA had granted its A5 amphibious light sport aircraft (LSA) type certification in the primary category. Read More Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale: 1946 Ercoupe 415D By Jason McDowell Several different manufacturers produced nearly 6,000 Ercoupes between 1940 and 1969, making replacement parts relatively easy to source and relatively inexpensive to purchase. Additionally, the Continental C85 engine sips fuel at a rate of about 5 gallons per hour, helping to minimize operating costs. Vibrant owners groups offer new owners a wealth of knowledge and know-how. Read More Old Aviator Tales By Ken Wittekiend As I return to the aircraft, an old fellow is standing nearby, studying the machine with a knowing eye. He has registered the big tires and Alaska mods, sized me up, and determined I was fit for conversation. Gray hair and stubble, eyes alert as a mink, he reminded me of a marooned pirate. "I had one like it many years ago. It ended up wrecked on a gravel bar on the Susitna [River in Alaska]. Still there, I suppose. Mind if I look inside?"  Read More Get Offer Flying Media Group, 605 Chestnut Street, Suite 800, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37450, United States Unsubscribe Manage Preferences