- AeroComposites Wins ACMA International Composites Industry Competition - Wins 1st Place Trophy/Prize for "Composites Excellence and Process Innovation"!
- RV-8 takes second place in Sun 'N Fun Air Race (IO-360, 220 hp, Sam James Cowl, 220 mph speed) with a 2-bladed constant speed AeroComposites propeller!
- Lancair IVP takes first place in Air Venture Oshkosh race. Kitty Hawk to Dayton with max TAS of 360 mph @ 22,000 ft.. Average ground speed was 298 mph (flying west, includes the time for climb to altitude).
- AeroComposites sells first pusher propeller for a classified military program. Climb and Cruise Performance of propeller described by customer as "outstanding"!
- Most popular experimental aircraft models now flying with AeroComposites propellers with excellent performance reported by customers!
- AeroComposites sells propellers for Pusher propeller aircraft (e.g. Velocity, Cozy Aircraft) with excellent climb and cruise performance reported.
- AeroComposite propellers now flying on 4 Continents and in 12 Countries.
- Recent series of AeroComposites propeller flight tests on an RV-8 (IO-390 engine-210 hp, Sam James Cowl, 2-bladed ACI propeller with 74" dia.) recorded a max TAS at 1,000 ft of 246 mph with a climb rate of 3,500 ft/min.
- AeroComposites wins 3 advanced design study contracts for "low noise, low cost, variable pitch ducted fan" for use on future generation piston powered general aviation aircraft.
- Outstanding testimonials received from Seawind customers. One customer emailed us "I am thrilled with your propeller (previously owned 3-bladed aluminum propeller). As you advertised we are now quieter, smoother, faster, and lighter. The engine starts easier, and quits instantly when the mixture is pulled. Needless to say I am a very happy customer - thank you".
- Oshkosh and Sun 'N Fun Air Shows bring many visitors to AeroComposites booth with propellers orders received for RV , Lancair, and Glasair models, Express, Seawind, Velocity, Murphy Moose, Murpy Rebel, and many more models!
- Fastest Glasair III (modified Lycoming TIO-580 engine, ACI 3- bladed propeller) at 2004 Reno Race clocked, in "official time trials", at 303.9 mph and this with 2 out of 6 engine cylinders out (rough engine, 2 spark ignition coils not firing).
- AeroComposites chosen to design and manufacture variable pitch propellers and ducted fans for 7 different military UAV programs.
- AeroComposites selected for two programs to design and manufacture variable pitch dual lift rotors for new design VTOL aircraft for both military and commercial applications. Hardware delivery begins in 2008.
- AeroComposites selected for propellers for classified military program based on outstanding performance of its propeller in an earlier military demonstrator program.
- AeroComposites wins contract for 6-bladed pusher propeller for a new design high-speed helicopter. Test Program with propeller will begin in 2008.
- Recent Testimonial: Vans RV-10 owner stated, "You're propeller is unbelievable! Flying with it is like driving a Cadillac. My only problem with it is my wife won't fly now in our other aircraft due to the noise and vibration."
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