Active Winglet Installations Resume for Tamarack Aerospace Group

Sandpoint, Idaho, USA, July 25, 2019 - Tamarack Aerospace announced that it has resumed installations of their Active Winglet system. Tamarack’s Active Winglets are now being installed on a CitationJet (CJ1) at their facility in Sandpoint, Idaho. This is the first installation since the lifting of flight restrictions as a result of the Airworthiness Directive (AD) imposed on the fleet.

The jet’s owner is Wick Zimmerman, a pilot of 30 years. “I’ve been considering this purchase since my first test flight with Tamarack’s founder, Nick Guida. I fly a CJ1 across the country for business, volunteer work, and pleasure. It’s been a great aircraft, but I need more range and increased payload,” said Zimmerman. “Adding Tamarack Active Winglets is like getting the capability of another aircraft for a fraction of the cost.” 

Safety is a top concern for Zimmerman, who is an engineer himself. He feels very comfortable with the engineering behind Tamarack Active Winglets. “Before I made my decision, I made the time to talk to a few pilots that I knew and respected. I’ve studied the technology, and it’s innovative and sound,” he said. “I do my own homework.” On that topic, Nick Guida, Tamarack founder and CEO, said, “The fact that the resolution to the AD was incorporating the preexisting Service Bulletins (SB) we provided to customers at no cost starting 18 months ago is an example of our commitment to safety and to our customers.”

Tamarack president Jacob Klinginsmith said, “Our Active Winglet technology offers a unique experience and value. Our customers appreciate the fuel efficiency, increased range, ride smoothing, stability, improved performance, and increased ramp appeal.”

“In the last few weeks Tamarack has taken three deposits and scheduled two installations with more sales in the pipeline,” said Nick Guida. “We are also working with our nine US and seven international service centers to support their sales and installation efforts.”