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We Fly: Diamond DA40 NG

This diesel-powered gem could be just what the general aviation market is clamoring for.

Aircraft

Honda Aircraft Begins HondaJet Elite Deliveries

Innovative light jet sees great success worldwide.

By Pia Bergqvist posted Aug 9th, 2018

Honda Aircraft has started delivering the upgraded HondaJet Elite.
News

Historic Aircraft Return to Stihl’s National Championship Air Races

Reno air races include static and flying displays of warbirds and vintage aircraft.

By Pia Bergqvist posted Aug 9th, 2018

The 55th annual Stihl National Championship Air Races, set to take place at the Reno-Stead Airport outside Reno, Nevada, on September 12 through 16, is giving aviation…
News

Another WII P-38 Lightning Found Beneath the Ice in Greenland

Twin-engine fighter was part of the “Lost Squadron.”

By George Clark posted Aug 9th, 2018

Another P-38 Lightning fighter from WWII has been located beneath a Greenland glacier.
News

Volunteer Pilots Needed to Fly Dogs Still Affected by Hurricane Maria

Pilots will fly animals from some islands to the U.S. mainland.

By George Clark posted Aug 9th, 2018

There are still hundreds of homeless dogs in shelters in the Caribbean that need transportation back to the U.S. The Coalition for Animal Rescue needs volunteer pilot…

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Gear

Aeronautix's Free Basicmed STC

posted Aug 13th, 2018

The STC lets seven-seat Piper PA-32 and PA-34 models owners remove one seat to take advantage of medical certification reforms under BasicMed.

Gear

The FTA-550 Pro-X Radio is a Powerful Handheld Navcom

posted Aug 13th, 2018

You’ve never seen a handheld navcom radio quite like the FTA-550 Pro-X Radio.

Pilot Proficiency

How Seaplane Floats Work

More than meets the eye.

By Rob Mark posted Aug 13th, 2018

Adding floats transforms a land-based machine into a multipurpose recreational water vehicle, opening the door to thousands of small bodies of water not accessible by…
Pilot Proficiency

Are Airlines Training Pilots for the Real World?

One emergency at a time.

By Les Abend posted Aug 10th, 2018

Judging by the industry safety record over the past decade or more, the short answer would be yes.
Pilot Proficiency

Fly Like Someone is Watching

Complacency can be prevented with a different frame of mind.

By Bret Koebbe posted Aug 10th, 2018

Students know their instructor is watching their every move and the margin for error is tight if they want to earn a recommendation to proceed on to the FAA flight…
Pilot Proficiency

Hopping the Virgin Islands by Seaplane

By Sam Weigel posted Aug 10th, 2018

How aviation plays an integral role in the everyday life of the Caribbean.

Pilot Proficiency

A Pilot Recalls the Most Basic Lesson of Airmanship

I Learned about Flying from That, No. 930.

By Donald Kosciusko posted Aug 8th, 2018

A pilot is keenly aware that life is not a survivable event. But unexpected flying issues are.

Aircraft

We Fly: Diamond DA40 NG

This diesel-powered gem could be just what the general aviation market is clamoring for.

By Stephen Pope posted Aug 8th, 2018

Introduced in 2002 and first brought to the U.S. market in 2009, the DA40 NG has undergone a substantial redesign.

Inside the Diesel Revolution

Piston diesels are coming to America, but will they ever catch on?

Aircraft

Epic Completes Structural Testing Program for E1000

Single-engine turboprop closes in on certification.

By Pia Bergqvist posted Jul 26th, 2018

Epic's PT6A-powered E1000 is expected to achieve certification by the end of the year.
News

Republic Airline Training Program Fleet Chooses Diamond Aircraft

Order represents the largest training aircraft order in U.S. airline history.

By George Clark posted Jul 26th, 2018

Republic Airlines orders largest number of propeller-driven training aircraft in U.S. airline history.
Aircraft

Lancair Announces Two-Seat Barracuda

A derivative of the Legacy model, the kit airplane is expected to fly at 200 knots.

By Pia Bergqvist posted Jul 25th, 2018

Lancair International's two-seat Barracuda is designed to provide speed and affordability.
Aircraft

Sun Flyer Program Progresses as Big Order is Announced

Siemens motor is being installed in all-electric airplane.

By Pia Bergqvist posted Jul 25th, 2018

A Siemens motor is being installed in the Sun Flyer 2, which took its first flight in April.

Aircraft

Cirrus Vision Jet Wins 2018 Flying Innovation Award

World’s first single-engine personal jet continues to gain accolades.

By Flying Staff posted Jul 24th, 2018

The Cirrus Vision Jet won the 2018 Flying Innovation Award.
Aircraft

Icon Launches A5 Fractional Program

Beta test for Icon Fleet Access to launch this fall at four U.S. locations.

By Stephen Pope posted Jul 23rd, 2018

Icon Aircraft is launching a fractional ownership program for the A5 light-sport amphibian called Icon Fleet Access.
Aircraft

Stratos Announces Larger Single-Engine Jet

Stratos 716 will be introduced as an experimental.

By Pia Bergqvist posted Jul 23rd, 2018

Stratos Aircraft unveiled the 716X at a press conference at EAA's AirVenture in Oshkosh.
News

A Flying Aston Martin?

But will it ever fly?

By Rob Mark posted Jul 19th, 2018

In addition to an autonomous hybrid-electric VTOL flying vehicle, Aston Martin also has plans to build a submersible vehicle with Triton Submarines.

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