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The Cirrus Life: Three Remarkable Days at the Cirrus Vision Center in Knoxville

How the Cirrus Life lets pilots use their airplanes to live a better, more fulfilled life.

News

Sun Flyer designer Bye Aerospace Expands Headquarters

Larger facilities will enable continued development of all-electric and solar powered aircraft.

By Pia Bergqvist posted Mar 14th, 2019

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News

LoPresti Joins Newly Created Whelen Aviation Technologies

Merger joins two of the aviation industry’s leading lighting specialists.

By Stephen Pope Courtesy LoPresti Aviation posted Mar 14th, 2019

Whelen Engineering’s Aviation Division and LoPresti Aviation are global leaders in the aviation lighting market that have been combined into a single organization named…
News

London's Heathrow Tower Begins Testing Augmented Reality for ATC

New technology is expected to help reduce ATC delays.

By Rob Mark posted Mar 14th, 2019

London Heathrow tower will soon begin testing new augmented reality systems to help reduce ATC delays.
News

U.S. Grounds 737 Max 8 & 9 Aircraft

The return-to-flight date for the Max 8 & 9 is unknown.

By Rob Mark posted Mar 14th, 2019

President Trump led the way in announcing the grounding of all Boeing Max 8 & 9 aircraft in the U.S.

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Pilot Proficiency

Instrument Failure - When the Dog Bites and the Bee Stings

A few of my least favorite things.

posted Mar 18th, 2019

A Pilot Shares a Few of His Least Favorite Things - Simultaneous Instrument Failures…

Pilot Proficiency

Caught in a Thunderstorm

I Learned about Flying from That, No. 936.

By Paul Chafe posted Mar 15th, 2019

An emergency off-field landing in an SZD-51 glider.

Aircraft

Horten Flying Wing Prototype to Make Debut at Aero Friedrichshafen

Horten's unusual flying wing prototype is now undergoing flight testing in Germany.

By Stephen Pope posted Mar 14th, 2019

A prototype flying wing from German aircraft manufacturer Horten Aircraft GmbH will debut at next month's Aero Friedrichshafen air show in Germany.
Aircraft

Icon Partners with Prestige Imports, a Luxury Car Firm

A5 amphibious LSA will mingle with Bugattis and Lamborghinis.

By Pia Bergqvist posted Mar 14th, 2019

Icon's A5 amphibious LSA will mingle with Bugattis and Lamborghinis at Prestige Imports…
Pilot Proficiency

Transitioning from Boeing to Piper

Après retirement.

By Les Abend posted Mar 13th, 2019

It was the same Piper Arrow II with the blue-and-silver accent ribbon that flowed from the tail to the nose against a white background.
Aircraft

Daher unveils the TBM 940

Enhancements include auto-throttles and automatic deicing

By Rob Mark posted Mar 12th, 2019

Daher just unveiled the newest version of the TBM 900 series, the TBM940.

Avionics

Red Cat Announces Black Box for Drones

Flight recorder for unmanned systems can help operators, regulators, insurance companies and more.

posted Mar 7th, 2019

Red Cat's flight recorder and analysis software will make it easy to track the flight path and various data parameters for drone flights.

Pilot Proficiency

The Ever-changing Landscape of Flight Simulation

Just how far can the state-of-the-art in flight simulation advance? And how much farther does it need to? Here are the surprising answers.

By Rob Mark posted Mar 6th, 2019

Just how far can the state-of-the-art in flight simulation advance? And how much farther does it need to? Here are the surprising answers.

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Turboprop Upgrades: Blackhawk’s King Air 350 Engine Mod Wins Conversion Converts

Blackhawk XP67A Upgrade

By James Wynbrandt posted Mar 1st, 2019

Turboprop owners have several available options for boosting performance and aircraft handling qualities. Blackhawk Modification’s new XP67A Engine+ Upgrade is gaining…
Aircraft

We Fly: The Generation 2 Cirrus Vision

Technology and performance enhancements elevate the SF50.

By Stephen Pope posted Mar 1st, 2019

Technology and performance enhancements elevate the SF50.
Aircraft

Dassault Improves BizJet Bad Weather Approach Capability

Aircraft will soon be able to land without ever seeing the ground.

By Rob Mark posted Feb 26th, 2019

Dassault announces a new nearly all-weather certification for the Falcon 900LX, the 2000S and 2000 LXS aircraft…
Aircraft

GAMA Announces Strength in the Industry at Annual Press Conference

All General Aviation segments showed increases in deliveries for 2018.

By Pia Bergqvist posted Feb 21st, 2019

Icon Aircraft had a very strong year, increasing its reported A5 shipments from 10 in 2017 to 44 in 2018.

Aircraft

Boeing 747 Arrives Safely in Hotel Garden

Former KLM aircraft to become tourist attraction.

By Rob Mark posted Feb 19th, 2019

The story of how and why an Amsterdam Corendon hotel moved a retired KLM Boeing 747 from Schiphol Airport to its garden to become a tourist attraction.
Aircraft

Airbus to Halt A380 Production

Airlines required more operational flexibility than the A380 could provide.

By Rob Mark posted Feb 19th, 2019

Airlines required more operational flexibility than the A380 could provide…
Aircraft

EAA To Celebrate Boeing 747 at AirVenture 2019

The iconic jumbo jet will receive a star's welcome at Oshkosh to acknowledge its 50th anniversary.

By Stephen Pope posted Feb 14th, 2019

EAA will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Boeing 747 this July at AirVenture 2019.
Aircraft

Sun Flyer 2 Completes First Flight with Siemens Electric Motor

Aircraft creates zero emissions and reduces noise pollution.

By Rob Mark posted Feb 14th, 2019

The Sun Flyer 2 completed its first flight powered by a Siemens electric motor.

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