FLYING Staff

(function(d, s, id) { if (d.getElementById(id)) return; var js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = ‘//cdn4.wibbitz.com/static.js’; d.getElementsByTagName(‘body’)[0].appendChild(js); }(document, ‘script’, ‘wibbitz-static-embed’)); A successful third edition of Flying Aviation Expo included some notable firsts that made the show in Palm Springs, California, over the weekend one that attendees will be talking about for a long time […]

Day two of Flying Aviation Expo in Palm Springs, California, is off to a great start, with lots to do and see at the show. Today’s lineup features talks by NTSB member Earl Wheener, noted aviation educator Rod Machado and George Bye, creator of the all-electric Sun Flyer. Tonight at 6:30, Expo attendees will enjoy live […]

Flying Aviation Expo officially welcomed attendees to a new show site for this year at the Palm Spring International Airport in Southern California. More than 30 general aviation airplanes are on display today through Saturday amid dozens of educational seminars, exhibits inside the hangars at the airport and parties in the evenings at the Palm […]

Flying Aviation Expo will likely keep attendees busy with more than enough aircraft-centric events and exhibits, but those looking to wind down and class things up will have to look no further than the Palm Springs Aviation Museum, where America’s Got Talent finalist Sal Valentinetti will perform live to cap off the weekend. The 21-year-old […]

Washing an airplane, particularly a larger one such as a turboprop or jet, is a time-consuming endeavor that can require a lot of elbow grease. CR Spotless aims to reduce some of that labor by ionizing the water sprayed onto the airplane, eliminating the need for wiping the surfaces dry. The system connects quickly to […]

Luxury watchmaker Bell & Ross launched a new watch in its BR-X1 aviation collection. HyperSteller is designed to function within the boundaries of the atmosphere — and beyond. Mechanical watches such as HyperStellar have been found to be more reliable in outerspace than those with electronic motor systems. The watch shows the date, hours, minutes and seconds, […]

If you are ever flying over terrain that is not near populated areas, DeLorme’s inReach Explorer is a piece of equipment that has the potential to save your life. This portable unit is connected to the Iridium satellite network, which means you can connect with emergency personnel, friends and family wherever you are in the […]

Flying magazine recently had the chance to fly and review the Lancair Evolution Piston, which features the same composite airframe as its turbine-powered counterpart along with a 350 hp Lycoming iE2 engine. Check out some shots of the experimental four-seater piston below.

Yakima, Washington-based CubCrafters surprised the aviation industry when it introduced a Part 23 certified advanced version of the classic Cub earlier this summer. Named XCub, the new taildragger blends the terrific backcountry capabilities CubCrafters’ airplanes have become known for with much improved cruise speed, range and carrying capacity. We had a chance to test fly […]

Share surround video on the fly with this rugged little camera that shoots immersive, 360-degree video with a single lens — no stitching required. Combining technology with practicality, the 360fly is shockproof, waterproof, dustproof, and equipped with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Mount the 360fly, effortlessly capture every angle of your flight, and share ­directly to social […]