Stephen Pope

Dynon Certified, a division of Dynon Avionics based in Woodinville, Washington, today announced a significant expansion of the Approved Model List STC for its SkyView HDX line of products that will allow the products to be installed in nearly nearly 600 type-certified single-engine aircraft. SkyView HDX is Dynon’s top-of-the line avionics suite. Features include primary […]

It’s an effort designed to cut out the middle man. Pilots departing IFR from non-towered airports should now call the appropriate ATC facility directly for their clearance rather than dialing 1-800-WX-BRIEF, a change that should speed the process and reduce the chance for errors, according to the FAA. The change comes as the FAA has […]

Thrill seekers who dream of building their very own personal jet to throw around the sky now have the option of bringing along a friend. Sonex Aircraft revealed the development of a two-seat version of the SubSonex single-engine jet, more details of which will be revealed soon. The new JSX-2T is being billed by the […]

Aspen Avionics has received the FAA supplemental type certificate for its updated line of Evolution MAX primary and multi-function displays, which look similar to previous Aspen EFIS units but have been redesigned with new electronics and glass. Aspen says the Evolution MAX series displays offer a brighter display, improved reliability and features pilots have been […]

Pilots who fly with Garmin’s latest G1000 NXi integrated flight deck know the truth: Once you go NXi, you’ll never want to go back. The upgraded version of the original G1000 flight deck is offered in a long list of new GA aircraft, and is quickly making its mark in the retrofit market as well. […]

The pilot and a passenger of an Icon A5 light sport amphibian suffered minor injuries after the airplane flipped in the water upon landing, apparently with the gear in the down and locked position. The mishap happened on Okanagan Lake in West Kelowna, British Columbia, on Monday. Video and photos of the aftermath show the […]

A pair of Eurofighter Typhoons collided in midair over northeast Germany on Monday, killing one of the pilots, according to the German air force. German police said they found a body near a crash site after the jets collided during a military training exercise, which local media outlets reported was that of one of the […]

This Italian piston twin makes a surprising alternative to a turboprop.

Taking inspiration from feathered experts in the art of graceful soaring, Airbus has test flown a scale-model airplane that incorporates flapping wingtips which designers say could one day lead to lighter wing designs with less drag. Based on the wing structure of the albatross, which is an excellent soarer, the remote-controlled AlbatrossOne model plane uses […]

L3 Commercial Aviation said it plans to open a U.S.-based airline training center near Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) as the company seeks to address the growing pilot shortage in the United States. The training center in Arlington, Texas, will offer pilot training courses and dry leasing options for airline customers using L3’s RealitySeven […]