Aircraft

The Piper Seminole is the latest to achieve type certificate change approval from the FAA to integrate the Garmin GFC 700 autopilot in the Garmin G1000-equipped piston-powered aircraft. With an Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS)-based automatic flight control system that provides flight director, autopilot, yaw damper, automatic and manual electric trim capabilities, the GFC […]

There are not many single-engine turboprop airplanes on the market for the Epic E1000 to compete against once it achieves certification. However, its high-speed cruise numbers and roomy cabin might help the Epic even win some light jet prospects, at least those who don’t demand the extra engine. In addition to its speed, the E1000 […]

“Wow” was all I could say as I held the throttle forward in the climb out of Camarillo Airport in California on our way to Bend, Oregon. David Robinson, Epic Aircraft’s chief pilot, said he often hears similar expressions from the left seat during demo flights, though generally a slightly less polite version. We were […]

In anticipation of the large number of aircraft flying into Palm Springs, California, this weekend for Flying Aviation Expo 2014, temporary VFR air traffic procedures are being put in place from October 31 to November 2 to handle the influx of traffic. To make it easy to comply with the special procedures, we’ve put together […]

Excitement is building for this weekend’s Flying Aviation Expo in Palm Springs, California, as thousands of pilots and aviation enthusiasts make plans to descend on the Coachella Valley for the show October 31 to November 2. There will be plenty to do and see at Expo 2014. The festivities kick off at 10 a.m. on […]

Blackhawk Modifications has had a strong year so far as the market for refurbished turboprops appears to be growing by leaps and bounds. Bob Kromer, Blackhawk’s senior vice president of marketing, sales and customer support, said an increasing number of owners are either considering an engine upgrade to improve performance or desire a full upgrade […]

Earlier this month, the FAA released a National Policy Compliance and Enforcement Bulletin containing language that takes a harsh stance against pilots who operate unmanned aircraft. As a result of this new policy, pilots who operate UAS against FAA regulations or model aircraft in a manner that endangers aircraft in the National Airspace System (NAS) […]

The fastest civilian aircraft in the world recently flexed its muscles with a series of record-breaking flights across the United States. The Cessna Citation X+, which received FAA certification in June, set four new speed records, include a coast-to-coast record from Seattle to Miami. The ultra-fast jet made the 2,375 nm trek in just 4 […]

Epic Aircraft took the opportunity at the National Business Aviation Association Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition in Orlando, Florida, this week to showcase a new interior design for the E1000 turboprop, which is expected to hit the market next year. The main cabin of the E1000 is roomy, and the club seating allows two normal-sized […]

At NBAA Textron Aviation announced a major optional upgrade to the Beechcraft King Air 250 that takes its max weight, formerly 12,500 pounds, to 13,420 pounds, giving the model a whopping 1,025-pound full-fuel payload. The modification takes the cabin payload with full fuel from just 155 pounds to 1,025 pounds. There are no structural modifications […]