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Avidyne Showcases New Panel Solutions

Avidyne announced at an EAA AirVenture press conference a long list of new updates to its panel-mounted IFD-series software and ideas on how to create low-cost, high-tech solutions in the cockpit. The avionics company recently launched its IFD100 app, which talks to the panel mounted IFD-series FMS/GPS/navcom systems. Avidyne’s CEO Dan Schwinn showed off new […]

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Harrison Ford Flies 2 Millionth Young Eagle

Who better to fly EAA’s 2 millionth Young Eagle than actor Harrison Ford, chairman of the Young Eagles program from 2004-2009. The lucky passenger was 16-year-old Jodie Gawthrop of Westchester, Illinois, who was awestruck by the experience. “It was amazing,” she said after the flight from Wittman Regional Airport, according a story on EAA’s website. […]

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SocialFlight Introduces Expert-Led Online Forums

SocialFlight, a Web and mobile app, has teamed up with Jeppesen, Piper, Lightspeed, Bose, CamGuard, Aspen, FreeFlight and other general aviation leaders to introduce new expert-led community forums. The moderated forums will answer questions relating to aircraft ownership, maintenance, training, technique, pilot products, travel rentals, clubs and communities. “SocialFlight’s new expert forums offer a much […]

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Photos: Oshkosh 2016 Airshow and Fireworks

A day at Oshkosh wouldn’t be complete without witnessing the stunning aerobatic routines and fly-overs of some of notable airplanes of all types and time periods. Check out photos from some of the thrilling aerobatic performances on display Wednesday at AirVenture 2016, as well as shots from the stunning night demonstrations and fireworks.

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Sporty’s and Savvy Team Up to Provide Breakdown Assistance

Sporty’s is expanding the breakdown assistance program it introduced at Sun n’ Fun this spring by partnering with Savvy Aviator to offer pilots 24/7 worldwide breakdown assistance. Priced at $149 a year for piston single owners, the Sporty’s/Savvy program allows customers to speak with Savvy’s expert A&P mechanics should they experience a mechanical problem away […]

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CubCrafters and TacAero Announce Factory Transition Courses

TacAero and CubCrafters have teamed up to offer factory-authorized flight training for all CubCrafters models at TacAero’s facility in Hood River, Oregon, which is about a 45 minute flight from the factory in Yakima, Washington. Following EAA AirVenture 2016, the new CC-19 XCub will be added to the lineup. The introductory price of the five-day […]

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King Schools Announces ACS Training Courses

Pilot training icons John and Martha King announced major updates to the King Schools training video series in support of the new airman certification standards (ACS), the practical test standards replacement for pilot ratings that were put in effect on June 15. The ACS puts a stronger focus on the thought process of risk management […]

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Redbird Rolls Out Training Enhancements

Simulator maker Redbird introduced a number of new products and training enhancements this week at Oshkosh, including flight control for home simulator users and a new version of its Parrot automated ATC tools. The new Alloy line of flight controls for home simulator users encompasses the TH1 single-engine throttle, TH2 multi-engine throttle and YK1 yoke […]

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Evolution Aircraft Emerges as Lancair Assets Offered for Sale

At EAA AirVenture this week, Lancair International’s director of business development, Kevin Eldredge, announced major changes for the iconic experimental airplane brand. With the emergence of the four-seat pressurized Lancair Evolution turbine and piston airplanes, a new corporation called Evolution Aircraft is splitting off from the parent company. Evolution Aircraft will focus solely on the […]

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