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We’re Not Just in Kansas Anymore

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Key Takeaways:

  • The author experienced the vast spectrum of general aviation, contrasting his personal Cessna Cardinal with a luxurious, technologically advanced Honeywell Gulfstream IV business jet.
  • The Gulfstream IV showcased cutting-edge avionics that simplify flight management and featured in-flight connectivity and amenities, embodying the "office in the sky" concept.
  • The trip highlighted Honeywell's new aviation technologies, including advanced runway safety systems and a rehosted Flight Management System for training.
  • Returning in his Cessna without a functioning autopilot, the author strongly advocates for autopilots as "required equipment" for single-pilot IFR operations due to the high workload and quick course deviations.
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“No. No, I’m fine. Really.”

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