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October 2009 Readback


Austro Certification For Diamond



October 2009 ReadbackDiamond Aircraft has received FAA certification for its Austro Engine AE300. The jet-fuel-burning, 170 hp, turbodiesel piston engine offers single-lever thrust control and electronic engine management.

Tech Talk: Beyerdynamic HS 600 DANR Headset


Advanced noise reduction from Germany



Tech Talk: Beyerdynamic HS 600 DANR HeadsetThere still are a few older pilots who fly without headsets—and most have hearing damage as a direct result.

October 2009


Headset Guide: Technology Still Rules


New developments in sound technology



Headset Guide: Technology Still RulesWhen I came back to aviation after a 20-year absence, one of the biggest changes was headsets.

Tech Talk: Qref Books & Checklists


Quick reference for your GPS



Tech Talk: Qref Books & ChecklistsFor most general aviation pilots today, a GPS is standard equipment, whether it’s in the panel, on a yoke mount or in a flight bag as a backup device.

September 2009 Readback


September 2009 ReadbackTour Aviation Chile guides pilots on self-fly tours in Cessna 172s and 182s throughout the scenic South American country.

Honeywell’s KFD 840


A cool new six-pack in a box



Honeywell’s KFD 840Eight pounds. Doesn’t sound like much. But aviators understand the significance of weight—particularly decreasing it.

Jul-Aug 2009 On The Radar


radarA new program that opens up co-ownership opportunities for the TBM 850 has been launched by Daher-Socata.

Tech Talk: VirtualHUD


Low-cost HUD–coming to a propeller near you



Tech Talk: VirtualHUDWilliam Steele was working on developing a low-cost HUD (Heads Up Display) product when a eureka moment transpired

August 2009 Readback


Smoke On In San Diego!



August 2009 ReadbackNicolas Ivanoff of France won the second stop of the 2009 Red Bull Air Race World Championship (in San Diego, Calif.) on May 10, narrowing the distance between him and race championship leader Hannes Arch, who placed third after a bird strike cost him back-to-back wins.
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