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August 28, 2018

A Particularly Tragic Fatal Crash
The crash of the Aeronca Champ claimed the life of the pilot, a Blackhawk pilot in the National Guard. The reason for the flight makes the loss doubly tragic

Are you an aviation enthusiast or pilot? Sign up for our newsletter, full of tips, reviews and more! The pilot of a flight near Hanson, Massachusetts has died after being critically injured along with his brother the plane he was flying crashed near a bog. In the ultimate tragic irony, the brothers were scattering the cremains more »
August 28, 2018

Video: Reporter Hilariously Pranked By Pilot
Pilots groan at the often-boneheaded coverage of aviation by mainstream media, but here’s one you’ve got to see.

Are you an aviation enthusiast or pilot? Sign up for our newsletter, full of tips, reviews and more! A reporter on Boston 25 News covering a local plane crash reported the remarks by a local man attributing the cause to a faulty part. You’ll never believe what that part was. The crash took place after a more »
August 23, 2018

Four Bags to Help Pilots Stay Organized in the Air
Here are four bags we recommend to keep your gear in order when you fly.

Headphones, fuel testers, pens, and sunglasses are just a few of the items pilots need to bring with them for each flight. That makes staying organized a challenge. Here are four bags that can help you keep your stuff in order as you fly. Centerline Laptop Backpack Equipped with a dedicated headset slot and a more »
August 21, 2018

StratoAirNet Makes First Flight
And yes, that’s what they’re calling this an airplane, which is a daring experiment.
The StratoAirNet

Are you an aviation enthusiast or pilot? Sign up for our newsletter, full of tips, reviews and more! It looks like a glider. Okay, it looks kind of like a motor glider. And it is, but it’s not. The Bye Aerospace Solesa/StratoAirNet flew for the first time on Monday from an unnamed airport near Fort more »
August 16, 2018

China Seems To Embrace Growth In General Aviation and Aviation in General
Twin announcements on infrastructure and airspace might signal a change in direction for the world’s most populous country.

Subscribe today to Plane & Pilot magazine for industry news, reviews and much more delivered straight to you! China announced earlier this week that it was quickly growing its aviation infrastructure, adding airports at what sure seems like a blistering pace. In the next five years the country plans to build 66 airports, bringing the number more »
August 14, 2018

Utah Jet Crash Thought To Be Attempted Murder-suicide
The Cessna CitationJet that was flown into an occupied house was piloted by man who’d been arrested for domestic viollence.
Cessna 525 CitationJet

The Cessna CitationJet that was flown into an occupied house was piloted by man who’d been arrested for domestic viollence.

August 10, 2018

Continental Reports Progress On Its Ambitious New Facility
The storied engine maker is staying put in Mobile and building for the future.
Continental Motors New Factory

Are you an aviation enthusiast or pilot? Sign up for our newsletter, full of tips, reviews and more! Continental Motors announced today that work has started on the foundation of its new factory in its longtime home of Mobile, Alabama, part of a $75 million plan to do what it does best, overhaul engines, but in more »
August 9, 2018

Four ADS-B Receivers to Consider
Aircrafts need ADS-B receivers by Jan.1 2020. Here are four to consider.

Are you an aviation enthusiast or pilot? Sign up for our newsletter, full of tips, reviews and more! With the FAA mandating that all aircrafts have Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) systems by January 1, 2020, we found four receivers you should look into if your plane still isn’t compliant. Scout Dual-Band ADS-B Receiver for more »
August 8, 2018

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018: You Won’t Believe How Cool This Time-Lapse Video of Building a Plane In A Week Is!
Volunteers at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018 built a Van's RV-12, and have a video to prove it!
One Week Wonder 2018

Subscribe today to Plane & Pilot magazine for industry news, reviews and much more delivered straight to you! At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh a large group of volunteers built a Van’s RV-12 and got it flying in a week. Here’s a time-lapse video of the process, and it might just make you want to build your own more »
August 8, 2018

2Q GAMA Numbers Encouraging for Light Aircraft Manufacturers
Second quarter numbers look great for light aviation, not so much for other sectors.

Are you an aviation enthusiast or pilot? Sign up for our newsletter, full of tips, reviews and more! The General Aviation Manufacturers’ Association (GAMA) came out with its second quarter, 2018, delivery figures, and they look great for light aviation. Not so much for other sectors. Here’s the breakdown. Worldwide shipments (which is synonymous with “deliveries”) more »
August 2, 2018

Infinite Flight: Fully Functional Flight Sim For Your Phone
The app, which runs on phones or tablets, on iOS or Android, will amaze you with its features, flyability and stunning realism.
Infinite Flight

Are you an aviation enthusiast or pilot? Sign up for our newsletter, full of tips, reviews and more! The most popular flight simulator in the world is X-Plane, but for those folks who don’t want to be tethered to their computer, there’s a powerful and rewarding alternative, Infinite Flight, a flight sim you can play on more »
August 2, 2018

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018: Pilot Proficiency Center Kicks It At OSH
The EAA sponsored center is focused on finding new ways to help pilots stay on top of their game.
Pilot Proficiency Center

Are you an aviation enthusiast or pilot? Sign up for our newsletter, full of tips, reviews and more! Think Fast: Engine Out Over High Terrain. Run the memory checklist for your plane. Fuel? Mixture? Tank? Mags? Restart? No joy. Which way do you turn? What’s your airspeed? Can you swap airspeed for altitude? Where’s the wind? more »
August 1, 2018

Five Great Products for Pilots
A roundup of products to enhance the flying experience.
YETI Hopper cooler

Are you an aviation enthusiast or pilot? Sign up for our newsletter, full of tips, reviews and more! Here are several products we found that can help improve the quality of your flights. YETI Hopper Two Portable Cooler Worried about getting hungry or thirsty during a flight? The YETI Hopper Two is designed to keep food more »
July 31, 2018

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018: Record Setting EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Wraps Up
The biggest airshow in the world flirts with perfection.
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018

Are you an aviation enthusiast or pilot? Sign up for our newsletter, full of tips, reviews and more! EAA said it perfectly in its comments on the conclusion of the world’s greatest airshow: “A ‘perfect’ event may be unattainable, but AirVenture 2018 came about as close as one could imagine. The combination of outstanding programs, aircraft more »
July 27, 2018

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018: Epic Aircraft Hits Big Milestone
Fast turboprop on target for 2018 Cert
Epic Aircraft

Sign up for our newsletter for the latest news, notes, and photos from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018! The Epic E1000 turboprop single has generated a lot of buzz over the past few years and for good reason and now it’s closing in on certification. The fast (330 knots), competitively priced ($3.25 million) beautifully styled turbine more »

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