October 19, 2018

NBAA Wraps Up Successful Week

The world-class event marks another eventful show and returns to Las Vegas in 2019.

On Thursday NBAA/BACE 2019 wrapped its successful three-day run at the Orlando Orange County Convention Center, once again hosting a thousand exhibitors, attendees from nearly 100 countries, more than 100 aircraft on static display and countless educational, networking and other informational and business building opportunities. In addition to the product announcements, we’ve covered elsewhere, which more »

October 18, 2018

Did Avidyne Strike Gold At NBAA?

As soon as CitationJet and King Air owners started hearing about the so-called G.L.A.S. package, they began to overrun Avidyne’s NBAA exhibit space.

Are you an aviation enthusiast or pilot? Sign up for our newsletter, full of tips, reviews and more! ADS-B are four letters (and a hyphen) that strike fear into the hearts of aircraft owners, at least those who have yet to equip their birds with the next-gen surveillance gear, which the FAA is mandating be in more »

October 17, 2018

Accident Briefs: September 2018

A report from the NTSB about a Cessna 182D accident.

NOTE: The reports republished here are from the NTSB and are printed verbatim and in their complete form. CESSNA 182D South Lake Tahoe, CA / Injuries: 1 Fatal The noninstrument-rated private pilot was returning to his home airport along a mountainous route that he had traveled multiple times in the accident airplane. After landing for more »

October 16, 2018

Gear for Pilots and Aviation Enthusiasts

Gear and products for pilots and aviation enthusiasts.

Are you an aviation enthusiast or pilot? Sign up for our newsletter, full of tips, reviews and more! Check out some of the latest gear, products, and equipment for pilots and aviation enthusiasts. SPOT X 2-Way Satellite Messenger The SPOT X 2-way satellite messenger is geared toward helping travelers stay safe and keep in touch more »

October 16, 2018

Big NBAA News Including A Supersonic First Flight Date

The activity at NBAA is the best it’s been in years, as shown by numerous announcements from companies in all areas of business aviation.

October 12, 2018

Redbird Migration A Big Success

Record attendance and exciting news at the annual training symposium.

Redbird Migration 2018 is in the books, and while attendees are still making their way home or waking up after a long travel day, the success of the event was evident from Day One. The event, in its eighth year now, took place at the spectacular AOPA Excellence Center headquarters in Frederick, Maryland, and hosted more »

October 11, 2018

Girls In Aviation Day Is Blowing Up

The event, which started small a few years ago, is expanding across the globe, and we think we understand why.

October 9, 2018

Here’s Why New LSA Rules Will Change Everything

Note I said “will” and not “could.” Here are the reasons I’m certain here.

New LSA rules that would increase the weight limit on light sport aircraft to 3,600 pounds is exciting news to the general aviation world.

October 3, 2018

FAA Reauthorization Goes to President’s Desk For Signature

Bill contains numerous provisions to help industry.

The FAA Reauthorization bill has passed through Congress and will now go to President Donald Trump for his signature.

October 3, 2018

National Aviation Hall of Fame Honors Four Heroes of Aviation

At an event in Washington D.C. earlier this week the NAHF inducted some remarkable aviation figures into its hall of honor.

October 2, 2018

Air Force One On A Barge And D.C. Is Abuzz!

A 747 in Air Force One livery has been floated down the Potomac to the harbor. What in the name of Harrison Ford is going on here!

October 2, 2018

One Huge Reason Boeing Won The USAF Trainer Jet Program

The Air Force plans to replace its fleet of T-38 trainers with a modern marvel. But where the “new” plane came from and how it got here will surprise you.

September 27, 2018

S-TEC Autopilot Racking Up New Plane Approvals

The 3100 retrofit autopilot system is now available for installation in more than 100 planes.

The S-TEC 3100 retrofit autopilot system is now available for installation in more than 100 planes.

September 25, 2018

Runaway Plane Video Scarier By Far Than The Cirrus Debacle

An FAA employee with a movie camera just happened to be on scene when a pilot hand propped a Cessna taildragger with his girlfriend inside and one brake working. What happens next is truly frightening.