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GPS units are excellent primary navaids, but that doesn’t mean we should abandon our old-fashioned whiskey compass

More sun, more fun at this year’s show

Great weather, record-setting crowds and thrilling air show acts combined to create what many called the best Sun ‘n Fun in recent memory, which began on a high note for us on a demo flight with the AeroShell Aerobatic Team, compliments of team sponsor Bose.

Garmin has extended an invitation to its customers to attend their first annual Garmin Aviation Open House on Thursday, June 11th from 4:00-7:00 PM CDT.

A few lingering showers didn’t keep pilots from Sporty’s 11th annual fly-in. Hundreds of attendees enjoyed a full static aircraft display, exhibits, seminars and introductory flights.

Australia’s Matt Hall finished a close second ahead of Germany’s Matthias Dolderer in third place as the world’s fastest motorsport series made its debut in Eastern Asia on a challenging track set up over the water just off of Makuhari Beach.

Flight Design USA President, Tom Peghiny, talks about one of the most successful LSAs ever created

Flight Design SPECIFICATIONS Base price: $156,000 (CTLS) $167,700 (CTLSi) Engine: Rotax 912 ULS (carbureted) or 912 iS (fuel-injected) Power: 100 hp Length: 21 ft. 5 in. Height: 8 ft. 6 in. Wingspan: 31 ft. 2 in. Wing Area (sq. ft.): 121.6 Aspect Ratio: 7.29:1 Cabin Width (in.): 49 Empty Weight (lbs.): 795 Gross Weight (lbs.): […]

While you’re flying an airplane is no time to be distracted by a cell phone

What can you do with your old GPS unit?