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Albuquerque-based Aspen Avionics (www.aspenavionics.com) is a creative company that works with the general-aviation industry to make better tech products at more affordable prices.

In-flight audio recording on an iPad

A visit to the factory at Wiener Neustadt and a tour of the Austro Engine Plant

Strolling around 1,073 exhibitors at the National Business Aircraft Association’s show in the Orlando Convention Center is something like walking on another planet, at least for a recreational / Light-Sport Aircraft enthusiast. The displays, while not as lavish as in years past, are elaborate and expensive; several were two-story-high affairs with lunch being served to […]

Do It Yourself Rocket Ship

Epic LT Engine: P&WC PT6A-67A Flat-Rated Power (shp): 1000 continuous, 1200 takeoff (five minutes) Fuel Type: Jet A TBO (hrs.): 3600 Propeller: Four-Blade Hartzell, Full Reversing Propeller Speed (rpm): 1700 Basic Empty Weight: 4400 Max Takeoff Weight (lbs.): 7500 Wingspan (ft.): 43.0 Overall Length (ft.): 35.8 Height (ft.): 12.5 Wing Area (ft.): 203.0 Max Wing […]

Flying For CAL FIRE Aviation

It’s getting tougher to fly cheap, but there are still a few tricks you can use to reduce the cost

The crowds at Stead Airport this year proved that the tradition of the Reno Air Races lives on strong, moving forward after last year’s accident.

When you should retract gear, reduce power, stop climb, initiate descent and more