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Going Direct: The GA Fleet Is Ready For The ADS-B Mandate! Well, Not Really, But Kind Of.
Here’s why we just don’t know how many of our planes are ready for mandatory ADS-B equipage on January 1st. But here’s why the news might be better than we feared.
Engine Explosion Cause Found: NTSB Final Report On Southwest Airlines Flight 1380
It wasn’t what investigators thought. The safety board publishes the final word on the uncontained engine failure that caused the death of a passenger.
Near-Disaster: Flying A Vintage Piper With Dad
I should have caught the issue on preflight. Truth is, I had never checked this component before, ever.
Electric Beaver Flies!
The first flight is exciting, but let’s not get carried away (which is an apt metaphor for this plane).
Not A Typo: Kids Can Do Oshkosh For Free!
Guess who’s footing the bill for this unprecedented perk?
Why Textron Aviation Is Laying Off Workers
Is the move more about a slumping market or business strategy?
After The Accident: A Single Pilot Was Not Enough
The pilot of the Citation 500 twinjet struggled with clearances and airplane control. The NTSB’s investigation revealed why.
Plane Facts: Headsets
Aviation headsets have a long and fascinating history, and for good reason.
