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Rotax Aircraft Engines Fly-In World Tour 2024

Rotax Aircraft Engines has invited their worldwide flock to Wels, Austria, for some years. This charming town north of Salzburg is near the home of Rotax’s headquarters in Gunskirken. On three separate visits to Rotax, I was able to attend one of their Fly-in events, plus a special visit just for aviation journalists. Beautiful and […]

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Affordable DIY: Hands-Free Flashlight

I don’t know about you, but I have been less than happy with the flashlights available to pilots. I really enjoy flying at night, but the selection for both preflight inspection and in-flight use leaves me wanting more. Top of the list is the GI-issue, 90-degree D-cell flashlight, complete with replaceable red and blue filters. […]

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Garmin Sunsets Repair Service for GNS 430/530 Nav/Coms

Garmin has published a service advisory stating that “display repairs for the WAAS and Non-WAAS GPS 400, GNC 420, and GNS 430 are no longer available and have been discontinued.” The GNS 430/530 was introduced in 1998 and produced until 2011. “Due to multiple component availability limitations, comprehensive repair service for Garmin’s GNS 430/530 series […]

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4 Valentine Flights to Make with Your Sweetheart

Looking for the perfect enticement to lure your loved one into the air with you on Valentine’s Day? For those significant others who aren’t pilots or enamored with flight itself, an additional romantic edge can frost the cupcake, so to speak—and translate into a day you’ll both love—and remember. Here are four suggestions we have […]

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Secure Your Front-Row Seat at Sun ’n Fun 2024

The organizers of the annual Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida, have announced a bursting airshow lineup and tasty selection of workshops and resources for pilots at this year’s event.  Daily airshows will run from 1-5 p.m. EDT daily, promising thrills from names like Patty Wagstaff, Rob Holland, and Michael Goulian. A night […]

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