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Incredible Plane: Cessna 150

With the advent of the light sport aircraft (LSA) in 2004, this new category of simple two-seaters was expected to dominate the primary training market. However, the demand for these wonderful little airplanes fell a bit short of its promise originally. So, when the subject of the shortage of two-seat trainers comes up in conversation, […]

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Bushliner, JAARS Want You to Pick Your Safety Seat

Bushliner Aircraft has announced what it is calling a groundbreaking collaboration with Jungle Aviation and Relay Service (JAARS Inc.), securing design rights for upgraded seats for the Bushliner 1850. The companies say this joint effort promises enhanced safety, crashworthiness, and versatility. These cutting-edge seats, renowned for their advanced S-frame inertia-absorbing technology, are being touted as […]

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ASA Launches 11th Edition of Commercial Pilot Oral Exam Guide

Updating aviation study materials each year is a good idea, with annual updates to the FAR/AIM, and Aviation Supplies & Academics (ASA) has unveiled the 11th edition of its Commercial Pilot Oral Exam Guide. This comprehensive guide, designed for both students and instructors, serves as a valuable resource to navigate the complexities of commercial pilot […]

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GAMA Takes Issue With Aspects of MOSAIC

By: Russ Niles The world’s largest group representing aircraft manufacturers says it has what appear to be some fundamental issues with the Modernization Of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) proposed rulemaking and will specify those reservations in comments to the FAA. General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) spokesman Andre Castro told sister publication AVweb Thursday, January 11, […]

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After the Accident: A Deadly Ditching

“MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY…Cessna 9 [unintelligible].” Another pilot on the frequency replied: “14A, how far north of the shoreline are you?” “Right in the middle. I’m out here by…there…there’s a boat going by… there’s a tanker getting drug. I am out in the middle, and I’m going down now. I’m going in the water.” It was […]

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The Value of a Light, Simple Aircraft

Simple, light, and affordable is not a throwaway line. Each word is pivotal. Like many of you, I have enjoyed the advancing development of the light sport aircraft space, leading to MOSAIC LSA in about 15 months. Additional operational capabilities, plus features like autopilot, synthetic vision, and powerful, compact engines, all can build a very […]

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