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FAA Approval Granted for Dynon’s Certified SkyView HDX and Autopilot
The blessing is anticipated to happen soon for Dynon’s autopilot in some Mooneys and Beechcraft.
Why We Need VORs in the Age of GPS
I admit to being a little nervous when I have to fly an airplane with only a GPS navigator in the panel, aided only by a single communications radio, albeit with flip-flop frequencies. I suppose it’s because I grew up back when things frequently broke, both in the airplane and on the ground. It was […]
How Accurate Are Airplane Fuel Gauges?
Question: I have heard that the regulation regarding the accuracy of fuel gauges in airplanes states they are only required to read accurately when the fuel tank is empty. This doesn’t make much sense to me, and I couldn’t find it in the FARs. Is it true? Answer: You won’t find a reference in the federal […]