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Questions from the Cockpit: Break glass in case of emergency

By William E. Dubois · January 21, 2021 ·

Is there any truth to the story that if your static port gets blocked you can break the glass on the vertical speed indicator to restore the system?

Getting the lead out of avgas will require a concerted effort among pilots, FAA, fuel providers, and more

By General Aviation News Staff · January 21, 2021 ·

It’s going to take a concerted effort from everyone — from the FAA to general aviation pilots — to reduce lead emissions from avgas-burning airplanes.

Washington IDs six airports with potential for expansion

By General Aviation News Staff · January 21, 2021 ·

Six airports were identified as having the potential for expansion, while work continues to locate a site for a new airport for the state.

Sporty’s Flight Gear gets a makeover

By General Aviation News Staff · January 21, 2021 ·

The six flight gear bags boast features suggested by pilots.

Distracted pilot crashes

By NTSB · January 21, 2021 ·

The pilot’s distraction and subsequent loss of situational awareness and visual horizon in overcast sky conditions, which led to an unrecognized descent during a low-level maneuver and subsequent impact with snow-covered terrain.

Picture of the Day: Camping at X06

By General Aviation News Staff · January 20, 2021 ·

Stephen Martin submitted the following photo and note: “Early morning while camping at Arcadia Municipal Airport (X06) in Florida. Plane is a 1977 C-206U.”

Ask Paul: How old is this vintage engine?

By Paul McBride · January 20, 2021 ·

This 1946 engine may very well be able to be overhauled and put back in service, providing you have the engine logbook.

FAA releases warnings for GA pilots flying near Super Bowl LV

By General Aviation News Staff · January 20, 2021 ·

Special air traffic procedure will be in effect Feb. 3-9 for several airports in the Tampa Bay area.

FreeFlight ADS-B transceiver approved for more than 400 GA airplanes

By General Aviation News Staff · January 20, 2021 ·

The new Datalink ADS-B transceiver is designed to interface with a broad range of aircraft avionics and tablet applications.

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