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FlightSafety introduces PT6 engine familiarization training for pilots

By General Aviation News Staff · August 16, 2018 ·

FlightSafety now offers a new PT6 engine familiarization training program for pilots.

McFarlane wins approval for Piper Baggage Door Lock and Seat Spring

By General Aviation News Staff · August 16, 2018 ·

McFarlane Aviation Products has received FAA-PMA approvals for nosecone baggage door latch and lock kits for Piper aircraft, as well as seat springs.

Distracted pilot seriously injured in crash

By NTSB · August 16, 2018 ·

Pilot Error NTSB Accident Report

The pilot stated that, before takeoff, he waited with the engine running for about 10 minutes while other traffic departed. While waiting, he unlatched the canopy to allow air into the cockpit, however, he failed to re-secure the canopy before takeoff. Just after the RV-6A lifted off the runway at the airport, the canopy tilted […]

Picture of the Day: Never too old

By General Aviation News Staff · August 15, 2018 ·

83-years-old. First GA flight. Check.

Amphibious Privateer makes first flight

By Ben Sclair · August 15, 2018 ·

Privateer's inaugural flight. Photo by Matt Genuardi/Genuardi Media.

More than 10 years in the making, watching his Privateer fly for the first time was “a highlight” of John Meekins’ life.

Reporter’s Notebook: AirVenture 2018

By Tom Snow · August 15, 2018 ·

Reporter Tom Snow shares just some of the highlights from EAA AirVenture 2018.

Two screws + two wires = ADS-B compliance via tailBeacon

By General Aviation News Staff · August 15, 2018 ·

A follow-on to the popular skyBeacon from uAvionix, the tailBeacon requires just two screws, two wires and a few minutes to install. ADS-B mandate compliance follows.

New gaming headset inspired by real-word pilot headsets

By General Aviation News Staff · August 15, 2018 ·

Real-world pilot headsets were the inspiration for a new gaming headset that has earned the Air Force’s seal of approval.

Landing Gear Upgrade Kit for Aerostar aircraft now available

By General Aviation News Staff · August 15, 2018 ·

The Aerostar Landing Gear Upgrade Kit is now available at Aircraft Spruce.

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