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Questions from the Cockpit: What is a Fowler flap?

By William E. Dubois · July 12, 2021 ·

Fowler isn’t a what, but a who. They’re named after Harlan Davey Fowler, the guy who invented the most complicated flap in our arsenal.

Massachusetts celebrating General Aviation Month in July

By General Aviation News Staff · July 12, 2021 ·

The state’s 37 public use airports support 199,000 jobs and more than $24 Billion in annual economic output according to MassDOT.

U.S. student takes top honors in global aviation artist contest

By General Aviation News Staff · July 12, 2021 ·

In the 35th anniversary edition of the competition, the theme was “A friendlier world with air sports,” celebrating the friendships that air sports forges with people from all over the world and of all ages. The theme for the 2022 contest is “Design Your Perfect Aircraft.”

New device enables airborne avionics testing

By General Aviation News Staff · July 12, 2021 ·

The AVX-10K validates the installation and performance of airborne systems during required bi-annual checks. With test capabilities ranging from a quick system auto-test to in-depth troubleshooting, the AVX-10K can be used for maintenance needs in the cockpit and anywhere around the aircraft.

Distracted pilot nearly lands on wrong runway

By NASA · July 12, 2021 ·

ASRS Report Human Factors

It’s not the people talking on the radio that will hit you, it’s the people that aren’t. A good scan is critical. Keep that head on a swivel and outside.

Picture of the Day: From sea level to 6,583 feet

By General Aviation News Staff · July 11, 2021 ·

Harm Zwanenburg submitted this photo and note: “We went from Holland at sea level to Courchevel in France at a height of 6,583 feet in our Tecnam P92Es. Great experience for us.”

With sass and class, women fly the 2021 Air Race Classic Air Derby

By Joni M. Fisher · July 11, 2021 ·

A team from Western Michigan University takes top honors in the first-ever Air Race Classic Air Derby.

Virtual reality first, actual flying later

By General Aviation News Staff · July 10, 2021 ·

Following successful completion of this first phase of their training, students will transition to hands-on flight training in aircraft.

Garmin autopilot approved for Bonanzas, C-210s, Mooney M20s

By General Aviation News Staff · July 10, 2021 ·

Models include: Beech H/J/K/M 35 Bonanza; Cessna 210 D/E/F and T210F; Mooney M20 C/D/E – pre-1965.

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