Built on remote land owned by CNO, the facility supports research, development, testing, and evaluation of emerging crewed and uncrewed aerial system technologies in a safe, low-risk environment, according to CNO officials.
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Marginal Aviation’s Marvelous First Ditch Fly-In
Marginal Aviation’s annual First Ditch Fly-In attracts the “movers and shakers” of vintage aviation.
French companies collaborate on hybrid-electric propulsion for GA
Supported financially by the French Directorate General for Civil Aviation (DGAC) and the civil aeronautics research council (CORAC) the project aims to assess the technical feasibility, economic viability, and decarbonization potential of hybrid-electric propulsion architecture, using one of Daher’s Kodiak airplanes.
Dreaming of endless joy and smiles
The mission of Dream Flights is to give back to those who gave. Since its founding in 2011, the organization has given more than 7,000 dream flights in more than 1,000 cities, and 49 states. But the non-profit organization’s favorite statistic is this: “Endless joy and smiles.”
Garmin engine monitoring system now available for vintage aircraft
Garmin has revealed the GI 275 engine indication system (EIS) can now interface with and display information for select seven-cylinder engine applications, allowing vintage aircraft owners to better monitor and manage their radial engines.
Texas high school team wins Aviation Design Challenge
More than 70 high school teams, representing 24 states, entered the 2025 GAMA Aviation Design Challenge, according to GAMA officials.
It’s about heart, not heft
People have a tendency to discourage friends and family from seeking great adventures in aviation. The belief is often expressed that we aren’t prepared, or funded, or that we’re operating machines that were never meant to fly such a distance. Poppycock, I say.
TITAN Aerospace Insurance expands to Dallas
The Dallas office joins a growing list of TITAN locations, including New Bern, N.C.; Greensboro, N.C.; Atlanta; Memphis; Knoxville, Tennessee; and Denver.
MedXpress upgraded
Upgrades have been made to the FAA’s MedXpress website to assist pilots in preparing for their next visit with an aviation medical examiner (AME).