“The sweepstakes Husky reflects the best of general aviation — freedom, versatility, and the pure joy of flying,” said AOPA President and CEO Darren Pleasance.
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Van’s retires earliest models
After decades of offering the RV-3, RV-4, and RV-6, Van’s Aircraft is preparing to retire these models.
Lightspeed introduces Zulu 4
AI-enhanced upstream audio cuts up to 90% of background noise from outgoing transmissions sent via Bluetooth, so your voice comes through as though there is no engine noise, according to company officials.
Ask Paul: A picture tells the story
Question for Paul McBride, the General Aviation News Lycoming engines expert: I have a 1960 Piper Comanche. Can you identify the casting number on top of the engine?
Density altitude calculation added to portable altimeter
RADIANT Technology has added an automatic computation of Density Altitude to its SafeAlt Portable Turn Coordinator.
The gift of bling
Karyn King, founder of Sky Queen Jewelry, has transferred her company to the non-profit Habitat for Aviation to use for fundraising.
ASA releases An Aviator’s Field Guide to the Pilot Career Path
“This book is for anyone who has dreamed of flying professionally since they were old enough to spot a jet crossing the sky,” ASA officials said. “The path to a pilot career can be rigorous and expensive. With this new book, readers have a knowledgeable advisor to help new pilots get started and stay on the right track.”
New scholarship launches for drone pilots
The Elevate Scholarship Program, targeting individuals between the ages of 16 and 24, provides Part 107 training, as well as resources to equip young individuals with essential drone operation capabilities, according to officials.