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General Aviation
Redbird unveils guided independent instrument training
GIFT is designed to help student pilots advance faster and more cost-effectively through their instrument training.
Stinson crashes after brake seal fails
Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing due to the failure of the right brake seal.
Picture of the day: Making its debut at Oshkosh
On the eve of opening day at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019, General Aviation News Publisher Ben Sclair captured these photos of the new NF Aircraft Explorer, explaining: “Barely a month old, the Explorer from NF Aircraft made its U.S. debut at AirVenture. Built in Germany and the Czech Republic, the Explorer has a 6,400 pound […]
Pilot Perspectives: Piloting a Pietenpol
“I love this machine as much as I can love an inanimate object.”
Epic E1000 takes one step closer to certification
The company is on track to receive the E1000’s Type Certificate later this year.
Navigate the complexities of aviation regulations
“Research that once took hours now takes only seconds.”
Augmented reality display debuts at Oshkosh
PilotVision interfaces with a standard attitude and heading reference system (AHRS).
Mechanics install aileron control cables backwards
Probable cause: Maintenance personnel’s incorrect installation of the aileron control cables and subsequent failure to verify proper aileron functionality following the maintenance, which resulted in roll control that was opposite of that commanded by the pilot, and the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, during which he did not verify that the aileron movement matched the control yoke input.