LIVING WITH A THIELERT DIESEL ENGINE:
OWNERS GROUP FOUNDER VILIS OSITIS DISCUSSES THE CHALLENGES
When Thielert Aircraft Engines went insolvent a few months ago, there were a lot of predictions on what would happen to those with aircraft using their diesel engines. Well, all that's playing out now, and it's not a very encouraging set of circumstances. AVweb's Russ Niles spoke with Vilis Ositis, president of the Thielert Engine Owners Group (ThEnOG) about the effects of the insolvency on owners.

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MIWOK AIRWAYS' GAD BARNEA DISCUSSES ON-DEMAND FLIGHT SERVICES
There's been a lot of buzz about air taxis in recent years and how they're the next big thing in business transportation. California entrepreneur Gad Barnea sees the market a little differently, however, and had taken a slightly different approach with his shorthaul service, called Miwok Airways. AVweb's Russ Niles spoke with Barnea about why flying passengers around Southern California in Cirrus SR22s makes sense.

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DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO COMMENT
ON PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE 51% RULE
On Sept. 30, the comment period will close on proposed changes to regulations governing the amateur participation in homebuilt aircraft, and EAA is naturally hoping that its members (and anyone else with an interest in general aviation) make sure their views are known. AVweb's Russ Niles spoke with EAA Vice President of Industry and Regulatory Affairs Earl Lawrence about why those comments are so important.

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