Autopilot Repairs: Worth a Try »
Avidyne’s drop-in DFC90 betters the performance of an existing S-TEC 55. For some older systems, rebuilding is cheaper than replacement. More
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Understanding Flow Control »
When there is too much metal and too little airspace, ATC has methods to cut the congestion, reduce cost, and improve safety. More
OpenAirplane: Maximizing Your Pilot's License »
For those who don’t own an airplane, the pilot certificate often turns off when the pilot is away from their home base because the process of renting an aircraft while away from home can be a hassle. OpenAirplane hopes to change this. More
Aircraft Detailing: More than a Wash »
Hiring a professional detailing service can create a starting point for rejuvenating the aircraft paint finish, while making routine post-flight cleaning easier. Detailing work is pricey, but might be paid during resale. More
Silly Aircraft Names From the Silly Pilots Who Love Them »
In Brainteaser Quiz #185 we asked, "What's the silliest aircraft name you've heard?" And our readers rose to the challenge. See what silliness there is in the sky. More
Continental Motors: Bullish on Diesel »
The Thielert buy gives Continental four diesel products—the 135-HP and 155-HP Centurions, the 230-HP TD300 and the certified but not-yet-produced 350-HP eight cylinder Thielert-developed Centurion. More
Automation: Friend or Foe? »
Our training regime hasn’t changed to accommodate the new equipment pilots are being forced to use. The simple fact is that greater—not less—automation is in our future. More
Extended Warranty Plans for Avionics »
Factory repair costs for integrated avionics are on the rise. That makes most extended warranty plans worth the investment. More
Learning Your Retrofit Panel »
Like flying a new type of aircraft, major avionics work can mean a huge learning curve. Getting quality formal training and avoiding a complex and nonstandard layout is a smart plan. More
Increasingly, You're Being Watched -- Why That's Good »
The NTSB's recent release of a final report regarding the fatal November 13, 2011, crash of a Cirrus SR-22T shed light on a flight noteworthy for its aerobatics; it also invites speculation regarding the potentially untapped value of recorded flight data in general aviation. More
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AOPA Summit Field Notes »
Although AOPA’s Summit show in Fort Worth this week may mark the end of an era, it didn’t necessarily feel like that in the exhibit hall on Friday. Foot traffic was up and down throughout the show and vendors we're mulling their next moves for show attendance. More
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Brian Snider of Alliston, ON (Canada) went all the way to Croatia to bring back our latest blue ribbon photo.