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Blackhawk Pilatus PC-12, TBM 700 Refurbs

News Larry Anglisano - 1
Blackhawk's high-performance Pratt & Whitney PT6A engine and Garmin avionics retrofits for the Pilatus PC-12 and TBM 700 at AirVenture 2026.
00:08:05

Textron’s Entry-Level Jets

News Larry Anglisano - 2
The turbine aircraft market is strong, and Textron Aviation sees a market for entry-level jets.
00:02:02

Champion LSM Mags

News Sy Pinkert - 16
Champion previewed its Lightning Series electronic magneto for four- and six-cylinder engines at AirVenture 2026.
00:18:15

eVTOL Standouts at AirVenture

News Larry Anglisano - 0
Modernization under MOSAIC is spurring new eVTOL designs. Russ Niles and Larry Anglisano explore notable models at AirVenture’s Vertical Lift Center.
00:07:26

Flight Design F2-M160

News Sy Pinkert - 0
Developed for MOSAIC, the Flight Design F2-M160 features a Rotax 916 iS, Garmin AXIS avionics, and a cruise speed flirting with 170 knots.

Prelim Details Events Leading to Midair at Carlisle

News Russ Niles - 1
No mechanical faults found with either aircraft.

FAA Proposes Scrapping Special Issuance for Most Diabetics

News Russ Niles - 4
Non-insulin-dependent diabetes patients will be assessed by AME.

FAA Issues AD for Lycoming Piston Pins

News Larry Anglisano - 8
Some Lycoming engines slapped with FAA AD for faulty piston pins.

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FAA Issues AD for Lycoming Piston Pins

Larry Anglisano - 8
Some Lycoming engines slapped with FAA AD for faulty piston pins.
Avionics

Garmin Pilot: SmartCharts For Canada, Mexico

Sy Pinkert - 2
Latest Garmin Pilot App adds required cold weather altitude corrections, Canada and Mexico SmartCharts.
Commentary

Continental: The Market Wants Diesels

Larry Anglisano - 20
Engine buyers may want Jet A models, but at what price?

Jet Shades Follow-Up: Cooler Cabin, DIY Fitment

Sy Pinkert - 2
Do Jet Shades window shades deliver on claims of a cooler cabin and durability?

Performance Mods: More Power Up Front

Rick Durden - 22
Engine power upgrade shopper's guide.
00:05:33

KORE KA-1 Student-Friendly Headset Flight Trial

Larry Anglisano - 1
Students and flight schools are the target audience for the sturdy headset.

Tempest Spark Plug Service Bulletin: Inspect for Cracks

Larry Anglisano - 2
Some Tempest spark plugs require inspection for cracking before the next flight.
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Electronic Fuel Injection

Tom Wilson - 9
Understanding electronic fuel injection (EFI) operation in modern aircraft engines, from fuel rails and ECUs to system redundancy and electrical demands.
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Control Cable Considerations (Part 3): The Best Solution

Troy Zawlacki - 6
Fabricate custom coiled wire terminations for low-friction, reliable aircraft controls.
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Investments in Flight: The Value of Aircraft Ownership

Paul Dye - 4
The true return on building and owning airplanes is measured in experience rather than dollars.

Angle of Attack: The Day I Became a Believer

Kerry Fores - 5
A close call during an airshow flyby proved the value of an AoA indicator.

On the Record: Van’s RV-4 — Pennsylvania

Ron Wanttaja - 7
Pilot departs with known power loss after aftermarket engine modifications.

Building a Fuselage Rotisserie

Eric Stewart - 6
Design and build a custom support frame for easier fuselage access.

Rigging for a Secure Runup

Dan Horton - 3
Safely anchor your airplane for full-power testing.
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It’s Getting Dark … What’s Your Approach?

Elaine Kauh - 4
With daylight getting shorter, planning an instrument approach means a lot more prep.
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Approach Clearances

Ron Levy - 21
Dealing with IFR approach clearances starts by understanding what ATC expects and why.
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From the Ground Up: Flight Planning Part 2

Elaine Kauh - 1
Managing weather, NOTAMs, and alternate airports on long-distance trips.

More On IFR Departure Clearances

Ron Levy - 4
One key to Departure Clearances is knowing what to expect, and even rolling your own.

From the Ground Up: Flight Planning Part 1

Elaine Kauh - 2
Instructor's tips for better IFR flight planning with electronic paper trails.

IFR Departures: Obstruction Clearances

Ron Levy - 22
Clearing obstructions when departing IFR is deeper than the regs.

Summer WX Patterns

Tim Vasquez - 3
Summer Flying: density altitude, haze, thunderstorms, fog, cyclones.
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World Aerobatic Championships Finals Completed, Champions Crowned

Julie Boatman - 0
For the first time in years, the WAC took place in the U.S.
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Mastering the Power-Off 180 Maneuver

Rob Montgomery - 16
Taking a page from glider pilots applies well to this often-failed checkride maneuver.
News

Florida Air Museum Reopens, ACE Releases Impact Report

Julie Boatman - 0
With a mission to “Engage, Educate, and Accelerate,” the Florida-based aviation campus offers year-round activities and celebrates its 12th year.

FAA Hosts Compendium of Human Factors Resources

AvBrief.com Staff - 1
You can earn FAA WINGS program credit, and help increase general aviation safety.

Ask a CFI: NY Airspace Puzzle

Doug Auclair - 24
In this series from The Training Aviator, we ask veteran instructors the questions that student pilots really want answered.

Canadian Territory To Fund Private Pilot License Training

Russ Niles - 2
Money available to those pursuing a pilot career.

Spartan Flight Academy Increases Its Piper Fleet

Julie Boatman - 0
The Dallas-Ft. Worth Metro area training organization increases its Garmin G1000 NXi equipped aircraft.
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