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00:07:04

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.

Flap Came Off Elixir Before Fatal Crash

News Russ Niles - 4
Worldwide grounding remains in effect as investigation continues.

This Week in GA: Preserving Australia’s Aviation History

News Julie Boatman - 0
Also, a new role for former NTSB vice chair.

NTSB News Talk: Benadryl, Cannabis & the FAA No-Fly List

Podcast Max Trescott - 2
A suspected intentional ditching, and the dangers of OTC medications and FAA waiting periods are among the topics.

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Garmin D2 Mach 2 Pro: Watch or Wrist Computer?

Sy Pinkert - 6
Flight Trial: Garmin's latest D2 Mach 2 Pro aviator's watch has impressive biometric functions.
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Maintenance Flight Tests: The Risk Is Real

Larry Anglisano - 19
Carry a passenger on a MX flight test only when necessary.
Ownership

Smart Plane Shopper: Extinct Parts Make Hangar Queens

Larry Anglisano - 8
Consider fleet size and complexity when shopping for used planes.

ForeFlight Adds Online Insurance Marketplace

Larry Anglisano - 11
ForeFlight Insurance Marketplace brokers policies within the Mobile app.

Performance Mods: Drag Reduction

Rick Durden - 7
Which drag-reducing mod offers the most bang for the buck?

Rotax Service Bulletin For Turbo Defect

Larry Anglisano - 1
Mandatory service bulletin on 915 iS / 916 iS engines for the turbo valve housing.

FAA Issues AD for Lycoming Piston Pins

Larry Anglisano - 9
Some Lycoming engines slapped with FAA AD for faulty piston pins.
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Countersink Microstop Modification for Tight Spaces

Zach Chase - 0
Create a useful tool for countersinking rivets in tight spaces.
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When Does the ’90 Percent’ Phase Really End?

Amy Wilkins - 4
Finding motivation when there is no end in sight.
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Shop Tip: Cowl Screw Organization

Paul Dye - 2
A simple and brilliant way to keep cowl hardware from getting lost.

On the Record: Fisher Celebrity — Indiana

Ron Wanttaja - 0
In-flight breakup of an experimental biplane.

Protecting Your Skin From Composite Dust

Zach Chase - 3
Tips for safely handling fiberglass and carbon fiber.

Countersinks: Styles and Use

Kerry Fores - 0
Selecting and accurately using countersinks for aircraft building.

CubCrafters ULT: A Turboprop for the World

Paul Dye - 18
Flight review of the MOSAIC-compliant backcountry turboprop Cub.
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Lost Comm Under IFR

Ron Levy - 9
Instructor's tips for dealing with comm failures in the clag.
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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 - 22
Dealing with IFR approach clearances starts by understanding what ATC expects and why.

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.
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FlyOnE Celebrates Milestones in Electric Flight Training

Julie Boatman - 6
The Perth, Australia-based company has a bold vision for electrifying flight across the land down under.
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Ask a CFI: My Instructor Doesn’t Use a Syllabus

Celine Zabout - 4
In this series from The Training Aviator, we ask veteran instructors the questions that student pilots really want answered.
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Gear Down Discipline

Julie Boatman - 3
Partnering associations make a call to action for better retract training both for pilots and maintainers.

Vision for Pilots, Part 2

Rob Montgomery - 3
Understanding the capabilities and limitations of your visual processing system is essential to safe flight.

Indecision Kills

Myron Nelson - 2
Make the call and follow through.

Ortega Aviation Services Breaks Ground on Turboprop Training Solutions

Julie Boatman - 0
The new wing will add 4,000 square feet of space to the OAS footprint in Wichita.

Ask a CFI: My CFI Left Halfway Through. Now What?

Celine Zabout - 6
In this series from The Training Aviator, we ask veteran instructors the questions that student pilots really want answered.
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