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Garmin AXIS: So Long, Radio Stack

Garmin's clean-sheet flight displays: Generous feature set, easier install.

Garmin Pilot Updates Ahead of AirVenture

Smart Charts, Flights, and AirVenture landing dots make Garmin Pilot better.

Dynon: IFR GPS Inside SkyView HDX

Dynon moves to eliminate the traditional radio stack with an internal IFR GPS for SkyView HDX.

The Price of Speed

For high-performance piston owners looking at the next step, the answer is not just speed—it's mission, payload, maintenance, insurance, and capital.

Sporty’s Adds ForeFlight Interface to PJ2 GPS Radio

Sporty's smart-radio now connects to ForeFlight for nav duties.

Rotax: Mandatory Alert Gearbox Service Bulletin

Rotax issues Alert Service Bulletins for missing prop gearbox hardware.

Life Insurance for Pilots (corrected)

Using specialized brokers is one of the best ways to get the policy you need to fly small planes.

Where’s the Nighthawk Guardian?

Nighthawk says its Guardian flight display is close to certification, still.

Used Avionics: Caveat Emptor

Shopping for used avionics? Consider basic tips to avoid getting stung.

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Carburetor Basics for Pilots

Understanding carburetor technology and operation is a foundational skill that flight students must master to safely operate light aircraft.

Aerodynamic Flow Fences and Wing Design

Aerodynamic flow fences are simple, effective devices used to control spanwise flow, delay stall propagation, and confine localized air disturbances.
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