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Dec 14, 2021
In Part 2, we discussed some of the basic conditions that create mountain waves. Is there any universal advice regarding the best way to handle this…
Dec 14, 2021
In Part 1, we discussed how downdrafts from mountain waves can exceed aircraft climb capabilities. Now, we’ll review some of the basic conditions…
Dec 13, 2021
Also known as digital towers, a remote tower can be erected for a fraction of the cost of a traditional facility. The FAA has not published any reports about what it learned through an evaluation of the Leesburg Executive Airport but did say that it is not even close to fully certifying the facility.
Dec 12, 2021
Several illegally registered aircraft were used by criminals to smuggle cocaine.
Dec 10, 2021
A five-question interview with Chay White, Luxaviation's commercial director for the group's European division.
Dec 10, 2021
Aircraft rarely have the performance capability sufficient to overcome the effects of a severe downdraft generated by a mountain wave.
Dec 09, 2021
The agreement with Heart Aerospace for the G3000 integrated avionics suite represents a further expansion by Garmin into the regional air transport market as well as into electric aviation.
Dec 08, 2021
A coalition of aviation industry groups is calling for further delay of 5G network deployments by telecommunications companies, warning of the potential of “significant disruptions” to passenger, cargo and special-mission helicopter flights over interference concerns.