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Dynon Introduces Bigger Big Screen
Dynon Avionics pulled the wraps off its biggest big screen EFIS yet.
Garmin’s GNS 430 and 530: Not So End of Life?
When Garmin announced recently that it was "sunsetting" support for the GNS 430 and 530 navigators, aviation let out a little collective gasp. There...
Bearhawk Has a New Owner
The Bearhawk line of utility kit aircraft is under new ownership as of last month. Virgil Irwin, a Bearhawk 5 builder himself, has taken...
Red Bull Remembers “The Landing”
One year after Luke Czepiela put a modified Carbon Cub onto a helipad in Dubai, sponsor Red Bull has published a video taking you...
Reno Replacement Down to Three Sites
While 2023 signaled the last time championship air racing would take place in Reno, Nevada, the organizing body—Reno Air Racing Association (RARA)—has said it...
DeltaHawk Announces Uprated Engines
With 200 hp on tap, the 347-pound (dry) DHK200 closes the gap to the angle-valve Lycoming IO-390.
Garmin Introduces New Radios
Featuring color displays, the new radios are com only (GTR 205) or a nav/com (GTR 215).
Dynon Announces “Relief” For RV Builders
Special rebate on certain Dynon and Advanced Flight Systems products for RV builders.
DeltaHawk To Build FWF Package for Van’s RV-14
The first installation will be on Craig Saxton’s already flying RV-14 and is “anticipated to fly during late spring 2024.”
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