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UAvionix has released a new software version for its AV-20-S and AV-20-E multifunction displays, enhancing pilot usability and performance. The update features a reengineered angle-of-attack system, expanded aircraft compatibility and a redesigned interface. Other improvements include a vintage-style analog clock and enhanced G-meter capabilities.
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Aviation Update
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The world's only Douglas DC-3 on floats flew for the first time in a year at the International Seaplane Fly-In at Greenville, Maine.
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Welcome to a new generation of Piper performance. With a max cruise speed of over 300 knots and improved performance all around, the M700 Fury will earn a place in your heart and soul. Learn more. |
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Readback
| Does your airport hold open-house events to generate good will and educate neighbors about
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Airport Focus
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General aviation airports are increasingly using thin concrete pavements, less than 9 inches thick, to save on construction costs and improve operational efficiency. The pavements have proven to be durable, resilient against flooding, and require less maintenance than asphalt. The Federal Aviation Administration is supporting research to optimize the use of thin concrete pavements.
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Technology
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There have been at least four crashes in 2025 following a door, baggage door or window opening in flight. Prevention starts with proper maintenance.
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 | The Only TSO-Certified USB Chargers Compatible with Starlink® Mini
MAX Power USB Chargers deliver 100 watts per port to your Starlink® Mini system. Backed by a limited lifetime warranty, you'll gain superior performance and power in an easy-to-install package. Learn more. |
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International News
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Czech Republic-based Bristell Aircraft has received Federal Aviation Administration Type Certification under Part 23 regulations for its two-seat B23 trainer, which already holds European Union Aviation Safety Agency CS-23 certification in Europe. "This first FAA certification enables us to address the pilot shortage crisis with modern training solutions," CEO and co-founder Martin Bristela says. "Flight schools need alternatives to aging fleets with 40-year-old designs. Additional B23 variants will follow this initial certification as we expand our certified portfolio."
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Pilot Spotlight
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"Top Guns: The Next Generation," a six-part docuseries on National Geographic, follows eight Navy and Marine Corps student pilots through advanced phase training, including dogfighting and carrier landings. Lt. Andrew Seepe, who appears on the program, was inspired by air shows and the Blue Angels as a child and overcame a severe bee allergy to pursue his dream of flying an F-18 Super Hornet. Filmed primarily at Naval Air Station Meridian, the series aims to encourage future aviators by showing the challenges and achievements of aspiring pilots.
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