The certification marks the first time Garmin Autoland and Autothrottle have been offered as a retrofit solution, as well as the first certification with G1000 NXi, according to company officials. First up: King Air 200 series aircraft.
Pilots
Plane ends up in farmer’s field thanks to debris in carburetor
On the way home I experienced a loss of power in cruise flight at 2,500 feet msl (1,500 feet agl) near Malcom, Iowa.
Pictures of the Day: Kids at AirVenture
General Aviation News photographer Megan Vande Voort sent in these photos captured during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023.
The elephant in the room
As the quest to find an unleaded replacement for 100LL continues, why isn’t the government and industry getting behind a fuel that’s already been tested and approved?
Able Flight Class of 2023 receive wings at Oshkosh
Able Flight scholarships recipients Tyler Cernik, Bobby Dove, Melvin Du, Leslie Irby, Andrew Kurka, Dijon McCorkle, and William Scheremet earned pilot certificates during an intensive training program at Purdue University between late May and early July.
Continental testing vegetable oil as sustainable fuel for its engines
“Our extensive analysis has thus far demonstrated results that confirm our 4-cylinder Jet-A engines exhibit seamless performance equal to traditional Jet-A fuel,” said Dr. David Dörner, vice president of global research and development for Continental.
Pictures of the Day: Scenes from Oshkosh
Bob Hayes submitted this photo and note: “Archer 63H tied down and tent set up, ready for a week of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023. Rain approaching from the northwest. The North 40 is starting to fill up.”
Getting out of our comfort zone
We aviation types tend to be bolder than the average man or woman on the street. For we have done something that most humans resist with great ferocity. Are we perfect? No. But we aviators are pretty darned cool.
Pipistrel Velis Electro donated to EAA auction
The Pipistrel Velis Electro is set to take top billing at the auction, which will feature around 20 items and is raising funds for a variety causes, including the EAA’s Young Eagles program, which has offered free airplane rides to those aged 8-17 since 1992, according to company officials.