Low-Cost, Portable EFIS for all: Experimental, LSA, and Certified

Dynon has just introduced a portable true attitude indicator that can be used by all pilots. The D1 utilizes familiar Dynon MEMS-based AHRS technology in a true artificial horizon instrument; the D1 can quickly display accurate pitch and roll, even if it’s turned on in flight, and it maintains the horizon accurately during extended turns. The AHRS sensors also drive a turn rate indicator and slip/skid…

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This month marks the Centennial of Marine Aviation when Marine Lt. Alfred Cunningham soloed a plane at Marblehead, 100 years ago, to become the Marines first aviator. Share with us your favorite moments & milestones in aviation history below.

We are pleased to announce that as of last month The Squawk Shoppe has opened our Website for business! Our business model is Custom Aviation Headsets and Gear and we would like to introduce ourselves to the Aviation World. Our Company is called The Squawk Shoppe and we are based in the United States. 



Manufacturing headsets for the aviation marketplace is not unique, but The Squawk Shoppe has created a venue where the end user can literally design his or her own headset! Our wide… Continue

This week marks the 75th birthday of the Piper Cub, and last week Fly Magazine published their top 100 aircraft. Which begs the question: What are some of your favorite aircraft? Here are a few of our staff favorites: Fairchild PT-19, WACO CUC-1, Beech…

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As pilots, we are always looking for new places to fly. So tell us, where have you flown this summer and in what? If you have any, attach photos of your trip in your responce.

This is aimed at all of the aircraft owners out there that have to present their aircraft for an annual inspection.



It doesn't matter if you are a current IA and do the inspection yourself or if you have to hire it done (I do my own).



The problem is the same for everyone.



It is paperwork, or documentation as I like to call it.



Lets keep in mind that when the FAA representative tries to determine if the (your) aircraft is legal he starts with and… Continue

I'd like to invite pilots over 80 years old to join the United Flying Octogenarians - a group that I joined over five years ago.  It is a great way to enjoy the friendship of fellow senior pilots.  Look them up on our web page:       www.unitedflyingoctogenarians.org

Q. What do you consider to be the biggest problem with getting your airplane customized with features that make flying safer, more efficient, and more practical?

Observations of an FAA-DER and aircraft owner who gets it from both sides:  From my vantage point, I see lots of people working to…

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When we said "Like this site, we must all start fresh" we meant the blogs too. Unfortunately no matter how hard we tried, when we re-launched our site we lost all of our content and were forced to start from scratch...that's where you come in.

Here is your opportunity to create your own blogs and posts with the same kind of great…

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Unfortunately, no matter how hard we tried, when we re-launched our site we lost all our content and were forced to start from scratch...BUT we were able to embed almost all of the videos that people uploaded to the old site on this new site. If we embedded/uploaded one of yours, and you wanted to post it, we'll delete it so that it can be posted by you. Simply send us the link of the video(s) you want us to remove (either e-mail it to…

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What's your favorite aviation-themed film (or tv-show)? Tell us below.

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On our writing staff we have unique individuals that specialize in different aspects of aviation. Here they are:

Charles Morgenstein, ESQ. has been flying since 1977 and practices aviation law in all 50…

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