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Aviat VP Matt Hofeldt Shares Husky Heritage and Backcountry Flying Insights in New Podcast

Matt Hofeldt discusses the Husky aircraft's evolution, factory heritage and backcountry flying advice in a new Plane + Pilot Podcast episode.

Aviat A-1C HuskyPiper PA-28-180
Aviat AircraftMatt HofeldtCapital Flight
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General Aviation1 source6d ago

Cayla McLeod Rediscovers Midwest GA Heritage in Aviat Husky Flight Over Great Lakes

Plane & Pilot editor Cayla McLeod flies an Aviat Husky across Michigan and Wisconsin to highlight the region's diverse landscapes, historic destinations and year-round general aviation opportunities.

Aviat Husky A-1CWACO YMF-5
Cayla McLeodAviat Husky A-1CJason McDowell
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General Aviation1 source1w ago

Plane & Pilot Editor Makes Last-Minute Trip to Alaska for Special Last Frontier Issue

A Plane & Pilot journalist makes an impromptu trip to Alaska's aviation events in Palmer and Valdez to gather material for a special magazine issue on Last Frontier flying.

de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter
Alaska Airmen's AssociationPAAQPAQ
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General Aviation1 source1w ago

Legend Nomad's 160 HP Rotax Power Redefines Modern Backcountry Cubs

The Legend Nomad showcases exceptional short-field performance and efficiency with its 160 hp Rotax engine as a modernized backcountry Super Cub variant.

American Legend AL-18 NomadRotax 916iS
American Legend Aircraft Co.Trent PalmerCayla McLeod
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General Aviation1 source2w agoOccurred 2w ago

Wheels Up Completes Major Fleet Modernization 18 Months Ahead of Schedule

Wheels Up has standardized its on-fleet operations exclusively on Phenom 300 and Challenger 300 series jets, completing modernization 18 months ahead of schedule.

Embraer Phenom 300Embraer Phenom 300EBombardier Challenger 300
Wheels Up Experience Inc.Delta Air LinesGeorge Mattson
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General Aviation1 source2w ago

Tickets Now on Sale for 61st National Championship Air Races in Roswell with Thunderbirds Debut

Tickets are now available for the 61st National Championship Air Races in Roswell, New Mexico from September 16-20 featuring all seven racing classes and the Thunderbirds.

P-51 Mustang
U.S. Air Force ThunderbirdsReno Air Racing AssociationRoswell Air Center
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General Aviation1 source2w ago

Dispelling Myths in the Aviation Culture Bubble: Sharing Simulator Experiences with Non-Pilots

A simulator session helps challenge misconceptions about pilot wealth, entry barriers, and small aircraft safety while creating positive memories for a non-pilot senior.

Cessna 172
NTSBFAACessna 172
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General Aviation1 source3w ago

United Airlines Ventures Backs Airhart Aeronautics to Simplify Personal Aircraft Flying

United Airlines Ventures invested in Airhart Aeronautics to develop simplified digital avionics that make personal aircraft easier and safer to fly.

Sling TSi
United AirlinesAirhart AeronauticsNikita Ermoshkin
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General Aviation1 source3w ago

Fredericksburg: The Standout Fly-In Town for Pilots in Texas

Gillespie County Airport's themed Hangar Hotel and proximity to WWII museums and German heritage sites make Fredericksburg a favorite Texas destination for pilots.

TBM Avenger
T82Hangar HotelNational Museum of the Pacific War
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General Aviation1 source3w ago

Backcountry Flying Revelations: Pilots Explore Remote West Texas in Big Bend Region

A pilot expedition reveals the planning, challenges and profound rewards of backcountry flying to remote West Texas airports serving the Big Bend region.

Cirrus SR20Luscombe 8
T893TE8KT89
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General Aviation1 source3w ago

Switlik Survival Products Marks 106 Years of Custom Aviation Safety Innovation

Switlik Survival Products celebrates 106 years of U.S.-made, fully customizable dry suits and life vests engineered for pilot and SAR mission success.

Switlik Survival ProductsSarah SwitlikStanley Switlik
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