Features

AVweb’s Features section offers in-depth articles, expert aviation insights, and engaging features that delve into the nuances of aviation. From pilot memoirs and technical analyses to industry insights and thought-provoking discussions, this section provides valuable content for aviation enthusiasts and professionals alike. Explore a diverse range of topics that go beyond the headlines to enrich your understanding of the aviation world.

Question of the Week: Is a Single-Engine Jet on Your Radar?

Cirrus announced full funding for its Vision Jet program Wednesday. The question remains the same:Is there a market for a personal jet? (click to answer) Last Week’s Question: Results Want to see the current breakdown of responses? Take a moment to answer the question yourself, and then you can view real-time results. What’s On Your […]

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Cessna Hawk XP

The Cessna Skyhawk has been in near-continuous production for over 50 years and there are over 40,000 of the model out there in the world. There’s a reason for that: The design simply works. That’s not to say Cessna hasn’t evolved the design and explored variations on the theme. One of these is the Hawk […]

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AVmail: April 16, 2012

Each week, we run a sampling of the letters received to our editorial inbox here in AVmail. One letter that’s particularly relevant, informative, or otherwise compelling will headline this section as our “Letter of the Week,” and we’ll send the author an official AVweb baseball cap as a “thank you” for interacting with us (and […]

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Short Final

ATC questioned a confused student pilot: Tower:“What are your intentions?” Student Pilot:“After this cross-country flight, take my check ride and get my private license.” Ray Dashvia e-mail

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Question of the Week: Any Advice for the Reno Air Races?

The NTSB has had its say, and the recommendations are, in some cases, pretty equivocal. Can an event like this be made safer for spectators? (click to answer) Last Week’s Question: Results Want to see the current breakdown of responses? Take a moment to answer the question yourself, and then you can view real-time results. […]

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Short Final

And now for a slight departure from our usual “Short Final” hijinks: Many years ago, I heard a radio exchange that, for me, illustrated the great resources and the responsibilities we have as pilots. Climbing into the VFR corridor of the New York TCA, I heard this on the frequency: American 123:“Boston Center, American 123.” […]

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AVmail: April 9, 2012

Each week, we run a sampling of the letters received to our editorial inbox here in AVmail. One letter that’s particularly relevant, informative, or otherwise compelling will headline this section as our “Letter of the Week,” and we’ll send the author an official AVweb baseball cap as a “thank you” for interacting with us (and […]

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Question of the Week: Has the Aviation Industry Lost Its Edge?

The Aircraft Electronics Association launched its convention in Washington with a rallying cry to the industry to be progressive and to be proud of what it does. If the aviation industry is broke, will an attitude adjustment fix it? (click to answer) Last Week’s Question: Results Want to see the current breakdown of responses? Take […]

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Short Final

While I was waiting for departure clearance, a student pilot was departing on a parallel runway and was cleared to cross my intended departure flight path. Concerned of a possible collision, he was maintaining healthy climb. Tower:“Skycatcher 12345: While your climb performance is impressive, I would remind you that Class B Airspace starts at 3,000 […]

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