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: Are You Ready for an Electric Plane?

This Week’s Question |Previous Week’s Answers PREVIOUS RESULTS *** Last week, we asked if AVweb readers did anything out of the ordinary (aviation-wise) to celebrate Earth Day. 18% of those who answered told us they abstained from flying, while the plurality of you (36% in our poll) felt that aviation is such a minor contributor […]

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AVmail: Apr. 28, 2008

Synthetic Vision In last week’s AVmail, Phil Seizinger wrote, “I’m concerned about SV creating a possible situation where VFR pilots will scud-run in marginal or IFR conditions simply because now they can see the terrain, which — as you can imagine — creates a hazard for IFR flights.” Excuse me … Isn’t synthetic vision a […]

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Leading Edge #17: Having a Say in Fuel Costs

You heard it in the Sun-N-Fun 2008 LSA Mall. Whether you were talking to pilots of Cubs, Luscombes, Bellancas, Cessnas or Beechcraft, it echoed strong in the Type Club tent. It was the talk of manufacturer’s displays and the exhibition hangars. It was even touted by purveyors of very light jets. It seems like the […]

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Short Final

Today, the weather in Southern Wisconsin was dicey. Severe thunderstorms with hail, high winds, and tornados on the ground 20 miles north of the Madison, Wisconsin Dane County Regional airport. A female voice in a Learjet 45 comes over to Madison approach from Chicago Center and says:“Madison approach, Lear 12345 is with you out of […]

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Question of the Week: Earth Day, As Seen from the Skies

This Week’s Question |Previous Week’s Answers PREVIOUS RESULTS *** Last week, we asked AVweb readers what they make of the new wave of synthetic vision technologies. Fully half of those who responded to our survey called SVT a nice-to-have addition to the panel and said they plan (or hope) to integrate it into their cockpit […]

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AVmail: Apr. 21, 2008

Fenway Flyby AVweb wrote (On the Fly, Apr. 14), “A blown flypast by National Guard F-16s at Fenway Park in Boston has resulted in the grounding of the out-of-position pilot. The maneuver he chose to remedy his error busted an altitude limit, but having video of the maneuver distributed on YouTube likely added to the […]

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The Pilot’s Lounge #125: To Abort; Perchance To Live

I‘ve always found it amazing when, in midst of the noisy confusion of a crowded room, someone can say something that triggers such a powerful recollection of an event that suddenly I am isolated from the hubbub, aware only of the intensity of my thoughts. It recently happened to me in the Pilot’s Lounge at […]

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Short Final

Overheard in IFR Magazine‘s “On the Air” I was en route to a New England airport famous for its fog. The ATIS reported below minimums but gradual ix, improving. Approach said to expect the ILS, and I could hear one aircraft ahead, a local airliner. Approach cleared me for the approach and sent the other […]

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This Isn’t Mig Alley, Mr. Bertorelli

I read with great interest and dismay Mr. Bertorelli’s opinion piece (AVwebinsider, Apr. 1) about the recent near-midair-collision with an aircraft involved with an F-16 in the Gladden MOA (Podcast, Mar. 31). I also read the follow-up with retired Lt. Col. Fred Clifton and listened to his interview (Podcast, Apr. 4). I preface my comments […]

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