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AVweb Insider offers a curated collection of opinion pieces, personal narratives, and expert analyses that delve into the nuances of aviation. From firsthand pilot experiences to in-depth discussions on industry trends and safety considerations, this section provides readers with thoughtful perspectives that go beyond standard news reporting. Ideal for aviation professionals and enthusiasts seeking deeper insights into the flying world.

GNS 430 Hysteria-25 Years Later

The forums and news threads went berserk when Garmin sounded the warning horn last year that the parts bins stocked with major components to maintain the world-conquering GNS-series navigators are thinning, and that owners should start planning an upgrade. Garmin Service Advisory (23018 Rev. B) makes it official, saying in part that display repairs for […]

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Putting A Face To The Perils Of Space Flight

As you can imagine, we get a lot of email here at AVweb and it’s frankly overwhelming. Over the years I’ve learned to discern the potentially fruitful communications in terms of newsworthiness, and I open and read them carefully. The rest, I’m afraid, run the risk of remaining unopened on our server and for that […]

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Yakkity Yak

You talk too much  You even worry my pet You just talk…  Talk too much       Joe Jones What a nice day to go flying! I had spent an hour or so committing flagrant acts of aviation with my rag-wing Cessna 140, and after the obligatory three touch-and-goes, I parked it next to my […]

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Blog: Cirrus’s Fresh Approach Represents A New Pathway To Piloting

Cirrus took its marketing strategy in a new and different direction with January 11’s livestream “reveal” of the new G7 version of the SR-series piston singles. As a “mature” pilot in the process of reestablishing instrument currency, I had mixed feelings on the overriding message. The livestream made no secret that Cirrus is targeting customers […]

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Generations Later, Boeing Pride Still Runs Deep

I lead a double life and in my other manifestation I am but a humble merchant who hawks his wares at a public market in a little mountain town that is crammed with tourists every summer. Our little winery seems to make products that those enjoying the clean air and drop-dead stunning landscape like to […]

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CEO Of The Cockpit: Time To Face The Change

“And these children that you spit on  As they try to change their worlds  Are immune to your consultations  They’re quite aware of what they’re going through.”                           David Bowie My voyage from the then of me being a crusty old airline captain to […]

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Avgas Issue Comes To A Head And It’s About Time

We attend so many different types of events at AirVenture that my colleagues and I have learned to never be surprised at what one might yield. Some of the most seemingly insignificant events have resulted in some of the best stories. Still, some things look like a sure thing and the event held last year […]

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CEO Of The Cockpit: Retired But Not Expired

Ed. Note: We’re pleased to welcome Kevin Garrison back as a twice-a-month opinion contributor to AVweb, reviving his popular column. “Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so.”  ― Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy I retired from the airline world eons ago, but the weary yet happy feeling I get after a flight has […]

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