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Nothing says Cub like the iconic yellow-with-lightning-bolt paint scheme of the J-3 but some buyers of Cub derivatives are looking for something a little more distinctive. CubCrafters’ John Whitish showed an especially dynamic design at Sun ‘n Fun earlier this year. view on YouTube

Bob Withrow, VP of Engineering at Scaled Composites, in Mojave, California, says the company will offer 40 forums during EAA AirVenture on all aspects of homebuilding, plus insights into the company’s unique aircraft designs. Duration: File Size: download here

Gear-up landings aren’t an everyday event, but they’re hardly rare, either. In today’s video, Paul Bertorelli examines why they happen, what the outcomes are and how you can avoid one if you fly a retrac. Putting the wheels down is a big help… view on YouTube

Ken Dravis was inspired to pursue both music and aviation careers by superstar John Denver. Among his early compositions was a catchy tune called Go Around. Dravis is a NetJets captain who continues to record music and front a John Denver tribute band called Eagle River. view on YouTube

The effort now underway in Congress to privatize the air traffic control system would be a disaster for general aviation, according to Mark Baker, the president of AOPA. In a podcast interview this week, Baker told AVweb that July is a critical time for aviators to lobby their congressional representatives, if they agree with AOPA’s […]

Mark Baker, president of AOPA, says the general aviation community needs to rally right now to thwart efforts in Washington to privatize the air traffic control system. Duration: File Size: download here

With its TBM series of turboprops, Daher owns a unique niche as the fastest airplane in its class. AVweb recently visited the factory in Tarbes, France, and shot this video on how the aircraft are manufactured. view on YouTube