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Although Continental gets all the press for its diesel program, Lycoming also has a diesel engine, which is it now beginning to produce in small volume. The engine will eventually be certified. In this video, Lycoming’s Michael Kraft gave AVweb a briefing on the DEL120. view on YouTube

When Mark Vanhoenacker was growing up in Massachusetts, being an airline pilot seemed like an impossible dream — “like wanting to be an astronaut,” he says — but today he flies all over the world in the front seat of a British Airways 747. How he made that journey, and what the experience is like, […]

Although the venerable GE 4509 remains the most popular landing light, LED and HID technology are proving popular alternatives for many owners. In this video, AVweb’s Paul Bertorelli compares the technologies. view on YouTube

Producing electrical power from the sun has come a long way, and solar cells are getting remarkably efficient. But where to put all that power remains the issue for pure electric aircraft. AVweb’s Paul Bertorelli spoke with Rich Kapusta of California-based Alta Devices about the issues and the opportunities. Duration: 9:02 File Size: 8.5 MB […]

On May 11, 2015, Pilatus flew its new PC-24 jet for the first time. This brief video captures the action. view on YouTube

There were dozens of UAVs at this year’s Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International show in Atlanta. AVweb took a few minutes to capture some on film. (Well, pixels, anyway.) view on YouTube

CNN has talked the FAA into letting it use a tethered drone to shoot news footage almost wherever it wants, up to an altitude of 400 feet. At the AUVSI show in Atlanta, AVweb got a look at this intriguing machine. view on YouTube

Kitplanesmagazine recently flew the SubSonex, the world’s only currently available single-seat personal jet. In this video, Kitplaneseditor Paul Dye talks about what it’s like to fly this unique aircraft and air show veteran Bob Carleton describes the engine and airplane development. view on YouTube