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The internal GPS receiver in some tablets doesn’t always provide reliable lock-on in all aircraft cabins. Two new satellite receivers — from Bad Elf and Global Nav Systems — solve this problem. Aviation Consumer‘s Larry Anglisano has a look at them in this AVweb video. view on YouTube

In 1976, famed aviation businessman and movie pilot Clay Lacy was asked to fly one of the strangest stunt acts in aviation: The Human Fly. In this exclusive AVweb video, he explains how the project came into being. view on YouTube

The National Aviation Hall of Fame, based in Dayton, Ohio, added six new names to its roster of more than 200 air and space pioneers this week. Ron Kaplan, enshrinement director for the NAHF, tells AVweb’s Mary Grady about the varied and impressive achievements of this year’s class. Duration: File Size: download here

Textron AirLand flew its Scorpion light tactical jet last week and by all accounts it went well. AVweb’s Russ Niles spoke with Dale Tutt, chief engineer on the project, a day after the flight about the airplane and its potential market. Duration: File Size: download here

In an emerging aircraft refurbishment market, Smithville, Ohio-based Aircraft Sales Inc. stands out with a comprehensive and highly customized rebuild process. In this AVweb video, Aviation Consumer‘s Larry Anglisano presents an inside look at the company’s Pristine Airplane refurbishment process. view on YouTube

Mission Aviation Fellowship operates small aircraft in and out of some of the most remote airstrips in the world, often while those areas are in crisis. Their version of routine flying is the kind of stuff most stateside pilots will never experience. AVweb spoke with MAF’s Gene Jordan to learn more. Duration: File Size: download […]

If you do your own airplane maintenance, that work will include checking spark plugs. Tempest says checks should include resistance measurements and they’ve developed a little gadget to do that. view on YouTube