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It’s been 25 years since Flight Design started delivering airplanes, and they celebrated with a sold-out special edition. AVweb‘s Mary Grady talked to Flight Design’s John Gilmore about the new model based on the limited-edition aircraft. Duration: File Size: download here

Retired Marine Col. Jack Howell didn’t wait for the government to look after the needs of the children of war veterans. He talked to AVweb‘s Paul Bertorelli about how aviation can help them cope with the changes war brings to their lives. Duration: File Size: download here

With cost the biggest barrier to flying, Tecnam North America has come up with a couple of different ways to make it more affordable. AVweb‘s Paul Bertorelli spoke with Tecnam’s Phil Solomon. Duration: File Size: download here

It can be hard for a business to justify spending upwards of $1 million for an aircraft that only flies 100 hours a year, but a new program helps spread those costs among multiple users. AVweb‘s Paul Bertorelli spoke with DiamondShare’s John Armstrong about innovative approach. Duration: File Size: download here

Thanks to new manufacturing technology and a long track record, the FAA has agreed that many Continental engines can safely go up to 2,400 hours before overhaul. AVweb‘s Paul Bertorelli spoke with Continental’s Bill Ross about this and the certification of its new diesel. Duration: File Size: download here

A Brazilian (by way of France) amphib design gathered a lot of interest at Sun ‘n Fun. AVweb‘s Mary Grady checked it out at the show, speaking with Sport Aviation, LLC’s Jerry Scheid. Duration: File Size: download here

Vedalo sunglasses now come in premium stainless steel/titanium frame with lenses that actually enhance vision. AVweb‘s Mary Grady spoke with Vedalo’s Dan Jacobs at Sun ‘n Fun 2013. This podcast is brought to you by Bose Corporation, XM WX Satellite Weather, Aspen Avionics, and Flying Eyes Pilot Sunglasses. Click here to listen. (2.9 MB, 3:08) […]

WingX Now works with 10 ADS-B devices and has added some features that make getting around the airport a lot safer. Aviation Consumer‘s Larry Anglisano spoke with Hilton Goldstein at Sun ‘n Fun 2013. This podcast is brought to you by Garmin, Lightspeed Aviation, Sennheiser, and Bendix/King by Honeywell. Duration: File Size: download here

Original, Exclusive Videos from AVweb |Reader-Submitted & Viral Videos A Brazilian company called Wega appeared at Sun ‘n Fun 2013 with a pair of good-looking retractables they hope to sell as kits. AVweb talked to the company’s principle, Jocelito Wildner, about what Wega’s plans are. Don’t see a video screen?Try disabling ad blockers and refreshing […]

Original, Exclusive Videos from AVweb |Reader-Submitted & Viral Videos You can build your own custom instrument panel, so why not do the same with your table-top simulator? That’s the idea behind the Flight Training Cockpit Advanced Panel product offered through PilotMall.com. AVweb‘s Larry Anglisano took a look at the simulator at Sun ‘n Fun 2013. […]