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Technically, biofuel replacements are possible, but do they make economic sense? Shell Oil’s John Hofmeister told AVweb‘s Paul Bertorelli that there’s still a lot of oil out there and it’s hard for biofuels to compete. Related Content: Duration: File Size: download here

Cospas-Sarsat announced ten years ago that it would stop monitoring the 121.5 MHz ELT emergency frequency in 2009, and Tuesday actions by the FCC suggested the aviation community isn’t ready for the changeover. AVweb‘s Glenn Pew spoke with Ric Peri, vice president of government and industry affairs for the Aircraft Electronics Association, to find out […]

Original, Exclusive Videos from AVweb |Reader-Submitted & Viral Videos A collection of video clips from Chinese media outlets including: the J-20 fifth-generation “stealth” fighter jet’s first flight, taxi and flight control tests, a size and planform comparison with other contemporary aircraft (F-22 and T-50), and brief images that may suggest the aircraft’s avionics package. Don’t […]

The unique thing about the Sport Aviation Expo coming up January 20-23 in Sebring, Fla., is that it’s easy for pilots to schedule demo flights in a variety of aircraft. AVweb‘s Mary Grady talks with show organizer Dan Johnson about other interesting aspects of the show and a special event planned for the following week. […]

Original, Exclusive Videos from AVweb |Reader-Submitted & Viral Videos Video shot by a passenger aboard American Airlines Flight 2253 as it overran Runway 19 at Jackson Hole, Wednesday, shows unusual operation of the aircraft’s systems, according to some pilots. The 6,300-foot runway sits at an elevation of 6,451 feet and the pilots landed in light […]

Senior aviation medical examiner Dr. Brent Blue (of AeroMedix.com) thinks “the FAA is actually starting to float the idea of either dropping or relaxing third class medicals.” Find out why he thinks so and what may matter more in the case of second and first class certification. A note to listeners:Blue mistakenly states that medical […]

Original, Exclusive Videos from AVweb |Reader-Submitted & Viral Videos If you park your aircraft outside, you need a cover. Jeff Van West shows the pros and cons of Aviation Consumer‘s top picks. Don’t see a video screen?Try disabling ad blockers and refreshing this page.If that doesn’t work, click here to download the video directly.

Original, Exclusive Videos from AVweb |Reader-Submitted & Viral Videos You can’t legally fly an NDB approach in the clouds using a GPS unless it says “or GPS” in the title. But there’s nothing that says you can’t practice VFR what it’s like to fly an approach with a bearing pointer and no moving maps. Come […]

The small island country, less than 90 nm off the Florida coast, has always been welcoming to private pilots, and now sport pilots – even those flying with just a driver’s license as their FAA medical – are welcome as well. AVweb‘s Mary Grady talks with Banyan Air Bahamas specialist Pablo Garcia for an overview […]

Original, Exclusive Videos from AVweb |Reader-Submitted & Viral Videos As Eclipse Aerospace tries to put the pieces together following the bankruptcy of the original company in 2008, it’s busily modifying the 259 existing airframes. AVweb recently flew one of the upgraded models with owner David Green. The airplane is fast, comfortable, and a blast to […]