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In the wake of the devastation of Hurricane Ike, general aviation is standing ready to help in the relief effort, but there are a few things standing in their way. Jay Carpenter, secretary of the Texas Aviation Association, updated AVweb‘s Russ Niles on Sunday. Duration: File Size: download here

Recommend a Video |VOTW Archive We periodically check YouTube for new videos from the folks at the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum, hoping to see what’s going on with their “Project America,” an ongoing effort by the museum to construct a fully-functional and authentic replica of the twin-engine Curtiss seaplane. We’ve shared videos of the construction […]

When Thielert Aircraft Engines went insolvent a few months ago, there were a lot of predictions on what would happen to those with aircraft using their diesel engines. Well, all that’s playing out now, and it’s not a very encouraging set of circumstances. AVweb‘s Russ Niles spoke with Vilis Ositis, president of the Thielert Engine […]

There’s been a lot of buzz about air taxis in recent years and how they’re the next big thing in business transportation. California entrepreneur Gad Barnea sees the market a little differently, however, and had taken a slightly different approach with his shorthaul service, called Miwok Airways. AVweb‘s Russ Niles spoke with Barnea about why […]

Recommend a Video |VOTW Archive “You’re gonna love this,” wrote AVweb reader Scott Evans by way of introduction to this week’s featured viral video. “We’ve all heard of dead-stick landings – now check out this dead-stick take-off!” We’re not sure what the backstory is on this clip – is that actually Bob Hoover narrating? – […]

On Sept. 30, the comment period will close on proposed changes to regulations governing the amateur participation in homebuilt aircraft, and EAA is naturally hoping that its members (and anyone else with an interest in general aviation) make sure their views are known. AVweb‘s Russ Niles spoke with EAA Vice President of Industry and Regulatory […]

A legal dispute between the FAA and Santa Monica Airport continues to simmer before the courts about the city’s intention to ban Class C and D jets from the facility. We heard from Airport Association spokesman Barry Schiff a few months ago, and now AVweb‘s Russ Niles has spoken with Airport Director Bob Trimborn, who […]

Recommend a Video |VOTW Archive We try to spend as much time as possible surfing the web for aviation-related content, but some days we think AVweb reader Robert Reid may have us beat. Robert’s usually the first person to e-mail us links to flying videos buried deep in the bowels of YouTube and other user-driven […]

In October, the University of North Dakota will again offer its accident investigator training program. In this podcast, UND’s Frank Argenziano explains what the course covers and what it takes to be a tin-kicker. Duration: File Size: download here

Recommend a Video |VOTW Archive Sometimes a simple idea leads to interesting footage, and that’s definitely the case with our lastest “Video of the Week.” AVweb reader Beaux Graham “attached a budget Harbor Freight security camera to the tail tiedown ring … of our Cardinal RG … to watch the odd gear-retraction action.” Not only […]