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Recommend a Video |VOTW Archive We’re often amazed at the precision and care with which helicopter pilots carry out certain tasks, especially those who perform power-line maintenance. AVweb reader Adam Hunt reminded us of the many pilots who exercise tremendous skill and control as part of their work day, and we spent the rest of […]

When diesel engine manufacturer Thielert got into financial and regulatory trouble in Germany earlier this year, the 800 or so owners of aircraft with the engines were left with a lot of unanswered questions and some financial challenges of their own. Dr. Todd House is a founder of the Thielert Engine Owners Group, and he […]

Private air travel evokes wonder, envy and scorn, depending on who you talk to. But is it really the cause of a social schism that furthers the economic divide? Think tank author Chuck Collins is inviting people to think about the impact of business aviation beyond its place in the airspace system, and he talked […]

With the explosion of corporate aviation, many staffing companies and corporate flight departments are turning to placement services like Fly Contract to find contract flight crews and flight attendants. But where do apiring flight attendants go for training if they don’t have an airline background? AVweb‘s Mike Blakeney speaks with Mary Lou Gallagher of Beyond […]

Recommend a Video |VOTW Archive While we certainly don’t recommend this, it does make for an interesting video. Lee Hilbert and Scott Ross found themselves with a Cessna 120 (O-290) on Edo floats miles from the nearest lake, and rather than tow it to the water, they came up with an interesting solution to get […]

Airplane factories are noisy places, but there’s a sound that’s never been heard at any Piper factory, and that’s the sound of a Piper pure jet engine spooling up. That’s all about to change as the company puts the final touches to its proof-of-concept PiperJet at the Vero Beach facility. AVweb‘s Russ Niles talked to […]

The folks at EAA are always coming up with ways to keep AirVenture fresh, and this year is no exception. From rock concerts to rocket planes, this year’s event promises plenty of entertainment value, and there will be lots of product and technology announcements, too. AVweb‘s Russ Niles spoke with EAA’s Media and Public Affairs […]

Recommend a Video |VOTW Archive Our latest “Video of the Week” is one that’s actually been sent to us several times over the last few months, especially when high winds and difficult landings take the spotlight here on AVweb. And to be honest, we’re a little surprised to discover that we haven’t shared this one […]

Are you ready for an engine failure in the pattern, a jammed flight control in IMC, or stopping an incipient spin in its tracks? IFR Magazine‘s Jeff Van West talks with aerobatic training pilot Rich Stowell about how average pilots can be ready for the unexpected. Duration: File Size: download here

The July 2008 issue of IFR Refresher features an article on how to tackle an IFR flight into Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin during the massive EAA AirVenture show at the end of July. It’s definitely not your everyday IFR flight! For this month’s podcast, editor Meredith Saini speaks with Jerry Hough, an air […]