Multimedia
AVweb’s Multimedia section offers a rich collection of aviation-focused content, including videos, podcasts, photo galleries, and more. From in-depth analyses of aircraft systems to engaging pilot interviews and captivating flight footage, this section provides valuable insights and entertainment for aviation enthusiasts and professionals alike. Stay updated with the latest in aviation through our diverse multimedia offerings.
The Long, Twisted And Slightly Ridiculous Story Of Avgas (Part 1)
For decades, the general aviation industry has struggled with finding a replacement for leaded avgas without success. The biggest driver of this failure is that there’s no reason to do so because the industry has been given an exemption to continue using lead. In this two-part series, AVweb’s Paul Bertorelli explains how industry inertia and […]
Van’s RV-15 First Look
As expected, Van’s latest design, the high-wing RV-15, made a well-received debut at AirVenture two weeks ago. KITPLANES magazine caught up with Van’s Greg Hughes for an update on the RV-15. Now that the 15 has been poked and prodded by thousands of showgoers, let’s see what’s next for the company’s first high-wing airplane.
AirVenture 2022: SayWeather WX Advisory System
A company called SayWeather was showing its automated weather advisory systems at AirVenture, which use solar-powered wireless weather sensors, a processing console and a transceiver for broadcasting the data. Larry Anglisano took a look at the setup with SayWeather’s George Domedion.
AirVenture 2022: Elixir Aircraft
Elixir Aircraft’s EASA-certified two-seat Elixir comes in two versions, a Rotax 912 iS-powered trainer and a Rotax 915 iS-equipped traveler model. In this video from AirVenture 2022, company co-founder Cyril Champenois discusses plans to bring the aircraft to the U.S. market along with its design, performance and features.
AirVenture 2022: Alsim ALSR20
Scott Firsing provides an overview of Alsim’s ALSR20 flight training device (FTD) in this product minute. Introduced in 2020, the ALSR20 was designed to be an exact replica of the Cirrus SR20 aircraft.
New Enstrom Owner Logs Yeoman ‘Booth Time’ During AirVenture
Asked if the new company owner Chuck Surack was around, an Enstrom employee at the company’s AirVenture booth said, “He’s been here every day.” Surack, a helicopter pilot and Enstrom owner, was enthusiastic about acquiring the company when he met with AVweb for a recent telephone podcast. He agreed to a short (he’s busy) on-camera […]
PS Engineering Offers ‘Less is More’ Pricing On New Intercom Option
Extra features in a panel-mount intercom can be great. But a manufacturer adding something “just because we can” might ramp up the price with bells and whistles that are rarely, if ever, used in the real world. PS Engineering, based in Tennessee, addressed this with its latest intercom option. Technical Project Manager James Krueger explains.
