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.
Mountain Touring By Paraglider
Editor’s note: Last week, my friend David Shelton shot this spectacular video of mountain paragliding in Mexico. Tapalpa is in Mexico’s Sierra Madre region about 400 miles west of Mexico City. Here’s his report. –Paul Bertorelli Last week, I enjoyed a fine week of soaring in Mexico, along with 16 members of my paragliding family. […]
Best Of The Web: Real World Engine Failure And Turnback
From the One-More-Time-But-With-Pictures file comes this week’s Best of the Web video. It was posted by Cessna Centurion owner Edward Frye earlier this week. It depicts a successful runway turnback after a catastrophic engine failure. Total time in the air: one minute, 12 seconds. Frye does a nice job of analyzing the incident, including illuminating […]
Why Light Sport Airplanes Suffer So Many Crashes
Light sport airplanes were supposed to be a cheaper alternative to certified aircraft and they are. But AVweb’s look at the accident record of these airplanes confirms what many skeptics worried about: They suffer more crashes than standard category aircraft. This video, first published in 2018, explains why. Editor’s note: The former owner of the […]
DeLand Sport Showcase: Simulator To Go
It’s always nice to see someone trying something new to make aviation affordable. That’s exactly what Navy veteran Andres Velarde is doing with his idea of a simulator on wheels. He can take it to you for training and recurrency or put on an aviation demo at a local high school. AVweb caught with Andres […]
DeLand Sport Showcase: Crowds Light, Industry Sales Strong
After a two-year COVID-caused hiatus, the DeLand Sport Aviation Showcase opened this week to off-and-on rain and light clouds. As with Sun ‘n Fun and AirVenture, exhibitors were also down slightly from 2019. But one thing that isn’t down is sales for most companies AVweb talked to.
DeLand Sport Showcase: Pipistrel Velis Electric Trainer Debuts
Slovenian airplane maker Pipistrel certified the first commercial-use electric airplane last year and is finding some buyers in Europe. Even as the Velis model trickles into the U.S. on a demonstration basis, it’s not clear when it will be certified by U.S. regulators. In this video shot at the DeLand Sport Aviation Showcase, Pipistrel rep […]
