Video of the Week

As TruTrak and Trio race to earn STC approvals for their experimental autopilots, Garmin announced two new retrofit autopilots of its own nearly one week before the start of AirVenture 2017 at Oshkosh. The GFC500 is an entry-level, budget-based system that works with the G5 electronic flight display and the G600 is a higher-end system […]

At AirVenture 2017, BendixKing showed up with three major products including an updated version of the previously announced KI300 EFIS, the new AeroCruze retrofit autopilot that’s designed to replace legacy King autopilots, plus an Iridium-based satellite texting/SOS device. Aviation Consumer Magazine Editor Larry Anglisano took a look at the products with BendixKing’s Jeff Kauffman and […]

At AirVenture 2017, Dynon announced that its popular Skyview HDX system will be approved for installation in certified aircraft, beginning with the Cessna 172 but eventually extending to other aircraft as well. In this pre-opening day AVweb video, Dynon’s Michael Schofield explained the new program. view on YouTube

Targeting the market’s lower end, Garmin introduced at AirVenture 2017 the GDL82. This is a 978 UAT ADS-B Out solution that will sell for $1795 and includes a WAAS GPS receiver. For buyers who qualify for the FAA’s $500 equipage rebate, it could be the least expensive ADS-B Out solution we’ve seen to date. In […]

Cessna’s JTA is a 155-HP 172 that runs on Jet-A. The modification was recently approved by the FAA and EASA. It also features the G1000 NXi avionics suite. We took a look at one at AirVenture. view on YouTube

The immaculately restored B-29, Doc, arrived at AirVenture over the weekend. AVweb got a tour of the airplane and prepared this video. If you’re at AirVenture, make sure to get a good look at this aircraft. view on YouTube

Nothing says Cub like the iconic yellow-with-lightning-bolt paint scheme of the J-3 but some buyers of Cub derivatives are looking for something a little more distinctive. CubCrafters’ John Whitish showed an especially dynamic design at Sun ‘n Fun earlier this year. view on YouTube

Gear-up landings aren’t an everyday event, but they’re hardly rare, either. In today’s video, Paul Bertorelli examines why they happen, what the outcomes are and how you can avoid one if you fly a retrac. Putting the wheels down is a big help… view on YouTube

Ken Dravis was inspired to pursue both music and aviation careers by superstar John Denver. Among his early compositions was a catchy tune called Go Around. Dravis is a NetJets captain who continues to record music and front a John Denver tribute band called Eagle River. view on YouTube

With its TBM series of turboprops, Daher owns a unique niche as the fastest airplane in its class. AVweb recently visited the factory in Tarbes, France, and shot this video on how the aircraft are manufactured. view on YouTube