Video of the Week

Mustangs are among the most numerous warbirds but each is worth a close inspection. AVweb’s Paul Bertorelli took a look at Berlin Express, a rare B model, at this year’s Sun ‘n Fun. view on YouTube

At the AUVSI show in New Orleans, a new company called SkyeIntelligence was showing a trick drone with self-following capability. You simply launch it, and it follows your every move. AVweb shot this short news video on the product. view on YouTube

Alpha Systems AOA is updating its angle-of-attack systems. At this week’s Aircraft Electronics Association show, Alpha’s Mark Korin said, “We can update any aircraft with an AOA display for safer flying, including AOA installations for pressurized aircraft.” view on YouTube

At this week’s Aircraft Electronics Association show in Orlando, L-3 Avionics showcased its recent advancements in certified products that pack multiple functions into lighter, smaller boxes. The recently released ESI-500 standby instrument offers what amounts to a primary flight display backup with instrument data as well as navigation and synthetic vision. The unit, when packaged […]

Fresh from its first manned flight, eVolo’s Volocopter was on display at Aero 2106 in Friedrichshafen, Germany, this week. AVweb got an update on this intriguing program. view on YouTube

At Aero in Friedrichshafen, Germany, this week, the giant electrical concern Siemens surprised the show with an Extra 330 powered by a 350-hp electric motor. In this video, the company’s Frank Anton explained the goal to AVweb and fliegermagazin’s Thomas Borchert. view on YouTube

At Aero in Friedrichshafen, Germany, this week, GAMA president Pete Bunce said the association’s research has revealed there are many more GA aircraft in Europe than were originally though. In this exclusive podcast with AVweb, he said knowing the accurate count has safety implications. Duration: 7:55 File Size: 6.5 MB download here

At Aero, AVweb caught a good long look at the first serious high-output aircraft serial hybrid drive. AVweb’s Paul Bertorelli interviewed Tine Tomazic of Pipistrel Aircraft about the Hypstair project.

At Aero 2016 in Friedrichshafen, Germany, a company called Skyleader was showing a wild scale knockoff of an L-39 Albatross called the UL-39 Albi. It’s equipped with a 13-blade ducted fan powered by a BMW motorcycle engine. AVweb shot this video on this unique airplane.

At Sun ‘n Fun 2016, NavWorx was showing off its new, low-cost ADS-B system. view on YouTube