Video of the Week

Pipistrel’s all-electric trainer, long known as the “WattsUP,” has acquired a commercial designation, the Alpha Electro. And according to chief engineer Tine Tomazic, she’s ready to meet the public. Tomazic gave us the lowdown at Aero in Friedrichshafen, Germany. view on YouTube

In a surprise announcement Monday, Piper Aircraft revealed three new models of its upper strata M-Class aircraft, including a new turboprop called the M600 that’s loosely based on its popular Meridian. With a new G1000 variant from Garmin, the Meridian itself is getting some retooling, becoming the Meridian M500, and the Lycoming-powered Mirage will morph […]

ADS-B is big in the news at the Aircraft Electronics Association show in Dallas this month. In this product tour, AVweb reviews ADS-B units from three companies: Appareo, Avidyne, and Sandia Aerospace. view on YouTube

At the Aircraft Electronics Association convention in Dallas, Avidyne introduced a new remote Bluetooth keyboard for its IFD540/440 FMS systems. AVweb took a quick look. view on YouTube

At the 2015 Aircraft Electronics Association convention in Dallas, Aspen Avionics introduced a new angle of attack system for its popular Evolution EFIS system. AVweb’s Paul Bertorelli flew the system in a Cirrus and prepared this video. view on YouTube

Autogyros are big in Europe — but in the U.S., not so much. The reason for that is primarily regulatory. The U.S. light sport rule doesn’t include rotorcraft. As Paul Bertorelli discovered on this AVweb flight demo, that’s too bad. Gyros are fun and easy to fly, but they do take specific training for the […]

L-3 Aviation was among several ADS-B manufacturers presenting new, mandate-compliant solutions to the flight training community at the 2015 National Training Aircraft Symposium (NTAS) at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida. In this video, Aviation Consumer editor Larry Anglisano presents an overview of the Lynx product line with L-3’s Todd Scholten. view on YouTube

Daher recently opened a new sales, maintenance and support facility in Pompano Beach, Florida. AVweb was there and shot some video of the event. view on YouTube

EAA has two Ford Tri-Motors touring the U.S. this spring, one in the East and one out West. AVweb’s Russ Niles went for a ride in Naples, Florida. view on YouTube

Bristell Aircraft has introduced a taildragger version of its LSA. The TDO features carbon fiber and aluminum construction and boasts a 120-knot cruise speed. AVweb’s Paul Bertorelli took a test flight. view on YouTube