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Type |
Date |
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| LIGHT ON PAPERWORK? EXPECT A RESALE HIT. |
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Feb 1, 2021 |
814 |
| Avionics Survey: Pleased With New Tech: But buyers face long lead times, long downtimes and cost overruns. Garmin dominates, still. |
Survey |
Feb 1, 2021 |
2728 |
| SHOPPING FOR A TRAINER: A TOP-DOLLAR MARKET. |
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Feb 1, 2021 |
675 |
| Lycoming Crank AD: Replace Within 25 Hours: The FAA has finalized its airworthiness directive for Superior and some Lycoming four-cylinder 10-360 and O-360 engines. |
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Feb 1, 2021 |
526 |
| FINALLY, A DECENT ENGINE GUIDE. |
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Jan 1, 2021 |
683 |
| 200-KNOT BUZZKILL: MX, INSURANCE REALITIES. |
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Jan 1, 2021 |
676 |
| Used Avionics: Beware Of Hidden Costs: Social media has expanded the used avionics market, but we find few bargains on current-production gear. Accessories add to the bottom line. |
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Jan 1, 2021 |
2194 |
| Dynon Certified Update: Autopilot, EMS For Twins: Dynon s HDX retrofit avionics for Piper twins edges Garmin because it has an integrated autopilot. More approvals are in the works. |
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Jan 1, 2021 |
615 |
| CLEARCOATS: A SHOW-FINISH ADVANTAGE. |
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Jan 1, 2021 |
474 |
| Cessna 180-Series AD: Recurring Tail Inspection: Another FAA AD for Cessna singles focuses on corrosion and structural cracking of the tail section. |
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Jan 1, 2021 |
627 |
| Disinfecting Cabins: Airworthiness Concerns: The FAA has issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin on the potential negative impacts from excessively cleaning the cabin. |
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Jan 1, 2021 |
480 |
| VISUAL APPROACHES--THE GARMIN WAY. |
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Jun 1, 2020 |
703 |
| 2020 Cirrus SR22T: Virtual Data Recording. |
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Jun 1, 2020 |
2288 |
| uAvionix echoUAT: Space-Saving, Wireless. |
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Jun 1, 2020 |
1468 |
| Sanitizing The Cabin? Go Easy On The Screens. |
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Jun 1, 2020 |
290 |
| DYNON INSTALLS: HOW'S IT WORKING? |
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May 1, 2020 |
684 |
| IFR On A Budget: The $15K Upgrade. |
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May 1, 2020 |
3204 |
| ForeFlight 3D Approach Preview. |
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May 1, 2020 |
855 |
| Trig GPS/Txp Combo: Small-Space ADS-B: When panel space is tight, the Trig Avionics TN70 standalone GPS and TT22 compact transponder is a worthy pairing. |
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May 1, 2020 |
288 |
| SHOULD YOU BUY A USED HOMEBUILT? |
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Apr 1, 2020 |
1027 |
| AD On Cessna 210 Fleet, ITDM Pilots Get a Chance. |
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Apr 1, 2020 |
589 |
| Screen Reflector HUD: Limited By App: For $19.95, the Hyperion smartphone heads up display succeeds in getting phone data at eye level, hut we wish it worked with more apps. |
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Apr 1, 2020 |
532 |
| SO LONG, VHF NAV. |
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Mar 1, 2020 |
696 |
| Propeller Overhauls: Neglect Shortens TBO: And it could be detrimental to safety. A quality overhaul is a complex, multi-step process that gives a propeller a new lease on life. |
Travel narrative |
Mar 1, 2020 |
2346 |
| PROP PREFLIGHTS: SPOTTING THE DAMAGE. |
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Mar 1, 2020 |
512 |
| 2020 CRYSTAL BALL: TIGHTER REGS ON AUTOMATION. |
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Feb 1, 2020 |
610 |
| Budget Transponders: Sandia Versus Garmin: With ADS-B, Mode A/C transponder performance is critical Sandia's STX 165 and Garmin's GTX 325 both pack a modern punch. |
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Feb 1, 2020 |
2085 |
| GARMIN GTX 327: USED MARKET WINNER. |
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Feb 1, 2020 |
404 |
| THIS IS THE AUTOPILOT. |
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Feb 1, 2020 |
364 |
| Aithre lllyrian: Smart Pulse Oximeter: The Illyrian pulse oximeter measures Sp02 under the earlobe or on the forehead. Intrusive, but full-time monitoring is worth it for some. |
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Feb 1, 2020 |
1657 |
| CiES Fuel Senders: Fixed For Early Cirruses: The stock fuel gauge in early-gen Cirrus models has less than stellar accuracy, but CiES says it finally found the cure owners have been waiting on. |
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Feb 1, 2020 |
1123 |
| HOW WE BREAK AIRPLANES. |
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Jan 1, 2020 |
662 |
| VISION JET: THE SAFEST GA AIRPLANE? |
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Jan 1, 2020 |
228 |
| Faro Stealth 2 ANR: Mid-Priced, Oversized: With large ear cups, the latest $ 449 Faro is anything but stealthy. It's well-made, well-supported and has a smart control set. Fit it before you buy it. |
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Jan 1, 2020 |
1500 |
| THE CIRRUS APPROACH. |
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Jan 1, 2020 |
483 |
| Advanced Preflight After Maintenance: The NTSB believes that a significant number of post-maintenance fatal wrecks might be avoided if pilots got serious about preflighting. |
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Jan 1, 2020 |
653 |
| FAA AD For Bonanzas: Failing Control Cables: A swath of the Bonanza fleet must be inspected for fractured aileron control cables. Worst-case costs including parts and labor could reach $ 3000. |
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Jan 1, 2020 |
707 |
| AUTOLAND: TESTING THE THRESHOLD OF TYPE CERTIFICATION. |
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Dec 1, 2019 |
724 |
| Garmin Autoland: Bad Pilot, Good Plane: OEMs plan to offer Garmin's Emergency Autoland system. A third layer in the Autonomi suite, it precisely lands the airplane when pilots can't. |
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Dec 1, 2019 |
2091 |
| ADS-B For Jets: Garmin, FreeFlight Tops: If you're buying an aging jet or turboprop on the cheap, an ADS-B upgrade won't be. There's plenty of equipment but a long wait for installation. |
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Dec 1, 2019 |
1956 |
| DAVID CLARK: A STORY OF SURVIVAL. |
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Nov 1, 2019 |
1262 |
| ADS-B For Jets: Garmin, FreeFlight Tops: If you re buying an aging jet or turboprop on the cheap, an ADS-B upgrade wont be. There's plenty of equipment, but a long wait for installation. |
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Nov 1, 2019 |
2089 |
| uAvionix tailBeacon: Another Low-Cost Option: First it was ADS-B on the wingtip, now uAvionix has a solution for the tail Since it will live a hard life up there, long-term reliability is unknown. |
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Nov 1, 2019 |
653 |
| Clarity Aloft Flex: Less Weight, No BT: Aloft Technology's latest Flex in-ear headset delivers big on comfort and performance, but for the price we wish it had Bluetooth connectivity. |
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Nov 1, 2019 |
1177 |
| DON'T IGNORE SERVICE BULLETINS. |
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Oct 1, 2019 |
711 |
| ADS-B in Canada: Satellite-Based Snag: That means the majority of mandate-complaint systems installed in U.S.-based aircraft might not play without major upgrades. |
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Oct 1, 2019 |
2268 |
| David Clark Pro-X2: On-The-Ear Comfort: At $745 Clark's latest supra-aural headset is hardly a budget model, but we think it packs enough tech and performance to call it a decent value. |
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Oct 1, 2019 |
996 |
| Sub-$5K EFIS: Aspen, Garmin: Shopping the entry-level EFIS market for fitting a vintage Cessna shows you'll likely spend more for optional accessories for full compatibility. |
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Oct 1, 2019 |
1061 |
| AIRVENTURE INNOVATORS. |
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Sep 1, 2019 |
680 |
| Which IFR Navigator? Garmin GNC 355 Wins: But it's not a slam dunk. We think it could be better if it had an ADS-B transponder, plus select buyers might miss the ILS. |
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Sep 1, 2019 |
1793 |
| MONEY SAVER. |
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Sep 1, 2019 |
142 |
| Bose ProFlight Series II: Tweaked and Improved: The original Bose ProFlight in-ear headset worked well in some turbine cockpits, hut the reworked version solves some of its warts. |
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Sep 1, 2019 |
593 |
| Sentry Mini ADS-B: Sub-$300, Compact: ForeFlight throws another portable ADS-B receiver at a crowded market. We like the compact size, hut wish it worked with Garmin's tablet app. |
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Sep 1, 2019 |
586 |
| THE INSURANCE MARKET HAS HARDENED. |
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Aug 1, 2019 |
689 |
| Top Avionics Upgrades: Choices For All Budgets: With falling prices, blanket approvals and serious integration, it's finally a buyer's market for avionics. But, labor cost and complexity are on the rise. |
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Aug 1, 2019 |
2860 |
| Digital Fuel Quantity: More Than a Display: Don't shortchange a new engine display system by ignoring the fuel quantity sensors. Overhauling may work, but replacement might be the only fix. |
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Aug 1, 2019 |
1311 |
| Got Spot? FAA: Check GPS, ADS-B: The FAA says that Spot satellite messengers cause interference with GPS signals. In other news, FAA grounds Tamarack active winglet-modded jets. |
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Aug 1, 2019 |
605 |
| HOW WILL YOU FLY WITHOUT ADS-B? |
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Jul 1, 2019 |
746 |
| What's It Really Weigh? Don't shortchange major installations by not generating an accurate weight and balance report. Putting it on the scales is worth the effort. |
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Jul 1, 2019 |
578 |
| WHAT'S THE BEST DISPLAY UPGRADE? |
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Jun 1, 2019 |
734 |
| Garmin G3X Touch: Wide-Reaching STC: Buyers waited years for an STC'd version of Garmin's G3X integrated avionics suite. Now it's approved for 500-plus certified aircraft models. |
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Jun 1, 2019 |
1969 |
| GARMIN'S JET RETROFITS: G5000 STC. |
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Jun 1, 2019 |
1257 |
| Aspen's New Pro MAX: Brighter, Faster: Aspens second-gen plug-and-play Evolution Pro MAX 1000/500 displays get new processors and much improved screen performance. |
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Jun 1, 2019 |
1563 |
| WHEN WARRANTY STANDS OVER GOOD FAITH. |
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May 1, 2019 |
726 |
| SkyBeacon Retrofits: Two Upgrades in One: uAvionix says its skyBeacon ADS-B/lighting device is a no-install solution. Don't take that literally, but it's still the simplest solution on the market. |
Product/service evaluation |
May 1, 2019 |
2049 |
| Piper's New Trainer: New Glass and Engine: Starting at $259,000 the three-seat Piper 100-series sports a Continental 10-370 and Garmin G3X Touch avionics. |
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May 1, 2019 |
729 |
| ADS-B DEMAND: LIKE RUSH HOUR AT STARBUCKS. |
Report |
Apr 1, 2019 |
609 |
| Instrument Repairs: Still Cheaper Than EFIS: But for complex instruments facing obsolescence, upgrading to solid-state glass makes better sense. Think long-term and consider the warranty. |
Column |
Apr 1, 2019 |
2716 |
| Garmin's Wrist Pulse Ox: Reduced Accuracy: But with a heart rate monitor and other biometric functions, Garmin's D2 Delta PX aviator watch offers a generous feature set for pilots and athletes. |
Product/service evaluation |
Apr 1, 2019 |
1130 |
| ForeFlight 11.0: 3D View, Breadcrumbs: ForeFlight's latest app update adds high-res aerial imagery of the airport environment and an advanced track logging utility. |
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Apr 1, 2019 |
1109 |
| A REALITY CHECK AT TIEDOWN ROW NUMBER FIVE. |
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Mar 1, 2019 |
738 |
| Garmin GTR200B: Comm, Bluetooth ICS: Garmin's new VHF comm radio all but eliminates the audio control panel with a built-in intercom, Bluetooth, 3D Audio and a smart feature set. |
Product/service evaluation |
Mar 1, 2019 |
1420 |
| TSO Certifications: Here To Stay, For Now; Straightforward and costly, product certification via FAA TSO remains an international standard. But broad STC approvals are lowering costs. |
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Mar 1, 2019 |
696 |
| WHY THE LATEST UAVIONIX PATENT IS SIGNIFICANT. |
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Feb 1, 2019 |
632 |
| Aspen EFD1000 E5: Low Cost, But Stark: Aspen's new budget-based retrofit EFIS has a crisp display and IFR capability, but its feature set is limited to basic flight instruments. |
Product/service evaluation |
Feb 1, 2019 |
2029 |
| Mayo Clinic Medicals: Preventive Focus: Medical certification at the Mayo Clinic's Division of Aerospace Medicine is more about maintaining a pilot's health for the long term. |
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Feb 1, 2019 |
2081 |
| 121.5 MHz ELTs: Prohibited By FCC: Old 121.5 MHz ELT technology has been dying a slow death and a new ruling by the FCC finally puts the nails in the coffin for sales and certification. |
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Feb 1, 2019 |
688 |
| WHEN DOES AN AIRCRAFT BECOME A THROWAWAY? |
Editorial |
Jan 1, 2019 |
722 |
| Bose ProFlight Headset: Not For Pistons: Bose is targeting the jet market with the ProFlight in-ear headset. After an exhausting trial, we suggest trying before buying. |
Product/service evaluation |
Jan 1, 2019 |
2007 |
| READY FOR A JET? ACCEPT TIGHT REGS, INFLATED COSTS. |
Column |
Dec 1, 2018 |
654 |
| Jet Shades: Efficient, See-Through: We think the Jet Shades tinted window panels are good for reducing cabin heat and sun glare and for maximizing air conditioning efficiency. |
Product/service evaluation |
Dec 1, 2018 |
1514 |
| iPreflight Genesis: Smart Runway Analysis: The new iPreflight Genesis iPad app from Aircraft Performance Group puts a sharp focus on aircraft performance and blends useful flight planning. |
Product/service evaluation |
Dec 1, 2018 |
1650 |
| HONEYWELL GETS SERIOUS AT AIRVENTURE. |
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Sep 1, 2018 |
652 |
| Quest Kodiak Series II: A Workhorse Refined; With benign stall characteristics, excellent fit and finish and a high-end passenger cabin, the latest-gen Quest Kodiak isn't fast, but it's versatile. |
Product/service evaluation |
Sep 1, 2018 |
2218 |
| Avidyne IFD550: GPS Nay With Attitude: With wireless streaming and built-in SynVis, Avidyne's flagship IFD550 navigator offers sizable redundancy and a mostly slide-and-fly installation. |
Product/service evaluation |
Sep 1, 2018 |
2241 |
| WHERE ARE THE NEW ADS-B WEATHER PRODUCTS? |
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Aug 1, 2018 |
662 |
| Aircraft Wash Shootout: Fleet Wash a Favorite: But none remove stains and grimed-up areas so you'll need to follow up with a cleaner and degreaser. For that, Carbon-X and N'viro Solve are top picks. |
Product/service evaluation |
Aug 1, 2018 |
2549 |
| Cessna HD T206H: Turbocharged Utility: A working pilot's airplane that's easy to load and fly, Textron Aviation's flagship Cessna piston single remains in a class of its own. |
Product/service evaluation |
Aug 1, 2018 |
2331 |
| Airtext LT Satcomm: Transportable Router: A follow-on to the Airtext HP cabin satcomm router, the Airtext LT can he moved between aircraft. We'd like a rechargeable battery and a mounting bracket. |
Product/service evaluation |
Aug 1, 2018 |
721 |
| A CRITICAL EYE ON PRODUCT SUPPORT. |
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Jul 1, 2018 |
647 |
| AC AIR'S REMOTE-CONTROL TUGS. |
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Jul 1, 2018 |
841 |
| PMA450B Audio Panel Impressive Feature Set: PS Engineerings latest audio control system has a long list of clever, customizable functions. A shallow menu and a function display keep the operation intuitive. |
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Jul 1, 2018 |
2718 |
| Antenna Upkeep: Performance, Aesthetics: Swapping old antennas with new ones can add substantial costs to an avionics upgrade, but system performance generally depends on it. |
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Jul 1, 2018 |
1691 |
| Garmin In Reach Mini: SOS, SMS, Tracking: Garmin's new palm-sized InReach Mini Iridium satcomm device sacrifices a map, but works with Garmin's Pilot app and the D2 Charlie pilot watch. |
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Jul 1, 2018 |
1804 |
| STILL WANT AN ICON A5 AMPHIB? |
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Jun 1, 2018 |
641 |
| EFIS Market Scan: Some Price Breaks: But all-in upgrades won't be dirt cheap. Aspen's E5 leads for now, and our eyes are laser-focused on BendixKing's XVue and Garmin's G3X Touch. |
Product/service evaluation |
Jun 1, 2018 |
2668 |
| Flight Design CTLSi GT: Refined Integration: A three-screen Dynon EFIS suite, 120-knot cruising speed and a $185,000 price tag put the 2018 CTLSi GT at the top of the LSA food chain. |
Product/service evaluation |
Jun 1, 2018 |
1974 |
| Bad Elf Wombat: Portable Data Burner: The Wombat is a pocket-sized Wi-Fi hub for transferring Jeppesen databases from a smartphone or tablet. It's stone simple to use and has impressive battery life. |
Product/service evaluation |
Jun 1, 2018 |
1111 |
| THE END OF THE ROAD FOR HIGH-PRICED AVIONICS. |
Column |
May 1, 2018 |
684 |
| SUREFLY'S SIM DROP-IN IGNITION. |
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May 1, 2018 |
709 |
