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March 31, 2016

Airborne 03.31.16: Glasair Merlin LSA, GoFundMe v Airplane, New Garmin

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Garmin has just announced the introduction of its new G5 Electronic Flight Instrument, and it looks like they are putting some teeth into the old saying that, “good things come in small packages.” The G5 electronic flight instrument is intended for use in experimental amateur-built and light sport aircraft. The compact G5 will find its place serving as either a back-up instrument to G3X or other EFIS systems or as a standalone primary flight instrument, with optional autopilot mode annunciation. On March 29, Glasair Aviation received FAA certification of its much-anticipated Merlin Light Sport Aircraft. For nearly 40 years Glasair

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NASA's 'Spaceport Of The Future' Reaches Another Milestone

Comprehensive Review Of Ground Facilities Plan Completed

NASA is ready to begin another phase of work on its spaceport of the future, where the agency plans to launch the next generation of astronauts to Mars and other deep-space destinations.

Looking Back On A Banner Year For Cubcrafters...

At the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo 2014, ANN News Editor Tom Patton took the opportunity to learn more about CubCrafters variation of the famous Piper Cub. To get his questions answered, Tom met with Randy Lervold, the General Manager of CubCrafters. Lervold said their customers want the fun of flying a classic taildragger airplane, and the popularity of CubCrafters variation has proved successful.