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Airborne 02.19.16: NEW 2016 TBM900, Cobalt Valkyrie, EAA TownHall Mtg in GA

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The Model Year 2016 version of Daher’s TBM 900 aircraft incorporates a number of enhancements that were detailed during this week’s the Singapore Airshow. Daher says they were introduced with Garmin’s new software release for the G1000 V15 avionics suite which is the TBM 900’s all-glass cockpit configuration. In a company press release, Daher likened these enhancements to bringing an &

Tasering Of Drone Operator Justified, Judge Says

Man Tased By Park Ranger After Operating His Aircraft In National Park In Hawaii, Running Away When Told To Stop

A National Parks ranger who tasered a man who had been operating a drone in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park was justified in using the non-lethal force to stop him, according to a federal judge.

Aero-TV: Humongous R/C Aerobats - Aerobeez' Monster Aerobatic Models

Fly Aerobatics With Your Feet Firmly Planted On Terra-Firma...

While at AMA Expo 2016, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, delved into the sport of aerobatic modeling. As an aerobatic pilot himself, Jim recognized that model aircraft can do much more than a full scale aircraft, and he stopped by the Aerobeez exhibit to bring us an update on these amazing specialized model aircraft.

Klyde Morris 02.19.16

If It's European It Must Be Better, Right Klyde?

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Airborne 02.18.16: Sonex/Waiex B-Model Intro, Merlin PSA, Citation Latitude

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Sonex Aircraft has announced its latest aircraft development project… It’s the Sonex and Waiex B-Models. B-Models will completely replace the original model Sonex and Waiex in the Sonex Aircraft product lineup. New Sonex and Waiex original model kits will only be available for a limited time, however original model sub-kits will still be available to those needing to complete existing projects and legacy service parts will