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The two-blade aluminum propeller offers an option for Continental O-470 powered Cessna 180 A-J models Hartzell Propeller, a Signia Aerospace company, has secured the supplemental type certificate (STC) approval on its new Frontier aluminum propeller for Cessna 180 Skywagon airplanes equipped with Continental O-470 engines. Targeted to serve Skywagon models A-J, the Frontier joins the extensive Top Prop lineup to offer a true performance-enhancing, cost-effective solution to upgrading the utility and backcountry legend. The 88-inch prop, in an all-aluminum design, features 2 distinctive scimitar blades plus an aluminum hub. The Frontier preserves the classic style of the tailwheel Skywagon, maintaining…

Attendees of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 are invited to a powerful week of evening programming at the Theater in the Woods. From Sunday, July 19, to Saturday, July 25, a series of nightly events will gather noteworthy people from NASA astronauts to those involved with the 1990 war drama Memphis Belle. “After a full day on the Oshkosh flight line, evenings at Theater in the Woods have been the perfect place to sit back and hear from aviation’s greats,” said Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice president of communities and member programs, who coordinates AirVenture features and attractions. “This year’s programming again creates…

Certification of the GFC 600 for Cessna 310P/Q aircraft is expected in July Garmin announced it has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for the GFC™ 600 digital autopilot in Air Tractor AT-802 and AT-802(A) models and Piper Matrix PA-46R-350T aircraft. Certification for Cessna 310P/Q aircraft is expected in July. The GFC 600 digital autopilot is designed for high performance piston single and twin-engine aircraft and also provides an advanced autopilot solution for both jet and turbine aircraft that have a wide range of speed and performance characteristics. Full-featured autopilot The GFC 600 digital autopilot provides…

McFarlane Aviation is pleased to announce the availability of the first aftermarket FAA-PMA approved 24–28V flap motor part number AFC301002-0121. This direct replacement for OEM P/N C301002-0121 has been engineered with meaningful design improvements that make it more reliable, more durable, and better suited for demanding operating conditions than the original. The most notable improvement is a reduced tendency to trip the aircraft’s flap motor circuit breaker, a persistent annoyance for many operators of affected Cessna and Beechcraft models. The redesigned motor also resists demagnetization of its permanent magnets at low subzero temperatures, addressing a known failure mode of the…

Highly requested Daily Weather feature debuts alongside a new turbulence layer and an updated Database Concierge experience Garmin today announced new features and enhancements in the Garmin Pilot™ mobile app. Previously only available on Garmin Pilot Web, the Daily Weather feature is now available on Apple® mobile devices, allowing pilots to see future forecasts in a new Daily Weather tab. To help provide a smoother ride, a new turbulence layer – available on both Garmin Pilot mobile and web – displays forecasted turbulence on the map, so pilots can see if it exists along the planned route of flight. Additionally,…

SkyHound is the only fully self-contained portable ADS-B traffic and weather unit in existence, built and designed by pilots — www.HoundAvionics.com for pictures and videos. One day, we wanted to buy a portable ADS-B unit with a built-in display, but couldn’t find one. So we built one. This month, it launched as SkyHound … the only portable ADS-B traffic and weather unit that’s completely self-contained with a built in display. No iPad needed. Founded by Sholom Ellenberg and Ivan Marshalleck, two lifelong friends who met in a high school computer class and have shared a passion for aviation and technology ever since.…

BERINGER AERO is proud to announce that, on June 11, 2026, the company received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) for its Greenville, South Carolina facility. This significant milestone strengthens BERINGER AERO’s commitment to serving the aviation industry with the highest standards of quality, safety, and responsiveness. The FAA PMA approval enables BERINGER AERO to manufacture approved replacement and modification parts for certified aircraft directly from its U.S. facility. With this approval, the Greenville team will be better positioned to support BERINGER AERO’s growing network of certified and experimental aircraft manufacturers, aircraft owners, builders, and maintenance professionals throughout…

The dynamic, data-driven charts tailored to simplify terminal procedures can now be used for flight planning on a computer Garmin today announced that SmartCharts, its dynamic aviation charting solution is now available for Garmin Pilot™ Web. SmartCharts provides pilots with a simplified and intuitive experience by producing clear and relevant data to depict a chart tailored for their specific flight operation. Now available on Garmin Pilot Web, Garmin’s powerful flight planning website that complements the Garmin Pilot mobile app, SmartCharts serves as the primary charting tool and allows pilots to view simplified terminal procedures, including instrument approach procedures (IAP),…

Southwest Airlines bringing ‘Independence One’ to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 Southwest Airlines® announced it will participate in EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, with its high-flying tribute to America’s semiquincentennial celebration, Independence One. This newly launched, freedom-flying Boeing 737 MAX 8 will visit the World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration® on Wednesday, July 22, showcasing Southwest®’s support of those who’ve given us the freedom to fly. EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, the 73rd Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention, is July 20-26 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. The thousands of aviation enthusiasts who annually visit EAA AirVenture will get to see Independence One up close and personal as…

Document is required reading for Oshkosh-bound pilots EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (May 20, 2026) — Pilots can now download the Federal Aviation Administration-released EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 Notice (commonly referred to as the Oshkosh NOTAM), featuring arrival and departure procedures for the Experimental Aircraft Association’s 73rd fly-in convention on July 20-26 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. The document is in effect from noon CDT on Thursday, July 16, until noon CDT on Monday, July 27, and outlines procedures for the many types of aircraft that fly to Oshkosh for the event, as well as aircraft that land…