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After bringing in my 25-year-old car for a checkup, I realized it was time for the personal maintenance checkup on my 70-year-old body (as recommended by the owner’s manual). The parts-and-service department went through the checklist: “Very good, Mr. Gabriele. … Continue reading →

Dec 31, 2017-Every time Captain Bed Upreti landed at the Tribhuwan International Airport, he would notice an Airbus 330 that had become a part of the furniture at the already crowded tarmac of the only international airport of Nepal. On … Continue reading →

British families heading home from their Christmas holidays or travelling to visit more relatives today have been hit by travel chaos as the country was blanketed by up to four inches of snow. Some of Britain’s busiest motorways were closed, drivers … Continue reading →

The past two years are turning out to be the best ever for GA aircraft in need of an autopilot upgrade. First came Dynon in 2016. The EAA gained STC approval for the formerly Experimental-only EFIS D10A, leading the way … Continue reading →

With the FAA mandate for ADS-B equipage looming at the beginning of 2020, there is debate within the industry as to whether this added expense will precipitate a major retirement of elderly business aircraft, those whose diminished value and use … Continue reading →

By the summer of 1944, the German Luftwaffe had a lot of problems. Huge Allied four-engine strategic bombers were pummeling Germany’s industrial base daily, escorted by long-range fighters that were frittering away the German flying arm’s elite cadres of combat … Continue reading →

As we approach the end of 2017 and prepare for a new year of watch releases in 2018, we wanted to take a look back at some of the most noteworthy timepieces that came out this year. Check back each … Continue reading →