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

Also: Russia v B737, ICAS, WA A/C Registration, Truck v Airplane, Banner Lawsuit, Jessica Cox, NY ATC Sentencing

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

City of Los Angeles Drops Three Charges Against Drone Operator

But Has Added A Charge Of 'Reckless Flying Of A Drone'

The city of Los Angeles has dropped all three counts it had filed against filmmaker Arvel Chappell III under its recently-passed anti-drone ordinance ... but the city hasn't entirely let the filmmaker off the hook.

Classic Aero-TV: CubCrafters 2014 - Building Off A Record Year

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.

Airborne 03.30.16: USAF Pilots, FAA Drone Report, Aeroprakt A22LS

Also: SFIP16 Debut, April 1st Episode, Glasair's Diesel, Solar Impulse 2, L-39 On Levee, NZ AirShow, NC Drone Arrest, Utah Helo's

The U.S. Air Force is facing some stiff competition for pilots from airlines, but according to Major General, Brian Neal, the Air National Guard is feeling more of a pinch. The Air Force Times reports that General Neal, the acting director for the Air Guard, told the House defense appropriations subcommittee last week that while retention is a problem for the active duty air force, it is more complex for the Air Guard. He noted tha

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (03.31.16)

“The selection of these two fuels shows the FAA is making continued progress toward the goal of identifying a viable unleaded aviation gasoline option for general aviation operators by 2018. This is critical to the future of general aviation." Source: GAMA president and CEO Pete Bunce.