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July 12, 2021

Artistic Yet Functional: METARmaps-Minis Unveiled

Smaller Form-Factor Provides Attractive and Useful Weather Interface

METARmaps.com has added a completely new product line to their existing portfolio of distinctive maps. METARmaps-Minis have now been added to their list of amazing functional aviation wall art. Blending the latest in miniaturized electronics and state of the art printing processes, MINIs are based on 28 terminal area charts (TAC) and display current weather in 12" x 12" format. The result is stunning. ANN has one in our office and we are pretty impressed with the functionality and look of this device. And, setup was a breeze.

As GA and SportAv Struggle with Post-Pandemic Recovery, A New Player Would Be Most Welcome

There MAY be a new player coming to the sport and GA scene. Maybe. Yamaha Motor Co and ShinMaywa Industries have been circulating news of an agreement they have signed for the joint research of a next-generation small aircraft. According to this agreement, Yamaha will explore avenues for adapting its small-engine technologies to the aviation industry, while ShinMaywa will offer its aircraft engineering technologies and expertise—garnered through the development of flying boats and various other aircraft, to designing concepts, constructing prototypes, conducting tests, verify autonomous technology and more for small aircraft.

Pilot... Initiated A 180° Turn Toward The Airport When The Engine Lost All Power

On June 14, 2021, at 0852 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 180K, N13159, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Columbus, Ohio. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that she took off uneventfully and executed a climbing right turn before leveling off at 1,000 ft above ground level. Shortly thereafter, the airplane’s engine sputtered briefly. The pilot contacted air traffic control and initiated a 180° turn toward the airport when the engine lost all power.