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Sun ’n Fun NOTAM: 28‑Page Safety and Operations Guide for Pilots

Sun ’n Fun issued a 28‑page NOTAM‑style safety and operations guide for pilots attending the airshow, consolidating detailed instructions and procedures for safe flying into a single document to govern arrivals, departures and on‑field operations during the event and pilot briefings.

2026-03-16T11:38:16.719552-07:00

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Garmin Service Alert: Advisory glide paths do not assure obstacle or terrain clearance — pilots must not descend below MDA

2026-03-16T09:36:06.184546-07:00

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One‑G unveils Tarbes 9.00 FTD — ultra‑realistic Daher TBM 900 simulator developed through in‑aircraft R&D

2026-03-16T06:53:45.341573-07:00

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Life Flight Network orders 12 Pilatus PC-12 PROs for ICU-capable aeromedical fleet; deliveries from 2027

2026-03-11T04:18:49.777841-07:00

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Sun ’n Fun NOTAM: 28‑Page Safety and Operations Guide for Pilots Sun ’n Fun issued a 28‑page NOTAM‑style safety and operations guide for pilots attending the airshow, consolidating detailed instructions and procedures for safe flying into a single document to govern arrivals, departures and on‑field operations during the event and pilot briefings.

2026-03-16T11:38:16.719552-07:00

Sun ’n Fun NOTAM: 28‑Page Safety and Operations Guide for Pilots

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Garmin Service Alert: Advisory glide paths do not assure obstacle or terrain clearance — pilots must not descend below MDA Garmin has issued a service alert warning that advisory glide path overlays on its navigation systems do not provide assurance of obstacle or terrain clearance. Pilots are explicitly advised not to use these advisory glide paths to descend below the published minimum descent altitude (MDA).

2026-03-16T09:36:06.184546-07:00

Garmin Service Alert: Advisory glide paths do not assure obstacle or terrain clearance — pilots must not descend below MDA

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One‑G unveils Tarbes 9.00 FTD — ultra‑realistic Daher TBM 900 simulator developed through in‑aircraft R&D One‑G has unveiled the Tarbes 9.00 flight training device, an ultra‑realistic simulator of the Daher TBM 900 developed through structured in‑aircraft R&D. The FTD replicates the TBM's cockpit, systems and handling characteristics to deliver high‑fidelity procedural and systems training outside full‑flight simulators.

2026-03-16T06:53:45.341573-07:00

One‑G unveils Tarbes 9.00 FTD — ultra‑realistic Daher TBM 900 simulator developed through in‑aircraft R&D

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Life Flight Network orders 12 Pilatus PC-12 PROs for ICU-capable aeromedical fleet; deliveries from 2027 Life Flight Network has placed a firm order for 12 Pilatus PC‑12 PRO turboprops — to be delivered by Pilatus Aircraft USA starting in 2027 — configured for ICU‑level aeromedical transport. The deal includes a ten‑year partnership and options for additional airframes.

2026-03-11T04:18:49.777841-07:00

Life Flight Network orders 12 Pilatus PC-12 PROs for ICU-capable aeromedical fleet; deliveries from 2027

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Starlink pricing overhaul hikes GA rates to $250–$1,000, sparking industry backlash In late Feb–early Mar 2026 SpaceX restructured Starlink's in‑flight pricing for general aviation, raising monthly fees from $50–$65 to $250–$1,000 and adding new restrictions. AOPA and IAOPA — representing about 400,000 pilots — warn the change could force widespread cancellations.

2026-03-10T07:33:18.896510-07:00

Starlink pricing overhaul hikes GA rates to $250–$1,000, sparking industry backlash

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Vlogger's Fatal Crash Underscores Automation Limits in High‑Performance Light Aircraft A vlogger's fatal crash in a high-performance light aircraft highlights the risks when automated systems outpace pilot understanding. The accident underlines how advanced automation can obscure aircraft-specific handling demands and prompts scrutiny of training, proficiency standards and operating guidance for high‑performance general aviation types.

2026-03-10T05:03:11.608980-07:00

Vlogger's Fatal Crash Underscores Automation Limits in High‑Performance Light Aircraft

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Falcon Field seeks $2.6M via landing fees, threatening flight schools and pilot training Falcon Field in Mesa, Arizona is proposing a landing‑fee package to raise $2.6 million for airport self‑sufficiency. The plan would impose new charges on flight schools and student pilots, potentially increasing training costs and imperilling flight‑training capacity at a key general aviation hub.

2026-03-09T10:33:10.365739-07:00

Falcon Field seeks $2.6M via landing fees, threatening flight schools and pilot training

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2026 Flight School Fleet Optimization Guide: strategies to sustain and grow the GA training fleet The 2026 Flight School Fleet Optimization Guide provides operators with strategies to sustain and expand the general aviation training fleet at a critical inflection point. It consolidates practical options for fleet planning, utilization and long‑term resilience to help flight schools navigate current pressures on GA training capacity.

2026-03-07T05:12:32.243374-08:00

2026 Flight School Fleet Optimization Guide: strategies to sustain and grow the GA training fleet

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Sun ’n Fun NOTAM: 28‑Page Safety and Operations Guide for Pilots

Garmin Service Alert: Advisory glide paths do not assure obstacle or terrain clearance — pilots must not descend below MDA

One‑G unveils Tarbes 9.00 FTD — ultra‑realistic Daher TBM 900 simulator developed through in‑aircraft R&D

Life Flight Network orders 12 Pilatus PC-12 PROs for ICU-capable aeromedical fleet; deliveries from 2027

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