Dave Hirschman

AOPA President Mark Baker flew the first hour of a demonstration program running 100-octane unleaded aviation fuel in one engine of a Beechcraft Baron.

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Inside the realistic sim at FlightSafety International in Tampa, Florida, I loaded and activated a precision approach, then sat back and watched the automation do its magic.

Call it convergence. The Cirrus SR series of piston aircraft and the SF50 Vision Jet have long shared certain similarities, but the new G7 model brings their likeness to a new level with avionics, control placement, warning systems, and a cabin redesign that make the piston and jet cockpits nearly identical.

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The AOPA fuel demo Beechcraft Baron is nearing 100 flight hours using unleaded fuel in one of its engines, and so far the performance is indistinguishable from the traditional avgas being used in the other engine.

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Dynon Avionics has added a one-button feature that automates an emergency glide to the nearest suitable airport at the most efficient speed.