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  • When Does an Airplane Need a 100-Hour Inspection?
  • Hal Shevers, Founder of Sporty’s Pilot Shop and Pioneer of Aviation Education, Has Died
  • FAA Revises Real-Time Weather Analysis Guidance After Operator Feedback
  • Aircraft Oil: Mineral vs. Ashless Dispersant — And Why Synthetic Is a Problem
  • NBAA Wants to Know Why Pilots Aren’t Responding to Terrain Warnings
  • Why FlightSimExpo 2026 Deserves a Spot on Your Calendar
  • WATS 2026: FAA Deputy Administrator Chris Rocheleau Says Aviation Training Must Evolve — Without Losing Its Safety Foundation

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