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March 2022 - Flying to Mexico - Twin & Turbine

Come fly with us to México and see how fun and enjoyable it can be!

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January 2022 - Tecnam P2012 - Twin & Turbine

Rich gets to test fly the powerful and elegant Italian Tecnam P2012.

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August 2021 - Vision Jet G2+ - Twin & Turbine

Cirrus gains some altitude with the newest update to the venerable Vision Jet G2+.

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July 2021 - CJ4 Gen2 - Twin & Turbine

What's new in Cessna's Citation CJ4 Gen2 update.

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March 2021 - Eclipse Jet the Ins and Outs of Ownership - Twin & Turbine

What it's like owning and operating the world's first very light jet, the Eclipse Jet.

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March 2021 - Best Tugs GPU - Twin & Turbine

Best Tugs releases yet another simple and effective product for aviators: their portable GPU.

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Feb 2021 - MyGoFlight - Twin & Turbine

Exploring the latest iPad and EFB accessories from MyGoFlight.

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November 2020 - Pilatus PC-12 NGX - Twin & Turbine

Take a ride in the newest update to the Pilatus PC-12 in this NGX version.

October 2020 - Citation M2 - Twin & Turbine

Cessna Citation M2 debuts with Garmin G3000 avionics and updated styling.

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September 2020 - Premier - Twin & Turbine

Training and getting a type rating in the Premier jet by Beechcraft.

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July 2020 - Surviving COVID - Twin & Turbine

Rich's close call with COVID-19 and recovery.

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May 2020 - Loft Aero Training - Twin & Turbine

Carlsbad California's LOFT Aero Training center is certifying the next generation of Citation jet pilots.

March 2020 - PC-24 - Twin & Turbine

Pilatus' first jet gets a thorough cross country workout.

March 2020 - Garmin GTNxi: - Twin & Turbine

The latest avionics upgrades and navigation options from Garmin.

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December 2019 - Cirrus Safe Return – Twin & Turbine

Peace of mind at the push of a button with Garmin & Cirrus's Safe Return feature in the Vision Jet.

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December 2019 - Epic 1000 - En Route Section - Twin & Turbine

Rich tests and reports on the updated BOSE ProFlight Series 2 headsets.

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December 2019 – Pilatus Unveils PC-12 NGX - Twin & Turbine

Pilatus reveals the latest NGX updates to its legendary PC-12 aircraft.

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Nov 2019 - Supporting Bahamas Hurricane Dorian Relief - Twin & Turbine

Rich's travelogue of his relief flights to the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian's destruction.

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Oct 2019 - Designing Instrument Approaches – Twin & Turbine

How instrument approaches are designed.

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Cessna Denali & Sky Courier - Sept. 19 Twin & Turbine 

Updates on the Cessna Denali and Sky Courier.

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Sept. 2019 - Twin and Turbine

Rich tests and reports on the updated BOSE ProFlight Series 2 headsets.

July 2019 - JetShades Review - Malibu Mirage Owners Magazine

Continuing on reviewing Jet Shades - now with premium shades for the Piper Malibu, Mirage, and Meridian.

May 2019 - Jet Shades Review - COPA Magazine 

The Cirrus with the panoramic view need shade and Jet Shades do the job.

May 2019 - King Air 350i King Ranch Edition Review - Twin and Turbine

Rich flies the King Ranch edition of the King Air 350i.  A unique interior and style, on a versatile airplane.

iApril 2019 - Vision Jet G2 Upgrade - Twin and Turbine Magazine

Cirrus Aircraft upgraded their Vison Jet to the G2. Rich flies it around the southeast in this review.

March 2019 - JetShades Review - Twin and Turbine 

The view from our cockpit is great, but sometimes can be very hot!  Rich reviews Jet Shades products that keep us cool.

February 2019 - Best Tugs - Twin and Turbine

Best Tugs, located in Spanish Forks UT, manufactures a line of unique aircraft tugs.  Rich reviews the company, and their products.

January 2019 - GoGo Avance L3 & L5 - Twin and Turbine Magazine

Inflight connectivity is essential for some operators.  This review details the latest Gogo Avance L3 and L5 connectivity options.

January 2019 - HondaJet Elite - Twin and Turbine 

HondaJet updated their popular jet to the HondaJet Elite - offering more features.  Fly along with Rich as he reviews this innovative aircraft.

September 2018 - Proflight Headset Review - Twin and Turbine

Rich reviews the new Bose Proflight lightweight headset. Using the headset in various environments will give you an idea on this innovative product.

June 2018 - Tamarack Winglets for CJ3 - Twin and Turbine Magazine

Tamarack Aerospace developed active winglets for a variety of Aircraft.  In this article, Rich test flies two Cessna Citation CJ3s equipped with this new product.

March  2018 - Piper Meridian Oceanic Flight - Malibu and Mirage Owners and Pilot Association (MMOPA) Magazine

From Sea to Shining Sea.  A travelogue on flying a Piper Meridian from San Diego California to Barcelona Spain, and a few places in between.

March 2018 - CJ3 Pro Line Fusion - Twin and Turbine Magazine

Rich has trained over 20 pilots on the operation of Rockwell Collins' Pro Line Fusion avionics in Cessna Citation CJ3.  Read as Rich takes you on a tour of these advanced avionics.