Aviation Articles
“Rich’s articles contain a wealth of information for pilots.”
March 2022 – Flying to Mexico – Twin & Turbine
Come fly with us to México and see how fun and enjoyable it can be!
January 2022 – Tecnam P2012 – Twin & Turbine
Rich gets to test fly the powerful and elegant Italian Tecnam P2012.
August 2021 – Vision Jet G2+ – Twin & Turbine
Cirrus gains some altitude with the newest update to the venerable Vision Jet G2+.
July 2021 – CJ4 Gen2 – Twin & Turbine
What’s new in Cessna’s Citation CJ4 Gen2 update.
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.
March 2021 – Best Tugs GPU – Twin & Turbine
Best Tugs releases yet another simple and effective product for aviators: their portable GPU.
Feb 2021 – MyGoFlight – Twin & Turbine
Exploring the latest iPad and EFB accessories from MyGoFlight.
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.
September 2020 – Premier – Twin & Turbine
Training and getting a type rating in the Premier jet by Beechcraft.
July 2020 – Surviving COVID – Twin & Turbine
Rich’s close call with COVID-19 and recovery.
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.
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.
December 2019 – Epic 1000 – En Route Section – Twin & Turbine
Rich tests and reports on the updated BOSE ProFlight Series 2 headsets.
December 2019 – Pilatus Unveils PC-12 NGX – Twin & Turbine
Pilatus reveals the latest NGX updates to its legendary PC-12 aircraft.
Nov 2019 – Supporting Bahamas Hurricane Dorian Relief – Twin & Turbine
Rich’s travelogue of his relief flights to the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian’s destruction.
Oct 2019 – Designing Instrument Approaches – Twin & Turbine
How instrument approaches are designed.
Cessna Denali & Sky Courier – Sept. 19 Twin & Turbine
Updates on the Cessna Denali and Sky Courier.
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.