The Smart Aviator is your trusted, independent voice in aviation. From aircraft and avionics to training, upgrades, and maintenance, it delivers unbiased, expert advice and reporting—free from influence. Hosted by respected aviation journalists and pilots, it continues a 56-year tradition of clear, honest insights for buyers and enthusiasts alike.
The Smart Aviator
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The Smart Aviator is your trusted, independent voice in aviation. From aircraft and avionics to training, upgrades, and maintenance, it delivers unbiased, expert advice and reporting—free from influence. Hosted by respected aviation journalists and pilots, it continues a 56-year tradition of clear, honest insights for buyers and enthusiasts alike.
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May 22, 2026
ADS-B For Airport Vehicles
<p>Even before the Air Canada CRJ 900 and a fire truck <a href="https://avbrief.com/plane-fire-truck-collide-on-taxiway-at-la-guardia/">collided at New York's LaGuardia Airport </a>killing two pilots this past March, the FAA has been committed to equipping airport vehicles with ADS-B transmitters. For starters, the agency is investing $16.5 million to equip its tech ops and other vehicles with ADS-B hardware, primarily <a href="https://uavionix.com/airports-and-atm/vtu-20/">uAvionix VTU-20</a> (20 watts) UAT units. Designed for an easy installation on nearly anything that drives on the airport surface, the VTU-20 shares tech that's also built into the company's budget-friendly skyBeacon and tailBeacon ADS-B Out systems for small GA airplanes. AvBrief's Larry Anglisano talked with Cyriel Kronenburg at uAvionix to learn about the interface.</p>
May 6, 2026
Boeing 777 to Piper Arrow: Les Abend on Plane Ownership
<p>Longtime aviation author and retired airline captain <a href="https://avbrief.com/an-owner-resisted-annual/">Les Abend</a> joins AvBrief’s A-list editorial team with a focus on take-it-to-the-bank advice for safe, affordable, and smart airplane ownership.</p>
March 3, 2026
Instrument Aviator: A New Home For IFR Pilots on AvBrief
<p>Answering the overwhelming reader demand for new content focused on IFR training, technique and proficiency, AvBrief is delivering The Instrument Aviator. The premium fresh content (not reheated material found elsewhere) written by familiar authors/educators is dedicated entirely to instrument flying and caters to a wide variety of instrument pilots—from seasoned pros to students. As Instrument Aviator regular contributor and CFI-I Elaine Kauh and AvBrief's Larry Anglisano discuss in this episode of the Smart Aviator podcast, the timing is right to get serious with deep-diving, hard-hitting scenario-based IFR articles and AvBrief is bringing it strong.</p>
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