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The Smart Aviator

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.AvBrief Media Ltd.
Episodes
  • Colorado Autoland: Blackhawk On the Tech Behind the First Activation

    Colorado Autoland: Blackhawk On the Tech Behind the First Activation
    Dec 27 2025

    While media praised the recent Garmin Autoland King Air save, the installer—Blackhawk Aerospace—also deserves credit. Installing aftermarket Autoland and autothrottle is complex, and full testing is impossible without an in-flight emergency. On this podcast, Blackhawk’s Conrad Theisen discusses the install and the real-world save.
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    17 mins
  • Smoke In the Cockpit: EVAS Vision Tunnel

    Smoke In the Cockpit: EVAS Vision Tunnel
    Dec 10 2025

    Cockpit smoke emergencies in air carrier and commercial jet ops are more common than you might think. So common that a company called VisionSafe developed the EVAS—for Emergency Vision Assurance System. Its deployment has been responsible for lots of safe landings in everything from airliners to corporate jets to freighters.
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    13 mins
  • Dynon Avionics: Growing Market Reach

    Dynon Avionics: Growing Market Reach
    Nov 21 2025

    Avionics buyers want options. With roots planted deeply in the experimental aircraft market, Dynon Avionics has been gaining sizable momentum in the current market with a wide range of avionics products for both experimental and certified aircraft.
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    14 mins
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