Garmin Announces New HTAWS Option

Garmin has announced a new helicopter terrain awareness and warning system (HTAWS) to be offered as a field upgrade or new option for the 430W/530W series units. At a cost of $9,995 for the upgrade you get a nice set of new features. Operators will get graphical and audible alerts of potential terrain and obstacles [...]

R22 Forced Landing Near Reedley, California

A pilot and his female passenger were on a test flight of a Robinson R22 Beta II when they developed a mechanical problem. They made an emergency landing in a field just after 2:30pm yesterday causing substantial damage to the aircraft. A sheriff on scene said the rotors were heavily damaged. Neither on board were [...]