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Innovative Aviation: eVTOLs

Innovative Aviation: eVTOLs

May 1, 2026

What is an eVTOL Aircraft Vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft have been around for many decades, from helicopters to military aircraft such as the V-22 Osprey tiltrotor. But advancesREAD MORE

Lightspeed Aviation’s CEO Named Flieger Magazine’s 2026 Industry Leader of the Year

Lightspeed Aviation’s CEO Named Flieger Magazine’s 2026 Industry Leader of the Year

April 29, 2026

Award Recognizes Exceptional Leadership, Innovation, and Industry Impact Lake Oswego, Ore.  – April 23, 2026 — Lightspeed Aviation today announced that CEO Heider Lazzarini, has been awarded Flieger Magazine’s 2026READ MORE

What’s Included With A Lightspeed Warranty?

What’s Included With A Lightspeed Warranty?

April 10, 2026

Key Takeaways What’s Included in a Lightspeed Aviation Warranty? At Lightspeed Aviation, our warranty is a source of pride. Our industry‑best 7‑year warranty on the Lightspeed Delta Zulu, Zulu 4,READ MORE

Future in Flight Podcast: Inside CAU’s Flight Team

Future in Flight Podcast: Inside CAU’s Flight Team

April 7, 2026

In a recent episode of the Future in Flight podcast, host Shawn Staerker spotlighted the California Aeronautical University Flight Team who climbed from 20th place at nationals back in 2022 to becoming aREAD MORE

Selecting the Right Headset Plug Type for Your Aviation Headset

Selecting the Right Headset Plug Type for Your Aviation Headset

March 31, 2026

Selecting the right plug type ensures your new Lightspeed Delta Zulu®, Zulu 4 or Zulu 3 headset connects out of the box*. Lightspeed offers three standard aviation headset plug typesREAD MORE

MOSAIC: What We’ve Learned

MOSAIC: What We’ve Learned

March 13, 2026

If you’ve been following current news in General Aviation (GA), you’re likely already somewhat familiar with MOSAIC. It’s been a hot topic, with changes for sport pilots going into effectREAD MORE

Best Aviation ANR Headsets for Pilots: Lightspeed vs Bose vs David Clark

Best Aviation ANR Headsets for Pilots: Lightspeed vs Bose vs David Clark

March 4, 2026

Key Takeaways: This guide compares aviation’s top over-the-ear ANR headsets for pilots including: This article compares these headsets by focusing on price, durability, comfort, and features. This guide outlines materialREAD MORE

Lightspeed Aviation Partners With Stratus Financial to Provide Access to Premium Gear

Lightspeed Aviation Partners With Stratus Financial to Provide Access to Premium Gear

March 2, 2026

What does pilot training actually cost? Earning your Private Pilot License (PPL), the first major milestone for any aviator, typically costs between $12,000 and $18,000. While that sounds like aREAD MORE

Understanding Sidetone: How to Correct Improper Levels

Understanding Sidetone: How to Correct Improper Levels

February 19, 2026

Summary of Article: What Is Sidetone? You’re likely already familiar with sidetone if you’ve heard yourself speaking through your headset. Sidetone is the name for that audible feedback you hearREAD MORE

Mono vs Stereo: How to Set Your Aviation Headset Correctly

Mono vs Stereo: How to Set Your Aviation Headset Correctly

February 2, 2026

Key Takeaways Should my headset be set to mono or stereo? The audio panel in your aircraft determines which mode should be selected for your headset. The setting tells yourREAD MORE

Is General Aviation Dying? No, and You Can Help Keep It That Way

Is General Aviation Dying? No, and You Can Help Keep It That Way

January 20, 2026

Summary of Article: Is General Aviation Dying? No – general aviation is not dying. According to the data, and according to veteran pilots and industry experts we’ve talked to, generalREAD MORE

Future in Flight Podcast Highlights Carl Hancock’s Lifesaving Lightspeed Delta Zulu Story

Future in Flight Podcast Highlights Carl Hancock’s Lifesaving Lightspeed Delta Zulu Story

December 18, 2025

In a recent episode of the Future in Flight podcast, host Shawn Staerker spotlighted a story every pilot should hear, the day Carl Hancock’s Lightspeed Delta Zulu headset saved hisREAD MORE

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