SMRTR TechApr 27, 2026Hacker News

The avionics suite designed to let anyone fly a plane

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California-based Airhart Aeronautics successfully completed test flights of its new avionics system in April 2026, aiming to make flying small private planes as simple as driving a car. The system features large 14-inch touchscreens, AI-assisted radio communication, swipe-based controls, and fly-by-wire technology that removes traditional rudder pedals, reducing pilot mental workload while keeping flights safer and more accessible to everyday people.

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