Matt Thurber, editor-in-chief at AIN Media Group, has been flying since 1975 and writing about aviation since 1978 and now has the best job in the world, running editorial operations for Aviation International News, Business Jet Traveler, and FutureFlight.aero. In addition to working as an A&amp;P mechanic on everything from Piper Cubs to turboprops, Matt taught flying at his father’s flight school in Plymouth, Mass., in the early 1980s, flew for an aircraft owner/pilot, and for two summer seasons hunted swordfish near the George’s Banks off the East Coast from a Piper Super Cub. An ATP certificated fixed-wing pilot and CFII and commercial helicopter pilot, Matt is type-rated in the Citation 500 and Gulfstream V/550. Based in the Pacific Northwest, Matt and his team cover the entire aviation scene including business aircraft, helicopters, avionics, safety, manufacturing, charter, fractionals, technology, air transport, advanced air mobility, defense, and other subjects of interest to AIN, BJT, and FutureFlight readers.

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Bentonville, Arkansas-based Game Composites has delivered its 100th GB1 GameBird, a single-engine, carbon-fiber composite airplane that is not only at home in the competitive unlimited aerobatics realm but also comfortable to fly on long-distance trips.
With a range of more than 1,000 nm, the GameBird cruises at 200 knots and has load limits of plus or minus 10 G and a roll rate of 400 degrees per second. It is “the only FAA-certified two-seat airplane manufactured in the U.S. capable of unlimited aerobatics,” according to Game Composites.
Powered by a 303-hp Lycoming AEIO-580-B1A piston engine, the GameBird features dual Garmin G3X Touch avionics (in the front and rear cockpit) with 10.6-inch displays, a smoke system, and integrated GoPro-style camera mounts in both wingtips.
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Brent McCasland is the buyer of GB1 number 100. “I’m beyond excited to take delivery of the 100th&nbsp;GB1 GameBird,” he said. “From the minute I laid eyes on the plane, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on one of my own!”
“This delivery marks a huge milestone for Game Composites,” said Philipp Steinbach, CEO and chief designer. “From day one, our goal was to build an aircraft that redefines performance while prioritizing safety. Delivering the 100th GB1 is a testament to our team’s dedication and passion, and recognition by our customers.”

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