Three In A Row! RRA Sees Three New Glider Pilots Through To Their Private Pilot Ticket

We've been keeping our eyes on a small but swiftly growing aviation operation in Florida, of late. Despite the ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic; innovative programs, careful implementation and quality leadership have produced amazing results under tough circumstances. Not too long ago, Right Rudder Aviation (RRA) launched a Private Pilot - Glider (PP-G) program that has become a training hub allowing them to attract and train safe pilots efficiently -- and economically. RRA is a full service FBO, flight school, and aircraft dealer based at the Inverness Airport (KINF) in Inverness, FL. The PP-G program includes everything necessary to become an FAA certific

Pilots’ Union Not Thrilled With Prospect of 1,941 Furloughed Pilots

First Officer Chris Riggins, Communications Chairman of the Delta Air Lines Master Executive Council (MEC) of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), issued the following statement in response to Delta Air Lines’ decision to furlough 1,941 pilots effective Oct. 1, 2020:  “The Delta MEC is extremely disappointed that management has chosen to furlough 1,941 pilots effective on October 1. While the rest of the industry is working with their employees to explore and develop creative solutions that mitigate massive layoffs, Delta management has instead decided to use the threat of furloughs to force acceptance of involuntary concessions.

Will Join NASA Astronauts Sunita Williams And Josh Cassada For A Six-Month Expedition

NASA has assigned astronaut Jeanette Epps to NASA’s Boeing Starliner-1 mission, the first operational crewed flight of Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft on a mission to the International Space Station. Epps will join NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Josh Cassada for a six-month expedition planned for a launch in 2021 to the orbiting space laboratory. The flight will follow NASA certification after a successful uncrewed Orbital Flight Test-2 and Crew Flight Test with astronauts. The spaceflight will be the first for Epps, who earned a bachelor’s degree in physics in 1992 from LeMoyne College in her hometown of Syracuse, New York. She compl

Continues To Fly Hurricanes Marco, Laura

The Air Force Reserve’s 403rd Wing relocated its 20 aircraft Aug. 23 as Hurricane Marco and Laura continued their path toward the U.S. Gulf Coast. The wing’s 815th Airlift Squadron, a tactical airlift unit, flew their C-130J Super Hercules to Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, and the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, or Hurricane Hunters, relocated their WC-130Js and operations to Atlantic Aviation Charleston International Airport, South Carolina, where they will continue to fly both storms and provide weather information to the National Hurricane Center, which greatly improves their intensity and track forecasts.

Victoria Police Latest To Utilize Beechcraft King Air 350ER To Keep The Peace

Textron has delivered a Beechcraft King Air 350ER aircraft to Australian aviation service company Skytraders, which will operate and maintain the aircraft on behalf of Victoria Police. The aircraft has entered service. The King Air 350ER will primarily support Victoria Police Air Wing (VPAW) and its team of Tactical Flight Officers, who lead airborne law enforcement, training, search and rescue, and extended offshore marine safety missions throughout the state of Victoria, Australia. “By integrating the King Air 350ER into their fleet, Victoria Police Air Wing greatly enhances the capabilities of the professionals who respond to more than 5,000 taskings every

Until Uncle Sam Promises More COVID Dollars, The Airline Industry Remains In Severe Flux

Spirit Airlines pilots have reached an agreement with management to save hundreds of the airline’s pilots from furlough. Nearly half of the more than 2,500 Spirit pilots have agreed to temporarily work fewer hours each month to prevent 600 pilots from being furloughed beginning October 1. “At a time where airlines struggle to keep pace with the ever-changing demand for air travel and airline crews struggle to keep themselves and their families healthy, Spirit Airlines pilots and management worked together to reach an agreement that mitigates the remaining furloughs planned for October 2020. Effective immediately, the 600 planned furloughs have been

Designer Of New HX50 Expects First Model To Deliver In 2023

Hill Helicopters is promoting an all-new helicopter design -- the HX50. The 5-seat, turbine-powered, 500-horsepower rotorcraft is touted to 'deliver a whole new experience in safety, performance, adventure, comfort, and elegance.' Designed by a team led by aeronautical engineer Dr. Jason Hill, Ph.D., the HX50 utilizes a composite structure and rotor system, along with an optimized engine, reimagined avionics, and elevated interior design. "The helicopter industry has long awaited an Elon Musk-style disruption that redefines the modern helicopter. The wait is over," says Hill, founder and CEO of Hill Helicopters.

From 2016: Digitizing Your Cockpit Doesn’t Have To Break The Bank...

It’s common to think of digitized aircraft instruments as being part of a complex package of capabilities that carries a price tag to match the complexity. Well, it doesn’t have to be that way, and ANN’s News Editor, Tom Patton will show us a way to digitize through small lightweight instruments that give you just what you want to know. While at the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo 2015, Tom stopped to talk with Jim Wiebe, the CEO of BeLite Aircraft. Yes, this is the same company that produces the BeLite line of ul

Also: Eastern Michigan University, Vermont CAP Wing, Navy’s 1st Black Female TacAir Pilot, 737 MAX 8 FlightSim

Pipistrel has hit the big-time, as one of the aviation world's most iconic products is featuring the Virus SW 121. In partnership with Microsoft, the Pipistrel Virus SW 121 is one of the PREMIUM aircraft available in their new, long-awaited, Microsoft Flight Simulator Program, which is scheduled for release on August 18. Described as a 'highly accurate' model of the Pipistrel Virus SW 121, this will be one of the planes available to fly in the Premium Deluxe Edition. Liberty University Sc

The Helicopter Impacted An Area Of Rising Terrain And Came To Rest On Its Right Side

On August 8, 2020, about 1845 central daylight time, a Robinson R-44II helicopter, N89LA, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Logan, Iowa. The commercial pilot sustained serious injuries. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 aerial application flight. The pilot was assigned to spray a 380-acre cornfield. The pilot had just completed several spray runs and was turning to line up for another run, when he heard the engine emit a "pop" noise and the engine then accelerated. The pilot pulled pitch to slow the engine with no avail. The pilot reported he had control of the helicopter, but he did

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"It is extremely rewarding as a lover of aviation to see people that have dreamed of becoming pilots finally make that a reality as a result of our program." Source: Right Rudder Aaviation's Andy Chan, chief of operations and chief flight instructor commenting on a milestone that allowed to them finish up three new Private Pilot Gluder ratings -- in one busy day. Their PP-G program includes everything necessary to become an FAA certificated Private Pilot - Glider at what they say is the lowest price point anywhere -- and we have no evidence to contradict them. The package even includes a headset, checkride/written test prep, and ground school for just $2,999.