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EAA has introduced AeroEducate -- which they hope will bring an interactive, educational, and engaging experience to young people ages 5 to 18 beginning in 2021. AeroEducate's web-based resource provides clear, age-appropriate pathways to aviation and aerospace engagement, and even career paths. A multitude of turnkey, easy-to-use aviation-themed activities for teachers and EAA chapters can be used at sites ranging from classrooms to EAA chapter hangars. The next generation of primary trainers is likely to be

Sporty's Aero-Philanthropic Efforts Are Making A Difference

The Sporty's Foundation made bequests totaling $161,000 during 2020 to fulfill its goal to attract young people to the aviation community both as a career and a lifestyle. The Foundation also supports organizations and museums that preserve the rich history of aviation for future generations. The Sporty's Foundation has issued its most recent annual report, detailing activities and bequests during 2020. The Sporty's Foundation continues as a major sponsor of EAA's successful Young Eagles program from a financial commitment to complement Sporty's making its award-winning Learn to Fly course available at no charge to all Young Eagles.

Premier Represents Diamond In 19 US States

Diamond Aircraft has selected Premier Aircraft Sales to be the exclusive Diamond Aircraft dealer for the Bahamas. Premier Aircraft is now exclusively representing 19 U.S. States in the Northeast, Southeast and Central U.S., along with Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. “Southern Florida has always been a gateway to the Bahamas and having Premier Aircraft represent sales and service in this region is a natural fit,” said Scott McFadzean, CEO of Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc.

Expansion Will Ultimately Create More Than 200 New Jobs

Gulfstream will expand and renovate its Appleton, Wisconsin, facility’s completions operations, further enhancing the creation and installation of award-winning Gulfstream aircraft interiors. The expansion will ultimately create more than 200 new jobs. “This expansion is another effort in our long-range plan to upgrade and modernize Gulfstream facilities to further support our customers,” said Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream. “Enhancing the Appleton completions operations is in line with Gulfstream’s culture of continuous improvement and will allow the craftspeople who create Gulfstream’s award-winning aircraft interiors to build on the excellence they al

1,200 Sold, 1,100 Delivered, 3 Million Flight Hours

Leonardo is celebrating the 20th anniversary of their AW139 helicopter’s maiden flight. The first aircraft took to the skies from the Company’s facility in Cascina Costa di Samarate, Italy on 3 February 2001. The helicopter flew for 45 minutes checking initial airworthiness tests, hovering, lateral and forward flight, handling qualities and subsystems. This soon confirmed the characteristics of the new model as well as its performance and capabilities. The AW139 intermediate-twin engine boasts orders of almost 1,200 units from more than 280 customers in over 70 countries on all continents.

APT Has A Baseline Payload Capability Of 70 Pounds

Hillwood and Bell Textron have demonstrated a point-to-point UAS package delivery in North Texas at the AllianceTexas Mobility Innovation Zone. The Bell Autonomous Pod Transport (APT) flew across the Mobility Innovation Zone (MIZ), and delivered a package to a landing area, demonstrating its future commercial capabilities. Unlike anywhere else in the nation, the MIZ provides the scale, infrastructure and perfect backdrop for the commercialization of budding technologies in air mobility.

From 2019: Lots Of Features Packed Into A Compact Platform

We bring you the second part of Aero-News drone expert KC Sealock’s DJI Mavic 2 Pro drone review. According to DJI, The Mavic 2 is "the most advanced DJI camera drone ever built, designed for professionals, aerial photographers and content creators. Incorporating the iconic folding design of the world's most popular Mavic Pro, the Mavic 2 is a powerful platform with new gimbal-stabilized cameras and advanced intelligent features like Hyperlapse and ActiveTrack for easier and more dynamic storytelling. With an impressive flight time of

Aero-Alphabets Falling All Over Themselves to Congratulate -- Despite Doubts

The United States Senate has confirmed Pete Buttigieg as Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary, following his nomination by President Biden. Much of the aviation industry has been falling all over itself to congratulate the new SecTrans despite the fact that this particular Secretary has a less than impressive record or actually working knowledge of the transportation industry... having served as Mayor of a medium-sized city being the primary experience being touted by his adherents.

Pilot Initiated A Forced Landing On The Remaining Runway And Extended The Landing Gear

On January 2, 2021, about 1430 mountain standard time, a Cessna P210N, N833RT, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Moab, Utah. The pilot and three passengers were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. According to the pilot, after the initial engine startup, the oil pressure and oil temperature indications were confirmed, and the airplane was taxied to the runup area. The engine runup prior to takeoff was accomplished with no anomalies noted.

Aero Linx: Wings of Hope Wings of Hope is a global humanitarian nonprofit organization that has been helping the world’s most vulnerable communities since 1962. As our name suggests, we use our wings to connect people to the resources they need to meet their development goals. Our Mission: Wings of Hope changes and saves lives through the power of aviation. What We Do: We work on a global scale to help vulnerable communities access the basic resources essential for human dignity.

Downburst A strong downdraft which induces an outburst of damaging winds on or near the ground. Damaging winds, either straight or curved, are highly divergent. The sizes of downbursts vary from 1/2 mile or less to more than 10 miles. An intense downburst often causes widespread damage. Damaging winds, lasting 5 to 30 minutes, could reach speeds as high as 120 knots.

"We are proud of our no-overhead administration of our foundation and encourage donors and potential donors to examine our IRS Form 990, which we have posted at the foundation's website. Sporty's assumes 100% of those administrative expenses so every donated dollar goes directly to the programs we support." Source: Sporty's Founder and Chairman Hal Shevers, commenting on the most Sporty's Foundation Annual Report -- detailing bequests totaling $161,000 during 2020 to fulfill its goal to attract young people to the aviation community both as a career and a lifestyle. The Foundation also supports organizations and museums that preserve the rich history of aviation for future generations.