Much Hyped And Over-Promised Aircraft Appears To Have A Number of Problems

Several days ago, a fair part of the experimental aircraft world was agog at the first flight of an experimental aircraft ostensibly headed for the kit market... some day. The Raptor Aircraft 'Raptor' made bold promises... "The Raptor is an extremely spacious 5 place, pressurized, composite aircraft with a 62" wide cabin with a possible top speed of 300 knots that can cruise at 230 knots true on 7 gph of Diesel or Jet-A. It will come equipped with an optional BRS airframe parachute, constant speed propeller and anti-lock brakes. It's a luxury SUV for the sky." The Raptor is powered by a Muller-designed Audi 3.0 TDI diesel automotive conversion. He is promoting kit

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We have a packed episode today filled with the latest news, let's start with some exciting news... the Merlin Lite, A Real Ultralight, Makes its First Flight. We recently noted that Aero-marine-LSA's Merlin Lite made its first flight, quite successfully. The Merlin-Lite is an uncommon aircraft meeting the FAA's part 103 rules like no license or registration is required. The all-aluminum construction.. Merlin Lite is Ready-To-Fly which includes the engine, EFIS, GPS, and Electric Trim as well as a BRS-500 Em

Sensor Image Displays On Any Cockpit Equipment That Accepts NTSC or PAL/Analog RS-170

Astronics has confirmed that both the Unites States and Canada have approved Astronics’ Max-Viz 1400 and 1200 Enhanced Vision Systems (EVS) for Airbus Helicopter’s AS350 Écureuil. In cooperation with AVIO dg in Calgary, Canada, Astronics obtained the STC for its Max-Viz 1400 and 1200 EVS from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) for approved models which are the Airbus Écureuil AS350B, AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350BA, and AS350BD.

This Exhibit Will Feature Over 60 Artifacts That Have Never Been Seen On Public Display Before

As the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment that extended voting rights to women is being commemorated this year, the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force is honoring women with a new exhibit titled “Women in the Air Force: From Yesterday into Tomorrow,” which highlights achievements in their civilian and military careers with an emphasis on the U.S. Air Force and its predecessors.  The exhibit, which is currently being installed in several galleries throughout the museum, will be completed in early 2021 and covers historical issues; changes in laws and attitudes; and women's contributions to the Air Force mission.

Initial Launch Of Its Uber Air Service Is Planned For 2023

Uber Elevate selected GE Aviation’s Digital Group as an ecosystem partner for their aerial ridesharing program. The initial phase of this program will develop requirements for a flight data monitoring program to support electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles on the Uber platform. “This partnership will help expand our digital innovation as the travel industry continues to evolve,” said Andrew Coleman, general manager of GE Aviation’s Digital Group. We’re able to bring our experience in digital across the travel ecosystem by helping travelers reach their destination safely and efficiently.”

A USCG Dolphin Crew Arrived On Scene And Hoisted The Boaters

The Coast Guard rescued three boaters from a disabled recreational boat caught in rough seas off of Fire Island, New York, Thursday. Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound watchstanders received a notification at approximately 12 p.m. Thursday from Sea Tow of Great South Bay of a disabled 23-foot recreational boat with three people on board off of Fire Island, New York. A Coast Guard Station Fire Island 45-foot Response Boat-Medium boatcrew and a Suffolk County Police Department Marine Bureau crew launched to assist. Once on-scene, the Station Fire Island boatcrew, as well as a two-person land team, evaluated the scene and determined that neither a water nor land-based rescue was feasible

From 2014: A New Single-Seat SportPlane Shows Great Potential For Serious Fun

While at the Sport Aviation Expo 2014, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell stopped by to talk with Dan Weseman, the president of Sport Performance Aviation. Sitting on display was their snappy looking single place light sport airplane that seems to be cut from a different cloth than most other LSA’s on display. Called the Panther, the airplane is being produced only in a kit version at this time. It is designed for someone to certify as an experimental amateur-built airplane that complies w

FAA Is Alleging Maintenance Violations

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $464,300 civil penalty against American Southeast Inflatables and Oxygen, Inc., for allegedly performing unauthorized and improper maintenance work on emergency equipment. The FAA alleges that between June 2018 and January 2019, the Miami-based company performed unauthorized and improper maintenance on two evacuation slides and one safety raft and installed them on a Boeing 737. All three pieces of equipment failed to work properly when the crew deployed them after the aircraft overran the end of the runway at Jacksonville Naval Air Station and came to rest in the St. Johns River on May 3, 2019.

New Program Expansion Is Based On Feedback From Flight Departments And The Falcon Operator Advisory Board

Dassault Aviation is bragging about the recent signing of its 500th contract for its FalconCare guaranteed maintenance program and further expanded the program to meet a broader range of customer needs and budgets. Introduced in 2005, FalconCareoffers a full range of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance services through C-Check, including airframe, avionics and landing gear parts, labor, consumables, service bulletins and maintenance tracking.

Passengers And Crew Can Stay Connected To Email, Send Text Messages And Make Voice Calls

Gogo Business Aviation's AVANCE L3 system has been selected by Textron Aviation as a factory option on new production Beechcraft King Air 360/360ER aircraft. The King Air 360 is the first model in the King Air turboprop family to offer the AVANCE L3 as a factory option. The aircraft is currently in production with customer deliveries expected to begin in the coming weeks.

Aero Linx: The Peachtree DeKalb Airport Association (PDKAA) The Peachtree DeKalb Airport Association (PDKAA) represents a diverse aviation community comprised of pilots, businesses, and general aviation enthusiasts who are dedicated to the purpose of promoting general aviation and the DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK), providing a voice in matters concerning the airfield and its use by everyone. The Association is a member-supported organization committed to supporting both aviation and non-aviation industries at PDK. Our membership is active in the community through such efforts as volunteering for Angel Flights, Running the parking shuttles during PDK Good Neighbor Day Open House and any other airport

Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) An area of airspace over land or water in which the ready identification, location, and control of all aircraft (except for Department of Defense and law enforcement aircraft) is required in the interest of national security. Note: ADIZ locations and operating and flight plan requirements for civil aircraft operations are specified in 14 CFR Part 99.

“This exhibit will feature over 60 artifacts that have never been seen on public display before, including space flown objects, unique uniform items, and even a concrete duck sculpture. What I love about these artifacts is that in addition to showcasing the accomplishments of these women, they also speak to who they were as people and their immense dedication to serving the U.S. Air Force despite many challenges.” Source: USAF museum Curator Krista Dunkman, describing how the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force is honoring women with a new exhibit titled “Women in the Air Force: From Yesterday into Tomorrow,” which highlights achievements in their civilian and military careers with an emphasis on the U.S. Air Forc