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October 10, 2018

Airborne 10.10.18: EAA Explains LSA Future, AEA's New Boss, E-AB Stats

Also: Flight Design Specification Configurator, FlightServ, H225M 100K Hours, L3 Technologies

First of all, if you've seen the breathless AOPA "Breaking News" alerts, don't be fooled. They didn't break the news and their reports, which all but ignore EAA, are not the result of an AOPA effort, but of EAA. Again. EAA says the proposed weight limit change to 3,600 pounds for LSA’s is part of the current discussions between EAA and FAA prior to any broad MOSAIC (Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certificates) rulemaking, but discussions are still in the formative stage. “There are numerous ideas that have emerged from discussions regarding MOSAIC, which began more than two years ago...” said Sean Elliott, EAA’s vice president of advocacy and sa

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Aero-TV: It's 'All Good' - A Flight Design Update

Product Development Continuing On Schedule

Speaking with Aero-News Editor in Chief Jim Campbell at AirVenture 2018, Tom Peghiny, President of Flight Design USA said that the company has been rebuilding since its acquisition by Lift Holdings, a company based in Germany.

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Gone West: Space Shuttle Pilot Rick Searfoss

Flew Three Shuttle Missions, One As Commander

E-I-C Note: This is awful news... Rick was a close friend and a fellow adventurer in many an interesting pursuit... we were fellow Zero-G staffers through countless Zero-G parabolas, we worked together on XPrize business and were fellow pilots for the Rocket Racing League program. Throughout it all, Rick proved himself the consummate professional and a very good friend. I had a ball working with him, and whenever he was part of the program, great things happened. I mourn his loss and send my love and prayers to his family and friends... he was truly one of the most exceptional aviators I've ever known and a truly valued friend. God bless you, buddy... -- Jim Campbell, ANN CEO