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June 11, 2018

Airborne 06.11.18: GippsAero GA 10, Bob Hoover Foundation, Methane On Mars

Also: New Enstrom Heli Boss, Lycoming College Donation, Republic Airways Selects Diamond, CubCrafters Changes

A GippsAero GA 10 turboprop airplane went down June 4 during flight testing at the Mojave Air and Space Port, resulting in the likely destruction of the airplane. The accident occurred around 1100 local time on June 4. The airplane was being flight tested at the National Test Pilot School, which was performing flight analysis for GippsAero, according to NTPS spokesman Dr. Alan Peterson. He said that no NTPS students, faculty or aircraft were involved in the accident. GippsAero spokesman Earle Boyter confirmed the accident, saying that "all safety systems worked as planned and both pilots will be fine." He said that the company is cooperating with the FAA in its

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