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November 30, 2023

Airborne Affordable Flyers 11.30.23: Legal 4-Seat LSA!, Robin Liquidates, Montaer Flt Test

Also: EAA Grant, Oshkosh Dates, Mini B-29 v Golf cart, Aerolite 120 Bows Out

Here’s a look into the future... Flyer Indústria Aeronáutica's locally assembled RV-10 LSA received approval from Brazil's ANAC, making it the first such multi-passenger SportPlane in the world. The Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil started in on their own MOSAIC-style regs by granting authorization to a 4-place aircraft, with approval to a type of plane pilots around the world have eagerly awaited. Light plane manufacturer Robin Aircraft has been pushed into liquidation by way of French court order after the judges overseeing the firm’s troubled state declined the bids offered for the classic company. Owners and

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Gogo Adds Over-The-Air Update Capability to AVANCE Systems

Easier Maintenance and Less Downtime in Store for Business Internet Customers

Gogo Business Aviation has Opened up Over-the-Air update capability for AVANCE customers, simplifying the ownership lifecycle with an app-based toolkit. The change prevents the need for additional downtime and manual access to the AVANCE unit, being accomplished entirely via hands-off. Cloudport connection through Gogo’s content delivery network, Gogo Cloud, or Terrestrial Modem. While it may not be the biggest change in the world for single-plane operators, fleet owners will love the convenience of being able to roll out updates across all aircraft at once from the comfort of their office.

GCP Adds Versatile Option to Radio Panel Installations

Genesys AeroSystems has obtained FAA TSO Approval for their Genesys Control Panel, or GCP in company parlance. The Genesys Control Panel is "two products in one" according to the Moog subsidiary. It can "control COMM radios, tactical radios, DME, ADF, transponder, and HF" as a standard panel mounted comms controller, or as an interface with their Genesys Digital Radio (GDR). When paired with a Genesys IDU-680 compatible EFIS panel, the GCP acts as a Communications Display Unit (CDU), with up to 5 GCP's able to connect with the glass panel's radio controls.