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July 14, 2017

Redbird Flight Earns FAA Approval For VTO Helicopter Trainer

The Full Motion Advanced Aviation Training Device Can Now Be Used To Credit Flight Time Towards Certificate Requirements

The FAA has approved the Redbird VTO full motion helicopter trainer as an Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD). This approval will allow pilots to credit a portion of the time spent training in the VTO towards the aeronautical experience requirements for the pilot certificate or rating being sought. For example, private pilot applicants will be able to credit up to 7.5 hours and instrument applicants may credit up to 20 hours of training time in the helicopter trainer.

Annual Growth Projected To Be In Excess Of 15 Percent

A new report, now available on ASDReports projects that the drone simulator market will grow from an estimated $376.9 million in 2017 to $764.7 million by 2022, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 15.20% from 2017 to 2022. The increasing use of drones for commercial and military applications has led to increased demand for drone pilots across the globe, thereby fueling the growth of the drone simulator market.

Heavy Fines And Jail Time Set For Violators

Flying a drone near a wildfire could land the operator in very hot water.

Company Sees UAVs As 'The Answer To Public Safety Policing'

Autonomous drones are set to take over border patrols, crime hotspot monitoring and more, says South Africa's Airborne Drones. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV)s, commonly known as drones, will soon be a common sight over border zones, crime hotspots and city streets, as public safety and security officials and police departments discover the cost saving and efficiencies offered by drone patrol 'armies', says Airborne Drones, a South African-based international manufacturer of enterprise-grade drones.

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Major Engine Supplier Joins Forces With Small Aircraft Manufacturer…

GE recently made an agreement with Venom Aircraft to supply engines for the kit-built airplane which the company hopes can gain some traction in the military and para-military market.