Aero-News Network: The aviation and aerospace world's daily/real-time news and information service

Airborne 10.16.19: Sikorsky RAIDER X, Learjet 75, ADS-B Rebates

Also: Gone West-Alexei Leonov, STOL ATR 42-600S, AEA Connect Conference, Boeing BoD Turmoil

Sikorski has just introduced RAIDER X. They call this bird an “agile, lethal and survivable compound coaxial helicopter.” The Raider X program offers provides increased performance including; highly responsive maneuverability, enhanced low-speed hover, off-axis hover, and level acceleration and braking. While state-of-the-art digital design and manufacturing is already in use on other Lockheed Martin and Sikorsky production programs such as CH-53K, CH-148 and F-35; this program will reportedly enable

Aero-TV: Avionics 4 Innovators - Avilution’s Avionics Solution for Samson

New Type Of Aircraft Needed A New Type Of Panel

When you design a new type of aircraft, for instance one that is intended to be driven on a road as well as flown like an airplane, you need a new type of panel that will work in both configurations. For the Samson Sky Switchblade roadable aircraft, the company turned to Avilution to design just such a panel. Sam Bousfield, CEO of Samson Sky and designer of the Switchblade, told Aero-News at AirVenture 2019 "we're doing a flying sports car, so, it has a dual use ground and air."

Klyde Morris 10.18.19

That Will Be Much Better For Your Blood Pressure, Klyde

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.18.19)

“The FAA cannot feasibly or efficiently oversee millions of drones in every locality throughout the country." Source: Senator Mike Lee (R-UT), on the introduction of his Drone Integration And Zoning Act.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.18.19): Hold-Short Point

A point on the runway beyond which a landing aircraft with a LAHSO clearance is not authorized to proceed.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.18.19)

The Aerospace States Association

ASA is a bi-partisan representative of the grass roots of American Aerospace. It is an organization of Lieutenant Governors and state appointed delegates. ASA was formed to promote a state-based perspective in federal aerospace policy development and support state aerospace initiatives that enhance student/teacher education outreach and economic development opportunities.