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Airborne 04.14.22: JMB VL-3, Amazon Drone Program, LockMart Stalker

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Sun 'n Fun, always a chance to see the latest and greatest in the world of sport aviation, brought out a pleasant surprise this year in JMB Aircraft's new VL-3. The two-place, retractable gear LSA and SportPlane is a lightweight, carbon-bodied, Rotax-powered Czech sportplane aimed at making the $100 burger possible once again. The VL-3 shown at the exhibition was a great example of what is possible with the type, sporting an eye-catching, red leather interior and glass panel G3X avionics ensconced in carbon fiber paneling, looking every bit the p

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (04.25.22)

Aero Linx: The Medevac Foundation International (MFI) The Medevac Foundation International (MFI) serves the medical transport industry’s professionals, other industry organizations, and families. Our mission draws together academic research, professional development programming, continuing education scholarships, and practical support for families during times of tragedy, uniquely equipping us to address the needs of all associated with the profession.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (04.25.22): Established On RNP (EoR) Concept

Established On RNP (EoR) Concept A system of authorized instrument approaches, ATC procedures, surveillance, and communication requirements that allow aircraft operations to be safely conducted with approved reduced separation criteria once aircraft are established on a PBN segment of a published instrument flight procedure.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (04.25.22)

“The success of the Cessna SkyCourier simulator program is the result of the collaboration between the Textron Aviation flight test and production teams, FlightSafety International’s courseware, and instructor teams and our employees at TRU...” Source: Jerry Messaris, vice president and general manager of TRU Simulation + Training, addressing the announcement that TRU Simulation + Training has successfully earned Level D qualification from the FAA for its SkyCourier Full Flight Simulator, allowing pilot training to begin.