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Airborne 04.10.23: Pilot v Cobra, IFR Capable R-66, Innovation Preview

Also: EAA B-25 Flies Again, FAA Video Game, NAAA v Drones, Overpriced Boeing

A pilot in South Africa made a hasty emergency landing after discovering a highly venomous cobra stowed away beneath his seat. Rudolf Erasmus, who was transporting four passengers aboard a Beechcraft Baron-58 reported feeling “something cold” slide across his lower back as the aircraft departed the town of Worcester in South Africa’s Western Cape. Mr. Erasmus glanced down to see the head of a Cape Cobra “receding back under the seat.” Skyryse announced plans to certify a variation of Robinson’s R66 single-turbine-engine light-helicopter for IF

New Book, 'Sky Kings' Provides Intriguing Aero-Stories

Readings from the Book of Kings

Flying is a story-rich microcosm. Pilots swap yarns passionately and in perpetuity, learning from their own and one another’s experiences. Ergo, both pilots and aspiring pilots are apt to enthusiastically welcome the publication of Sky Kings, an anthology of stories born of the long flying careers of John and Martha King, founders of King Schools and pioneers of video and online flight training and aeronautical instruction.

Airborne 04.10.23: Pilot v Cobra, IFR Capable R-66, Innovation Preview

Also: EAA B-25 Flies Again, FAA Video Game, NAAA v Drones, Overpriced Boeing

A pilot in South Africa made a hasty emergency landing after discovering a highly venomous cobra stowed away beneath his seat. Rudolf Erasmus, who was transporting four passengers aboard a Beechcraft Baron-58 reported feeling “something cold” slide across his lower back as the aircraft departed the town of Worcester in South Africa’s Western Cape. Mr. Erasmus glanced down to see the head of a Cape Cobra “receding back under the seat.” Skyryse announced plans to certify a variation of Robinson’s R66 single-turbine-engine light-helicopter for IFR fli

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (04.18.23): Precipitation Radar Weather Descriptions

Precipitation Radar Weather Descriptions

Existing radar systems cannot detect turbulence. However, there is a direct correlation between the degree of turbulence and other weather features associated with thunderstorms and the weather radar precipitation intensity. Controllers will issue (where capable) precipitation intensity as observed by radar when using weather and radar processor (WARP) or NAS ground-based digital radars with weather capabilities. When precipitation intensity information is not available, the intensity will be described as UNKNOWN...

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (04.18.23)

Aero Linx: Piper Apache Club The Piper Apache has evolved again into the hands of the private owner that is interested in preserving and flying one of the finest general aviation aircraft ever made. The name of the organization has been changed to the Piper Apache Club. This was done to eliminate the confusion with the Apache Helicopter and move on from the initials of FAA, (Flying Apache Association), which has been a good source of humor over the years.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (04.15.23)

"It is difficult to provide a one-size-fits-all answer to the question of who will pay for the policies mentioned in the petition... However, what is clear is that the mistreatment and discrimination of plus-size travelers is unacceptable and must be addressed… The airline industry has a responsibility to provide a safe, comfortable and inclusive environment for all passengers, regardless of their size." Source: From a so-called influencer, Jae'lynn Chaney, suggesting that the airlines and the FAA owe 'plus-sized' passengers free seats and all manner of special consideration since they often can't fit in stand