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Airborne-Flight Training 05.06.20: NextGen Trainers, FAA Regs, Sportys Course

Also: Embry Riddle Student Fund, T-38 Instructor Faulted, UAS Collegiate Training, Fort Rucker Resumes

One of the more interesting results of the light-sport aircraft revolution has been the recent adaptation of a number of LSA-based airframes among conventional flight schools. Mostly powered by Rotax 912 series engines, and often operated on MoGas, the majority of these aircraft feature next-gen glass panels and extremely cost-effective operating outlays. Aircraft seeing extensive early adoption include the Bristell Classic, the Pipistrel Alpha, Flight Design’s CT series, SportCruiser, Tecnam 200

Airborne-Flight Training 05.06.20: NextGen Trainers, Regs Eased, Sportys Course

Also: Embry Riddle Student Fund, T-38 Instructor Faulted, UAS Collegiate Training, Fort Rucker Resumes

One of the more interesting results of the light-sport aircraft revolution has been the recent adaptation of a number of LSA-based airframes among conventional flight schools. Mostly powered by Rotax 912 series engines, and often operated on MoGas, the majority of these aircraft feature next-gen glass panels and extremely cost-effective operating outlays. Aircraft seeing extensive early adoption include the Bristell Classic, the Pipistrel Alpha, Flight Design’s CT series, SportCruiser, Tecnam 200

Classic Aero-TV: An Autogyro Milestone – Autogyro USA’s Certified Rotorcraft

From 2017: Takes Advantage Of A New Category Of Aircraft Established By The FAA…

Gyroplanes are among the most misunderstood aircraft, but the recent certification of the factory-built AutoGyro Calidus as a primary category aircraft has gone a long way towards making the public more aware of what the aircraft are, and their capabilities. That is the assessment of Andy Wall, CEO of Autogyro USA, who told ANN's Tom Patton at the Sebring Sport Aviation Expo in January that the company has been inundated with inquires since the certification was granted in December of last year. Wall said that one of the ma

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (05.19.20)

Aero Linx: The Association of Professional Model Makers (APMM) The Association of Professional Model Makers (APMM) is dedicated to securing the future of model making while honoring traditional methods. We believe that a Model Maker’s contributions are an essential component in the design and development process across industries. Our mission is to offer members and the model making community at large professional communication, education, leading edge technology, and resource connection, while honoring the traditional skills vital to model making and the realization of new ideas.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (05.19.20): Hold For Release

Hold For Release Used by ATC to delay an aircraft for traffic management reasons; i.e., weather, traffic volume, etc. Hold for release instructions (including departure delay information) are used to inform a pilot or a controller (either directly or through an authorized relay) that an IFR departure clearance is not valid until a release time or additional instructions have been received.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (05.19.20)

"Bob's contributions to AMA and the model aviation community are many and span his entire adult life. He served this community tirelessly, advocating for the hobby he loved dearly. Words cannot express our gratitude to Bob for his service to AMA through his advocacy and leadership. Bob was both a colleague, a role model and a friend and he will be sorely missed." Source: Rich Hanson, president of AMA, memorializing Past AMA President Bob Brown. Bob sadly passed away after a brief illness on May 14, 2020.