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Epic Aircraft has completed delivery of its first two E1000 all composite, single-engine turboprop aircraft, following the successful conclusion of its FAA Type Certification program last year. “Completing these deliveries is a tremendous milestone for our company and our customers. The E1000 is a remarkable aircraft and seeing the enthusiasm of our owners as they take delivery is extremely gratifying. This is the successful culmination of eight years of hard work, extensive investment, and a passionate

From 2018: Ascent Vision X-MADIS - Mobile Air Defense Integrated System

Ascent Vision highlighted its X-MADIS Counter UAV System at AUVSI XPONENTIAL in May. X-MADIS is Ascent Vision's latest advancement in on-the-move counter-UAS.  The mounted unit is capable of long range UAV Detection, Identification and Defeat while moving at speeds up to 30mph on rough terrain. This system was designed to operate in the most demanding environments, including harsh downrange conditions and various homeland security applications. With dozens of these systems in operation worldwide, you will not find a more capable and p

Aero Linx: International Seawind Pilots Association Welcome to the International Seawind Pilots Association. The ISPA is an organization of Seawind builders, pilots, and enthusiasts. We have no formal agreements or affiliation with SNA Inc., the manufacturer of the Seawind airplane. Our organization began in September 1994 when our first printed newsletter was published by Dick Adams in Canada. For a few years, we published printed newsletters. Following Dick's effort, Mike Bowes became the editor of the newsletter through the year 2000. All of our printed newsletters are now available on the website.

Ground Controlled Approach A radar approach system operated from the ground by air traffic control personnel transmitting instructions to the pilot by radio. The approach may be conducted with surveillance radar (ASR) only or with both surveillance and precision approach radar (PAR). Usage of the term “GCA” by pilots is discouraged except when referring to a GCA facility. Pilots should specifically request a “PAR” approach when a precision radar approach is desired or request an “ASR” or “surveillance” approach when a nonprecision radar approach is desired.

“The more information we have, the better we can understand not only the circumstances of a crash, but what can be done to prevent future accidents... We are asking that currently available recording technology be put to use in a way that will improve aviation safety.” Source: Dana Schulze, Director of the NTSB Office of Aviation Safety, in conjunction with the NTSB's safety recommendation report issued Tuesday, in which they called on helicopter manufacturers to equip turbine-powered helicopters with crash-resistant systems to record data, audio, and images. The NTSB asked the manufacturers – Airbus Helicopters, Bell, Leonardo, MD Helicopters, Robinson and Sikorsky – to act since the FAA has not