Czechmate

Born in the aftermath of Czechoslovakia’s Velvet Revolution—the non-violent 1989 socio-political phenomenon by which the eastern-European nation was transformed from a communist command economy to a free-market parliamentary republic—the company known today as Skyleader (formerly Jihlavan) has evolved from a designer of minimalist light and ultralight aircraft, such as the Z90 and TP41, to a respected manufacturer of modern, robust, efficient, and eminently desirable machines.

Aero Linx: The Air Sport Australia Confederation (ASAC) The Air Sport Australia Confederation (ASAC) was formed in 1989 as a national confederation of sport and recreational aviation organisations. In 1990, it joined the Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FAI), and is Australia’s representative on that body.

Aero Linx: The Soaring Association of Canada (SAC) The Soaring Association of Canada (SAC) is the governing body for the sport of gliding in Canada. Mandated to safeguard and promote our sport, we render support and representation to glider pilots and gliding clubs across the nation through a variety of committees. On a national level, we represent our affiliated clubs and members on issues related to licensing, medical requirements, airspace and regulation. Internationally, we maintain representation within the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale and the International Gliding Commission.

Air Mass Thunderstorm Generally, a thunderstorm not associated with a front or other type of synoptic-scale forcing mechanism. Air mass thunderstorms typically are associated with warm, humid air in the summer months; they develop during the afternoon in response to insolation, and dissipate rather quickly after sunset. They generally are less likely to be severe than other types of thunderstorms, but they still are capable of producing downbursts, brief heavy rain, and (in extreme cases) hail over 3/4 inch in diameter. Since all thunderstorms are associated with some type of forcing mechanism, synoptic-scale or otherwise, the existence of true air-mass thunderstorms is debatable.

“To reach our goal of net-zero aviation emissions by 2050, we need transformative aircraft concepts like the ones we’re flying on the X-66A.... With this experimental aircraft, we’re aiming high to demonstrate the kinds of energy-saving, emissions-reducing technologies the aviation industry needs.” Source: Bob Pearce, associate administrator for NASA’s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate, who announced a new X-plane designation at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Aviation Forum in San Diego.