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Airborne 06.19.23: Diamond DART-750, Virgin Galactic 'Ready', Ryanair Scandal

Also: C-390 Millennium FlightSim, Space-Launch Airspace Protocols, Elixir Aircraft Bucks, Nolen's New Gig

Diamond Aircraft’s PT6A-25C-powered DART-750 aerobatic trainer has made its first flight at the company’s Austrian headquarters. The test-flight, which spanned thirty-minutes and covered all basic flight-maneuvers and performance and handling checks—was piloted by Diamond’s head of flight test Sören Pedersen and senior test pilot Niko Daroussis. Despite a fairly small number of "test flights," Virgin Galactic announced the date for its very first commercial spaceflight, planning on launching between June 27 and 30 of this year

Airborne-NextGen 06.20.23: Cassio 330, FlightSimExpo, Electric A/C Symposium

Also: Nolen Heads to Archer, General Atomics, Electric TBM, Launch Closure Protocols

VoltAero unveiled the first prototype of its Cassio 330 electric-hybrid STOL aircraft during a press conference at 2023’s Paris Air-Show. The first Cassio 330 prototype, somewhat unimaginatively dubbed no. 1, is slated to undertake its maiden flight in late 2023. Upwards of two-thousand attendees are expected to participate in FlightSimExpo, a dedicated flight simulation event organized by the Flight Simulation Association, a community-driven organization of developers, simmers, and real-world pilots about the noble business of improving in-home flight simulation and br

Airborne-NextGen 06.20.23: Cassio 330, FlightSimExpo, Electric A/C Symposium

Also: Nolen Heads to Archer, General Atomics, Electric TBM, Launch Closure Protocols

VoltAero unveiled the first prototype of its Cassio 330 electric-hybrid STOL aircraft during a press conference at 2023’s Paris Air-Show. The first Cassio 330 prototype, somewhat unimaginatively dubbed no. 1, is slated to undertake its maiden flight in late 2023. Upwards of two-thousand attendees are expected to participate in FlightSimExpo, a dedicated flight simulation event organized by the Flight Simulation Association, a community-driven organization of developers, simmers, and real-world pilots about the noble business of improving in-home flight simulation and br

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (06.28.23)

Aero Linx: Aeromedical Reference and Waiver Guide (Navy)

The focus of the Aeromedical Reference and Waiver Guide is to explain the medical and physical standards required for aviation duty. As with previous editions, this reference is published as a supplement to the Manual of the Medical Department (MANMED) and as a service to the Aeromedical community. This publication serves as a guide that reflects MANMED, NATOPS, and NASA instructions and requirements for flight duty.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (06.28.23): Confidence Maneuver

Confidence Maneuver

A confidence maneuver consists of one or more turns, a climb or descent, or other maneuver to determine if the pilot in command (PIC) is able to receive and comply with ATC instructions.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (06.28.23)

"After the decision was made to return to the airport of departure, Evdokimov made, without observing the procedure for operating the aircraft, a very rough landing, allowing the aircraft to ‘bounce’. As a result, the main landing gear collapsed and the aircraft structure was destroyed with a spill and ignition of the fuel." Source: From a statement made by the state prosecutor in a case where the Russian Captain in command of a 2019 Moscow to Murmansk Aeroflot flight was sentenced to 6 years in prison for his actions, with courts finding him guilty of negligence.