An Exceptional Effort Yields An Electric Ultralight Based on A Proven Airframe
With over 1000 examples flying, there is rarely anything unusual about seeing an Aerolite 103 take to the skies... especially a place like Sun ‘n Fun. But then again, all you have to do is let your ears take over and something REALLY interesting happens... there is very little noise... and most of it is being made by the prop and NOT the engine... which happens, in this case, to be an electric motor! Aerolite’s Dennis Carley admits that the experience ‘re-energizes’ him and has opened new avenues of interest as he develops the electric version of the
Aero Linx: The Subsonic Aerodynamic Testing Association
The Subsonic Aerodynamic Testing Association was formed in March 1965 to provide a world-wide organization for operators of low speed aerodynamic testing facilities. Objectives:
To provide at the operational level a means of interchange of ideas, techniques, and solutions of problems. The general area of interest will include, but not be limited to:
Design, performance, and economics of test facilities.
Physical measurement, instrumentation, and handling and reduction of data.
Facility operation and maintenance
Resume Normal Speed
Used by ATC to advise a pilot to resume an aircraft’s normal operating speed. It is issued to terminate a speed adjustment where no published speed restrictions apply. It does not delete speed restrictions in published procedures of upcoming segments of flight. This does not relieve the pilot of those speed restrictions that are applicable to 14 CFR Section 91.117.
“With the growing demand for professional pilots, it is important that we bring to market a more affordable solution with optimal economics for operators to help schools manage their overall training costs.”
Source: John Calcagno, Interim President and CEO of PiperAircraft, detailing some of the rationale behind the Piper Pilot 100i -- which just received EASA Certification.
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