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September 16, 2019

Aero-TV: Epic Aircraft at OSH19 - Closing In On Production

Approved By the FAA For Type Inspection Authorization

Epic Aircraft has been approved for Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) by the FAA. TIA allows FAA pilots to conduct the final phases of conformity inspections and flight testing. It is also a crucial precursor to type certification (TC), as it confirms the aircraft design, structural and flight test results demonstrate compliance with FAA regulations.

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Aero-TV: Epic Aircraft at OSH19 - Closing In On Production

Approved By the FAA For Type Inspection Authorization

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The pilot and owner of a 1945 Grumman TBM Avenger is asking for help locating the airplane he was forced to abandon during a flight last year, and he's willing to pay $20,000 to anyone who finds the airplane. That's not as easy as it sounds. Ron Carlson, explains... "...I just want to refresh my offer of $20,000 cash to find my still missing 1945 Grumman TBM Avenger. Many of you are probably familiar with the story, but for those who are not, it crashed a year and a half ago after a catastrophic engine failure and

Aero Linx: Bahamas Habitat Bahamas Habitat was started in 2007 by flight instructor Steve Merritt, as a volunteer organization for pilots to use their aviation skills for disaster relief in the Bahamas and the Caribbean. Since that time, we have evolved into a multifaceted organization dedicated to humanitarian relief, education, economic development and cross cultural exchange.

Flameout Pattern An approach normally conducted by a single-engine military aircraft experiencing loss or anticipating loss of engine power or control. The standard overhead approach starts at a relatively high altitude over a runway (“high key”) followed by a continuous 180 degree turn to a high, wide position (“low key”) followed by a continuous 180 degree turn final. The standard straight-in pattern starts at a point that results in a straight-in approach with a high rate of descent to the runway. Flameout approaches terminate in the type approach requested by the pilot (normally fullstop).

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (09.16.19)

“The Navy’s Blue Angels are legendary. We are extremely proud Boeing has chosen Summit Aviation to help support this impressive program.” Source: Director of Manufacturing for Summit Aviation Scott Roush, expressing his delight at the selection of Summit Aviation by The Boeing Company for an award of a follow-on Oil Tank System contract to support the Navy’s Blue Angels flight demonstration team aircraft upgrade, from the F/A-18C/D Hornet to the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet.