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After a storied career preserving, flying, and caring for one of the world’s most iconic aircraft, the P-51 Mustang, Stallion 51 Boss Lee Lauderback has been selected as the 2019 recipient of the Bob Hoover Award of Aviation Excellence. Lauderback’s outstanding record as an aviator, flying aviation historian, and airshow demonstration pilot, accruing the stunning total of over 10,000 hours in the legendary P-51 Mustang, were just a few of the factors that made him such a compelling nominee and, ultimat

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Aero Linx: Beech 17 Staggerwing Production List This is the first complete production list of the Beech 17 on the internet, with all known history of each individual airframe. It is the result of many years of wading through books, magazines, the internet and personal exchange. The information presented is regarded as open and publicly accessible. The site's efforts is to combine all the information in one sole database to present an organised one-stop site with numerous links to information, photos and videos elsewere on the web.

“We had to stay focused on the mission due to severe winds with gusts up to 30 knots and the low air density. The handling qualities of the new H145 are excellent and combined with Helionix and its 4 axis-autopilot, we reached the summit safely. The aircraft performed outstandingly. We flew over the summit of the Aconcagua and still had power reserves that would have allowed us take two people on-board.” Source: Alexander Neuhaus, experimental test pilot at Airbus Helicopters, describing the challenges associated with a new record for Airbus Helicopters. Their H145 reached new heights as it set its skids down on the Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the Southern Hemisphere, culminating at 22,840 feet. This is th

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This year, Senator Inhofe came to AirVenture having introduced the Promoting the Launch of Aviation’s Next Era (PLANE) Act of 2019. This bipartisan legislation would empower the voices of pilots, invest in airport infrastructure, and ensure more opportunities for a trained aviation workforce. The bill strengthens protections for pilots who may come under investigation by the FAA. In this second of three segments with Senator Inhofe, we learn more about the specifics of the legislation.

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Airbus’ H145 has set its skids down on the Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the Southern Hemisphere, culminating at 22,840 feet. This is the first time a twin-engine helicopter has landed at this altitude. The conditions for this mission were extreme, due to the atmospheric conditions in the area and the winter season. The aircraft took off from Mendoza, Argentina, flew 30 minutes to the foot of the Aconcagua where it began its ascension. After 15 minutes of climbing, the helicopter landed at 1:45 p.m