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Airborne 09.22.21: CityAirbus Debut, DeLand Ready!, Air Race 1 Delay

Also: Environmental Review For SpaceX, Daher Reveals, Cargojet Pilots Join ALPA, Aerospace Industry Outlook

Airbus has announced plans for a new CityAirbus at the Company’s first Airbus Summit on “Pioneering Sustainable Aerospace” as the emerging Urban Air Mobility (UAM) market begins to firm up. Ushering in the next generation of CityAirbus, the fully electric vehicle is equipped with fixed wings, a V-shaped tail, and eight electrically powered propellers as part of its uniquely designed distributed propulsion system. It is designed to carry up to four passengers. The sport aviation world is ready to close out 2021 on an upwards note

Klyde Morris (09.24.21)

It Ain't Easy Being Klyde...

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Classic Aero-TV: True Blue Power–Evangelizing The Best Of New Lithium Technology

From 2017: Technology Is Misunderstood, Company Executive Says…

Lithium batteries are a misunderstood technology that has suffered from a misperception of the devices. That is the assessment of Rick Slater, Director of True Blue Power at Mid Continent Instrument Company, who told Aero-News CEO and Editor in Chief Jim Campbell at NBAA-BACE that the company began in 2013 to educate people about the technology, and its benefits for aviation.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (09.26.21)

Aero Linx: Mid-Atlantic Pilots Association Formed in 1957, Mid-Atlantic Pilots Association is a non-profit flying organization dedicated to air safety, aviation education and flying camaraderie. All levels of pilots, student pilots and aviation enthusiasts are invited to join. MAPA has a monthly meeting held on the second Thursday of each month. We often have a speaker or an animated discussion on hot aviation related topics. Our programs have covered a variety of topics including aviation safety, flying adventures, weather and many others. Lincoln Park Aviation generously provides meeting space and facilities.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (09.26.21): Tentative Calculated Landing Time (TCLT)

Tentative Calculated Landing Time (TCLT) A projected time calculated for adapted vertex for each arrival aircraft based upon runway configuration, airport acceptance rate, airport arrival delay period, and other metered arrival aircraft. This time is either the VTA of the aircraft or the TCLT/ACLT of the previous aircraft plus the AAI, whichever is later. This time will be updated in response to an aircraft’s progress and its current relationship to other arrivals.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.02.21)

“After losing the 2020 Airshow due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we were looking forward to presenting this year’s show. But the difficult decision was made to cancel this year’s event. We hope 2022 will be a different story.” Source: Planes of Fame's Museum President Steve Hinton, explaining the need for cancelling the 2021 airshow that so many warbird enthusiasts looked forward to each year.