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March 06, 2023

Lightweight, 160-hp Electric LSA Motor Unveiled

Australian Company Arrives to the Scene with Compact, Streamlined Engine Option for Electric Aircraft

Australian developer Kite Magnetics announced the completion of their 120-kilowatt electric propulsion unit (EPU), a small, self-contained alternative to traditional light sport engines. Their model sports a well-chosen power output, about 160 hp compared to current LSA fare. Unlike the average small engine, however, their system, the KM-120, tips the scales at a fraction of the mass of comparable engines. The KM-120's exact weight hasn't yet been confirmed, likely because development is still ongoing, but the size appears easily portable for a single man.

Expanded Career Center, Internship Opportunities Create Career Headway for ERAU Students

A joint move between Flexjet and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has established on-campus career support for would-be employees and students. The newly expanded Flexjet Innovation and Career Center lies within the University’s Research Park in Daytona Beach, Florida. The revised lineup of offerings at the facility will provide access to Flexjet-sponsored internships and related business aviation employment, with a bevy of free conference space for student meetings.

Shortly After Takeoff, The Engine Lost Partial Power... Upon Landing, The Airplane Impacted A Snowbank

On February 8, 2023, about 1700 Alaska standard time, a Piper PA-16 airplane, N5987H sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident in Soldotna, Alaska. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated by the pilot as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The airplane departed from Runway 07 at the Soldotna Airport (SXQ), Soldotna. Shortly after takeoff, the engine lost partial power.