Flight Design C4 Aircraft Is First Target Application
The German Ministry of Economic Affairs has granted funding for a research project that aims at development of a modular “SafetyBox” cabin safety system for light aircraft. The new system will provide a safety cage around the occupants of an aircraft, whose functionality builds upon an integrated consideration of several elements, namely intelligently designed and located crash absorber elements, stiff cabin structure with dedicated load paths for the majority of crash scenarios, seat installation and restraint systems.
Concept Developed Over The Past 18 Months In The U.S.
After a year and half of testing its dual site flight training approach in the U.S., Zulu Flight Training is exporting its model to Europe. Zulu Flight Training displayed the full-motion simulator solution they use as an integral part of their training method at AERO Friedrichshafen this week, and the simulator will also be displayed at Continental’s Flight School Congress in Speyer, Germany, on May 16th-17th.
Well.... we've heard some pretty heavy duty SnF attendance claims before... and back then, they were B.S... But maybe this time, it will be different. The official word from Sun 'n Fun is that the 40th International Fly-in and Expo that wrapped up in Lakeland, Florida, on April 6 saw one of the largest turnouts in years thanks to perfect weather, improved operations, 3,000 dedicated volunteers, and popular attractions including the Navy's Blue Angels Naval flight demonstration team that performed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
The FAA Wright Brother’s Master Pilot Award Goes To A CAP Leader
The FAA honors pilots with the prestigious Wright Brother’s Master Pilot Award when they have, “demonstrated professionalism, skill, sound decision-making and aviation expertise by conducting safe flight operations for 50 or more years.
If You Don’t Like Airplanes, Maybe You Shouldn’t Buy A House On An Airport
The Village of Wellington, Florida website quotes Money Magazine saying they were named one of the top 100 best places to live in 2010. By looking at the website it’s hard to dispute the possibility that this may be true.
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