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September 26, 2017

Belite Announces Significant Performance Update On Chipper Experimental Aircraft

Aerodynamic Improvements Result In Substantially Higher Speeds, Improved Range And Climb Rate

Belite Aircraft is now providing new performance, weight, and range data on Chipper, its two place experimental aircraft design. After a number of aerodynamic improvements (including a new carbon fiber cowl), performance has jumped 16 mph from the last published value to a new value of 106 mph true air speed. This is not a top speed; this is an available cruise speed. This performance was realized with the small 80HP Rotax 912UL engine. Test conditions were 4500 feet density altitude and engine @ 5500 RPM.

Holds Companies Liable If They Use Uncertified Tandem Instructors

California Governor Jerry Brown has signed a bill which passed unanimously in both houses of the state legislature that will hold skydiving companies liable for injuries or deaths if they use uncertified instructors to lead tandem jumps.