EAA Offers MOSAIC Rulemaking Update

EAA participated last week in the meetings of ASTM International Committee F37 on Light-Sport Aircraft that were focused on the Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certificates (MOSAIC) rulemaking initiative. The committee is tasked with updating industry consensus standards for light-sport aircraft to prepare for and accommodate anticipated changes to the regulations under the MOSAIC project. Top on the priority list for many EAA members, the MOSAIC package is still on-track to expand sport pilot privileges and the range of aircraft they can fly, including a shift to a performance-based metric describing sport pilot-eligible aircraft (LSA) as opposed to the current weight limit.

Also: NTSB on Mid-Air Collision, Skiatook Municipal Airport, Starliner Flight Test, Bell 407

According to the International Council of Air Shows, the Snowbirds have updated their schedule... The Canadian Forces Snowbirds initially released their 2021 air show schedule during the 2020 ICAS Virtual Convention in December. Since then, the team spent their early season training at the team's home base in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, and recently moved to Comox, British Columbia, where they plan to complete the balance of their 2021 air show preparation. On Wednesday, the Snowbirds released an updated schedule s

The 1st In A Series Of Engines Utilizing A Combination Of Advanced Technologies Keeping The Two Stroke Alive

By Anthony J. Liberatore At Sun and Fun this year, the Higgs HAWK V4 E330J/G engine made its public debut in front of the aviation community. I was able to discuss this innovative engine with Karl Grove, CEO, AC USA. Karl is a United Kingdom expat with a background in marketing, operations, and professional motocross racing. Thereafter; Karl made a segue into the air racing world in 2010. Fast forward to 2019 and a fourth place finish in the Sport Class Gold Sunday race flying the Grove Aero RS540TT AC AERO powered Super Legacy.

Loss of King Air 350 Killed 10

The failure of a pilot to control an airplane following the loss of thrust in one of two engines just seconds after takeoff led to the fatal crash of a general aviation airplane in Texas, the National Transportation Safety Board said in a report published Tuesday. A Textron Aviation B-300, also known as a King Air 350 (sample, pictured below), crashed into an aircraft hangar 17 seconds after lifting off a runway at Addison Airport, Addison, Texas, June 30, 2019. The accident killed both pilots and all eight passengers. The personal flight on the privately owned airplane was bound for St. Petersburg, Florida.

FAI Awards Announcement Will Also Take Place As Part Of The General Conference

The 115th FAI General Conference 2021 and annual Awards Announcement will again be held online due to the uncertainty of hosting a physical event during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Awards Announcement evening is confirmed as 9 November 2021 with the General Conference from 9 to 11 November 2021. Following the success of the 2020 General Conference and Awards Announcement, the FAI Executive Board has taken the decision to repeat the online conference for 2021, in response to the ongoing pandemic conditions.

Deliveries Of The ACJ319neo Started In 2019 And Three Are Already In Operation

Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) has won an additional ACJ319neo order with an undisclosed customer. The ACJ319neo will be equipped with CFM International's LEAP-1A engines. 12 ACJ320neo Family customers have now placed a total of 16 orders including six ACJ319neo. “We are delighted to win another order for the ACJ319neo. Customers will enjoy travelling in the spacious cabin whilst flying intercontinental routes. The ACJ319neo has a robust reliability. Customers will as well benefit from a higher passenger capacity with exceptional comfort and similar operating costs to traditional business jets because of more cost-efficient maintenance, training, and better value,&rd

From 2014 (YouTube Version): Tecnam Finetunes An Already Accomplished Product Line With A Low-Wing Design

At Sun ‘n Fun 2014 ANN News Editor, Tom Patton, takes a look at the new Tecnam Astore. Tom meets up with Phil Solomon, a sales agent for Tecnam U.S.A., and asks what’s so different about the Astore. Solomon responds by pointing out that Tecnam has been known for its high wing airplanes and this is their first low-wing design. Solomon said that Tecnam has been known for their high-wing airplanes that are heavily used at training schools, and this airplane was intended as an upgrade follow-on to the high-wing models. He poi

The CJ4 Gen2 Will Be The Third Addition To DALaviation Switzerland’s BizJet Fleet

Geneva-based private jet charter company DALaviation, Switzerland, will be the first Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 customer in Europe. The largest Citation jet in the light jet segment, the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 will support DALaviation Switzerland as the company increases its customer base throughout Europe. The Citation CJ4 Gen2 will be the third addition to DALaviation Switzerland’s business jet fleet, which includes a Cessna Citation CJ2+ and a Citation CJ1. 

Also: NTSB on Mid-Air Collision, Skiatook Municipal Airport, Starliner Flight Test, Bell 407

According to the International Council of Air Shows, the Snowbirds have updated their schedule... The Canadian Forces Snowbirds initially released their 2021 air show schedule during the 2020 ICAS Virtual Convention in December. Since then, the team spent their early season training at the team's home base in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, and recently moved to Comox, British Columbia, where they plan to complete the balance of their 2021 air show preparation. On Wednesday, the Snowbirds released an updated schedule s

Engine Started To Run Rough And Gradually Lost Power

On May 11, 2021, at 1500 central daylight time, a Beech C23, N793Y, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Merrill, Wisconsin. The pilot and passenger had minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that he was returning to the airport after a 1-hour flight. When the airplane was about 5 miles from the airport, and descending through about 1,250 ft, the engine started to run rough and gradually lost power.

Aero Linx: Fly for the Culture Fly for the Culture is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that was created to serve young people interested in pursuing aviation-related professions across the United States. Through exposure, outreach, education, training scholarships, mentorship, and where needed, advocacy—Fly for the Culture will become a driving force in the effort to expand diversity within the aviation industry and mitigate forecasted pilot shortages.

Prearranged Coordination Procedures A facility’s standardized procedure that describes the process by which one controller shall allow an aircraft to penetrate or transit another controller’s airspace in a manner that assures approved separation without individual coordination for each aircraft.

“Citation business jets have a solid reputation among our customers as reliable, high-quality aircraft, and we are proud to be the first company in Europe to add the CJ4 Gen2 to our charter fleet. Flexibility and wellness are top-of-mind for our customers as travel resumes, and our client base is growing as people are increasingly turning to charter services for an exclusive and comfortable flying experience. Alongside our CJ1 and CJ2+ business jets, the CJ4 Gen2 will help us continue expanding our business and exceeding our customers’ expectations.”