The Fruits of Persistence

After a series of inauspicious fits and starts, NASA's Artemis I mission lifted off from Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral Florida on Wednesday 16 Novermber 2022 at 01:48 EST. Atop United Launch Alliance’s (ULA) 322-foot-tall Space Launch System (SLS) rocket was Lockheed-Martin’s Orion capsule which—pending a successful, Artemis I shakedown cruise—will eventually carry astronauts to the moon.

US Space Force Sees Success for Space Drone Experimentation

The Boeing X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle-6, or OTV-6, successfully deorbited and landed at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Shuttle Landing Facility earlier this week, marking the 6th successful flight for the uncrewed, reusable spaceplane. The mission was the first to include an attached service module, a modular, expandable system that will eventually add a range of capabilities to the X-37B should it enter service in earnest.

Also: Estes Falcon 9 Model, Embraer E195 'Techlion', Sporty's YE Ground School, 250th CT7 

After Honda Aircraft Company unveiled the HondaJet Elite II at NBAA-BACE, it was obvious that the little bizjet company from Japan was detemined to not be so little for long. The big news last month was their updating the bizjet with extended range, fuel economy, and automation. And now, the big news is that the Elite II is certified and ready for action. A Pipistrel Velis Club, one of the fleet apparently destined for service with Mesa Airlines and owned by same, has gone down in Cross City, Florida, after suffering 'engine issues' while approaching the air

The Well-Appointed Eye in the Sky

Established in 2009 as the Vision Products Division of SA Photonics Inc. and spun-off as an independent business entity in 2021, Vision Products LLC is a privately held concern specializing in the development and deployment of augmented and virtual reality systems, night-vision products, and human-machine interfaces. The company’s helmet-mounted, monocular and binocular displays aid military, police, and civilian pilots, as well as warfighters and personnel engaged in Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) actions by providing data overlays conducive to aircraft operations, target acquisitio

The Vicissitudes of Fate

On 14 November 2022 at approximately 13:30 EST, a Cuban-registered Antonov An-2 crash-landed in Florida’s Everglades National Park approximately 13-nautical miles west of the Opa-Locka Airport (X46). The downed Antonov was discovered during an aerial patrol by the Miami-Dade Police Aviation Unit. Three weeks prior to the 14 November Everglades accident, Cuban national Martinez Machado landed the selfsame Antonov An-2 at the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport (TNT) while attempting to defect to the United States.

Three Crewmembers and 56 Dogs Suffer Only Minor Injuries

On Tuesday 15 November 2022 at approximately 09:00 CST, an Ameriflight Fairchild SA227-AT Expediter (N247DH) made an emergency landing on the links of the Western Lakes Golf Club in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. Notwithstanding the total loss of the 37-year-old Metroliner, its three crewmembers and cargo of 56 dogs survived the accident with only minor injuries.

Callsign Asimov

The United States Air Force’s 96th Test Wing announced on 09 November 2022 that two XQ-58 Valkyrie drones had been transferred to the 40th Flight Test Squadron (FTS) at Florida’s Eglin Air Force Base. The 40th FTS will use the XQ-58s to test autonomous aircraft operations and airspace and safety processes. 

Enterprises of Great Pitch and Moment

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announced on 15 November 2022 that it would enhance its focus on Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) relative to general aviation infrastructure and air charter operations. NATA President and CEO Curt Castagna remarked: “We are excited to expand NATA’s efforts to lay a solid foundation for emerging industry entrants and new technologies ... " 

Also: Estes Falcon 9 Model, Embraer E195 'Techlion', Sporty's YE Ground School, 250th CT7 

After Honda Aircraft Company unveiled the HondaJet Elite II at NBAA-BACE, it was obvious that the little bizjet company from Japan was detemined to not be so little for long. The big news last month was their updating the bizjet with extended range, fuel economy, and automation. And now, the big news is that the Elite II is certified and ready for action. A Pipistrel Velis Club, one of the fleet apparently destined for service with Mesa Airlines and owned by same, has gone down in Cross City, Florida, after suffering 'engine issues' while approaching the air

Oklahoma Airport Modernized with ARPA, FAA Support

Oklahoma's Watonga Regional Airport recently hosted an opening ceremony in honor of the airport’s new 4,000-foot runway. The project revamped the facility's existing 4,000 ft by 60 ft runway with a number of modernizations and changes to meet current-day FAA standards, improving the airport with improved LED runway edge lighting for better visibility in IMC.

Airplane, While Flying Straight And Level, Suddenly Began A Steep Descent And Spun Near Vertically To The Ground

On October 18, 2022, at 0709 eastern daylight time, a Beech E-90, N515GK, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident in Marietta, Ohio. The two commercial pilots were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 positioning flight. The flight originated at the John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), Columbus, Ohio about 0640 and was enroute to Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport (PKB), Parkersburg, West Virginia.

Aero Linx: The T-34 Association The T-34 Association was formed in July 1975 so that individuals purchasing then military surplus T-34A's  had an organization which would provide support for these aircraft. The idea was to share operating and maintenance information to all members. As the popularity of the T-34 Mentor grew over the years so did the T-34 Association. Today there are over 600 members in the Association and many are not aircraft owners.

International Airport [ICAO] Any airport designated by the Contracting State in whose territory it is situated as an airport of entry and departure for international air traffic, where the formalities incident to customs, immigration, public health, animal and plant quarantine and similar procedures are carried out.

“The X-37B continues to push the boundaries of experimentation, enabled by an elite government and industry team behind the scenes. The ability to conduct on-orbit experiments and bring them home safely for in-depth analysis on the ground has proven valuable for the Department of the Air Force and scientific community. The addition of the service module on OTV-6 allowed us to host more experiments than ever before.” Source: Joseph Fritschen, DAF Rapid Capabilities Office’s X-37B program director, as the Boeing X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle-6, or OTV-6, successfully deorbited and landed at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Shuttle Landing Facility earlier this week, marking the 6th successful flight for the uncrewed, reusable