Legend Cub Evolves to the Extreme with MOAC

American Legend Aircraft Company has unveiled its MOAC, a.k.a. the Mother Of All Cubs, a backcountry edition of the Legend Cub. While rooted in the legendary Super Cub, MOAC is a thorough remake and all new construction from the expert hands of American Legend. MOAC incorporates numerous performance enhancing features and is purposely built for backcountry operations. MOAC is the most exciting way to fly low, and slow, while driving performance to the extreme. Horsepower on the Legend Cub has more than doubled with MOAC and current availability of Titan engines from Continental. Up to 208 horsepower (187–195 continuous) results in remarkable takeoff and landing performance on its already strengthened airframe. A Catto fixed pitch, Whirlwind ground adjustable, and Hartzell constant speed are among the many propeller options.

Liftoff: Drone Racing Is Being Released For PlayStation4 and Xbox One

Via the new drone simulation game Liftoff: Drone Racing, players will be able to experience the excitement of fast-paced air races on PlayStation4 and Xbox One this year. The PC game Liftoff: FPV Drone Racing was first released in September 2018 as a successful drone simulation on Steam and continues to enjoy great popularity among enthusiasts of the drone racing sport. astragon Entertainment is cooperating with Belgian developer LuGus Studios in creating a drone racing game for PlayStation4 and Xbox One. The console game will include some completely new features, to which further details will be announced later this year.

From 2017: A new addition to the Aero-TV lineup is the result of a partnership between Aero-News and the Academy of Model Aeronautics…

Chad Budreau, AMA Government Affairs and Public Relations Director, told ANN CEO and Editor in Chief Jim Campbell that the AMA community is the breeding ground of a lot of commercial interests. “A lot of people get their spark for aviation as a hobbyist,” Budreau says. “And that leads into great careers, whether it’s careers in UAS or careers in full-scale aviation.” Budreau said that the model community has a tremendous safety program and an outstanding safety record that UAS pilots can learn from. “We want to educate not only hobbyists, but those who want to take this into the commercial world.”

Pilot Announced Unspecified "Engine Problems" Over The Radio

On June 12, 2020, at 1950 eastern daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Vans RV8, N553KM, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Henry County Airport (HMP), Hampton, Georgia. The airline transport pilot was seriously injured. The flight was conducted under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. According to the owner/operator of the airplane and several witnesses, the purpose of the flight was for the pilot to join the operator in the air for an airshow practice flight. The operator was already at altitude when the accident airplane departed. During the initial climb after takeoff from runway 06, witnesses described the engine sound as "missing... popping… not making significant power... and couldn't get to max power." The witnesses also described black smoke trailing in the engine's exhaust. The operator stated that the pilot announced unspecified "engine problems" over the radio.

Organizers Set Sights On 2021 For World Record Gathering Of Vintage Aircraft

The Yankee Air Museum has confirmed that they are canceling plans for the 2020 Thunder Over Michigan Air Show, which was to be held on August 29th & 30th at Willow Run Airport, home to the Yankee Air Museum. “In the current environment, we are unable to produce the world-renown Thunder Over Michigan Air Show event for which we are so well known” commented Event Director, Kevin Walsh.

Physical Attendance Will Not Be Required

The FAI Executive Board has decided that the 114th FAI General Conference 2020 will take place electronically over dedicated sessions (to be determined) in early December 2020. Physical attendance will not be required. This decision was taken because of uncertainties around the possibility of holding a physical Conference due to the threat posed by COVID-19. The intention is to take precautions in responding to the situation. This new way of conducting the Conference conforms with the COVID-19 statute established by the government of Switzerland, where the FAI is located.

From 2017: Greek Company Looks For U.S. Market Share At Sebring…

A new entry in the U.S. non-certified avionics market is Talos Avionics, a Greek company that was on display in January at the Sebring Sport Aircraft Expo. Herman Eshuis, Owner of Wheels & Wings LLC, told ANN CEO and Editor in Chief Jim Campbell that the Talos system is based around an onboard device that interfaces with a free smartphone app which will give the pilot a basic magnetic compass, airspeed and attitude indicators, outside air temperature, AHRS and stand-alone GPS. Eshuis explained that the app is available for both iOS and android devices. It connects via Wi-Fi, and is capable of displaying a full avionics panel along with GPS data. The unit retails for $599.

Due To Long Grass Blocking His Field Of View, The Pilot Was Unable To Maintain Directional Control

The glider pilot reported diverting from his original destination due to a weakening of soaring updraft conditions. While on short final to the divert airport that he had landed at on previous occasions, the pilot noticed the turf runway had not been mowed recently. During the landing rollout, due to long grass blocking his field of view, the pilot was unable to maintain directional control and the glider impacted a fence to the left of the runway, damaging the left wing and fuselage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the glider that would have precluded normal operation. The divert airport was private and required prior approval for landing.