The 2024 Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) World Drone Racing Championship has kicked off in Hangzhou, China. The FAI chose the Aero Sports Federation of China (ASFC), supported by the National Sports Group, to host the 2024 event. Manta Aircraft has entered a partnership with Shenyang Aviation Industries Group to develop and certify its hybrid-electric vertical/short takeoff and landing (HeV/STOL) aircraft in China. The six-seater aircraft, dubbed the ANN Plus, aims to enhance versatility, efficiency, and sustainability in regional air transportation. Appareo has introduced Stratus Power Max -- the latest addi
Unexpected Restrictions Force Skydio to Ration Battery Supply
Prominent American drone manufacturer Skydio was recently hit with sanctions from the Chinese government, forcing it to limit battery distribution. These constraints follow Skydio’s deal to sell drones to the Taiwanese National Fire Agency. The sanctions prevent Chinese companies from working with or supplying components to Skydio.
Gendarmerie Seizes Abandoned Aircraft Tied to Rosario Drug Syndicate
Nearly half a ton of cocaine was discovered aboard a Bolivian-registered aircraft that landed in Argentina near Rosario. The National Gendarmerie tracked the aircraft, a Cessna 206, using radar from Santa Fe’s northern region. Authorities suspect the flight was organized by a Rosario-based drug trafficking ring whose leaders have evaded arrest since the high-profile "White Harvest" operation of 2022.
Doc’s Friends Keep History Alive For Future Generations
The B-29 “Doc” History Restored Tour will be making a visit to the Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport (KLAW) in Oklahoma from November 15-17, 2024, for a weekend stop. B-29 Superfortress Doc will arrive on Thursday November 14 and will be available for ground tours beginning November 15. Similar to the other 25 stops in the historic aircraft’s tour this year, visitors will be able climb up into the aircraft to tour the interior, crew compartments, and cockpit as well as book Flight Experience rides on Saturday and Sunday November 16 and 17.
Cover Flight Training And Collegiate-Level Programs
Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 EAA Aviation Scholarships. Anyone over the age of 16 may apply, and the submission period will end March 1, 2025. The scholarships may be used to cover the expenses of flight training at any school in the U.S. or Canada, that is not part of university program.
Follows Discussions of Next-Gen Air Dominance Fleet Requirements
In the midst of discussions and delays with the US Air Force’s Next-Generation Air Dominance fighter program, officials have opened up the possibility of purchasing several additional B-21 Raider bombers. This would redirect funding from expensive 6th generation jets to expanding the bomber fleet.
FAA Removing On-Site Meteorologists In 21 Traffic Centers
The Federal Aviation Administration is ending its nearly five-decade-long partnership with the National Weather Service by evicting its entire Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) meteorologist staff. Weather forecasting and related accident prevention will now be a completely autonomous job. The agreement’s termination will become effective on April 20, 2025.
The Non-Certificated Pilot’s Loss Of Control For Undetermined Reasons...
Analysis: The airplane was observed flying around the area at an unknown time on the day of the accident, but no other information was available about the flight. At about 1800, law enforcement received a notification that aircraft wreckage was discovered on the airport property between a runway and a taxiway. There were no known witnesses to the accident. Before the aircraft was sold to the non-certificated accident pilot, the previous owner had provided the pilot with several familiarization flights and emphasized the importance of obtaining instructional lessons since he had no experience with weight-shift-controlled aircraft.
From Oshkosh 2023 (YouTube Edition): The Mosquito Evolves
Formerly known as Mosquito, Trenton, Florida-based Composite FX is a designer and manufacturer of personal kit and factory-finished helicopters. The company’s offerings comprise three piston-engined models and a single jet-powered machine. The agile XE and the float-equipped XEL both make use of the 63-horsepower, two-cylinder, two-stroke, fan-air-cooled, carbureted, MZ202-powerplant. The larger XE-290 model is powered by the ninety-horsepower, two-cylinder, two-stroke, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, CFX-800 engine. Finally, the flagship XET is motivated by a 95-h
Aero Linx: The Aviation Museum of Kentucky, Inc.
Since its founding in 1978, members of the Kentucky Aviation History Roundtable have dreamed of an aviation museum. To this end, the group was incorporated in 1981 as the Kentucky Aviation History Round Table. 1984 the IRS granted 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt status. On 10/7/1991, the name was amended and changed to The Aviation Museum of Kentucky, Inc. On April 5, 1994, the General Assembly designated the Kentucky Aviation Hall of Fame as the Commonwealth's official Aviation Hall of Fame.
LORAN
An electronic navigational system by which hyperbolic lines of position are determined by measuring the difference in the time of reception of synchronized pulse signals from two fixed transmitters. Loran A operates in the 1750-1950 kHz frequency band. Loran C and D operate in the 100-110 kHz frequency band. In 2010, the U.S. Coast Guard terminated all U.S. LORAN-C transmissions.
“This is a clarifying moment for the drone industry... This is an attempt to eliminate the leading American drone company and deepen the world’s dependence on Chinese drone suppliers."
Source: Skydio CEO and co-founder Adam Bry clarifying why he believes that China sanctioned his firm for its recent sale to the Taiwanese National Fire Agency.
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