Grand Opening In November 2024

A new flight training organization has been established by veteran warbird pilot and flight instructor Chris Rounds, President of The Warbird Academy, who made the announcement at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. The Grand Opening of The Warbird Academy will be held on November 9 & 10, 2024, at the Veterans Day Fly-In at Douglas Municipal Airport (KDQH) in Douglas, Georgia, which is where the academy will be based. The airport was the home of the 63rd Army Air Force Flying Training Detachment during World War II, and a portion of the field is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. There is also a museum on the airport which Mr. Rounds plans to support and expand as the academy grows.

Waco's Ghost Haunts the Halls of Lakeland Linder

Last June, officials in Lakeland, Florida put up a seemingly enticing posting for food service at the Lakeland Linder International Airport - but so far, nobody seems interested in taking on the location. Airport concessions, famously expensive in the course of most passenger's travel, should be a gold mine to most restaurateurs, or so one would think - but nobody came calling for the Lakeland spot. Linder is set to get some small scale commercial operations again, now that Avelo Airlines has committed to flying into town a couple times a week. "We're looking for someone who is willing to come out and give the airport an opportunity," said Airport Director Kris Hallstrand.

Bede Planes to Return, This Time with Turbocharging and Infrared

BEDE Aircraft, renowned for their innovative light aircraft designs, has recently announced a strategic partnership with SureWings, a leading aviation technology firm. This collaboration aims to integrate SureWings' cutting-edge avionics and safety systems into BEDE's aircraft lineup, enhancing performance, reliability, and safety. Bede Aviation was specifically formed by Gratia Aero Group to make use of a license from Bede Aero to continue manufacturing, selling, and supporting the BD-4C airframe. By combining BEDE's expertise in aircraft design with SureWings' advanced technology solutions, the partnership is set to deliver state-of-the-art flying experiences for both recreational

The World of AAM Draws Closer With Another Testbed Nearing the Test Phase

Vertical Aerospace has shown off the first full-size, 1:1 scale prototype of their VX4 electric VTOL aircraft, pointing the way forward ahead of its flight test program. The VX4 prototype is a full, operational aircraft, sporting a custom-designed battery and powertrain system built from the start for use in an aircraft. The battery, Vertical says, offers rapid charge time and multiple backup pathways, while being able to meet the performance, safety, and operational requirements of an electric aircraft. The aircraft has already completed systems and aircraft testing and commissioning, and is now in the midst of reviewing its body of documentation ahead of a UK Civil Aviatio

The Inspirational Aviator’s Neice Shares Her Legacy Through WomenVenture

The Bessie Coleman Aviation All-Stars Foundation, founded and led by Gigi Coleman-Brooms, was established in 2013. Coleman-Brooms and her team have enrolled over 600 teens between the ages of 14 and 18 to date, and this year, their efforts will be showcased at EAA’s Oshkosh Airventure for the first time. Elizabeth “Bessie” Coleman was the first African American female pilot. “It’s just been a blessing. I believe that my mother and my grandmother are looking down on me, and this is what they wanted me to do. My mom wanted people to know. So, she worked hard, she did essay contests... she worked so hard to keep the legacy going. And I ca

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CFM International Has Faith in LEAP Popularity for Long-Range Airbus Models

Airbus has been granted certification of the LEAP-equipped version of the A321XLR by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, adding renewed fleet compatibility for users of the A320neo and better performance to boot. “Certification of the CFM-powered A321XLR is an important milestone in providing our operators much greater route scheduling flexibility,” said CFM International CEO Gaël Méheust. “The engine was always designed for 35,000-lb. thrust capability for longer range, higher max takeoff weight aircraft. As a result, no engine modifications were required, giving operators the added benefit of 100 percent commonality with their existin

Companies Join the Fold in Quest to Create Eve eVTOL

Eve Air Mobility has announced more suppliers to help bring its eVTOL aircraft to fruition, naming Diehl Aviation and ASE as fellow developers in the program. Diehl Aviation is no stranger to the design, development and production of integrated solutions for aircraft cabins, making them a natural selection to design and produce the eVTOL's interior. Diehl will work with Eve's in-house personnel to make the best, most functional, and most stylish flight experience they can. The second firm named is ASE, a "world-class supplier of electrical power systems for aerospace and defence industry", will develop and produce a trio of vital power architecture for the Eve eVTOL: The Primary High Voltage Pow

Factory Coverage Now Three Years

Aspen Avionics, based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, announced the extension of factory warranty coverage on its Evolution MAX and E5 Display Systems. The warranty is extended from two to three years with unlimited transferability. The extension indicates the company’s willingness to work with the general aviation community to provide cost-effective and ongoing support for its display systems. The longer warranty period covers all components regardless of their accumulated flight hours. In addition, the company will provide reasonable pricing options for an additional two years beyond the original factory coverage.

From 2014: Aerovate's Kondor Shows Off A Unique Prop Technology

While at the 2014 Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) convention, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell came across something called a “passive variable pitch propeller.” Andrew Kondor, the president of Aerovate, Inc. accepted the task of explaining to Jim what it’s all about. He said it’s a propeller that changes pitch without the use of electronics or hydraulics. You’ll have to watch the video to get the full story, but Kondor explained it senses the load on the engine to make the adjustments in the propeller. The ent

Pilot Declared An Emergency And Stated That Both Engines Were Losing Power

On July 16, 2024, about 0932 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 402B, N7875E, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Easton, Maryland. The airline transport pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 repositioning flight. According to the operator, the purpose of the accident flight was to reposition the airplane to Easton Airport (ESN), Easton, Maryland, to conduct future atmospheric testing flights. Two days prior to the accident flight, ground engine runs were performed by maintenance personnel at the conclusion of an annual inspection.

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Obstacle Departure Procedure (ODP) A preplanned instrument flight rule (IFR) departure procedure printed for pilot use in textual or graphic form to provide obstruction clearance via the least onerous route from the terminal area to the appropriate en route structure. ODPs are recommended for obstruction clearance and may be flown without ATC clearance unless an alternate departure procedure (SID or radar vector) has been specifically assigned by ATC.

“The Warbird Academy was created for two distinct purposes. First, to help keep our rich aviation heritage alive by offering pilots flight training in a variety of World War II and Pos-World War II military training aircraft and, second, to provide an opportunity for individuals to experience the joys of flying in military training aircraft ranging from an open cockpit biplane to a 600-mph jet.” Source: Ron Kaplan, Director of Communications for The Warbird Academy, explaining the rationale behind the creation of the Warbird Academy.