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November 26, 2024

Airborne Affordable Flyers 11.26.24: BushCat's Back!, LODA Update, DRL Miami

 Also: Van Celebrates 85th, Trio Pro Pilot Autopilot, Joby on MSFS24, Sonex Transition

 

 

The BushCat was manufactured in South Africa by SkyReach beginning in 2014, selling its first unit to a customer at EAA Oshkosh. It sold nearly 200 kits until April 2024 when it suspended operations. However, SkyReach just announced that the LSA is coming back into production under new branding as “Buchcat Aircraft Australia” with a new management team at the helm. The FAA has published its final rule on a number of regulations covering a smorgasbord of topics in general aviation that Congress mandated in its FAA Reauthorization Acts of 2018 and 2024 as well as the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of Fiscal Year

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Van Celebrates 85 Years By Test Flying New RV-15

Expected to Begin Production by Late 2025

Richard “Van” VanGrunsven, the founder of Van’s Aircraft, recently celebrated his 85th birthday by test-flying the new RV-15X prototype. The RV-15 is slated to reach the market in late 2025. Van established the company in 1970 and began selling kits three years later.

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Historic UK Airport to Reopen 10 Years After Ceasing Operations

Celebrates Revival by Hosting Manston International Airshow

A small, historic airport in Kent, England is set to reopen 10 years after it was sold and shut down. To celebrate its revival, Manston International Airport will be hosting an airshow of its own. The event is set for August 2025. When Manston Airport was just farmland, it was used as a World War I site for emergency landings. This led to the establishment of the Admiralty Aerodrome, then a bomber training school. This site is now marked by the Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum.

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Utah National Guard Takes First AH-64E Apache Deliveries

Base Receives Four AH-64E Helicopters, Twenty on the Way

Utah Army National Guard base in West Jordan recently took delivery of four brand new AH-64E Apaches. It will eventually gain 20 more of this model, building on to its existing attack helicopter fleet. The Utah NG has operated Apache attack helicopters since 1992.

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University of Dubuque Upgrades Aviation Program

Celebrates 50 Years With Massive Learning Center Expansion

The University of Dubuque announced plans on November 21 that would provide substantial upgrades to its Aviation Learning Center and flight ramp. These improvements were revealed during the UD Aviation Program’s 50th anniversary celebration. UD’s aviation program currently includes three major/minor opportunities.

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Sierra Space’s LIFE 10 Completes Pressure Testing

Inflatable Space Platform Moves Towards Certification

Sierra Space recently announced that its Large Integrated Flexible Environment 10 (LIFE 10) technology has completed its sixth successful stress test and fourth Ultimate Burst Pressure (UBP) test. This moves the platform one step closer to certification for human habitation. LIFE 10 is Sierra Space’s new inflatable commercial space station structure.

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SkyDrive And SAI Flight Planning Electric Air Taxi Routes in SC

SAI Flight Pre-Orders 10 eVTOL Aircraft

SkyDrive, a Japan-based eVTOL manufacturer, and SAI Flight, a private jet charter company in South Carolina, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly develop business opportunities focusing on air cargo, air taxi, and emergency services use cases originating out of Greenville Downtown Airport (KGMU).  

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Jet.AI Places Fleet Order With Textron Aviation

Three Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2s For Its Fractional Program

Jet.AI has signed a fleet purchase agreement with Textron Aviation for the purchase of three Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 aircraft to join its brand-new CJ4 Gen2 fractional program with deliveries scheduled for Q2, Q3, and Q4 of 2026. Fractional owners will have guaranteed access to the Citation CJ4 Gen2, a light jet with seating for nine passengers known for its high speed, ceiling up to FL450, advanced avionics suite, quiet cabin and seamless connectivity.

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Airborne 11.18.24: Stratolaunch Roc, Heuer Aerobatic Meet, Alia CX300 Flies

Also: Aspen/Pitkin Airport, McFarlane Aviation, NBAA Fires Back, AST Taps New Glenn

Stratolaunch successfully completed the 20th test flight of its Roc launch platform. The manufacturer will now be increasing test frequency prepping for its recoverable Talon-A2 testbed. The latest test flight included a mid-flight landing, allowing Stratolaunch to switch out its crew before getting back in the air. The second flight crew was able to finalize certification on the aircraft during the flight. Having two certified crews expands Stratolaunch’s ability to conduct more frequent tests. Mike Heuer, son of legendary aerobatic aviator Robert Heuer, rec

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Airborne 11.18.24: Stratolaunch Roc, Heuer Aerobatic Meet, Alia CX300 Flies

Also: Aspen/Pitkin Airport, McFarlane Aviation, NBAA Fires Back, AST Taps New Glenn

Stratolaunch successfully completed the 20th test flight of its Roc launch platform. The manufacturer will now be increasing test frequency prepping for its recoverable Talon-A2 testbed. The latest test flight included a mid-flight landing, allowing Stratolaunch to switch out its crew before getting back in the air. The second flight crew was able to finalize certification on the aircraft during the flight. Having two certified crews expands Stratolaunch’s ability to conduct more frequent tests. Mike Heuer, son of legendary aerobatic aviator Robert Heuer, recently a

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NTSB Final Report: Thatcher CX4

The Airplane Began To Veer To The Right And The Pilot Stated He Failed To Recover In Time

Analysis: The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he made a precautionary landing on a paved road after a sudden loss of engine power. While troubleshooting the engine, a loose carburetor fuel/air mixture needle was identified, and it was subsequently adjusted and secured. The pilot conducted an engine runup and elected to depart from the same road.

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Classic Aero-TV: WomenVenture 2019 - The Only Regret You'll Have is Not Trying

From 2019 (YouTube Edition): Celebrating Women In Aviation At AirVenture 2019

WomenVenture is largest gathering of passionate female aviators and aviation enthusiasts, held each year during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh since 2008. 2019 marked the 12th year for the celebration. Activities included a networking social, annual group photo with more than 1,000 women on Boeing Plaza, and a ‘Power Lunch’ with keynote speaker U.S. Air Force Col. Kim “Killer Chick” Campbell. Since 2008, EAA WomenVenture has offered the opportunity to bring together female aviators from throughout the flying community. The activities are designed t

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (11.26.24)

Aero Linx: Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting Working Group (ARFFWG) The Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting Working Group (ARFFWG) is a non-profit membership organization established in 1990 to promote the science and improve the methods of aviation fire protection and prevention. The organization exists for the benefit of fire protection personnel around the world who work at airports or work with aircraft and/or who can reasonably be expected to be involved with some type of aviation/aircraft related emergency event.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (11.26.24): Flameout Pattern

Flameout Pattern An approach normally conducted by a single-engine military aircraft experiencing loss or anticipating loss of engine power or control. The standard overhead approach starts at a relatively high altitude over a runway (“high key”) followed by a continuous 180 degree turn to a high, wide position (“low key”) followed by a continuous 180 degree turn final. The standard straight-in pattern starts at a point that results in a straight-in approach with a high rate of descent to the runway. Flameout approaches terminate in the type approach requested by the pilot (normally fullstop). 

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (11.26.24)

“From the beginning, the RV-15X’s performance has been very good, as reported and demonstrated in videos. However, we’ve continued to work hard to achieve the control response and harmony expected from an ‘RV.’ We’re very happy with it now, though we continue to make minor improvements.” Source: Dick Van Grunsven, celebrating his 85th birthday with a flight in the up-and-coming RV-15. 

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