Thu, Jul 25, 2024
07.25.24: King Schools Expansion, Avilution Update, Gogo Communicates!, Pelton Int'vw-Part 4
The annual Meet The Administrator event was not what we hoped for. The Administrator didn’t show up and apparently disappointed, neither did Jack Pelton (who often oversees this event). From the allotted time of 1130 to 1245 CT, the FAA talked, answered some prepared questions from EAA and ignored the audience. Finally, after the official end time, they took a few questions... but offered little in the way of answers. Year after year, MOSAIC has been promised to an aviation community hungry for progress and the chance to build a new industry that is more accessible, more affordable and read for the future... but the FAA has delayed the release of MOSAIC for a number of reasons and we still seem to be waiting, for now at least, for a release pretty close to Oshkosh 2025. OUCH... Citing record medical applications, the Federal
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Thu, Jul 25, 2024
Aero Linx: The Taylorcraft Foundation
The Taylorcraft Foundation is exclusively organized for charitable, educational & scientific activities and will preserve the history and technical information of the Taylorcraft airplanes. This Foundation is a chartered State of Ohio Corporation and has been granted IRS 501(c)(3) status as a non-profit, tax exempt, organization. The Taylorcraft Foundation maintains archives, provides information and research assistance when possible to aircraft owners, and works to preserve Taylorcraft history.
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Thu, Jul 25, 2024
Expect (Altitude) At (Time) Or (Fix)
Used under certain conditions to provide a pilot with an altitude to be used in the event of two-way communications failure. It also provides altitude information to assist the pilot in planning.
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Thu, Jul 25, 2024
Choose How YOU Want To View Your Aero News: View Everything
We're all pretty excited about the new website design here at ANN, but we HAVE heard from some of you that you liked the way that content was displayed on the old site. We hear you, and before you chuck your bitgrinder out a 5th story window, you should know that there are several ways that you can view your Aero-Content.
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Thu, Jul 25, 2024
“Our trainer and M-Class markets remain robust and we are pleased with our delivery performance this year and the positive reception from our customers with the launch of the M700 FURY. Our dealer and factory team’s dedication to excellence and our focus on customer satisfaction have been key drivers of our success.”
Source: Ron Gunnarson, VP of Marketing, Sales & Customer Support at Piper Aircraft, discussing the current strengths of Piper... where they are leading well in two strategic sections of the GA market.
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Wed, Jul 24, 2024
Industry Personnel Shortages Effect Even the Big Players
By: Gene Yarbrough
Over the next 20 years, Boeing projects a continued significant demand for aviation personnel as the global commercial airplane fleet continues to expand. The company’s 2024 Pilot and Technician Outlook (PTO) shows the industry will require nearly 2.4 million new professionals to support the growing commercial fleet and meet the long-term increase in air travel. Just about everyone needs some experienced technicians, and that trend is only going to continue as markets at home and abroad expand...
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Wed, Jul 24, 2024
Aircraft Equipped With Floats and Tactical Radio for Enforcement Role
Daher announced on the first day of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024 the most recent delivery of a Kodiak 100 outfitted for maritime duties to the Maine Marine Patrol. The aircraft is equipped with floats to enable both land- and water-based operations. Among other upgrades intended to fulfill a multi-mission role, Daher also incorporated a TDFM-9100 multi-band tactical radio into the aircraft. The primary mission of the Maine Marine Patrol is enforcement of commercial fishing regulations and saltwater sport fishing laws. It also promotes recreational boating safety and conducts search and rescue operations as well as maritime security patrols.
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Wed, Jul 24, 2024
Working to Create Resources for Independent Flight Instructors
Adriana Barragan saw an issue within the flight training community nearly three years ago and founded Orka to stop it. No, the name is not based on the whale (although my thoughts went there, too)—ORKA is a Swedish word meaning to cope or to have the energy to achieve. This symbolizes exactly what Barragan will need to accomplish her mission. Her company, ORKA, is an all-in-one management system for flight instructors with small businesses. It contains integrated tools for scheduling, marketing, and training. Barragan also mentioned that she is working with the NVIDIA Inception program to introduce AI software, but in her words, “this is just the beginning.” Her end goal for ORKA will take time.
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Wed, Jul 24, 2024
EAA Celebrates Legendary Career of the Thunderbolt
The A-10 Thunderbolt II, better known as the A-10 Warthog, has been on display at EAA’s Oshkosh AirVenture for nearly 20 years. The aircraft has been a consistent favorite, performing demonstration flights almost every year since its debut. Unfortunately for the Warthog’s fan club, however, the EAA has confirmed that 2024 will be its last hurrah at AirVenture. To celebrate the Warthog’s 47 years of service and impressive achievements, Oshkosh AirVenture is hosting a Heritage flight during Day 1 of the week-long event. It, of course, features the A-10 demonstration team, along with F-16 Vipers, the Warbirds, and a Chuters Skydiving Team. Many are disappointed to see it go, but we wish it an exciting last few years and a happy retirement afterward.
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Wed, Jul 24, 2024
AAM Manufacturer Now Planning Test Campaign to Come
Eve Air Mobility made waves at the Farnborough International Airshow as it displayed its very first full-scale eVTOL prototype, showing off the unit under construction at the Embraer test facility in Sao Paulo, Brazil.The prototype was accompanied by the nomination of another pair of suppliers, adding Diehl Aviation and ASE to the roster of Eve's companion companies working on the design. Diehl will design and develop the interior furnishings and cabin design, while ASE will get to work engineering the power distribution system, power converters, and interconnects to power Eve's electric flight. The companies put a cap on Eve's selection of 'primary suppliers' for the eVTOL in its production guise, as they move toward their comprehensive test campaign.
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