Fri, May 10, 2024
Bobby Bailey, a bit of a fixture in sport aviation circles for his work with the Bailey-Moyes Dragonfly (now in production with Pitman Air), has been lost in an aircraft test accident.
Shortly after his appearance at SUN n FUN 2024, Bailey reportedly was asked to test fly a customer-built Dragonfly out of the Groveland airport in Florida... Recent investigations and a great deal of data has resulted in ANN’s SportPlane Resource Guide’s report card system having to deal with new and worrisome reports on a number of companies. Evidence and data received from customers of the Czech-based Orlican sportplane operation has resulted in a ‘Not Recommended’ rating for the troubles documented by at least one one owner who has been trying to get his aircraft for nearly two years... The US Parachute Association tells us that whether you have thousands of jumps, or skydiving is on your bucket list, WorldSkydivingDay on July 13 is the perfect time to take the leap. All this -- and MORE in today's episode of Airborne!!!
Airborne Affordable Flyers 05.02.24 is chock full of sport aviation info in this Special Episode, Thursday, May 2nd, 2024... Presented by Aero-TV veteran videographer and Airborne Host Holland Lee. Holland is supported by ANN Chief Videographer Nathan Cremisino, as well as ANN CEO/Editor-In-Chief Jim Campbell. This episode covers:
- Dragonfly Sport Aircraft Designer, Bobby Bailey, Lost In Test Flight
- Unfortunately... ANN/SPRG Adds To Cautionary Ratings List
- World Skydiving Day Announced For Both New and Experienced Skydivers
- WACO Kitchen Bails Out of Florida, Michigan, Airport Locations
- French SportPlane Manufacturer Establishes Toehold in Florida, Expands Home Facilities
- Dynon and Advance Flight Systems Unveil Jumpstart Kit
- 2024 SUN N FUN Innovation Preview Segments Published
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