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For the better part of a decade and certainly before the last several years in particular, the aviation wold has breathlessly awaited the final rule for what we all know as MOSAIC… and now, the Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy, has left the Washington puzzle palaces to deliver it. The dream of flight can be had by anyone… and Able Flight has the noble responsibility of training those who might think that flight might be denied… by showing them how truly capable they are. This is one of aviation’s greatest endeavors. Sun n Fun 26 will celebrate the 250th anniversary of this nation and their own 52nd iteration&hell
Iconic Superfortresses Again Reunite at the World’s Greatest Airshow
B-29 ‘FIFI’ has returned to flight after months of intensive engine repairs, and we all know what that means: Oshkosh will again see the reunion of the world’s only airworthy Superfortresses. FIFI and DOC will take turns in Boeing Plaza and offer flight experiences throughout the week.
XCub and NXCub Now Available as Experimental Amateur-Built Kits
Backcountry aircraft manufacturer CubCrafters has tied two new aircraft into its experimental offerings by debuting kits for the XCub and NXCub. The announcement came on Day 0 of this year’s EAA Oshkosh AirVenture, with both designs now on site for visitors’ viewing pleasure.
New Bill Would Bring the Space Shuttle to Space Center Houston
Congressmen’s attempts to quietly re-home Discovery have drawn in more criticism than they seemingly expected, with historians arguing that the space shuttle deserves to remain living among the greats of aviation history. If their efforts fail, the icon will end up at Space Center Houston.
Better Satellite Weather Comes to Advance Flight Systems
SiriusXM and Advanced Flight Systems, a Dynon Company, announced an agreement that will see the inclusion of SiriusXM Aviation weather to their line of AF-5000/6000 Series Avionics. Operators with a compatible AF-series of panel will require a corresponding satellite weather receiver, but the modularity of AFS kit means integration is much easier than traditional installs. Future users will have an even easier time adding SiriusXM to their panel, thanks to the ADVANCEDPANEL program. Custom panels can be pre-wired and prearranged with everything as ‘plug n’ play’ as possible, giving experimental aircraft avionic capabilities once held exclusively by heavy jets.
Last GZ-20-Era Gondola to Live On Among Aerospace Legends
Amid celebrations of its 100th anniversary, Goodyear has donated one of its last remaining GZ-20 blimp gondolas to the EAA’s Aviation Museum. The gondola is now taking its seat among aviation history as two of the company’s current fleet, Wingfoot One and Wingfoot Two, make their way into AirVenture.
With Flight Testing Coming Along Nicely, Sonex Eyes Increased Production
Sonex says they’ll take orders for their upcoming Highwing, now that “performance and handling has proven to be exactly what we’ve expected!” The much-anticipated kit takes everything beloved about the basic Sonex design and adds a namesake high-wing design, increasing ground clearance, visibility, and a little sun shade in place of the basic bubble canopy. The design isn’t totally out of the oven yet, as flight testing will be completed “this Fall”, but Sonex will take Kit Reservation Deposits with an eye towards shipments by the start of 2026.
Global Expansion Of German Company Targets GA Market
AIR Avionics, a German developer of compact avionics systems, announced its entry into the U.S. general aviation market, and also named Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics its U.S. distributor and exclusive Authorized Service Partner.
Three New Executive Choices Join Canyon, Savanna Schemes
Textron Aviation has added three new executive interior schemes for customers purchasing a new Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX aircraft. The Lunar, Obsidian, and Saddle Sport interiors will join the interior options lineup alongside the existing Canyon and Savanna schemes to provide a wider range of standard options.
Simulates Real-World Flight Planning For IFR Students And Instructors
iFly EFB creator Adventure Pilot has announced the release of its new Aviation Dispatch Training Software, a specialized IFR training platform built on the iFly EFB environment and designed for flight schools, instructors, and students in instrument training.
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Barely a month after the first major Boeing 787 accident, a preliminary report indicates that something may have been amiss in the cockpit. The tragedy took the lives of 241 people in the aircraft (with one improbable survivor) and another 19 souls on the ground. The prelim notes that, "The aircraft achieved the maximum recorded airspeed of 180 Knots IAS at about 08:08:42 UTC and immediately thereafter, the Engine 1 and Engine 2 fuel cutoff switches transitioned from RUN to CUTOFF position one after another with a time gap of 01 sec. The Engine N1 and N2 began
From 2012 (YouTube Edition): A Little More In-Depth Look At One Of The Bright Shining Lights In The GA World
Some months ago, we offered up a short but impressive look at a small organization that embodies the true spirit of today's aviators... the Veteran's Airlift Command. This time around, we get a little more in-depth and detailed about one of the true stars in the GA biz... folks who serve those who served us and present a positive and impressive aero-image for the world. Amid the heights of excitement at NBAA 2011, the message was clear, that aviation has a heart, that pilots are citizens of the world and that if you want to show aviation in
As He Maneuvered The Airplane In A Left Crosswind Turn, The Gullwing-Styled Cabin Door Opened
Analysis: The pilot/owner of the recently purchased experimental amateur-built airplane submitted a report to the NTSB immediately after the accident. He explained that as he maneuvered the airplane in a left crosswind turn, the gullwing-styled cabin door opened, “creating significant noise and buffeting that affected aircraft stability and directional control.” The pilot said he attempted to secure the door and stabilize the airplane, but that it continued in a left descending turn that he could not arrest, and that he ultimately reduced power and completed a “mushing stall to ground contact” that resulted in no i
Aero Linx: Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA)
ARSA is devoted to the worldwide civil aviation maintenance industry—from its global corporations to the small, independent businesses. ARSA members are located on five continents and in nearly 20 countries. The association’s experts create tools for members to navigate the maze of government mandates while enhancing safety, efficiency and productivity.
Simultaneous Offset Instrument Approach (SOIA)
An instrument landing system comprised of an ILS PRM, RNAV PRM or GLS PRM approach to one runway and an offset LDA PRM with glideslope or an RNAV PRM or GLS PRM approach utilizing vertical guidance to another where parallel runway spaced less than 3,000 feet and at least 750 feet apart. The approach courses converge by 2.5 to 3 degrees. Simultaneous close parallel PRM approach procedures apply up to the point where the approach course separation becomes 3,000 feet, at the offset MAP. From the offset MAP to the runway threshold, visual separation by the aircraft conducting the offset approach is utilized.
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