Modernizes Fleet And Strengthens Aerial Firefighting Capability

The County of Los Angeles announced a contract with Sikorsky for two new S-70i FIREHAWK helicopters to enhance wildfire suppression, search and rescue, and emergency medical services throughout the county’s 4,000 square mile area.

Month-Long Funding Lapse Sets Back Long-Term Programs at a Crucial Time

The FAA finally has a decent excuse to put its drone agenda on hold… and, of course, it comes at a crucial time for the industry’s future. With major updates in the works, including the long-awaited Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) rulemaking, the agency is being forced to focus all its efforts on core safety work as the government shutdown drags on.

Says Engine Is ‘Optimal Choice’ For Full-Scale Cavorite X7 Aircraft

New Horizon Aircraft, dba Horizon Aircraft, a Lindsay, Ontario-based aerospace engineering firm developing a hybrid eVTOL aircraft, announced it selected the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A turboprop engine for its full-scale Cavorite X7 aircraft.  

Aero Linx: Lake Amphibian Club Over the years the cost of a new Skimmer or Lake went from about $16,000 to over $500,000 for many reasons. Sales of Renegades have been very sparse in the last few years, the last one built under contract, in 2006. Armand sold the company in 2003, only to regain it a year or two later, minus a rather large asset — the factory and hangar at Sanford. Many parts are still being supplied. To date there have been about 137 Renegades produced, with a total of approximately 1050 Skimmers and Lakes built since 1956.

Shimmy Eventually Became More Adverse, And The Pilot Was Unable To Maintain Directional Control Of The Airplane

Analysis: The pilot reported that during landing on the asphalt runway, with a passenger in the front seat, the airplane had a significant tailwheel shimmy. The pilot attempted to stop the shimmy by lifting the tailwheel off the runway as the airplane continued to decelerate. As the speed decreased, the tailwheel settled back onto the runway and shimmied again, but directional control was maintained. However, the shimmy eventually became more adverse, and the pilot was unable to maintain directional control of the airplane. The airplane ground looped to the left, came to rest adjacent to the runway, and sustained substantial damage to the right wing and empennage.

From 2024 (YouTube Edition): Clinic Aimed to Promote Safe Aircraft Control

The EAA Pilot Proficiency Center hosted an angle of attack (AOA) training clinic during the 2024 Oshkosh Airventure. The event aimed to teach attendees about what AOA indicators are and how they can be used to improve flight safety. AOA indicators have been around from the beginning. Even the Wright brothers had their own makeshift version: a piece of yarn fastened to the leading edge of the wing. As flight has grown more advanced, aviators realized how crucial AOA indicators are and began to install them in modern aircraft. However, many existing pilots are unaware of how these instruments truly work.

Critical Step In Certification By Civil Aviation Authority

Merlin, developer of autonomous flight technology for the defense sector, announced it has gained the Stage of Involvement 2 with the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand, an important step in the DO-178 certification audit cycle that enables regulators to have progressive visibility into the company’s software development program.

NonApproach Control Tower Authorizes aircraft to land or takeoff at the airport controlled by the tower or to transit the Class D airspace. The primary function of a nonapproach control tower is the sequencing of aircraft in the traffic pattern and on the landing area. Nonapproach control towers also separate aircraft operating under instrument flight rules clearances from approach controls and centers. They provide ground control services to aircraft, vehicles, personnel, and equipment on the airport movement area. 

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"It was pretty dang cool to be in a tube-and-fabric bush plane that high, and it was surreal hearing airline pilots over ATC wondering what a Cub was doing up there. The UL is truly an amazing backcountry aircraft.” Source: A statement from pilot Jon Kotwicki who set a record while at the controls and with a little cooperation from Los Angeles ARTCC, flew the Carbon Cub UL that reached its peak altitude (over 37,000 feet!) in just over an hour, with temperatures at altitude dropping to -51°F.