Immersive Training App Showcased At NBAA-BACE

Flight Training company CAE has become the first to develop an immersive flight training application for the Apple Vision Pro Virtual Reality (VR) headset. CAE demonstrated it at the 2024 NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas, Nevada. The app uses spatial computing to bring true-to-life accuracy to cockpit interactions that allow pilots to remotely complete training activities that presently are only available in training centers. Integrating CAE’s training system and curriculum into the app will accelerate and increase the effectiveness of training safely, and pilots can train any time from any place.

DOJ and DOT Studying Issues Impacting Availability and Affordability

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Transportation (DOT) recently opened a “broad public inquiry into the state of competition in air travel.” The agencies aim to evaluate a wide range of industry issues, including anticompetitive conduct, inaccessibility, and unusually high costs.

New Facility Aimed to be Complete by September 2025

The Federal Aviation Administration recently designated $1.5 million to Purdue University Airport to support the construction of its new and improved terminal building. The nearly $12 million project, named after famous aviator and past Purdue employee Amelia Earhart, broke ground in May.

Recognition For Outstanding Dedication And Contributions

The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) has named the recipients of its 2024 Public Benefit Flying Awards. The NAA and Air Care Alliance, a nationwide association of humanitarian flying organizations, formed a partnership to create the awards, which recognize individuals and organizations who volunteer their time and resources to utilize aviation for humanitarian deeds.

GA Pilots and Volunteers Drive Rescue Missions Behind the Scenes

Ever since Hurricane Helene tore through America's east coast, general aviation pilots have stepped up to direct relief efforts. Near Asheville, North Carolina, the community has set up a temporary helipad in a Harley-Davidson parking lot to gather donations.

Not Deterred By Car Accident Or Long Commute

Daisy Soto’s strong passion for flying pushed her to overcome the immense odds of being a minority female to become a pilot for Piedmont Airlines. She feels the same passion to this day. Daisy Soto grew up in Tecate, Mexico, where she woke up at 3 a.m. for the hour drive across the border with her father to high school in the U.S. Most days they arrived before the school opened, so she made friends with the janitors who let her in to be warm and catch a few more winks before classes.

Also: Tuskegee U Av Program, B-29 Doc To Tulsa, Boeing LayOffs, Balloon v Radio Tower

A Wright B Flyer replica aircraft was forced to execute an emergency landing after experiencing an engine fire in flight. The pilots, fortunately, were able to walk away unharmed. The aircraft took off from Wright Patterson AFB at around 4:47 pm. It was performing an aerial flyover as part of Wright Field's 97th anniversary celebration. Then, at approximately 5:07 pm, it experienced a malfunction that led to the engine catching fire. The FAA has announced special air traffic procedures for airports in the Las Vegas, Nevada, area October 18-25, 2024, to ensure safety and

Additional Financing and WiFi Upgrades Also On The Way

Wheels Up, the Atlanta-based private flight provider, announced the acquisition of 17 Embraer Phenom 300 and 300E light jets from GrandView Aviation, and almost immediately launched guaranteed availability on those aircraft as part of its fleet revamp and modernization.

From 2015 (YouTube Edition): Model Aviator Aims For Full-Scale Career

While at the 2015 Indoor Electric RC Festival, referred to as eFest, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell not only made this fascinating report, he was also “blown away” by what he saw. As you’ll see in this video, indoor RC model aircraft flying is something that can excite anyone at any age. Jim talked with RJ Gritter, a member of the U.S.A F3P Flying Team that is headed to Poland to fly in the world championship competition for this class of indoor RC planes. Gritter talks about the competition, and he also shares his ins

During The Takeoff Roll Her Seat Suddenly Slid Backward, And She Was No Longer Able To Reach The Pedals

On July 11, 2024, about 1000 central daylight time, a Grumman AA-5B airplane, N23JK, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that before starting the engine, she adjusted her seat to the appropriate position to reach the flight controls, then wiggled the seat to ensure it was secure. After taxiing to the runway she wiggled her seat again and prepared for takeoff. During the takeoff roll her seat suddenly slid backward, and she was no longer able to reach the ped

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Clearance Void If Not Off By (Time) Used by ATC to advise an aircraft that the departure release is automatically canceled if takeoff is not made prior to a specified time. The expiration of a clearance void time does not cancel the departure clearance or IFR flight plan. It withdraws the pilot's authority to depart IFR until a new departure release/release time has been issued by ATC. Pilots who choose to depart VFR after their clearance void time has expired should not depart using the previously assigned IFR transponder code. (See ICAO term CLEARANCE VOID TIME.)

“The power and unique capabilities of Apple Vision Pro, combined with CAE’s training environment, will give pilots more flexibility and better prepare them for the transition from ground school to the simulator. With CAE’s Apple Vision Pro app, we are not only providing our customers more convenience but are also enhancing training efficiency at a time when the aviation industry faces an increased need to train new pilots.” Source: Alexandre Prévost, CAE’s Division President, Business Aviation Training, detailing why CAE has become the first to develop an immersive flight training application for the Apple Vision Pro Virtual Reality (VR) headset. CAE demonstrated it at the 2024 NBAA-BACE in Las Veg