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Now that Sun and Fun is firmly in the rearview mirror, and it’s massive crowds showed how successful aviation events can be, it's time to look forward to the long-awaited 2021 rendition of EAA AirVenture. in order to get a proper look at what this year's Oshkosh could look like, we video chatted with EAA boss, Jack Pelton, about what we can expect. Because of The massive numbers of people who attended Sun n Fun, combined with truly impressive Advance ticket sales for this year's AirVenture, suggest that this Oshkosh could be the biggest ever. ANN Editor-in-Chief, Jim Campbell, chats with Jack Pelton who Jack seems a lot more confident about the future of Oshkosh then he w
Over 200 Women Pilots To Compete In International Cross-Country Airplane Race
The oldest race of its kind in the United States, the Air Race Classic (ARC), traces its roots to the 1929 Women's Air Derby, in which Amelia Earhart and 19 other daring female pilots raced from Santa Monica, California, to Cleveland, Ohio. That contest, aka the Powder Puff Derby, marked the beginning of women's airplane racing in the United States. Today, the ARC is the epicenter of women's air racing, the ultimate test of piloting skill and aviation decision-making for female pilots of all ages and from all walks of life.
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Astronics Max-Viz 1200 & 1400 EVS Now STC'd for the Airbus EC130 B4 & T2 Helicopters
Astronics has reported that the United States, Canada and EASA approved Astronics' Max-Viz 1200 and 1400 Enhanced Vision Systems (EVS) for Airbus Helicopter EC130 B4 and T2 models. In cooperation with AVIO dg in Calgary, Canada, Astronics obtained the STC for its Max-Viz 1200 and 1400 EVS from the FAA, Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The initial Maz-Viz 1400 installation using the newly approved STC was performed by Ontario-based EuroTec Canada Ltd., part of EuroTec Vertical Flight Solutions LLC, headquartered in Euroda, Kansas. The EVS will be displayed on upgraded TXi avionics.
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Applied Brakes And Thrust Reversers But Did Not Observe An Indication That The Spoilers Deployed
On May 5, 2021, about 1033 eastern daylight time, an Israel Aerospace Industries LTD Gulfstream G150, N22ST, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Ridgeland-Claude Dean Airport (3J1), Ridgeland, South Carolina. The two pilot and three passengers were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 executive/corporate flight. According to the pilot, he conducted a preflight inspection with no anomalies noted and the first leg of the trip was completed without incident. On the second leg of the trip, he was performing a visual approach to runway 36 at 3J1. The copilot had completed the b
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AD 2021-10-09 Requires Removal, Inspection, And Replacement Of The Affected HPT Inner Stationary Seal
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all CFM International, S.A. (CFM) CFM56-5B and CFM56-7B model turbofan engines with a certain high-pressure turbine (HPT) inner stationary seal installed. This AD was prompted by cracks found in the rotating air HPT front seal. This AD requires removal, inspection, and replacement of the affected HPT inner stationary seal and, depending on the findings, replacement of the rotating air HPT front seal, HPT rotor blades, and No. 3 ball bearing. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. This AD is effective June 24, 2021.
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“Following a detailed inspection and thorough analysis of our mothership, Eve, we have cleared our Spaceflight System for our upcoming flight. I want to thank our incredibly talented team of engineers, maintenance crew, quality inspectors and support staff for their diligence and hard work, which is testament to our commitment to safety and the integrity of our flight test program."
Source: Michael Colglazier, Chief Executive Officer of Virgin Galactic, following the news that VG is planning rocket-powered flight tests early as this Saturday.
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