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February 26, 2025

Airborne 02.26.25: Wanna Buy An CF-104D?, Hartzell-Carbon Cub, Starship Upgrades

 Also: Air Tractor Training, Van Horn STC, Yingling Starlink, JetBlue Pilot Bust

 
 
An iconic 1962 CF-104D Starfighter, previously owned by Starfighters Aerospace, has been listed on Platinum Fighter Sales. If you know anyone with an extra $4,250,000 lying around, it might be time to call in a favor. The CF-104D’s story began with the Canadian Armed Forces in May 1962. Hartzell Propeller and CubCrafters announced that the Kestrel, a three-blade lightweight composite constant-speed prop has been engineered and developed specifically for the Rotax 916-powered Carbon Cub UL, delivering improved performance with a significantly reduced weight compared to previous designs. SpaceX launched its seventh Starship test flight with big goals:

PlaneSense Opens World’s First Pilatus PC-12 Level D Sim

Investment Enhances Pilot Training Program

Fractional aircraft ownership operator PlaneSense announced the inauguration of the world’s first Pilatus PC-2 NGX Level D Full Flight Simulator that will be used to significantly enhance its pilot training program. PlaneSense has prioritized excellence in pilot training since its inception 30 years ago and all its training syllabi are developed and taught in-house by instructors with thousands of hours of experience.

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NTSB Prelim: Cessna 208

Trees Leading Up To The Main Accident Site Exhibited Chopping And Slicing Features Consistent With Propeller Strikes

On February 14, 2025, at 1840 eastern standard time, a Cessna 208, N40EA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Pierson, Florida. The commercial pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 positioning flight. The non-instrument-rated commercial pilot departed from Sebastian Municipal Airport (X26), Sebastian, Florida at 1752 and was enroute to Palatka Municipal Airport/Lt. Kay Larkin Field (28J), Palatka, Florida, which was located about 125 nautical miles (nm) to the northnorthwest.

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