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Airborne 12.04.24: 1st Flt-Integral E!, GAMA 3Q24 Stats, Heart Gears Up

Also: Swift Hits 56000', 100 Midnight Order, $1.4B For ATC, USCG/USAF Rescue Op

INTEGRAL E, the all-electric version of Aura Aero’s two-seat aircraft, made its maiden flight on December 3. When the aircraft enters service it will reportedly have a flight duration of about an hour and will be able to recharge in under 30 minutes. Aura Aero says the INTEGRAL currently has an orderbook of several hundred across all three R, S, and E versions. The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) issued the Third Quarter 2024 General Aviation Aircraft Shipping and Billing Report. The report shows an increase in the overall value of shipments and

Airborne 12.04.24: 1st Flt-Integral E!, GAMA 3Q24 Stats, Heart Gears Up

Also: Swift Hits 56000', 100 Midnight Order, $1.4B For ATC, USCG/USAF Rescue Op

INTEGRAL E, the all-electric version of Aura Aero’s two-seat aircraft, made its maiden flight on December 3. When the aircraft enters service it will reportedly have a flight duration of about an hour and will be able to recharge in under 30 minutes. Aura Aero says the INTEGRAL currently has an orderbook of several hundred across all three R, S, and E versions. The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) issued the Third Quarter 2024 General Aviation Aircraft Shipping and Billing Report. The report shows an increase in the overall value of shipments and increa

NTSB Prelim: Piper PA-32-300

Pilot... Was About 2,000 Ft Above The Ground When He Heard Two Loud “Booms” Followed By A Loss Of Engine Power

On October 31, 2024, at 1620 mountain standard time, a Piper PA-32-300, N154DC, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Prescott Valley, Arizona. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. According to the pilot he was about 2,000 ft above the ground when he heard two loud “booms” followed by a loss of engine power. Shortly after, smoke and flames appeared inside the cabin near the forward right-side floorboard area. The pilot successfully extinguished the fire with a fire extinguisher and performed a forced

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (12.12.24)

Aero Linx: Bellanca Champion Club The Bellanca-Champion Club welcomes all owners, pilots, and enthusiasts. Whether you're a Bellanca owner or not, we invite you to join us. The club is dedicated to the Bellanca Cruisair, Cruisemaster, Viking/Super Viking, American Champion Citabria, Decathlon, Scout, Champion, and AviaBellanca Skyrocket lines of aircraft, their furtherance, history, preservation, and maintenance.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (12.12.24): Glideslope

Glideslope Provides vertical guidance for aircraft during approach and landing. The glideslope/glidepath is based on the following: Electronic components emitting signals which provide vertical guidance by reference to airborne instruments during instrument approaches such as ILS; or, Visual ground aids, such as VASI, which provide vertical guidance for a VFR approach or for the visual portion of an instrument approach and landing. PAR. Used by ATC to inform an aircraft making a PAR approach of its vertical position (elevation) relative to the descent profile.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (12.12.24)

“Both pilots were safe and suffered no injuries. They reverted immediately to their flight training, remaining calm and exercising excellent judgment. The aircraft was up-to-date on all maintenance and inspections. Averett reported the occurrence to the National Transportation Safety Board and followed up on all other related protocols.” Source: From a statement by Averitt University after a long-distance training flight returning to the University in Danville, Virginia from Savannah, Georgia, experienced an autopilot malfunction almost immediately after departure and the pilots had to put the Piper Cherok