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MagniX’s magni650 electric propulsion unit (EPU) recently completed its extensive NASA test campaign. This moves the device one step closer to achieving the “world’s first” electric engine certification. The magni650 conducted testing at NASA’s Electric Aircraft Testbed, or NEAT, in Sandusky, Ohio. It was able to provide a maximum continuous 700 kilowatts of power at an altitude of 30,000 feet. PAL-V and the Netherlands Aerospace Center (NLR) announced the completion of the development phase of the rotor blades for the PAL-V Liberty, a significant
Aero Linx: The Collings Foundation
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Area Navigation (RNAV)
A method of navigation which permits aircraft operation on any desired flight path within the coverage of ground− or space−based navigation aids or within the limits of the capability of self-contained aids, or a combination of these.
"They don’t call it a ‘weed-out’ rating for nothing. It’s hard, requires painful accuracy, and the whole process can feel a little rushed, especially in a collegiate program. However, I can say without a doubt that earning an Instrument Rating has been the most rewarding part of my flight journey so far."
Source: From a story by ANN Associate Editor, Addison DeWitt, shortly after completing her Instrument ticket at Purdue University. Take our word for it, this kid is going places...
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