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Airborne-NextGen 12.03.24: MagniX Records, New PAL-V Rotors, SpaceX Wants 25!

Also: Redmond PD BVLOS, Ruko U11MINI, Starlink On Gulfstream, Swift At 56,000'

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 sign

Airborne 11.25.24: No 2025 CF-18 Demos, Privatization--Again?, USAF Silver Star

Also: USAFA Hotel FlightSims, Medevac-King Airs, University of Dubuque, Trump’s Transportation Secretary Pick

The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) announced it will stand down its typical CF-18 Hornet Demonstration Team in 2025 due to its imminent fleet transition to the CF-35A aircraft. “The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) is on the cusp of a period of modernization not seen since the Second World War. This period will impact nearly every fleet of aircraft and all members of the organization. Bill Schuster, former Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, has reintroduced his push to separate ATC and state. If Preside

NTSB Final Report: Michael G Darby DARD 1

After Landing He Realized He Had Misidentified The Runway And Landed In Softer Snow

Analysis: The pilot reported that during approach to the snow-covered runway in flat light conditions, the runway end lights were off making it difficult to see the runway. He lined up on what he perceived to be the runway centerline and noted ski tracks to the right of his position. After a normal touchdown, he increased power for a touch-and-go; however, he noticed the skis bogged down into the soft snow.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (12.04.24)

Aero Linx: The Fighter Collection Fighter Collection was formed over twenty five years ago to operate, maintain and restore what is arguably Europe’s finest collection of vintage aircraft from the golden age of piston engine design and performance. The fighter collection comprises many unique examples of aircraft designed and produced during the pioneering days of aviation through the 1930’s and 40’s with aircraft taking part in air shows and starring in film and movie work through Europe and the United Kingdom.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (12.04.24): Arresting System

Arresting System A safety device consisting of two major components, namely, engaging or catching devices and energy absorption devices for the purpose of arresting both tailhook and/or nontailhook-equipped aircraft. It is used to prevent aircraft from overrunning runways when the aircraft cannot be stopped after landing or during aborted takeoff. Arresting systems have various names; e.g., arresting gear, hook device, wire barrier cable.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (12.04.24)

“We learned a great deal in the process, such as greater coding skills, soldering techniques, and video editing skills...” Source: Cuyahoga County Team Captain John Anand, discussing the experiment investigating the use of Faraday fabric to protect electronics from solar flares in the stratosphere and beyond, the cadets of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Ohio Wing’s Cuyahoga County Squadron took first place in the CAP’s Fourth High-Altitude Balloon Challenge.