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Bell 407GXi Earns IFR Certification

Certification Advances Bell's Single-Engine Aircraft To Support US Navy Trainer Replacement

Bell has announced that the FAA has issued an IFR STC for the Bell 407GXi. The certification is a requirement for the Navy Advanced Helicopter Training System competition, enabling the Bell 407GXi to replace the Bell TH-57 Sea Ranger as the US Navy's training helicopter. Bell's replacement bid offers a unique combination of capability, ease of transition, and low sustainment costs, giving the best value to the Navy. Should the Bell 407GXi be selected for the US Navy Advanced Helicopter Trainer program, the company plans to conduct final assembly of the aircraft in Ozark, Alabama.

Aero-TV: AirVenture Airshow - Airshow Beauty in Slow Motion

The Displays Never Fail To Amaze The AirVenture Audience

The world’s best aerobatic, military, and warbird pilots make Oshkosh a priority for their air show performance schedule because they have the opportunity to strut their stuff in front of their peers in the community, as well as perhaps the most aviation-savvy audience on the planet. AirVenture’s daily air shows feature a vast variety in today’s world of flight - precision aerobatics, the latest innovations, rare and unique flying examples, and history coming alive through warbird and vintage showcases.

Klyde Morris (08.16.19)

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (08.16.19)

"The team did a great job ensuring the Bell 407GXi achieved the FAA's IFR certification necessary to meet all of the Navy's requirements. Bell is an instrumental part of the Navy's training program and has been for more than 50 years, and we look forward to continuing the tradition for the next generation of Naval Aviators." Source: Bell's Mitch Snyder, president and CEO, commenting on the FAA issuance of an IFR STC for the Bell 407GXi. The certification is a requirement for the Navy Advanced Helicopter Training System competition, enabling the Bell 407GXi to replace the Bell TH-57 Sea Ranger as the US Navy's training helicopter.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (08.16.19): Axes Of An Aircraft

Three imaginary lines that pass through an aircraft’s center of gravity. The axes can be considered as imaginary axles around which the aircraft rotates. The three axes pass through the center of gravity at 90° angles to each other.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (08.16.19)

Zenith Aircraft: Oshkosh 2019 - Part One

Zenith Aircraft president Sebastian Heintz recounts his experiences at AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 on the company's blog. He says that one of his best memories of the show this year will stem from something that occurred while he was flying home.