Mooney M20J And M20K Models Now Eligible For Upgrade
Dynon Certified announced that its autopilot, already available as an option for its certified SkyView HDX avionics suite, is now approved for all Mooney M20J and M20K aircraft. The autopilot is approach capable when paired with a compatible IFR navigator. The autopilot is a full-featured three-axis system, including yaw damper. The pricing for the complete system starts at a list price of $6,434 for these two aircraft models. The price includes the yaw damper, all brackets, hardware, and servo harnesses.
Skyryse announced that it has been granted a Special Airworthiness Certificate for its Skyryse One helicopter. This moves the aircraft one step closer to FAA certification and production launch. Skyryse One, built on a Robinson R66 frame, made its public debut in February 2024. It is an IFR-capable, triply-redundant, fly-by-wire helicopter that operates with a simple swipe on its touchscreen. The helicopter replaces traditional mechanical controls with a four-axis control stick, like that of an F-35.
Represents Major Breakthrough In High Speed Flight
Venus Aerospace revealed its Venus Detonation Ramjet 2000 lb Thrust Engine, referred to as “VDR2”. The engine signifies a major breakthrough in propulsion systems for high-speed vehicles. The VDR2 enables high speed vehicles such as aircraft and drones to traverse long distances at high altitudes while achieving high-Mach speeds with unmatched efficiency. It combines high thrust and efficiency of the Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (RDRE) with the high efficiency cruise of a Ramjet.
Eliminates Requirement For LODA For Instructing And Logging And Compensation
The FAA has published a rule that’s been long awaited by pilots, instructors, and flight schools that ease restrictions on transition training and other specialized instruction in experimental, primary, and limited category aircraft. The rule was proposed in the summer of 2023 and this issuance finalizes several changes to Parts 61 and 91. It amends regulations for experimental aircraft to permit certain flight training, testing, and checking in the aircraft without having a letter of deviation authority (LODA).
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