Avionics And Systems Enhancements Of Standard And Optional Equipment

Daher announced a series of improvements in avionics and systems for its Kodiak 900 and Series III aircraft for 2025 that will further enhance their operation, maintenance, and safety, as well as augmenting the conformity among these models and the TBM 960 aircraft.

Picking Up the 2nd Half of SNF '25? Here's the Warbird Seats That May Still be Open

As of Wednesday afternoon, there are a handful of slots left aboard the SBD Dauntless from CAF Airbase Georgia: Two on the morning of Thursday, April 3rd, at 09:00 and 11:00; one on Friday April 4th at 09:00; and one on Saturday, April 5th at 09:00. Their North American LT-6 Mosquito is already sold out, but that’s just how things go at Sun ‘n Fun! So far, there's a chance of picking up some last-minute rides aboard classic aircraft like the SBD Dauntless, Eisenhower's L-26 Aero Commander, and a classic Beech 18, with a few others if you're particularly lucky. But it never hurts to ask, and seeing them from the ground is a fine consolation prize anyway.

Nascent Carbon Fiber Aircraft Manufacturer Spreads its Know-How to Advance the Craft

Dark Aero, developers of an all-carbon, high-speed general aviation aircraft, updated followers of the project with a recap of their work throughout March. Work proceeds apace on the structures and specifics of a clean-sheet aircraft design, but one interesting tidbit stood out: Surprisingly, the firm has found the time for education while working on their aircraft, holding Session 24 of the DarkAero Aerospace Composites Course. The educational course saw milestone among its fully-booked audience: The 200th Dark Aero composites student. It's a small thing, but indicative of where Dark Aero's head is. They're happy to help disseminate their know-how as they hone th

FAA And EASA Approval Granted On Beech 300 Series

MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH announced it has received STC approval from both the FAA and European Union Aviation Safety Agency for installation of its 7-blade Silent Seven Propeller on the Beech King Air models 300, 300LW, B300, B300C series aircraft powered by two Pratt & Whitney PT6A-60A and for the same aircraft models powered by the PT6A-67A engines.

Gust Of Wind Brought The Nose Up And The Right Wing Contacted The Ground

Analysis: The pilot reported that during takeoff roll in gusting wind conditions she applied full power and the airplane veered slightly left. Then a gust of wind brought the nose up and the right wing contacted the ground, resulting in sustained substantial damage.