Airplane... “Porpoised” Twice, Pitched “Straight Up,” Rolled 90° To The Left And Descended To Ground Impact
With little credible detail coming from proper sources up to this point, an air of mystery surrounded the recent and tragic accident that befell airshow pilot Rob Holland... an event that shocked the aviation community and has reverberated each day since, among pilots and fans who couldn't quite believe such a thing could happen to a pilot with his experience and skillset. But it did... and there now seems to be a mechanical element as a prime suspect -- not an unexpected turn of events, and one that strikes close to home for those of us who have lost loved ones to critical mechanical failures...
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Joby Aviation has reason to celebrate, recently completing its first full transition from vertical to horizontal flight with a pilot on board. This puts the aircraft one step closer to achieving commercial operation. The manufacturer’s all-electric air taxi demonstrated its in-flight transition capabilities for the first time in 2017. General aviation manufacturer Diamond Aircraft recently launched its official flying community, Diamond Flying Club (DFC), and its connected online portal. Through this, members can register their profile, share stories, and presumably talk about how much they love their DA62. “Pilots in
Manufacturer Launches The Official DFC and Its Online Portal
General aviation manufacturer Diamond Aircraft recently launched its official flying community, Diamond Flying Club (DFC), and its connected online portal. Through this, members can register their profile, share stories, and presumably talk about how much they love their DA62.
Jet Falls From Aircraft Carrier, Injuring One Sailor
On April 28, 2025, a US Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 136 was lost overboard from the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) while under tow in the carrier’s hangar bay. The incident occurred in the Red Sea amid ongoing military operations involving Houthi rebel forces in Yemen.
Aircraft Completes First Full Piloted Transition from Vertical to Horizontal Flight
Joby Aviation has reason to celebrate, recently completing its first full transition from vertical to horizontal flight with a pilot on board. This puts the aircraft one step closer to achieving commercial operation. The manufacturer’s all-electric air taxi demonstrated its in-flight transition capabilities for the first time in 2017.
Cessna 421C Crashed into a Fairview Home, Killing Three People
Maintenance provider Emerald Aircrafters II is facing a $10 million lawsuit after one of the planes it worked on crashed into a home, killing three people. The case alleges that the company’s work led to a malfunction with the aircraft. The crash occurred at around 10:30 am on August 31, 2024.
EDMO Distributors has added a new option in lightweight avionics to the North American market with a new lineup of MicroAir Avionics, bringing their compact gear into the biggest GA and Experimental market on Earth. The MicroAir Avionics brand is most known for its Australian background, where it made the much-loved M760 compact radio for a quarter century. Since introducing the lightweight panel-mounted VHF radio, the brand has sold more than 14,000 of them, getting all the way up to the M760Q.
Urges Passage Of $15B Proposal By House T&I Committee
The National Air Transportation Association added its support to calls for passage of the $15 billion funding bill to improve the nation’s air traffic control system currently being considered by the U.S. House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
Last Of Four Fighting Falcons Arrives At Eglin AFB
The last of four F-16 Fighting Falcons slated for autonomous modification arrived at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida on April 1 under the Viper Experimentation and Next-gen Operations Model – Autonomy Flying Testbed program, or VENOM.
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The CAF’s restored C-47 Skytrain “Ready 4 Duty” arrived at Maxwell AFB (KMXF) in Montgomery, Alabama, on April 17 for the first stop in its Navy to Victory tour recognizing the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII. The tour will cover 12,000 miles as it makes 30 stops in 7 countries in the USand Europe, returning home to Lancaster, Texas on July 4. For the fourth time since 2017, Congress is reviewing a bill that could completely reshape low-level drone flight in the US. The Drone Integration and Zoning A
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The CAF’s restored C-47 Skytrain “Ready 4 Duty” arrived at Maxwell AFB (KMXF) in Montgomery, Alabama, on April 17 for the first stop in its Navy to Victory tour recognizing the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII. The tour will cover 12,000 miles as it makes 30 stops in 7 countries in the USand Europe, returning home to Lancaster, Texas on July 4. For the fourth time since 2017, Congress is reviewing a bill that could completely reshape low-level drone flight in the US. The Drone Integration and Zoning Act woul
During The Forced Landing, The Airplane Landed Short Of The Runway And Left Of The Runway Centerline
Analysis: The pilot reported that, during the initial climb, the engine lost partial power. He flew a left traffic pattern to return to land; during the forced landing, the airplane landed short of the runway and left of the runway centerline. The nose landing gear assembly separated from the airplane and the fuselage sustained substantial damage.
From 2010 (YouTube Edition): Company Pioneers Alternatives For Bell 206 TR Blades
The approved part replacement business can be a tough one... especially when you're competing with the likes of mighty Bell Helicopter. But... Van Horn Aviation is one company hitting the market with what they think may be a better idea when it comes to replacement Tail Rotor blades for the Bell 206 and other popular helicopters. VHA tells Aero-TV that their 206 tail rotor blade take advantage of high-tech materials, a more efficient airfoil design, and advanced construction techniques to deliver great performance at double the life of current blades on the market. The comp
Aero Linx: Women in Aviation International
Women in Aviation International is the largest nonprofit organization that envisions a world where the sky is open to all, and where aviation and aerospace dreams are possible without barriers.
Obstacle
An existing object, object of natural growth, or terrain at a fixed geographical location or which may be expected at a fixed location within a prescribed area with reference to which vertical clearance is or must be provided during flight operation.
“NATA’s 3,700 member companies operate at nearly 4,500 airports in thousands of communities across the nation, providing air transportation services, driving economic growth, and supporting critical disaster relief, law enforcement, and medical services. Every day, our members experience firsthand the negative impacts of aging ATC infrastructure, insufficient technology at general aviation airports, and inadequate controller staffing in busy airspaces. We believe the proposal will positively affect these areas, while providing necessary Congressional oversight to ensure funds are used in a strategic, timely, and transparent manner.”
Source: From a statement of support by the National Air Transpo
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