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November 15, 2024

Airborne 11.15.24: BasicMed Expands, ATR Goes NO-STOL, Magneto Guard

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Expansions to BasicMed operations have now gone into effect. These are included in Section 828 of the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (H.R. 3935), recently signed into law. Under these new regulations, pilots flying under BasicMed privileges can operate aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight of up to 12,500 pounds. Following evaluations of the current market and supply chain, ATR has decided to scrap development of its new ATR 42-600S short takeoff and landing (STOL) aircraft. Instead, it will continue to enhance its current product portfolio. Student pilots and their instructors and maintenance personnel at Purdue University now know

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New BasicMed Expansion Takes Effect

Loosens Restrictions on Passenger and Payload for Covered Aircraft

As of November 12, 2024, expansions to BasicMed operations have officially gone into effect. These are included in Section 828 of the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (H.R. 3935), which was signed into law in May. The changes increase flexibility for recreational and personal flying while still keeping safety limits in place.

Focuses on Enhancing Existing Product to Meet Market Demand

Following evaluations of the current market and supply chain, ATR has decided to scrap development of its new ATR 42-600S short takeoff and landing (STOL) aircraft. Instead, it will continue to enhance its current product portfolio. ATR’s STOL aircraft project has been in the works for over five years, with a partially reconfigured ATR 42-600 taking its first flight in May 2022.

Global Interest Driven By Demonstrated Performance

Gulfstream Aerospace announced its ultralarge-cabin Gulfstream G700 recently surpassed 65 city-pair speed records. The latest record-breaking flights included a 6,507 nm/12,052 km trip from Los Angeles to Sydney in just 14 hours and 26 minutes. In addition, a 4,090 nm/7,574 km flight from Savannah to Honolulu was made using a blend of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Patented Safety Clip On University Training Aircraft, Available For Licensing

Student pilots and their instructors and maintenance personnel at Purdue University now know with certainty that the magnetos are off in Piper Archers in the training fleet, thanks to a new safety device created by aviation experts at Purdue Polytechnic Institute. Michael Davis, director of aircraft maintenance, and Jon Ziulkowski, senior lecturer and Part 141 flight operations quality assessment manager in the University’s School of Aviation and Transportation Technology, designed and implemented their invention on all 18 Piper Archer aircraft in Purdue’s training fleet.

Will Get Closer To Sun Than Any Craft Has Been

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe was scheduled to perform its final Venus gravity assist maneuver and pass within 233 miles (376 km) of the planet’s surface. The slingshot adjusts the probe’s orbit such that it will swoop to within 3.86 million miles of the Sun’s surface on December 24, 2024. It will be the closest any human-made object has ever been to the Sun. Amazingly, the objective of this mission was first conceived 65 years ago, and Parker’s data will most definitely be charting as-yet uncharted territory.

NATA Releases Statement On Thune’s Election As Senate Majority Leader

Pleased About Aviation Advocate Becoming Leader Of Upper House

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) issued a statement regarding the election of South Dakota Senator John Thune as majority leader of the U.S. Senate in the next Congress. NATA CEO and President Curt Castagna’s statement: “NATA congratulates Senator John Thune on his election as Senate majority leader and looks forward to his collaborative leadership in the 119th Congress..."

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On December 1, 2024, the FAA will be finalizing major changes for current and future CFIs. While many modifications are included in this, the most major is the elimination of certificate expiration dates. CFIs will be required to complete recent instruction or a FIRC every 24 months... This year’s Flight School Association of North America (FSANA) Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) Symposium began with a presentation from FAA senior leadership. It discussed the agency’s work to increase the DPE pool and how it has paid off so far. Evektor has partner

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Skyryse reservations for its Skyryse One First Edition helicopters have sold out in just six months. Early adopters received an exclusive introductory base price of $1.8 million but reservations are still being accepted with current pricing based on placement on the reservation list. The FAA has issued a new AD affecting Lycoming engine models with specific connecting rod assemblies. This was prompted by a series of reports of con rod failures that caused uncontained engine breakdowns and in-flight shutdowns (IFSDs). The directive mandates routine oil inspections to identify

From 2015 (YouTube Edition): One of Aviation’s Greatest Efforts Expands Our Ranks With Inspirational New Flyers

In this short, 2 ½ minute video, you’ll see and hear Charles Stites, who is the Executive Director of Able Flight, as he pins pilot wings on four new able flight students. You’ll also receive an introduction to an organization that takes pride in helping people succeed in ways that were not imagined before. Able Flight was created by pilots who believe that the life-changing experience of learning to fly is best shared, and they designed the Able Flight Scholarships to enable people with disabilities to pursue th

Witnesses Described The Airplane Recovered Successfully From Two Different Forward Tumbles Before It Impacted Terrain

On October 20, 2024, about 1424 mountain daylight time, an Extra Flugzeugbau GmbH EA 300/L, N512DW, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident at the Law Cruces International Airport (LRU), Las Cruces, New Mexico. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 air show flight. The pilot was taking part in the Las Cruces Air and Space Expo and was nearing the end of his aerobatic routine. The pilot’s routine began at 1414 with a scheduled duration of 15 minutes.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (11.15.24): Landing Area

Landing Area Any locality either on land, water, or structures, including airports/heliports and intermediate landing fields, which is used, or intended to be used, for the landing and takeoff of aircraft whether or not facilities are provided for the shelter, servicing, or for receiving or discharging passengers or cargo.

“NATA congratulates Senator John Thune on his election as Senate majority leader and looks forward to his collaborative leadership in the 119th Congress. Throughout Senator Thune’s distinguished Congressional career and service on the Senate Commerce Committee, he has demonstrated a commitment to sound transportation policy, an understanding of the aviation ecosystem, and an appreciation for the value of aviation businesses..." Source: The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) issued a statement regarding the election of South Dakota Senator John Thune as majority leader of the U.S. Senate in the next Congress.