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Cessna’s long-running Skyhawk now features a solid-state dual electronic ignition system in all new production aircraft, reducing maintenance costs, improving efficiency, and adding another touch of polish for the type’s 70th anniversary. A dual Lycoming electronic ignition system is now standard on all new Cessna Skyhawk aircraft regardless of trim. It replaces the older dual magneto ignition system, reducing the number of moving parts and simplifying electrics for longer maintenance intervals, more even fuel burn, and even a touch of increased performance. A partnership between ASA and Sporty’s Pilot Shop has developed a brand new set of course offerings for initial applicants for the CFI Airplane, CFI Instrument, and ATP certificates. The courses combine information from multiple sources to provide a comprehensive pre
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PRM Approach
An instrument approach procedure titled ILS PRM, RNAV PRM, LDA PRM, or GLS PRM conducted to parallel runways separated by less than 4,300 feet and at least 3,000 feet where independent closely spaced approaches are permitted. Use of an enhanced display with alerting, a No Transgression Zone (NTZ), secondary monitor frequency, pilot PRM training, and publication of an Attention All Users Page are required for all PRM approaches. Depending on the runway spacing, the approach courses may be parallel or one approach course must be offset. PRM procedures are also used to conduct Simultaneous Offset Instrument Approach (SOIA) operations. In SOIA, one straight-in ILS PRM, RNAV PRM, GLS PRM, and one offset LDA PRM, RNAV PRM or GLS PRM approach are utilized. PRM procedures are terminated and a visual segment begins at the offset approach missed approach point where the minimum distance between the approach courses is 3000 feet. Runway spacing can be as close as 750 f
“It’s not like building something with a kit. We did this with sketches and photos of the original structure. The pictures helped with basic dimensions. There have been a lot of little things. We want it to look exactly like the original Buster.”
Source: Jim Casper, a member of EAA Chapter 252 -- which has just finished up work on their non-flying display version of Wittman’s Buster racer using a combination of newly manufactured and classic parts.
Operation Airdrop Brings Rapid Relief In Natural Disasters
Texas-based Operation Airdrop is part of the National Business Aviation Association’s Humanitarian Emergency Response Operator (HERO) database of individuals and organizations in business aviation that respond to calls for relief mobilization during major natural disasters.
H55, electric aircraft production company based in Switzerland, conducted a series of flights at Centennial Airport (KAPA) outside Denver, Colorado, where the airport elevation is 5,858 ft MSL on days that were 970 F and the resulting density altitude at takeoff was 9,500 ft. The aircraft took off smoothly and provided a climb of 500 fpm using a normal runway distance.
After 70 Years On the Market, There’s Still a Little Room for Improvement
Cessna’s long-running Skyhawk now features a solid-state dual electronic ignition system in all new production aircraft, reducing maintenance costs, improving efficiency, and adding another touch of polish for the type’s 70th anniversary. A dual Lycoming electronic ignition system is now standard on all new Cessna Skyhawk aircraft regardless of trim, replacing the dual magneto ignition system. Fewer moving parts, simplified solid-state electronics, and (probably) a reduction in weight all result in small improvements across the board, whether you're a lucky dog buying one brand-new in 2025, or one of the rest of us...scooping one up used in 30 years.
Air India 787 Dreamliner Switches Moved To ‘Cutoff’ After Takeoff
In the wake of the preliminary report released by the India Aircraft Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) indicating that the fuel switches for both engines of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner involved in the tragic crash of Air India Flight 171 in June had been moved from ‘Run’ to ‘Cutoff,’ both Boeing and the FAA have said the fuel switches in Boeing commercial aircraft are safe.
Joby Aviation said it is scaling up its production of its aircraft by initiating production at its remodeled component plant in Dayton, Ohio, and will double the capacity at its main manufacturing facility in Marina, California, as it races competitors to roll out air taxi service in 2026.