Award Honors Most Meritorious Flight For Life-Saving Mission

The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) announced that Pedro 11 Flight from the 38th and 41st Rescue Squadron will receive the 2023 Mackay Trophy for the “Most Meritorious Flight” of the year in military aviation. The Mackay Army Aviation Cup was commissioned in 1911 by Clarence H. Mackay to recognize the achievement among military aviators. Today, the U.S. Air Force and the NAA continue to present the trophy.

Expands Fleet Of All-Electric Aircraft

UrbanLink Air Mobility, based in South Florida, announced it will purchase 10 of Eviation’s Alice aircraft, a zero-emission, 9-passenger commuter aircraft, with the option to purchase 10 additional aircraft. The Alice will enable commuter flights up to 250 nautical miles nonstop.

Follows $1.7 Million Suit Over Unpaid Management Fees

The federal district court of Ohio recently dismissed a counterclaim for false advertising brought against NetJets Aviation by former customer Stephen Perlman. This case opened in 2018 when NetJets filed a lawsuit seeking to recover $2.1 million in unpaid management fees from Perlman and his bankrupt entity RS Air.

Marks Key Step Towards Flight and Certification

Lilium, a regional air mobility company, recently completed the first systems power-up of its eVTOL jet. This successful test is a significant milestone on the path towards the aircraft’s first flight and certification. 900 volts were driven to the Lilium Jet and transferred to supply its low-voltage electrical systems.

Cockpit Automation To Be Subject Of Fireside Chat-Style Presentation

The Flight Safety Foundation will host a complimentary webinar on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT. The title of the webinar will be “Where Human Factors and Autonomy Collide: Challenges and Opportunities in Advanced Aviation.”

DoD and UAE Backed Company Makes Significant Progress

Mayman Aerospace announced the successful demonstraion of flight tests of its RAZOR VTOL test bed vehicle at a military facility in Southern California. The RAZOR VTOL incorporates the same propulsion, engine gimbaling, thrust vectoring, and flight control technologies as the RAZOR P100. Mayman is supported by both the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and the Edge Group/SDF based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Programs Provide Same Curriculum And Advanced Tech

The FAA announced that graduates of two college air traffic control programs may bypass the training academy typically required to be sufficiently trained as a controller. The FAA has been struggling with a shortage of air traffic controllers for some years, causing flight delays and controller burnout. Many controllers have been forced to work mandatory six-day weeks with overtime and the resulting controller fatigue has been a factor in numerous runway incursions and other incidents.

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Aids Certification and Production of Joby’s Electric Air Taxi

Toyota Motor Corporation has confirmed plans to invest an additional $500 million in Joby Aviation to aid in the certification and production of electric air taxis. The payment will be split in half, with the first made later this year and the second sometime in 2025. Toyota owns 10% of the company’s shares, making it the largest external Joby shareholder and second largest general shareholder.

Pilot’s Routine Performance Of High-Speed Flyovers And Low-Altitude Aerobatics Was Indicative Of High-Risk Behavior

Analysis: According to witnesses, the pilot took off and performed a 180° descending turn back toward the airport. He then flew a high-speed, low altitude pass along the runway before pulling up and descending into the trees. One witness reported that the airplane appeared to enter a roll as it descended into the trees near the end of the runway. Postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no evidence of a preimpact mechanical malfunction or failure that would have precluded normal operation.

From 2022 (YouTube Edition): Still Life with Verve

David Uhl was born into a family of engineers and artists—a backdrop conducive to his gleaning a keen appreciation for the form, function, and beauty of machines, and an intuitive understanding of the passions they inspire. Mr. Uhl purchased his first motorcycle in 1988, and his pencils, brushes, and artistic sensibilities hastened to document the arcane syncretisms of line, curve, and color by which the brute concomitantly aroused the intellectual and visceral ecstasies.

Aero Linx: Alaskan Aviation Safety Foundation (AASF) Welcome to the Alaskan Aviation Safety Foundation. The foundation was created to improve aviation safety in Alaska through education, advocacy and research. We are a non-profit  membership organization, established as a 501(c) 3 tax exempt corporation.  Some of our activities include organizing  safety seminars, hosting a  segment on public television, and participating in a variety of forums and working groups to promote aviation safety.

Approach Speed The recommended speed contained in aircraft manuals used by pilots when making an approach to landing. This speed will vary for different segments of an approach as well as for aircraft weight and configuration.

“While on Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) alert in East Africa, Pedro 11 Flight received a casualty evacuation request for two civilian children with life-sustaining injuries resulting from incidental fire.... Despite encountering several flight control malfunctions shortly after takeoff, Pedro 11 Flight continued with the mission, demonstrating unwavering commitment. Throughout the mission, they overcame their still malfunctioning flight control systems and performed air refueling en route to the surgical facility. During this harrowing journey, the crew provided 45 minutes of ventilation and chest compressions for the patients while flying through a violent storm, covering 50 nautical miles under a 100-foot ceiling and half-mile visibility. Their efforts ultimately