Cassio aircraft use electric motors for all-electric power during taxi, takeoff, primary flight, and landing. The hybrid feature with an internal combustion engine comes into play as a range extender, recharging the batteries while in flight, according to company officials. Additionally, this hybrid element serves as a backup in the event of a problem with the electric propulsion, they said.
Students surprised with summer internships
During an online discussion about the new Top Gun: Maverick movie, eight students were surprised with paid internships.
Early Analysis video examines fatal STOL accident
A new video looks at the fatal accident of a Cessna 140 at a STOL competition.
Picture of the Day: A hacienda hangar
Jim Swickard submitted this photo and note: “A friend’s V-tail Bonanza in the Spanish Colonial Hangar in Alamos, Mexico.”
FAA seeks input on Beyond Visual Line of Sight for drones
FAA officials said they are particularly interested in comments “related to initial reactions and areas that the FAA should further explore for performance-based regulatory requirements to normalize safe, scalable, economically viable, and environmentally advantageous UAS BVLOS operations that are not under positive ATC.”
Sporty’s offers limited edition Skyhawk model
“You’d be hard-pressed to find a pilot who hasn’t flown a 172,” says Sporty’s President John Zimmerman. “This model is a fantastic memento from many pilots’ training experience.”
Picture of the Day: A future man cave?
John Nelon submitted this photo and note: “An MU2 fuselage on a flatbed in southwest Florida. I hope it’ll be put to good use as a man cave somewhere.”
Increased aircraft deliveries boost avionics sales
An increase in first quarter avionics sales in 2022 corresponds to the increased aircraft deliveries, according to the latest Avionics Market Report.
Dominican Republic officially welcomes BasicMed pilots
At SUN ‘n FUN 2022, Hector Porcella, the acting director general of the Dominican Civil Aviation Authority, told general aviation pilots that “the Dominican Republic is friendly for all pilots and all aircraft, including experimental aircraft. As of today, we are implementing new protocols to make procedures at Dominican airports the most affordable and hassle free of any airport in the Bahamas and Caribbean. We welcome you.”