The offer, available for the fifth consecutive year, comes with an additional benefit: For each discounted propeller sold, Hartzell makes a $250 contribution to the RAF to support its mission of preserving backcountry aviation access.
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Pilot Minute: What’s in a name?
In the latest episode of the FAA’s video series Pilot Minute, Federal Air Surgeon Susan Northrup, MD, explains how certification delays caused by a name error can be avoided by checking the MedXPress entry against your official government issued identification.
French training aircraft certified by EASA
FAA certification is the next step, according to company officials.
Fielden Aero named exclusive US distributor for Flybox Avionics
Flybox Avionics manufactures avionics systems for ultralight, experimental, and light-sport aircraft.
FAA final rule eases training rules, adds clarity to LODA
The final rule affects pilots, flight instructors, and aircraft owners, especially those operating limited, experimental, and primary category aircraft.
First view of NASA’s new Mars helicopter
According to NASA officials, Chopper would be about the size of an SUV, with six rotors, each with six blades. It could be used to carry science payloads as large as 11 pounds distances of up to 1.9 miles each Martian day (or sol).
Aviation advocates call for FCC to investige Ligado claims
Aviation advocates are urging the FCC to scrutinize Ligado Networks’ claim of meeting a key requirement to mitigate GPS interference, citing a lack of evidence that such dual-mode devices are available in the marketplace. The NBAA and others continue to push for the FCC to revoke its 2020 approval of Ligado’s controversial broadband network.
uAvionix FlightLine systems installed at six Florida airports
uAvionix FlightLine systems were deployed at Miami Executive Airport (KTMB), Tampa International Airport (KTPA), Orlando Sanford International Airport (KSFB), Daytona Beach International Airport (KDAB), Palm Beach International Airport (KPBI), and Jacksonville International Airport (KJAX).
Flight Design pursues restructuring amid insolvency filing
Flight Design has filed for insolvency following liquidity issues. A restructuring process is underway, with operations and deliveries continuing as efforts to secure funding and investment progress.