The Reliable autonomous flight system enables the aircraft to be remotely operated by a pilot on the ground. According to company officials, this improves safety by fully automating the aircraft through all phases of operation, including taxi, takeoff, and landing.
Nebraska high school completes $5.4 million airplane hangar
Students at Lincoln North Star High School now have the ability to take a new advanced aviation maintenance course and use industry-standard equipment to perform hands-on projects to mimic some of the skills that an airframe and powerplant (A&P) mechanic needs to have.
SUN ‘n FUN plans opening day concert
An opening day concert will celebrate the 50th anniversary of SUN ‘n FUN, with country music stars Trace Adkins and Sara Evans performing at 6 p.m. April 9, 2024.
Pilot loses control on snow-covered backcountry airstrip
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing on a snow-covered unimproved runway.
Picture of the Day: The Pilatus nose knows
Marty Lewandowski submitted this photo and note: “The cool down of the Pilatus PC-12 at Erie Municipal Airport (KEIK) in Colorado. Just my reflection — a cone selfie.”
Human Factors: Feeling trapped
If you are flying with someone else, allowing yourself to be swayed outside your comfort zone is a trap. That’s the lesson from this 2021 accident that claimed the life of the pilot in the lead airplane.
Van’s Aircraft files bankruptcy
Van’s Aircraft will continue to operate as its reorganization makes its way through the Chapter 11 process.
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The webinar will focus on the maintenance of Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA) and “how the proposed changes to the LSA regulations may affect the operations and maintenance of these aircraft,” FAA officials noted.
Epic turboprop receives FIKI certification
“This certification process is one of the most challenging,” said Doug King, CEO of Epic Aircraft. “We began testing several years ago, flying the E1000 GX in all of the FAA-specified natural icing conditions.”