During the flight, the crew engaged the electric propellers and verified the proper functioning of the demonstrator’s flight control computer, high-voltage battery pack, distributed electric propulsion and hybrid electric turbogenerator, according to Daher officials.
12 Days of Drones
The FAA is launching a new safety campaign, 12 Days of Drones, to educate people who are giving — and receiving — drones during the upcoming holiday season.
Flying home for the holidays
The new exhibit at the Aviation Museum of New Hampshire features World War II-era posters and uniforms, as well as Christmas trees decorated with more than 1,000 aviation-related toys and models.
PT-17 hits wires, then river
The pilot’s improper decision to conduct an intentional low altitude flight which resulted in a collision with wires and impact with terrain.
Pictures of the Day: Flying over Long Island
Stuart Bain submitted these photos and a note: “A Wednesday flight over Long Island, New York.”
Once is not enough
In aviation, as in all fields that require a commitment to lifelong learning, it’s wise to repeat the lesson. To share best practices. To reiterate the rules. To pass along lessons learned over a period of time that support and encourage the safety of flight.
New name for AeroShell Aerobatic Team
After flying as the AeroShell Aerobatic Team since 2001, the air show stars have a new name starting in 2024: The TITAN Aerobatic Team.
Sullenberger Aviation Museum launches Flight Path fundraising campaign
The Charlotte museum is selling bricks on its Flight Path to help raise funds.
NASA launches its first on-demand streaming service
Just launched is NASA+, the agency’s no cost, ad-free streaming service featuring live coverage and original video series.