According to Tecnam officials, the P2010 H3PS is the first general aviation aircraft with a parallel hybrid configuration to take flight. The four-seat aircraft is powered by a 104kW Rotax 915 IS engine coupled with a 30kW Rolls-Royce electric motor, equating to a 180-hp powertrain.
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Avionics sales top $2.3 billion in 2021
Avionics sales were up 6.5% in 2021, with sales steadily climbing for six straight quarters after bottoming out in 2020 with the pandemic.
Berlin Express and Doc partner on new tour
The EAA’s B-25 Berlin Express and the B-29 Doc will join together for several “History Restored Tour” stops in Florida and Louisiana beginning March 31 to kick off the 2022 tour seasons for both historic aircraft.
Picture of the Day: Flying over the neighborhood
Clint Gosch submitted this photo and note: “Took a flight over my neighborhood. The plane was built from plans in the basement of one of those homes!”
The best insurance advice for pilots and aircraft owners
It all comes down to two words: Always ask.
Able Flight Class of 2022 revealed
In a first for the organization, which awards scholarships to people with physical disabilities, all six in the Class of 2022 use wheelchairs due to the results of accidents, illness, or a combat injury.
Updated Visualized Flight Maneuvers manuals available
The revised fifth editions are compliant with current FAA airman certification and practical standards and include a new section on energy management.
‘Was that on purpose?’
I saw a high wing aircraft within 100 feet of me at the same altitude! He was so close I thought we were going to collide! I had little time to react and the aircraft passed within a few feet behind me. I pressed the PTT switch and said, “that was close!” to which the (presumably) pilot of the other aircraft responded, “was that on purpose?” I responded “of course not!”
Picture of the Day: Arctic preflight
Tom Curran submitted this photo and note: “Prepping my 1953 C-170B for an early winter flight in North Pole, Alaska. Temperature was a balmy -10°F, so I shed my parka and mittens to keep from sweating.”