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Klyde Morris (11.09.20)

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Classic Aero-TV: Bye Aerospace SunFlyer 4--Pushing The Electric Airplane Concept

From 2017: A Four-Place Electric Airplane Is On The Horizon…

A four-place all-electric airplane is the next innovation from Sun Flyer. The company announced plans for the airplane at AirVenture 2017 in July. Sun Flyer CEO, George Bye, told Aero-News editor Tom Patton at the show that, like Sun Flyer 2, Sun Flyer 4 will run completely on batteries. As a result, the four-seat airplane will have operating costs five times lower than costs associated with similar combustion-engine aircraft. With four hours of flying time, the versatile Sun Flyer 4 will appeal to both flight schools and pilot-owners.<

Airborne 11.06.20: AirCar Flies!, Blue Angels, Gone West: Audrey Poberezny

Also: OSIRIS-REx Stows Sample, Drone Pilot Program, KAI FA-50 Demo, Arcadia Named FL GA Airport of the Year

AirCar (V5) is the latest generation flying car that transforms from road vehicle into air vehicle in less than 3-minutes. The fifth generation flying car designed by Professor Stefan Klein completed two 1500 foot AGL pattrn flights at Piestany airport in Slovakia this week. The model safely achieved two full airport patterns, including two takeoffs and landings. The two-seat model weighs 1,100kg and can carry an additional load of 200kg per flight. Powered by a BMW 1.6L engine, the car-plane has

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (11.09.20)

Aero Linx: British Columbia Aviation Council Aviation and aerospace is critical to growing the region’s economy. The sector supports British Columbians in their lives everyday. BCAC, in partnership with members, stakeholders, and the community, positively influences the well-being of British Columbia’s aviation and aerospace sector. It is only by innovating and finding new ways to work together that we will continue to see a visible, connected and thriving aviation and aerospace industry in BC. The British Columbia Aviation Council is a 340 member-driven charitable organization established under the British Columbia Society Act.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (11.09.20): Under The Hood

Under The Hood Indicates that the pilot is using a hood to restrict visibility outside the cockpit while simulating instrument flight. An appropriately rated pilot is required in the other control seat while this operation is being conducted.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (11.09.20)

“I was anxious when I flew a jet aircraft out to the USS John F. Kennedy 25 years ago, but after my first landing, I was very happy because I had demonstrated the operational capability that sets apart naval aviation. As part of a powerful and respected U.S. Navy, I could safely launch and recover airplanes not only at airports on land, but also on aircraft carriers at sea that operate all over the world.” Source: From a reminiscence by Capt. Cassidy “Dudley” Norman, a Navy aviator of nearly 30 years, who recently completed carrier qualifications on USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), the sixth class of carrier he’s flown on.