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March 25, 2021

Airborne 03.22.21: Draco Lives!, New NASA Boss?, Ilyushin IL-103

Also: Frequency Allocation Problems, NASA Remembers Lunney, Drone Registration Drop, Sterling Airways

Remember that takeoff accident at the Reno-Stead airport in 2019 that put Draco down... once and for all, unsalvageable, and thought never to be seen again... until now. The GA community was all agog at the exploits of Mike Patey and a one of a kind upgrade of a STOL aircraft into something of a 2500 lb Super-STOL bird... complete with a massive turbo-prop engine. Debuting at AirVenture in 2018, Draco was an immediate hit, a YouTube sensation, and won many STOL competitions. The folks at Horizon H

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Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) An area of airspace over land or water in which the ready identification, location, and control of all aircraft (except for Department of Defense and law enforcement aircraft) is required in the interest of national security.

"Bell is an active supporter of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association's sustainable fuel initiative, and we are committed to seeking more eco-friendly solutions for rotorcraft. As the industry moves toward a greener future, Bell's decision to introduce SAF in our training and demonstration aircraft is a reflection of our dedication to this shared goal and to providing clean alternatives for the environment." Source: Michael Thacker, Executive Vice President, Technology and Commercial Business, discussing the decision to use SAF in the Bell Training Academy and the customer demonstration fleet.