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Virgin Galactic has added the first SpaceShip III to its fleet. VSS Imagine will commence ground testing, with glide flights planned for this summer from Spaceport America in New Mexico. The livery design, finished entirely with a mirror-like material, reflects the surrounding environment, constantly changing color and appearance as it travels from earth to sky to space. Along with providing thermal protection, this dynamic material is appealing to the human eye. The SpaceShip III class of vehicles
We are less than 20 days out from the first aviation event of 2021 after a year of pandemic-induced delays. But... things ARE looking up as SnF Boss Lites Leenhouts discloses that advance tickets sales look exceptionally promising and SnF21 has the potential of being pretty big. Lites discusses the precautions and safeguards Sun ‘n Fun has prepared for SnF21, as well as what we should all expect when we get to the Lakeland airport. As we get closer to the event, circumstances appear to be swinging in favor of this annual event, and Lites’ enthusiasm is app
Aero Linx: The Classic Jet Aircraft Association (CJAA)
The Classic Jet Aircraft Association (CJAA) is a federally chartered, tax exempt 501(c)7 organization with headquarters in Maryland. CJAA is organized into a nine-member board supported by experts in finance, safety and administrative functions. CJAA is not directly associated with other flying organizations, but we do maintain contact and coordinate some activities. Many of our members have multiple memberships combining their CJAA membership with many other organizations.
Lost Communications
Loss of the ability to communicate by radio. Aircraft are sometimes referred to as NORDO (No Radio). Standard pilot procedures are specified in 14 CFR Part 91. Radar controllers issue procedures for pilots to follow in the event of lost communications during a radar approach when weather reports indicate that an aircraft will likely encounter IFR weather conditions during the approach.
"This is the result of more than eight years of work by EAA and the FAA and we couldn't be happier that it is now nearing completion. This will be a true paradigm shift in E-AB flight testing."
Source: Tom Charpentier, EAA Government Relations Director, explaining that the FAA has published draft guidance to implement an optional task-based Phase I program for Experimental Amateur-Built (E-AB) aircraft. Under the program, once an aircraft completes a flight test plan that meets FAA standards, Phase I is complete. The standard 25- or 40-hour flight test period for Phase I will remain an option for all E-AB, and Experimental Light-Sport (E-LSA) continues to carry a 5-hour test period.
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