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April 22, 2022

Airborne 04.14.22: JMB VL-3, Amazon Drone Program, LockMart Stalker

Also: Biden Touts SAF, Launchpoint Electric Propulsion, Airbus Sells 80 More A320s, Vertical Flight Society

Sun 'n Fun, always a chance to see the latest and greatest in the world of sport aviation, brought out a pleasant surprise this year in JMB Aircraft's new VL-3. The two-place, retractable gear LSA and SportPlane is a lightweight, carbon-bodied, Rotax-powered Czech sportplane aimed at making the $100 burger possible once again. The VL-3 shown at the exhibition was a great example of what is possible with the type, sporting an eye-catching, red leather interior and glass panel G3X avionics ensconced in carbon fiber paneling, looking every bit the p

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Airborne-UnCrewed 04.12.22: Lilium In Spain, Hypersonic Test, Autel Dragonfish

Also: Avolon Beats Estimates, Vertical Flight Society, Amazon Launch Contract, Texas Aerospace Technologies

Lillium has officially begun its efforts to test and evaluate their electric VTOL Phoenix 2 aircraft. The manufacturer will extend the flight envelope through a series of flights to evaluate the prototype's behavior in transition from vertical takeoff and hover to horizontal flight. The regime has been put into motion with Atlas Flight Test Center staff, taking advantage of its facilities and expertise. Aerojet Rocketdyne has successfully test flown a prototype scramjet engine for the Hypersonic Air-breathing Weapon Concept (HAWC), in a joint pro

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Airborne 04.13.22: Savage Norden STOL, GAMI Unleaded Avgas, Flexjet Hires!

Also: First Permanent Vertiport, Pilatus Liked 2021, FAA Cert Boss, Piper SnF Seminole Sale

SportairUSA has reported that the American version of the Savage Norden by Zlin Aviation has received an FAA certificate of airworthiness in the category of Special Light Sport Aircraft (SLSA). SportairUSA is the distributor and service center for Savage and other sport aircraft in the USA. “The Norden is a high performing, aluminum-wing airplane with electrically controlled leading-edge slats, designed and thoroughly tested for short-field and off-runway performance,” SportairUSA said. GAMI is immensely close to full, fleet-wide certification f

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Airborne 04.11.22: SnF22 Rocked!, Aero 1000 UL 4 Stroke, Basic Med Welcome In DR

Also: Aero Friedrichshafen Expo, Cessna Bags CJ3+ Order, King Schools Concierge Service, Benjamin Davis honors

OK... SUN ‘n FUN is barely in the rearview mirror, having ended yesterday, but early estimates indicate that the show was a major success... signaling, perhaps, that the long dreary influence of COVID may finally be over. Crowds were good from the start and were constantly active throughout the week... even through Thursday’s rain tantrums. Vendors reported solid results and several major players used SnF22 to make BIG announcements... An Air Tech Quicksilver, on display at SnF22 showed off the Aero 1000 Engine. The engine is a wat

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (04.22.22)

Aero Linx: The Air Charter Safety Foundation The Air Charter Safety Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Founded in 2008, our mission is to lead and support the advancement of the highest aviation safety standards. By sharing information, resources and tools, we help enable the business, charter and fractional ownership industry to offer the safest aviation operations in the world.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (04.22.22): Friction Measurement

Friction Measurement A measurement of the friction characteristics of the runway pavement surface using continuous self-watering friction measurement equipment in accordance with the specifications, procedures and schedules contained in AC 150/5320-12, Measurement, Construction, and Maintenance of Skid Resistant Airport Pavement Surfaces.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (04.22.22)

"It’s the pinnacle of my career. And my goal is to inspire the world and show that anything is possible. You can set your mind on something that at times seems wild, crazy and unattainable, but through ambition and creativity, you can make it happen."  Source: Long time boundary-pusher and skydiver Luke Aikins, who along with Andy Farrington, members of the Red Bull Air Force crew, will attempt to exchange planes while in flight.

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