Airborne 03.06.23: Ogden Airport Troubles, Dash-8 On Hydrogen, Robinson 50th
Also: NetJets Sees Bright Future, B-52 Engine Replacement, SSI Golden Isles FBO, 777 Fuel Tank AD
Ogden, Utah pilots got some bad news this week when the city issued a new round of offers to leasees amid a lawsuit between the Ogden Regional Airport Association. The offer letter essentially offers current tenants a chance to enter into a hangar lease with the city, only if they waive, settle, and release any claims they may have related to previous leases and renewals. On the morning of 02 March 2023, Universal Hydrogen flew its Lightning McClean, a De Havilland Dash 8-300 regional airliner under partial, hydr
Australian Company Arrives to the Scene with Compact, Streamlined Engine Option for Electric Aircraft
Australian developer Kite Magnetics announced the completion of their 120-kilowatt electric propulsion unit (EPU), a small, self-contained alternative to traditional light sport engines. Their model sports a well-chosen power output, about 160 hp compared to current LSA fare. Unlike the average small engine, however, their system, the KM-120, tips the scales at a fraction of the mass of comparable engines. The KM-120's exact weight hasn't yet been confirmed, likely because development is still ongoing, but the size appears easily portable for a single man.
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Genesys Avionics Suite Provides Comprehensive Update to Cockpit Avionics
Genesys Aerosystems has completed certification of the Genesys Avionics Suite upgrade for the Hindustan-228. The 19-seat commuter plane is a high-wing, tricycle geared, multi use aircraft throughout the East, used as a utility, transport, taxi, cargo, and surveillance craft abroad. The addition of a Genesys flight deck upgrade provides next-gen synthetic vision, autopilot, and situational awareness with a comprehensive, modernizing upgrade.
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Shortly After Takeoff, The Engine Lost Partial Power... Upon Landing, The Airplane Impacted A Snowbank
On February 8, 2023, about 1700 Alaska standard time, a Piper PA-16 airplane, N5987H sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident in Soldotna, Alaska. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated by the pilot as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The airplane departed from Runway 07 at the Soldotna Airport (SXQ), Soldotna. Shortly after takeoff, the engine lost partial power.
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Navaid Classes
VOR, VORTAC, and TACAN aids are classed according to their operational use. The three classes of NAVAIDs are:
T- Terminal.
L- Low altitude.
H- High altitude.
Note: The normal service range for T, L, and H class aids is found in the AIM. Certain operational requirements make it necessary to use some of these aids at greater service ranges than specified. Extended range is made possible through flight inspection determinations. Some aids also have lesser service range due to location, terrain, frequency protection, etc. Restrictions to service range are listed in Chart Supplement U.S.
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