Next Event Will Adhere to Normal November Timing -- In The Fall of 2021

"It's been heartbreaking," notes DeLand Sport Aviation Showcase Boss, Jana Filip. "We gave it every chance to happen, but conditions simply will not allow the proper measure of safety at this time... or in the near future." It was to be the fifth iteration of an annual Sport Aviation fly-in and tradeshow that was not only growing but had established itself as a major regional aviation gathering place. Filip and the City of DeLand were looking forward to their hard-fought attempt to move the normal November show date to January but with Florida COVID-19 numbers on the rise, limitations on national travel and severe limitations on international travel, as well as potential spons

Six Month Mission Off To Nearly Flawless Start

Outside of a hatch that had to be unsealed and resealed to deal with a minor leak, Crew-1 made a beautiful night launch look easy at 1927 ET, Sunday night. An on-target landing of the First Stage got the proceedings off to a good start while the Crew Dragon settled into a nominal orbital profile fairly quickly. Within a few minutes of launch, the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft carrying NASA astronauts Michael Hopkins, Victor Glover, and Shannon Walker, along with Soichi Noguchi of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency were well on their way to the International Space Station having safely reached orbit, and opened the nosecone in prep for tomorrow's docking.

Addresses The Lessons Learned From The Upset And Effective Recovery Of An Airbus A340

Aviation Performance Solutions (APS) is promoting the upcoming free webinar: Airbus A340 Severe Overspeed and Stall Recovery that addresses the lessons learned from the upset and effective recovery of an Airbus A340 over the Swiss Alps as a result of a mountain wave encounter. Presenters will discuss factors that led to the event and subsequent stall recovery under extremely challenging conditions.

Klyde Plays the Role of the Deprived Space Nerd... Again

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A Second PC-12 NGX Flight Training Device Is Under Construction

An all-new Level 6 Flight Training Device for Pilatus’ PC-12 NGX has received the FAA's National Simulator Program approval for training flight crews of Pilatus’ latest iteration of its single-engine turboprop. It is now in place and operational at the SIMCOM training facility in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA. Built by Frasca International, the Flight Training Device was delivered to SIMCOM’s Arizona training centre in Scottsdale earlier this summer. It has been undergoing evaluation and testing by Pilatus factory pilots, Frasca and SIMCOM engineers, PC-12 NGX customers, and FAA evaluation pilots.

From 2015: Fly By Wire Is No Longer Just For Fighter Jets And Airliners!

This video addresses the subject of active side sticks for aircraft with fly-by-wire control systems. NBAA2014 was the place to get the latest information on this technology, and ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, spent some time at Sagem Avionics Division talking with Phillipe Arnaud, the vice president of sales and marketing, about their entry into this high technology field.

Documentary Series Showcases The Hardships, Struggles And Ultimately The Successes Of The Tuskegee Airmen

In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of World War II, the U.S. Air Force video production team produced a video series to highlight the Tuskegee Airmen and their impact on the war, and society as a whole. “The Red Tailed Angels” documentary series showcases the hardships, struggles and ultimately the successes of the Tuskegee Airmen. “The Tuskegee Airmen represent a part of American history, which for far too many years languished in obscurity after WWII,” said Anthony Young, Air Force Television senior producer.

The DJI AGRAS T20 Can Carry A Maximum Payload Of 20KG

DJI is aiming at the farming market with its latest agriculture drone, the DJI AGRAS T20. This agriculture spraying drone makes it accessible and scalable for farmers who are ready to apply digital insights and automated spray technology into their operations. The DJI AGRAS T20 is optimized to work in complicated environments and different agricultural lands, from its autonomous flight planning and terrain-sensing radar, to extended flight time, high payload capacity, and off-the-grid power options. The DJI AGRAS T20 is now available for pre-orders.

There Was A Loud Bang And Severe Engine Vibration

On October 21, 2020, about 1117 mountain standard time, a Piper PA-28-180 airplane, N7405W, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Show Low, Arizona. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that he was in cruise flight about 8,000 ft above ground level, when there was a loud bang and severe engine vibration. The engine rpm dropped to about 1,700, after which he selected the mixture full rich, fuel pump on, and switched fuel tanks, however, the engine’s rpm maintained only about 1,600 to 1,700 rpm.

VFR Not Recommended An advisory provided by a flight service station to a pilot during a preflight or inflight weather briefing that flight under visual flight rules is not recommended. To be given when the current and/or forecast weather conditions are at or below VFR minimums. It does not abrogate the pilot’s authority to make his/her own decision.

Aero Linx: National Aviation Reporting Center For Anomalous Phenomena NARCAP has investigated, documented, and analyzed aviation safety-related observations and incidents that may involve Unidentified Aerial Phenomena, UAP, since 1999. Many reports by pilots and aviation professionals of observations and incidents involving unidentified aerial phenomena, or UAP, include aviation safety factors. NARCAP documents and researches these reports and advocates for education and further research by the aviation and science community. NARCAP serves four primary missions: NARCAP provides a reporting center for US pilots and aviation professionals to report observations and aviat

“This documentary is an attempt to tell their story through the words of those who lived it, highlighting not only the obstacles they faced, but the perseverance they exhibited in overcoming it. Though they have been revered for their exploits during the war, I think their legacy is evident not only throughout the U.S. armed forces, but within society as a whole, given the many doors their success has led to the opening of.” Source: Anthony Young, Air Force Television senior producer, commenting on “The Red Tailed Angels” documentary series, that  showcases the hardships, struggles and ultimately the successes of the Tuskegee Airmen.