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Tom Hodgson’s STUNNING B29 Replica Flies!

35% B29 Replica Is Powered By Four Honda Engine Conversions We're not sure we'd have believed it if we hadn't seen the video... but the long-awaited first flight of the Tom Hodgson B29 Replica made its flight last week... in...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (11.08.23): Decision Altitude (DA)

Decision Altitude (DA) A specified altitude (mean sea level (MSL)) on an instrument approach procedure (ILS, GLS, vertically guided RNAV) at which the pilot must decide whether to continue the approach or initiate an immediate missed approach if the pilot...

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Samson Sky Makes First Full Test Flight

A Quick 6-Minute Roundabout Proves the Prototype Capable Samson Sky followed up on its recent testing with its longest voyage to date, sending their Switchblade prototype up for more than 6 full minutes aloft. The development is great news for...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (11.07.23): Beyond Visual Line Of Sight (BVLOS)

Beyond Visual Line Of Sight (BVLOS) The operation of a UAS beyond the visual capability of the flight crew members (i.e., remote pilot in command [RPIC], the person manipulating the controls, and visual observer [VO]), if used to see the...

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The ‘Little Rover That Could’ Caps 4,000 Days on Mars

Curiosity Continues the Search for Germs NASA's handiwork continues to impress on Mars, with their Curiosity rover doggedly continuing on its mission past the 4,000th day on the planet since touching down on August 5th, 2012. The Rover was originally...

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Aero-TV: The Switchblade Flying Car FLIES!

Flying Motorcycle, That Is… Developed by Redmond, Oregon-based Samson Sky, the Switchblade is a flying car 14-years in the making. On 15 July 2022, the FAA granted approval for flight-testing of the machine to commence, and Samson Sky got eagerly...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (11.07.23)

Aero Linx: International Ryan Club The International Ryan Club is a community dedicated to the preservation and appreciation of pre-WWII Ryan aircraft. Help us keep the Ryan flyin! Members enjoy access to a network of Ryan enthusiasts, technical resources, vintage...

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Airborne 11.01.23: ‘Top Combat Pilot’, CAP Record, EHang EH216-S eVTOL

Also: Rich Stowell Blog, Leonardo AW169, Cessna Fuel Selector Valves, EAGLE Initiative Fox Nation is making ready to debut a new series titled Top Combat Pilot. The show’s premise is Top Gun derivative and features U.S. Marine Corps UH-17 Venom,...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (11.08.23)

“This will be a breakthrough year for ICAS and our convention delegates as it relates to the air show schedule announcements. We’re using a different process for identifying and confirming future air show dates and ICAS Convention delegates will benefit...

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Airborne 11.08.23: CubCrafters Gets IR, AEA 3Q Report, Angel Flt West 100K

Also: Rare Boeing P-26, Solo Round-the-World Flight, Delaware State Police Bell 429s, LuxAero Designs CubCrafters is releasing a new thermal infrared imaging system option for G3X equipped aircraft that dramatically improves flight crew situational awareness during both air and ground...

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