From 2023 (YouTube edition): The Resurgent Gyroplane Existing at the confluence of the airplane, the helicopter, and the pinwheel, the machine known alternately as the autogiro and the gyrocopter is among powered flight’s stranger birds. Invented by Juan de la...
Also: New SAF, Korean Air Buys 103 Boeings, Maryland SP Helo Rescue, OK AWOS Update Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation announced its first customer delivery of the all-new Gulfstream G800, “the world’s longest range business aircraft.” The G800 capped off its certification...
"This is just an absolute win win win. If there is a rejected takeoff we now have the confidence that the arrestor system will ensure passenger and crew safety." Source: FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford, supporting the rationale behind how after...
Low Approach An approach over an airport or runway following an instrument approach or a VFR approach including the go-around maneuver where the pilot intentionally does not make contact with the runway.
Aero Linx: Historic Aircraft Association (HAA) The Historic Aircraft Association (HAA) was founded in 1979 with the aim of furthering the safe flying of historic aircraft in the UK and, later on, supporting the restoration and preservation of these aircraft....
While Flying About 1,500 Ft Above Ground Level, A Large Bird Struck The Right Side Of The Airplane Analysis: The pilot reported that while flying about 1,500 ft above ground level, a large bird struck the right side of the...
From 2023 (YouTube Edition): The Mosquito Evolves Formerly known as Mosquito, Trenton, Florida-based Composite FX is a designer and manufacturer of personal kit and factory-finished helicopters. The company’s offerings comprise three piston-engined models and a single jet-powered machine. The agile...
“What a great moment for the U.S. Air Force and for GA-ASI. It’s been our collaboration that enabled us to build and fly the YFQ-42A in just over a year. It’s an incredible achievement and I salute the Air Force...
Newest USAF Drone Begins Process in Earnest The YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft has begun its flight testing in coordination with the U.S. Air Force, taking a vital step towards the not-terrifying, super-cool future of autonomous hunter-killers. (We kid...mostly.) The current...
Airline Pilots Jettisoned 15,000 Pounds of Fuel Over Populated Areas Five years after one of its Boeing 777s dumped 15,000 pounds of jet fuel onto neighborhoods, Delta Air Lines has agreed to pay $78.75 million to settle a class-action lawsuit....