Also: Japanese eVTOL, C-130J Autonomy Program, Hybrid-Electric Propulsion, Helo Stability Tech Purdue University’s Unmanned Aerial Systems program is officially the Federal Aviation Administration’s latest pick to join the UAS-Collegiate Training Initiative (UAS-CTI), placing it among a limited group of institutions...
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Also: NORAD v Russians, F-35 Shoots Down Foe, Marshall University Aviation, C-130J Autonomy Program Median private-pilot training costs have risen to $16,500 according to the latest State of Flight Training Report by Redbird, while median instrument-training costs have risen to...
The Airplane Had Been Undergoing Maintenance For The Past 11 Months Following A Propeller Strike On January 13, 2026, about 1530 eastern standard time, a Cessna 177B, N34959, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Ocoee,...
From 2023 (YouTube Edition): Barking up the Right Tree Australian-born, the Aeropup is a remarkably robust, fully-customizable, go-anywhere, two-seat, STOL/LSA aircraft. The machine’s rugged, CNC-precision-manufactured chromium-alloy tubular-steel frame surrounds the occupant compartment, protecting those within after the fashion of a...
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Aero Linx: Aviators Code Initiative The Aviators Code Initiative has developed innovative tools advancing aviation safety and offering a vision of excellence for aviators. Developed by a team of aviation professionals and drawing upon decades of research and experience, the...
Powered-Lift A heavier-than-air aircraft capable of vertical takeoff, vertical landing, and low-speed flight that depends principally on engine-driven lift devices during these flight regimes and on nonrotating airfoil(s) for lift during horizontal flight. Powered-lift aircraft can operate on routes or...
"This certification is the culmination of a rigorous training season, and it is a testament to the skill, motivation, and attitude this team shows up with every day. They have earned the honor of representing the U.S. Air Force and...