The FAA certification is an important milestone for Britten-Norman, opening up new markets for the company in the USA and internationally, according to company officials.
Aviation News
Beyond line of sight drone flights approved in North Dakota
uAvionix, with support from the Northern Plains UAS Test Site, demonstrated to the FAA that it has established adequate risk mitigations to satisfy required safety standards for beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) operations in the National Airspace System, company officials said.
Man vs. machine
Upon landing and on the rollout, the worker entered the runway and walked slowly across, forcing us to use maximum braking action to prevent colliding with him, as a go-around was no longer a safe option due to minimal speed and obstacles to clear on departure.
Picture of the Day: Closing out another great flight
David Dickins submitted this photo and note: “The setting sun casts long shadows as our 150 gets topped off at the end of another great flight at Monterey Regional Airport (KMRY) in California. I’m always amazed at how the local FBO cheerfully brings its truck over and puts six gallons or so in our tanks after pumping a few thousand gallons into a Gulfstream or Global Express.”
The Biggest Little Air Show
The ninth annual Biggest Little Air Show, put on by the Hiller Aviation Museum at San Carlos Airport (KSQL) in California, boasted not only perfect weather, but a sold-out show.
What’s new with the deployment of 5G and its impact on aviation?
FAA officials noted that the work is “far from over,” as they continue to work with Verizon, AT&T, and other telecom providers. FAA officials report that an operating framework exists now that wasn’t available a year ago, paving the way for 19 additional licensees expected to begin implementing their 5G networks.
New pilot wins Sporty’s Pilot Training+ Scholarship
Sporty’s latest scholarship winner is looking forward to a diverse experience in aviation, flying everything from gliders to airliners.
Winter Flight Fest returns to Oshkosh
The Flight Fest is packed with family activities at the EAA Museum, as well as the popular Skiplane Fly-In.
Crop duster killed when plane hits power lines
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines/poles and terrain while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.