Cassio aircraft use electric motors for all-electric power during taxi, takeoff, primary flight, and landing. The hybrid feature with an internal combustion engine comes into play as a range extender, recharging the batteries while in flight, according to company officials. Additionally, this hybrid element serves as a backup in the event of a problem with the electric propulsion, they said.
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Students surprised with summer internships
During an online discussion about the new Top Gun: Maverick movie, eight students were surprised with paid internships.
Early Analysis video examines fatal STOL accident
A new video looks at the fatal accident of a Cessna 140 at a STOL competition.
Distracted pilot hits skip loader while taxiing
Probable Cause: The pilot’s diverted attention while taxiing which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from the skip loader.
Picture of the Day: A hacienda hangar
Jim Swickard submitted this photo and note: “A friend’s V-tail Bonanza in the Spanish Colonial Hangar in Alamos, Mexico.”
A road map for rusty student pilots
Unlike the typical rusty pilot, the rusty student pilot needs more than a flight review to get flying again. We’ll help you navigate your way to the checkride and beyond.
Inflation hits avionics prices
A recent survey by the Aircraft Electronics Association found that more than 82% of avionics businesses have raised their prices this year.
FAA seeks input on Beyond Visual Line of Sight for drones
FAA officials said they are particularly interested in comments “related to initial reactions and areas that the FAA should further explore for performance-based regulatory requirements to normalize safe, scalable, economically viable, and environmentally advantageous UAS BVLOS operations that are not under positive ATC.”
Sporty’s offers limited edition Skyhawk model
“You’d be hard-pressed to find a pilot who hasn’t flown a 172,” says Sporty’s President John Zimmerman. “This model is a fantastic memento from many pilots’ training experience.”