Here is more detail about the sudden end of the SmartSky Networks airborne connectivity service. It seems to show that there weren't that many customers buying SmartSky systems, although no one knows (or will tell me) exactly how many were installed: ainonline.com/aviation-news/…
This is an amazing story about the cause of a fatal V-22 Osprey crash by @theaircurrent Elan Head and team. Excellent research and incredible detail. Well done! theaircurrent.com/aviation-s…
The signing of the General Aviation Revitalization Act in 1994 was the culmination of an incredibly complicated and lengthy legislative process that preserved a vital segment of America’s powerful aerospace industry. hubs.la/Q02KNRrD0
Looking for a good job? This is @GulfstreamAero second year at #OSH24 EAA AirVenture with a recruiting focus for all kinds of roles. Check it out right by the main gate.
Most Fun Dept. Flying the @skyryse simulator with Warren Curry and controlling a @Robinson_Heli R66 with a single control stick. Buh-bye collective, cyclic, and pedals and hello fully envelope-protected helicopter ops. ainonline.com/aviation-news/…
So sorry to highlight the ongoing problems @united but how is it possible that no one figured out that the two rear toilets won’t flush just as we were about to push back, and this airplane has been on the ground for at least 3 hours? Curious pax would love to know.
Yet another example of the utter uselessness of hangar foam fire-suppression systems, which have saved maybe a handful of aircraft and have actually killed people. They should be banned. ainonline.com/aviation-news/…
Malfunctioning fire suppression system has led to the release of hundreds of gallons of fire-fighting foam at the Vermont National Guard base in South Burlington.
Some cool airplanes at the US Aircraft Expo @HillsboroAv at KHIO in Oregon this afternoon (and here tomorrow too, go visit). These are two I hope to fly soon, the @EpicAircraft E1000 GX high-performance turboprop (left) and the @pipistrelEU Panthera speedy piston single (right).
The innovations keep on coming from @ForeFlight, latest release shows potential wake turbulence for Pro Plus and higher subscribers. This is a fascinating use of ADS-B, winds aloft, and other data. ainonline.com/aviation-news/…