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China Certifies First Commercial Electric Plane

AV Web

The Liaoning General Aviation Academy (LGAA)’s RX4E, which first flew in 2019, will be marketed globally with a focus on short-haul flights in areas without good roads. Top speed is about 156 knots and stall speed is 54 knots. Service ceiling is about 10,000 feet. 29, late last week in a social media post.

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Are There Consequences for Declaring an Emergency in Flight?

Flying Magazine

As the pilot responded, the airplane bank angle increased to 90 degrees and the airspeed exceeded 260 knots, then the aircraft experienced structural failure and hit the water. ATC was in communication with the pilot, as the airplane entered several right- and left-hand banks and rolls and entered a steep descent while in a bank angle.

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Installing Starlink in a Cirrus Aircraft: A Comprehensive Guide

Flying Magazine

Legality and Compliance According to Starlinks official guidance, for smaller General Aviation aircraft or for aircraft that we do not have an STC for yet, Starlink Mini may be used as a Portable Electronic Device (PED), on the interior of an aircraft only. 1D Use of Portable Electronic Devices Aboard Aircraft.

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Drone Lingo Simplified: Acronyms Every Pilot Needs To Know

Pilot Institute

AGL is important for drone pilots as the regular ceiling for drone flight is defined as 400 feet AGL. This is a general aviation term that also applies to drone flight. Simply put, 400 feet AGL means that the 400 feet is measured from the underlying ground surface above the specific airspace.

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Aero Commander 100

Plane and Pilot

The Volaire 1050/Aero Commander 100 was born during one of my favorite periods in the history of general aviation. The 1960s was an amazing aviation sweet spot where modest aircraft certification requirements and individual engineers and dreamers like Al Mooney, John Thorp, and Gilberti designed and certified their own designs.

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BasicMed Restrictions Relaxed

AV Web

“As a professional pilot, I know our aviation sector would not be where it is today without a strong general aviation community.” Baker said the next step is to remove the remaining restraints on BasicMed operations, namely the 18,000 foot ceiling and 250 knot (indicated) speed limit.

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Cessna Skyhawk C172: Features, Performance, and Flight Experience

Airspeed Junkie

Another interesting model is the 172RG Cutlass RG, which features retractable landing gear and a more powerful Lycoming O-360-F1A6 engine, offering a cruise speed of 140 knots. However, the General Aviation Revitalization Act of 1994 paved the way for its return, and production resumed in 1996.