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Exclusive: Cal Fire, Skyryse Exploring ‘Optionally Piloted’ Aerial Firefighting

Flying Magazine

According to Skyryrse, SkyOS’ streamlined controls will improve safety and payload capacity while allowing first responders to cover more ground. The instrument panel, flight instruments, and all avionics are removed. Swiping up will initiate lift, bringing the helicopter to a hover 5 feet above the ground.

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2700 Miles in a Cherokee Six

AeroSavvy

An autopilot and Aspen primary flight display reduce workload on long flights. More air molecules in engine cylinders allow the engine to produce more power; more air molecules moving across the propellor blades and wings means more efficient thrust and lift. Research and planning is worth the effort.