Wisk Aero has successfully completed the world’s first public demonstration flight of a fully autonomous, electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL), fixed-wing air taxi. The milestone flight, which took place at EAA AirVenture, also marked the company’s first public demonstration of its 5th Generation autonomous, eVTOL technology demonstrator (Cora). Wisk completed a multi-transition flight, during […]
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Record Breaking Sales for Switchblade Flying Car
During the week-long world famous AirVenture aviation celebration in Oshkosh, WI, USA, the world’s most popular flying car, the Switchblade added 115 vehicles to their order books, valued at nearly $22MM. This two-seat flying sports car is arguably the most sought-after flying car in history, with over 2400 Reservations from 57 countries, including all 50 […]
Now We All Can Land a CubCrafters XCub on a Helipad – Red Bull Bullseye Landing Challenge Brings Czepiela’s Achievement to Microsoft Flight Simulator
Red Bull is certainly associated with some pretty spectacular achievements when it comes to flying. Two years ago, Dario Costa flew a plane through Turkey’s dual Catalca Tunnels – known as the Tunnel Pass – and back in March of this year, Lukasz Czepiela landed a Carbon Cub on the helipad of Dubai’s Burj Al […]
Forbes Names Hartzell Propeller a Top American Small Employer
Forbes has named Hartzell Aviation’s flagship company Hartzell Propeller to the global media company’s 2023 list of America’s Best Small Employers. Hartzell Propeller is listed as the 64th best small employer on a roster of the top 300 organizations recognized, out of 10,000 total American employers originally considered. The company was also listed in the […]
Aeronautics Planning and Programming Manager Retires, Will Focus on Preserving Wyoming’s Aviation Heritage
After serving in state service in Wyoming for most of her career, Cheryl L. Bean, P.E. (shown at right) retired last week as Aviation Planning and Programming Manager for the Wyoming Department of Transportation Aeronautics Division. It doesn’t mean however, that she’s stepping away from the aviation industry. Having spent the majority of her career […]
Joining a Microsoft Flight Simulator Community Fly-In to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
Since the launch of Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) nearly 3 years ago, I’ve done pretty much everything possible in the game which includes landing an F-18 on a mountain top because why not! However, throughout my years of flying, it’s pretty much always been without a wingman. I really do need to make more friends! […]
Tecnam P-Mentor Lands in North America
Tecnam has unveiled the P-Mentor to North American pilots at the Tecnam display at AirVenture in Oshkosh, WI. Already a best-seller in the European training market, the aircraft is set to revolutionize the American training paradigm and personal flying marketplace. This modern aircraft represents the pinnacle of engineering excellence, offering superior flight performance, state-of-the-art technology […]
Vermont Wing Takes Flight to Assist FEMA Flood Disaster Relief Statewide
Photo above – A Civil Air Patrol aircraft prepares for takeoff at Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport in support of FEMA flood relief missions. All photos courtesy of Capt. Bryan Holland, 1st Lt. Peter Steinerman, and 2nd Lt. Heather K. Forcier (all of the Vermont Wing) Civil Air Patrol’s Vermont Wing has flown numerous missions […]
Karen Kalishek: Avid Aviator and Association Leader
By Penny Rafferty Hamilton, Ph.D. If ever there was a woman who earned the right to wear a T-shirt embossed with “A V 8R,” it is Karen Kalishek, the first female to lead the National Association of Flight Instructors as Board Chair, www.nafinet.org . Karen is a Professional Flight Instructor, who occasionally wing walks, too! […]
OSU, Partners Take State’s Aerospace and Aviation Leadership to Next Level
Last week, Oklahoma State University and partners — including Tulsa Innovation Labs and the Osage Nation — celebrated a ribbon-cutting at the LaunchPad Center for Advanced Air Mobility at OSU-Tulsa’s Helmerich Research Center (HRC). The LaunchPad Center will house dedicated resources to promote the development of new technologies in advanced air mobility, including staff to […]
