Aerobatic pilot Nick Nilmeyer, 23, died during a practice Monday near Greenfield, Calif., in his Extra 300-S. Nilmeyer was the youngest member of the first Stars of Tomorrow team in 2003 and graduated to team captain in 2005…Custom Chelton EFIS for Vans RV-10 released by Direct-To Avionics…
New data will provide better warning of solar events that affect GPS satellites, astronomers say…
EAA has added more stops on its Sport Pilot Tour, with more yet to come: May 6 near Nashville, June 17 near Chicago, Aug. 19 in Minneapolis, Dec. 2 near Los Angeles, and Dec. 9, San Diego…
Pilots among safest drivers, study finds, qualifying them for lower driver’s insurance rates…
Aerospace Gala at Braintree, Mass., April 22 will feature exhibits, demos, guest speakers, banquet…
Japan Airlines has developed a new program to keep its older workers on staff as mentors and overseers…
FAA is testing screened-off perimeter taxiway design to prevent runway incursions at Atlantic City airport…
ATG reports continued progress with the flight testing of its Javelin Jet.
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Key Takeaways:
- Aerobatic pilot Nick Nilmeyer, 23, died during a practice flight, while the FAA is implementing new taxiway designs to prevent runway incursions and enhance safety.
- Technological developments include the release of custom Chelton EFIS for Vans RV-10 aircraft, new data for improved warnings of solar events affecting GPS, and continued flight testing progress for the Javelin Jet.
- Pilots were identified in a study as among the safest drivers, potentially qualifying them for lower insurance rates, as the EAA expands its Sport Pilot Tour with additional stops across the country.
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