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:
- A young aerobatic pilot, Nick Nilmeyer, tragically died during practice, while the FAA is testing a new taxiway design to prevent runway incursions, reflecting ongoing safety concerns.
- Technological advancements include the release of a custom Chelton EFIS for Vans RV-10s and new data offering better warnings for solar events affecting GPS satellites.
- Industry updates feature the expansion of EAA's Sport Pilot Tour, a study finding pilots are among the safest drivers, and Japan Airlines' program to retain older workers as mentors.
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