Instrument flight rules

Artemis Aerospace explores a day in the life of a flight trainer

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Aircraft, Visual flight rules, Airbus A380, Certification, Freedom, Instrument flight rules, Communication, Environment, Original equipment manufacturer, Artemis, Safety, Airbus, Knowledge, British Airways, Boeing, Aviation, Mentorship, Life, Student, PIC, VFR, A380, Teaching, Weather, Airline

WISTON, England, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Becoming a qualified pilot is a major undertaking, and for many people it's the realisation of a lifelong dream. The responsibility of getting them to that stage falls on the flight instructor, and it's a complex, but incredibly rewarding job. Currently, there's a shortage of both pilots and trainers, so now is a great time for pilots to consider utilising their flying skills to bring on the next cohort.

Key Points: 
  • The responsibility of getting them to that stage falls on the flight instructor, and it's a complex, but incredibly rewarding job.
  • Ten hours instrument flight training and twenty hours VFR (Visual Flight Rules) cross country flying as PIC including landing at different aerodromes.
  • A synthetic flight instructor teaches the basic principles of flight, take-off and landing, safety, and instrument familiarisation within a safe environment.
  • Its services include component supplies, component repairs, lessor support, flight simulation hardware support, consignment stock management and global aircraft logistics.

Artemis Aerospace explores a day in the life of a flight trainer

Retrieved on: 
Monday, March 18, 2024
Aircraft, Visual flight rules, Airbus A380, Certification, Freedom, Instrument flight rules, Communication, Environment, Original equipment manufacturer, Artemis, Safety, Airbus, Knowledge, British Airways, Boeing, Aviation, Mentorship, Life, Student, VFR, A380, Teaching, Weather, Airline

WISTON, England, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Becoming a qualified pilot is a major undertaking, and for many people it's the realisation of a lifelong dream. The responsibility of getting them to that stage falls on the flight instructor, and it's a complex, but incredibly rewarding job. Currently, there's a shortage of both pilots and trainers, so now is a great time for pilots to consider utilising their flying skills to bring on the next cohort.

Key Points: 
  • The responsibility of getting them to that stage falls on the flight instructor, and it's a complex, but incredibly rewarding job.
  • Ten hours instrument flight training and twenty hours VFR (Visual Flight Rules) cross country flying as PIC including landing at different aerodromes.
  • A synthetic flight instructor teaches the basic principles of flight, take-off and landing, safety, and instrument familiarisation within a safe environment.
  • Its services include component supplies, component repairs, lessor support, flight simulation hardware support, consignment stock management and global aircraft logistics.

Skyryse One Begins New Era Of Simpler, Safer Aviation

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Aircraft, SkyOS, Aviation, Autorotation, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, System, Safety, F-35, Instrument flight rules, Edition (book), EAA, Airline

"The Skyryse One might look familiar on the outside, but the similarities to any other aircraft end there.

Key Points: 
  • "The Skyryse One might look familiar on the outside, but the similarities to any other aircraft end there.
  • The interactive and triply-redundant flight control system provides a level of aviation safety usually found only in fighter jets and airliners.
  • Fully-refundable, non-transferrable reservations for the Skyryse One will begin today on the Skyryse website for just $2,500.
  • Additionally, Skyryse will also be extending simulator demonstration opportunities to Reservation holders who sign up ahead of Oshkosh.

Loft Dynamics Opens First Virtual Reality Flight Simulation Hub in North America

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
Airbus, Virtual reality, Los Angeles Police Department, FSTD, Learning, 3D, Airbus Helicopters, Federal Aviation Administration, Instrument flight rules, Aircraft, IIMC, LAPD Air Support Division, SMO, VR, Airline

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Loft Dynamics (formerly VRM Switzerland), a leader in virtual reality (VR) flight simulation devices for pilots worldwide, today announced the opening of its first Virtual Reality Flight Simulation Hub and the company's first North American headquarters, located at the Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO). The hub features the company's Airbus H125 VR Flight Simulation Training Device (FSTD), offering a hands-on way for even more pilots and aviation leaders to experience the future of pilot training and the benefits of VR technology at a critical time for the aviation industry.

Key Points: 
  • Following FAA's Recent Purchase of Loft Simulators, LAPD Air Support Division Announces Intent to Purchase a Simulator to Strengthen Training Program
    SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Loft Dynamics (formerly VRM Switzerland), a leader in virtual reality (VR) flight simulation devices for pilots worldwide, today announced the opening of its first Virtual Reality Flight Simulation Hub and the company's first North American headquarters, located at the Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO).
  • Loft Dynamics expanded to North America in 2021, integrating its simulators at various flight schools, helicopter operators, and global regulatory organizations – from Airbus Helicopters to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
  • Loft Dynamics' Santa Monica Virtual Reality Flight Simulation Hub is located at 3221 Donald Douglas Loop S, Santa Monica, CA 90405.
  • To learn more about the hub, or to experience Loft Dynamics' Airbus H125 simulator in person, book a demo .

Iridium Proposes a New Model for Monitored BVLOS UAS Integration in the National Airspace System

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Aircraft, Federal Aviation Administration, Communication, Partnership, Iridium Communications, UAS, NAS, Remote, National Airspace System, IRDM, FAA, VFR, Risk, Nautical mile, Medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle, MEL, Radio, Commercial, LOS, Visual flight rules, COTS, LTE, Instrument flight rules, Maxima and minima, Airline, Platinum, Iridium, Aviation

MCLEAN, Va., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) has announced the results of an Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) flight trial highlighting Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) capabilities in the National Airspace System (NAS), with a published a whitepaper titled "Monitored BVLOS: A New Model for UAS Integration in the National Airspace System." The whitepaper highlights and solves for challenges faced in enabling a safe, scalable, and efficient adoption of UAS in the NAS, including how to maintain safe separation of aircraft and what supportive Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) avionics are readily available.

Key Points: 
  • MCLEAN, Va., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) has announced the results of an Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) flight trial highlighting Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) capabilities in the National Airspace System (NAS), with a published a whitepaper titled " Monitored BVLOS: A New Model for UAS Integration in the National Airspace System ."
  • The RPIC successfully performed a BVLOS evasive maneuver in less than 18 seconds from detection to completion, maintaining two NM of separation with nonidealized operations.
  • The results also showed that BVLOS operations are ideal for Class E airspace, as it presents a greatly reduced risk of encountering other crewed Visual Flight Rules (VFR) aircraft.
  • For a copy of Iridium's BVLOS whitepaper, visit: www.iridium.com/monitored-bvlos-safe-separation-whitepaper/
    For more information about Iridium, visit: www.iridium.com

Iridium Proposes a New Model for Monitored BVLOS UAS Integration in the National Airspace System

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Aircraft, Federal Aviation Administration, Communication, Partnership, Iridium Communications, UAS, NAS, Remote, National Airspace System, IRDM, FAA, VFR, Risk, Nautical mile, Medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle, MEL, Radio, Commercial, LOS, Visual flight rules, COTS, LTE, Instrument flight rules, Maxima and minima, Airline, Platinum, Iridium, Aviation

MCLEAN, Va., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) has announced the results of an Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) flight trial highlighting Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) capabilities in the National Airspace System (NAS), with a published a whitepaper titled "Monitored BVLOS: A New Model for UAS Integration in the National Airspace System." The whitepaper highlights and solves for challenges faced in enabling a safe, scalable, and efficient adoption of UAS in the NAS, including how to maintain safe separation of aircraft and what supportive Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) avionics are readily available.

Key Points: 
  • MCLEAN, Va., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) has announced the results of an Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) flight trial highlighting Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) capabilities in the National Airspace System (NAS), with a published a whitepaper titled " Monitored BVLOS: A New Model for UAS Integration in the National Airspace System ."
  • The RPIC successfully performed a BVLOS evasive maneuver in less than 18 seconds from detection to completion, maintaining two NM of separation with nonidealized operations.
  • The results also showed that BVLOS operations are ideal for Class E airspace, as it presents a greatly reduced risk of encountering other crewed Visual Flight Rules (VFR) aircraft.
  • For a copy of Iridium's BVLOS whitepaper, visit: www.iridium.com/monitored-bvlos-safe-separation-whitepaper/
    For more information about Iridium, visit: www.iridium.com

The Beginning of a New Era: BRP-Rotax Achieves New Performance Level with the Launch of the Rotax 916iS/c Aircraft Propulsion System

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Aircraft, Carbon, AVGAS, CubCrafters Carbon Cub EX, BRP, Maintenance, TBO, AERO, Rotax, Communication, SUN, Marketing, Cub Crafters, BUD, Engineering, TSX, Instrument flight rules, CubCrafters CC11-160 Carbon Cub SS, Airline

"The launch of the 916iS/c is yet another testament to our commitment to developing ground-breaking technologies and creating the most advanced propulsion systems for our customers.

Key Points: 
  • "The launch of the 916iS/c is yet another testament to our commitment to developing ground-breaking technologies and creating the most advanced propulsion systems for our customers.
  • For us, it was crystal clear that we had to build on the success of the 915 engine.
  • The top performance of the 916iS/c allows for shorter take-off distances and steeper descent while maintaining maximum efficiency in cruise flight.
  • For more information, follow us on our social media channels, subscribe to our newsletter or visit our website: www.flyrotax.com .

The Beginning of a New Era: BRP-Rotax Achieves New Performance Level with the Launch of the Rotax 916iS/c Aircraft Propulsion System

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Aircraft, Carbon, AVGAS, CubCrafters Carbon Cub EX, BRP, Maintenance, TBO, AERO, Rotax, Communication, SUN, Marketing, Cub Crafters, BUD, Engineering, TSX, Instrument flight rules, CubCrafters CC11-160 Carbon Cub SS, Airline

LAKELAND, Fla., March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BRP-Rotax, a subsidiary of BRP Inc. (TSX: DOO) (NASDAQ: DOOO), is proud to achieve a new level of performance with the launch of its Rotax 916iS/c aircraft propulsion system, which makes it perfectly suitable for four-seater planes and for high performance two-seaters. At 85.8 kilograms and a powerful 160 hp, the 916iS/c offers an unprecedented power-to-weight ratio in the light aircraft segment and is available with an impressive 24-volt option for more cockpit features and comfort. The Rotax 916iS/c made its debut today at the SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida, showcasing its power for the first time ever in a CubCrafters aircraft, a new customer of BRP-Rotax.

Key Points: 
  • "The launch of the 916iS/c is yet another testament to our commitment to developing ground-breaking technologies and creating the most advanced propulsion systems for our customers.
  • For us, it was crystal clear that we had to build on the success of the 915 engine.
  • The top performance of the 916iS/c allows for shorter take-off distances and steeper descent while maintaining maximum efficiency in cruise flight.
  • For more information, follow us on our social media channels, subscribe to our newsletter or visit our website: www.flyrotax.com .

SKYRYSE DELIVERS 'SAFETY FOR EVERYONE' WITH FIRST COST-EFFECTIVE IFR-CERTIFIED HELICOPTER INCREASING SAFETY AND RELIABILITY ENABLING URBAN AIR MOBILITY

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Monday, March 6, 2023
Aircraft, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, NTSB, Original equipment manufacturer, Accident, UAM, Robinson R66, Certification, Instrument flight rules, National Transportation Safety Board, Death, Trust, Architecture, Air Methods, Aviation, Australian Transport Safety Bureau, AOPA, Weather, Helicopter Association International, Safety, LOS, Airline, Light, IMC

On average, there are more than 300 general aviation deaths each year in the United States, according to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).

Key Points: 
  • On average, there are more than 300 general aviation deaths each year in the United States, according to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
  • Adding Skyryse's highly-automated, triply redundant, dissimilar architecture, fly-by-wire system, and IFR capabilities can mitigate most weather and terrain-related accidents.
  • At Skyryse, we believe it's a moral imperative to deliver on this mission," said Dr. Mark Groden, founder, and CEO of Skyryse.
  • For urban air mobility (UAM) to succeed, Skyryse believes they must be able to fly safely in inclement weather and maintain stability through fog and clouds.

Life Flight Network Invests in Safety, Expands Access to Air Medical Transport with Addition of 12 New Bell 407GXi Helicopters

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021
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AURORA, Ore., Nov. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Flight Network, the nation's largest not-for-profit air ambulance provider, will add 12 Bell 407GXi helicopters to its air medical fleet.

Key Points: 
  • AURORA, Ore., Nov. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Flight Network, the nation's largest not-for-profit air ambulance provider, will add 12 Bell 407GXi helicopters to its air medical fleet.
  • "Life Flight Network is excited to add more Bell 407GXi helicopters to our fleet.
  • For more than 43 years, Life Flight Network has provided ICU-level care to patients in need of emergency medical transport.
  • Life Flight Network is the largest not-for-profit air medical transport service in the United States and maintains its own FAA Part 135 Operating Certificate.