Rod Talks About In-Flight Emergencies One of the better reasons to attend the popular aviation events around the nation is the opportunity to enjoy the wit and wisdom of some of aviation's true experts... but no one plays as well to an aviation crowd as aviation humorist, flight instructor and safety advocate, Rod Machado. Rod is a professional speaker who travels across the United States and Europe delighting his listeners with upbeat and lively presentations. Machado truly loves mixing it up with the audience. His unusual talent for simplifying the difficult and adding humor to make the lessons stick has made him a popular lecturer both in and out of aviation. Rod’s presentations include topics as diverse as Risk Assessment, Defensive Flying and Handling In-flight Emergencies. His non-aviation topics include: Safety Awareness programs, Humor as a Communication Tool and The Lost Art of Thinking. Flying since 1970 and instructing since 1973, Rod has over 8,000 hours of flight time earned the hard way—one CFI hour at a time. Since 1977 he has taught hundreds of flight instructor revalidation clinics and safety seminars and he was named the 1991 Western Region Flight Instructor of the Year. Rod holds all fixed-wing (powered) flight instructor ratings as well as an airline transport pilot license. He also owns an A36 Bonanza. He is AOPA’s National CFI spokesman and a National Accident Prevention Counselor appointed by the FAA in Washington DC. But most of all, he is a passionate and positive spokesman for aviators everywhere and an excellent proponent for all things aviation. We caught up with Rod at the 2008 AOPA Fly-In, last June where he gave an extensive preparation dedicated to a stirring discussion on in-flight emergencies. The seminar notes opined that, "With a little caution, good judgment, and reasonable equipment, you can expect to fly safely for most of your piloting days. Once in a great while, you may run into a rare in-flight emergency. This is when knowing exactly what ... Auteur: Aerotvnetwork Tags: aero aerospace aerotv airplane airshow airshows aopa asf aviation emergencies faa machado news pilot space Ajoutée: dimanche 25 juin 1905 14:26:03

Sporty Plane Makes Public Debut Startup light-sport aircraft manufacturer ICON unveiled its original prototype aircraft at Oshkosh during a media-only reception Sunday, ahead of yesterday's scheduled public unveiling Monday morning at 10:30 AM on AeroShell Square. As ANN has reported, the A5 is an amphibious two seat aircraft which touts a wing design that folds back at a flip of the switch. This takes about 20 seconds to accomplish and allows for ease of transportation on the road as well as in the air. The company previously hosted a lavish private unveiling back in June in Los Angeles, CA. ICON's marketing department also pulled out all the stops for Sunday's event. Going for that ever-popular 'shock and awe' value, the company attempted to evoke the inspiration and spirit of sport aviation (and even succeeded somewhat, tough to do before a crowd of jaded aviation journalists.) As CEO Kirk Hawkins said, "ICON is here to bring the sport and adventure back in flying." With a base purchase price of $139,000, the A5 is meant to attract those customers that may not have been able to afford the freedom of flying. FMI: www.iconaircraft.com Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved. Auteur: Aerotvnetwork Tags: a5 aero-news aero-tv aerospace aircraft airline airplane airport aviation faa flyer icon lsa pilot plane sportplane Ajoutée: lundi 15 septembre 2025 09:22:37

Aero-TV Looks Over PCAvionics and 'yourGlassPanel' Now... This Is A Slick Idea In the search for the perfect panel, a number of parameters come to mind... but one that doesn't come up as often as it should is multi-function capability... i.e., normally, one display is isolated to a specific function or group of functions... but not so with the latest development from the folks at PCAvionics. With yourGlassPanel, you have more choices than ever before. This is a multi-function, multi-screen electronic display system that offers electronic representations of a number of gauges... yGP offers a number of screens via each display and the ability to stick with standardized instrument readouts or more up-to-date EFIS presentations. Conventional readouts such as Airspeed, Altimeter, DG, G-Meter, Turn Coordinator, VSI and a standard Artificial Horizon may be displayed at will... while a more exotic EFIS mode of display presents Attitude, Altitude, Airspeed, Heading and the obligatory Slip/Skid indication. Available in both 3 1/8" or 2 1/4" display formats, the typical yGP can take the place of a normal "six-pack" or more. PCAvionics has configured yGP to interact with sensor packages from a number of vendors (though their own internal sensor package is under development)... yourGlassPanel systems can interface with Dynon D-10, D-10A, D-180 EFIS systems, the Crossbow AHRS sensor, Grand Rapids AHRS sensors and PC Flight Systems eGyro-XP or eGyro-GC sensors. Base prices start at $1195 while a system with AHRS and Air Data sensors costs but $2495 (in either size). FMI: www.yourglasspanel.com Auteur: Aerotvnetwork Tags: aero-news aeronautics aerospace Airplanes Aviation aviator avionics EFIS FAA flying PCAvionics pilot plane Ajoutée: mercredi 21 juin 2006 12:22:39

Upgraded Workhorse Includes More Powerful PT-6, Stylish Interior Part of ANN and Aero-TV's spring-time rites included covering one of the first public outings of the new Pilatus Aircraft PC-12 NG. Announced at NBAA 2006, Pilatus says the Next Generation program is the latest progression of the popular PC-12 turboprop. Receipt of joint EASA and FAA certification will allow deliveries of the PC-12 NG to begin immediately. Featuring a number of significant improvements -- including a fully integrated Honeywell Primus Apex avionics system, a completely new cockpit designed by BMW Group DesignworksUSA, and a more powerful Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67P engine -- the PC-12 NG sets the tone for the market sector, and is expected to broaden the appeal of the stylish workhorse turbine single. "Since original certification was achieved, the PC-12 has proven itself as a thoroughly reliable and robust aircraft," said Thomas Bosshard, CEO of Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. "With the arrival of the PC-12 NG we are witnessing the natural evolution of a product which continues to lead the field in both operating efficiency and performance." With the worldwide fleet numbering over 780 aircraft, the PC-12 NG continues to generate strong interest from operators worldwide. As businesses strive to operate as competitively as possible, the PC-12 NG's versatility and low direct operating costs are more pertinent than ever before. Pilatus Aircraft Ltd was founded in 1939 and is currently world market leader in the manufacture and sale of single-engine turboprop aircraft. It is the only Swiss company that develops and produces private and training aircraft. FMI: www.pilatus-aircraft.com Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved. Auteur: Aerotvnetwork Tags: aero-news aerospace aerotv aviation bizav nbaa pc12 pilatus pilot pratt space turboprop whitney Ajoutée: vendredi 19 février 2016 20:24:01

Faster Than Any Rotorcraft In It's Class... And Possibly Faster One of the true "reveals" of the 2008 HAI Trade Show was Sikorsky's surprising (but delightful) decision to pull their X2 research aircraft off the line (where it is preparing for first flight) and bring it to the show. This was the first major public venue in which the on-again, off-again development project that could change the nature of rotorcraft design had seen the light of day. The X2 Technology Demonstrator is designed to demonstrate how a helicopter can cruise comfortably at 250 knots, while retaining desirable helicopter attributes, including excellent low speed handling, efficient hovering and autorotation safety, and a seamless and simple transition to high speed. "The X2 Technology Demonstrator is an integrated suite of technologies intended to advance the state-of-the-art, counter-rotating coaxial rotor helicopter. As we continue to work to prove out and mature the technologies that will allow the X2 Technology Demonstrator to become a viable product, we are focused on testing its limits and finding out where this technology will take us," said Jeffrey P. Pino, Sikorsky President. "This could be a 'game changer' in the industry. We are diligently pursuing this as a research project. We are testing the limits and pioneering this exciting innovation." In development at Sikorsky for several years, the X2 Technology Demonstrator sports fly-by-wire flight controls, counter-rotating rigid rotor blades, hub drag reduction, active vibration control, and an integrated auxiliary propulsion system. Peter Grant, Sikorsky Senior Manager of Advanced Programs, noted the X2 Technology Demonstrator has continued to make progress toward first flight. "Throughout 2007, the aircraft made excellent additional build and subsystem test progress, re-entering vehicle ground testing in November 2007. Extensive test instrumentation is also being installed as preparation for its first flight," Grant said. As ANN reported, Sikorsky Aircraft first announced X2 Technology in June 2005. After being grounded in 2006 during a 10-week machinists strike, Sikorsky resumed development of the X2 next-generation helicopter last year. The X2 Technology Demonstrator is built as a rapid prototyping collaboration effort with Sikorsky subsidiary Schweizer Aircraft. The project is solely funded by Sikorsky. FMI: www.sikorsky.com Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, ALL Rights Reserved. Auteur: Aerotvnetwork Tags: aero-news aero-tv aerospace aircraft airline airplane airport aviation faa pilot plane rotorcraft sikorsky x2 Ajoutée: lundi 17 septembre 2012 10:23:49

Do You Feel The Need... For Mooney Speed? ANN Profiles The Recently Announced Mooney Acclaim 'Type S' On the opening day of the 2007 AOPA Expo, Mooney Aircraft Company reasserted its claim for the world's fastest piston single. "We can at last, completely and finally, put to rest any debate about what piston single-engine airplane is the fastest: It's the Mooney Acclaim, or to be more specific and precise, the new Mooney Acclaim Type S," said David Copeland, Mooney's former Vice President of Sales And Marketing (having since gone to work for Avidyne in the weeks since the announcement). "We've added more than a new designation to the Acclaim; we've dramatically increased its top speed," Copeland explained. "The Type S truly stands for speed: 242 knots of speed, and increased range, all with the legendary aerodynamic purity that Mooney pilots appreciate." Powered by a 280 hp Teledyne Continental Motors IO 550-G engine equipped with dual Kelly Aerospace turbochargers, the Acclaim will maintain sea level manifold pressure all the way to its service ceiling of 25,000 feet. The new Acclaim Type S will also feature a custom Hartzell propeller and design enhancements that improve airflow and minimize drag, providing an additional 10 knots over the top speed of 232 knots originally published in the aircraft's POH. ANN's Aero-TV crew is pleased to give you a look at a profile of Mooney's latest speed demon, the new mooney Acclaim 'Type S.' FMI: www.mooney.com, www.aero-tv.net Copyright, Aero-News Network, 2008, ALL Rights Reserved. Auteur: Aerotvnetwork Tags: Acclaim aero-news aeronautics aerospace Airplanes Aviation aviator flying G1000 Garmin Mooney pilot plane TCM Ajoutée: samedi 22 octobre 2005 00:02:12

Aero-TV: More Than A Cub... Sport Cub S2 The folks of CubCrafters intro'd the Sport Cub S2 at Oshkosh this year... boasting that the bird incorporated "more than 100 new standard features, options and design improvements." While we haven't actually stopped to count them all, it's obvious that considerable effort was expended on this newest Cub by folks who look at all things "Cub" with the greatest of expertise. The Sport Cub S2 offers more interior space than it's closest relative, the Top Cub... being some 4" wider at shoulder for both pilot and copilot. The panel has been moved 4" forward (your knees will thank them...) and the door has been widened by 4 inches, to boot. Safety features include 2nd-Generation AmSafe Airbags for both the Pilot and the passenger, as well as inertia reel shoulder harnesses. This Cub has dispensed with header tanks and offers sight gauges for both tanks (a total of 25 gallons). And, of course, the aircraft has been designed in compliance with ASTM LSA protocols. The SportCub S2 is powered by a 100 HP Continental O-200 which pulls it around the sky at a top speed of 122 mph and a cruise speed of 103 mph. Using the same airfoil as the Super Cub, the S2 takes off with a ground roll of 415 ft, and needs a total of 975 feet to clear the typical 50 foot obstacle. With a rate of climb of 790 fpm, the O-200 sips but 4 or 5 gallons per hour, and offers a typical maximum range of 5 hours of about 450 miles. Landings require 1040 over the 50 footer but the actual ground requirements may be as little as 245 ft. Thanks to generously proportioned flaps and VGs, stall speeds vary between 32 mph (Vs0) and 40 mph (clean-Vs1). The Sport Cub has an empty weight of 848 lbs, a gross weight of 1320 lbs., (up to 1430 pounds on floats) and a max useful load of 472 pounds. Its maximum payload (with full tank) is 328 lbs. The base price--ready to fly--for the Sport Cub S2, is $119,500. FMI: www.cubcrafters.com Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved Auteur: Aerotvnetwork Tags: AAIR Airbag airplane AirSafety AmSafe AOPA aviation CubCrafters FAA flight flying NBAA NTSB pilot plane Supercub Ajoutée: mercredi 26 juillet 2006 13:01:47

Just When You Thought The Portable GPS Map Game Couldn't Get ANY More Interesting... We've been sitting on this secret for several weeks now and FINALLY, we get to let the feline out of the paper sack... Garmin has upped the ante in the ongoing portable GPS/Map wars. They call it the GPSMAP 696. The GPSMAP 696 is an all new, tablet-style device with a large, 7-inch portrait screen that makes it possible to view an entire approach plate on the display. The high-resolution, sunlight readable screen uses Garmin's latest technology to ensure that pilots will be able to read the vibrant display day or night. The bezel that frames the bright screen has multiple keys on the bottom and right sides. The soft keys at the bottom of the display control the most commonly used features of the current page, such as turning the weather display on/off. The dedicated keys on the display's right side have specific functions such as nearest, direct to, flight plan, zoom in/out and menu. Also on the display's right side is a rotary knob/joystick, similar to the G1000's joystick, that lets pilots enter airport identifiers, pan the map, or scroll to page and sub-page groups. The GPSMAP 696's IFR map mode displays a map similar to a standard enroute chart that has important features like victor airways, jet routes, minimum enroute altitude (MEA) and leg distance. The 696's IFR map mode also offers more situational awareness than traditional charts because it subtlety displays major visual reference points like rivers, state boundaries, highways and railroad tracks from Garmin's built-in basemap. The GPSMAP 696 also includes Garmin FliteCharts, an electronic version of the National Aeronautical Chart Office (NACO) U.S. Terminal Procedures Publication. With FliteCharts, pilots can quickly find and view all NACO departure procedures (DP), standard terminal arrival routes (STARs), approach charts and airport diagrams. If the current approach is known, the GPSMAP 696 automatically selects the correct chart based on the flight plan. FliteCharts are available every 28-days and will not be available on the 696 if they are not updated regularly. The GPSMAP 696 may be used in lieu of paper approach charts when used in accordance with AC 90-78. Garmin notes that other popular features found on the GPSMAP 696 include Smart Airspace, SafeTaxi and AOPA Airport Directory data. During flight, Garmin's Smart Airspace automatically highlights airspace close to the pilot's current altitude and de-emphasizes airspace away from the current altitude, which ultimately aids in situational awareness. With SafeTaxi, taxiing at unfamiliar airports is also easier because the GPSMAP 696 includes geo-referenced diagrams of over 850 U.S. airports that identify runways, taxiways and hangars, as well as the aircraft's exact location on the field. The AOPA Airport Directory data is an electronic version of AOPA's popular U.S. pilot guide that includes information for over 5,300 public-use airports and more than 7,000 FBOs, such as pilot services, ground transportation, lodging, restaurants, and local attractions. In addition, Garmin's electronic version of the AOPA Airport Directory highlights airports where pilots can save on fuel by using self-service fueling locations. The GPSMAP 695 and 696 are available immediately for an expected street price of $2,695 and $3,295, respectively. The GPSMAP 696 package includes a yoke mount, GXM 40 smart antenna, cigarette-lighter adapter, AC adapter cable, USB-to-PC interface cable, low-profile remote GPS antenna, unit cover, free Jeppesen update certificate, owner's manual and quick-reference guide. Join Aero-TV For An Exclusive FIRST Look At The NEW Garmin 695/696! FMI: www.garmin.com, www.aero-tv.net, www.youtube.com/aerotvnetwork, http://twitter.com/AeroNews Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved. Auteur: Aerotvnetwork Tags: 696 aero-news aeronautics aerospace Airplanes Aviation aviator avionics FAA flying Garmin GPS GPSMAP pilot plane Ajoutée: mercredi 21 mars 2035 17:08:47

Welcome to Aero-TV's Daily Update from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh for Tuesday, July 29th, 2008. If Tuesday's AirVenture highlights had a theme, it might be aerospace fantasies come to life. Given the level of excitement over the Martin Jetpack exhibited by executives of the Experimental Aircraft Association, it was a little surprising to see them caught off-guard by the size of the crowd in AeroShell Square gathered to see it. EAA estimated 5-thousand people, but whatever the number was, it delayed the scheduled 9:30 demo by about a half-hour. Shortly after 10am, the secret of the Martin Jetpack's claimed 30 minute endurance on 5 gallons of fuel became obvious. There is no jet in Jetpack. The unmistakeable sound of a two-stroke gasoline engine made it clear how the two ducted fans creating vertical thrust are driven. Even if it's not technically a jet, the craft was a huge hit. Martin's booth was mobbed all day after the demo. Glenn Martin says he's hopeful another flight can be arranged later this week, perhaps on a runway, where more than just the first few rows of spectators can see the machine hover. Tuesday was the 50th anniversary of the founding of NASA in 1958, and the agency is celebrating with special displays at AirVenture. NASA Administrator Michael Griffin appeared on Tuesday, and very directly countered a recent storm of criticism toward the agency. Among his comments, Griffin said, quote - "This is rocket science. If we knew how to do it, it wouldn't be exploration." One day after unveiling their next private spaceflight mothership, WhiteKnightTwo, in Mohave California, an event shared with viewers at Oshkosh via closed-circuit video, Burt Rutan and Sir Richard Branson appeared together in person at AirVenture's Honda Pavillion to make a stunning announcement. The Rocket Racing League was making news again Tuesday. This time, it was no taxi test. Just after 2:30pm, former NASA astronaut Rick Searfoss took off for a demo flight. Despite threatening clouds which imposed a ... Auteur: Aerotvnetwork Tags: aircraft airplane airport airshow airventure aviation aviator eaa faa flying nasa ntsb oshkosh pilot plane wittman Ajoutée: mardi 16 septembre 2025 13:17:18

The Talon 600 Is The First Of A New Generation For Rotorway Last year at AirVenture 2007, Rotorway proudly displayed its newest aircraft, the A600 Talon. Successor to the well-known Exec 162F, the A600 looks almost identical... but Rotorway CEO Grant Norwitz is quick to point out beneath the aircraft's skin is an entirely new aircraft. Building upon Rotorway's experience in the kit helicopter world -- which Norwitz feels is due to B.J. Schram's efforts in creating the first Rotorway -- the company has incorporated many design changes planned to ease its transition into building a certified ship. The A600 Talon is not an incremental change in Rotorway's aircraft, though the exterior remains much the same. Conventional steam gauges have been removed and replaced with a Stratomaster Enigma glass cockpit incorporating an HSI, CDI, TAWS, and GPS. A FADEC control system, which Rotorway helped revolutionize in previous helicopters, now has a controller displaying every aspect of the system on the glass cockpit. The Talon is wider and taller than the Exec 162F it replaces, and a buyer can choose the conventional belt-driven tail rotor or a new design that incorporates a tailshaft assembly. Two power plants are available for the new helicopter: a Rotorway 600N at 147 horsepower, and a Rotorway 600S, which is supercharged and ups horsepower to 167. The two-seat helicopter will have a useful load of 535 pounds, and a cruise speed of 100 miles per hour. Rotorway has also designed a brand new belt-driven system with a hydraulic tensioner to get the rotors turning. Rotorway has been testing the prototype since January, and the current A600 has flown for 180 hours. As Norwitz says, "we want to make sure we have a product that we want to fly." The A600 is aimed at the training market as well, and Rotorway plans to have the aircraft tested in the training environment at a Rotorway facility in South Africa. The helicopter comes with full dual controls and stability is reportedly similar to a Schweizer. But ... Auteur: Aerotvnetwork Tags: 162f aero-news aerospace airshow airshows aviation biplane eaa faa helicopter oshkosh rotorway space talon talon600 Ajoutée: dimanche 09 avril 2028 16:52:31

Diamond Aircraft offers up some tantalizing details about their forthcoming, 200KT+, DA50 Five-Place hotrod. The DA40 finally gets a big brother! FMI: www.diamondair.com Copyright, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved. Auteur: Aerotvnetwork Tags: airplane aviation DA50 Diamond DiamondStar flight GA jet pilot Ajoutée: dimanche 11 mars 1984 10:56:33

Leader In Commercial Space Business Talks About The Future After bearing the pouring rain that "blessed" the ground-breaking of a new launch facility headquartered in the shadow of historic Space Launch Complex 40, Aero-TV's Jim Campbell got some rare one-on-one time with SpaceX honcho, Elon Musk. The new facility, which will someday launch Falcon 9 rockets for Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) was dedicated early in November, during the World Space Expo. Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) is situated on the historic Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, and will start serving as the primary launch site for SpaceX's upcoming Falcon 9 launch vehicle, beginning in late 2008. Located on the Florida coast, just south of NASA's launch site for all Apollo moon missions and Space Shuttle flights, SLC-40 is capable of supporting both the Falcon 9 and future Falcon 9 Heavy missions. In operation since 1965, SLC-40 has hosted numerous launches, including the departure of two interplanetary missions -- the Mars Observer satellite, and the Cassini spacecraft now exploring the rings and moons of the planet Saturn. "Initiating activities at the Cape in Florida is a major milestone in our mission to decrease the cost of reliable access to space," said Elon Musk, founder and CEO of SpaceX, at the ceremony. "This is truly the beginning of a new era in commercial space in Florida and we are thrilled to help bring SpaceX to Florida" commented Space Florida CEO Steve Kohler, who also participated in the ceremony. In the coming months, SpaceX will perform extensive upgrades and removal of outdated infrastructure to transform the site into a state of the art facility for commercial satellite launches, supply missions to the International Space Station (ISS), and eventually lofting crew carrying missions to the ISS and future orbiting destinations. Check out what Musk has to say about the future of SpaceX... including his thoughts about what he'll be doing ten year form now... all that and more in this episode of Aero-TV!!! FMI: www.spacex.com, www.spaceflorida.gov Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved Auteur: Aerotvnetwork Tags: aero-news aeronautics aerospace Airplanes Aviation aviator FAA flying NASA pilot plane Rocket SpaceX user-fees XPrize Ajoutée: jeudi 02 février 2006 21:55:06