“On Nov. 13, BETA Technologies completed the first flight of an electric aircraft built on its scaled production line,” wrote BETA in its YouTube description of the first production-line CX300. “Within a year, BETA has gone from a certificate of occupancy on its 200,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in South Burlington, Vermont, to fully installed tooling, an organized supply chain, and manufactured propulsion systems — to rolling an aircraft off its production line, getting a certificate of airworthiness by the FAA, and flying it.”
VFW names Duncan Aviation Employer Of The Year
The company was recognized by the Nebraska VFW in October and the national VFW in July 2024.
Epic Flight Academy awards $80,000 in scholarships
The $80,000 in scholarships are for both pilot and aircraft mechanic training.
Training flight interrupted by problems with landing gear
Student put the gear down and instructor heard a popping sound, along with a flashing nose gear indicator.
Picture of the Day: Enjoying the fireworks at Oshkosh
Bob Hayes sent in this photo with a note: “Archer N6063H watching the fireworks from the North 40 at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024.”
Flying adventures in a jet
For most civilian pilots, flying a jet is a rare opportunity, and this was my chance not only to fly a jet but also to learn from a pilot with decades of invaluable experience.
How would you respond?
A 10-year-old on the radio states, “the pilot has passed out! A horn is going off and the plane is shaking! What do I do?”
Skyfarer Academy launches
Skyfarer Academy connects students and pilots with flight instructors who specialize in various segments of aviation, according to company officials. The platform serves as a complementary training resource for students enrolled in both Part 61 and Part 141 programs, as well as those participating in traditional flight schools or online ground school programs.
Redbird unveils redesigned vernier-style throttle quadrant
The redesigned throttle quadrant is smaller and $100 cheaper, company officials noted.