The 7-bladed MTV-47 MT-Propeller, known as “The Silent 7,” is now approved by both the FAA and EASA for even shorter takeoff distances, which increases the operational capability of the Pilatus PC-12, according to officials with Germany-based MT-Propeller.
Aircraft
Delayed go-around proves fatal for pilot
The pilot’s delay in initiating a go-around and his failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.
Pictures of the Day: First flight
Andrew Moir submitted these photos with a note: “First flight of the amateur built carbon composite Furio, built from a kit produced in New Zealand.”
Noise
“Is it that hard to build a new airport or is it just hard to make a business case for it? The US built airports very rapidly for many decades because it needed them, does it need many new ones now?”
Practice begins for National General Aviation Fly-Over
A successful practice run over Washington, D.C., has set the stage for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) National Celebration of General Aviation Flyover, to be held May 11, 2024.
MAC Air Group establishes scholarship in honor of late CEO
The scholarship aims to support young individuals in Maine who aspire to careers in aviation.
New FBO opens at KCPR
The new Aero Center Casper features 28,000 square feet of hangar space and soon-to-be-completed 80,000 square feet of ramp space.
Picture of the Day: Underwater find
KT Budde-Jones submitted this photo with a note: “The wreckage of a TBM off the coast near Key West International Airport (KEYW) in Florida.”
2024 Wings Over Solano: A farewell to the KC-10
And hello to the KC-46 Pegasus.