Comments for Avionics International

Comment on 11 Companies Are Developing High-Speed VTOL Concepts for U.S. Air Force Research Grants by Laszlo KRUPPA

Laszlo KRUPPA — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 22:56:00 +0000

As propeller enthusiast I think that it is easy (or – almost easy) to build a high speed VTOL when you have propellers, which are equally efficient at both low and high speed. But such propellers can only be built if they have non-stiff blades with a variable – and adapting! – twist.
Without the suitable morphing blade technology even a tiltrotor design can’t be utilized to its full capacity.
With stiff blades remains what we have today: the not-so elegant, separate sets of rotors/propellers: for lift/hover on the one hand, and cruising flight on the other.

Comment on EASA Proposes New Regulatory Framework for Air Taxi Operations by Sar Sulistyo

Sar Sulistyo — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 01:25:00 +0000

VTOL is the air vehicle of the future and very promising. Did VTOL get TC from EASA?

Comment on Safety in Avionics: Time to Stop Fuel Tank Explosions by DL

DL — Sat, 02 Jul 2022 11:31:00 +0000

There have been hundreds of these since the first in England more than a century ago.

Comment on Zipline Receives Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate and Reveals New Detect-and-Avoid Technology for Drones by jeff m

jeff m — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 22:12:00 +0000

“Another advanced air mobility company that recently received a Part 135 certification from the FAA is electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer Joby Aviation. Following this certification, Joby can start on-demand commercial operations with air taxis.”

Uhm yeah— in a Cirrus! Not their eVTOL aircraft anytime soon.

Comment on New Rule Allows Military Aircraft to Turn Off ADS-B Transmissions by Lacertus

Lacertus — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 23:49:00 +0000

In reply to Saiga 1. Local governments are taking full advantage of this. Sheriff's office here frequently turns off ADSB because of noise complaints. They don't want people to know when they are being harassed and having their taxpayer money wasted.

Comment on US Air Force to Upgrade C-5M Super Galaxy Cockpit Controls and Displays by Buck Ofama

Buck Ofama — Sun, 12 Jun 2022 05:58:00 +0000

The C-5M program didn’t begin until 1998, not 1970. The first C-5A entered service in 1970.

Comment on US Air Force to Upgrade C-5M Super Galaxy Cockpit Controls and Displays by Ron Sewald

Ron Sewald — Sat, 11 Jun 2022 21:28:00 +0000

Saw the first one at Kadena in 1970.

Comment on Wisk and City of Long Beach Partner to Study Economic Impact of Advanced Air Mobility by Valued Team Member

Valued Team Member — Mon, 30 May 2022 03:49:00 +0000

I guess, put everything in place (duh) and wait for higher density batteries. Works for me. Run Forrest Run!!!

Comment on CAAC Releases Preliminary Report on China Eastern Airlines MU5735 Crash by udinsorkar Hajibasar

udinsorkar Hajibasar — Fri, 27 May 2022 03:18:00 +0000

This shows that the United States treats the safety of the people of the world as a child’s play.

Comment on The FAA Confirms Changes to Regulatory Approach for Powered-Lift Certification by Aviation Cert guy

Aviation Cert guy — Thu, 26 May 2022 20:46:00 +0000

“the changes in our regulatory approach should not delay their projects”. Now if that didn’t make you chuckle, nothing will.