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There are a number of other small VTOLs that have been exploring hybrid tech for the UAM market. However, the UAM market is perfectly suited to the current eVTOL capabilities so minimal money is being spent on a large scale. Where the big hybrid tech and money is being spent is for the RAM or...

As long as they don't name it HAL.......

If you dig deeper you'll find the biggest proponents are the operators with Ryan Air at the top. And given how the EASA is run vs the FAA, IMO its only an EU thing. However, there are also a number of ICAO working papers on this. Regardless, until you start to see the certification of cockpit...

Not at all and may even make things worse. Its more than just "warming up" the oil. As mentioned above it requires a sustained effort that can only be reached in flight. In general, the main issue is that the engine combustion process results in about 70% CO2 and 30% water vapor, with some trace...

10 to 1 excessive corrosion and poor maintenance. The chemicals used in ag ops are very corrosive. Unfortunately a lot of ag ops down south through to SA are on the lower scale of economics. This used to be common up here but that was many decades ago. However, even the local brand ag aircraft...

Technically, an MEL program is not mandatory for any operation or aircraft. HOWEVER, if one wishes to fly with inoperative equipment, certain aircraft and operations only have one option -- an approved MEL program. No (d)(2) exemption possible. And those certain aircraft/ops include the list you...

Perhaps we should clarify our terms. From the regulatory side when the term Minimum Equipment List is used it refers to an optional, FAA-approved operations document per 91.213 and is technically available to any aircraft regardless if certified under the CARs or FARs. The aircraft equipment...

Interesting points, but I don’t think I would consider Bold an authoritative source. Without getting into that discussion, here’s my take on how I would deal with the 150. Per 91.213(d) I would check to see if the indicator is required under (d)(2). I don’t see it listed under 91.205. I can’t...

Birds can be deadly. 1st pic is of a hawk collision that ended okay. 2nd pic is a hawk collision a year later with a similar aircraft that didn't end okay.

The infamous MMO debate continues. Given there are thousands of other opinions on the topic, just take my opinion for what it’s worth -- 2 cents. But first to put it in context. Decades ago, when MMO, Seafoam, and other similar additives were first developed, petroleum lubricating oil...

FYI: the Marshalls have been using their own planes to move convicts since the 80s with a 727 I think. Had a friend who used to work on them. He had some interesting stories. I believe they also handle ICE flights also so maybe the illegals are complaining about waiting on the ramp too long for...

In general, I think most people will be able to enjoy private Part 91 flight for years to come even with a Basic Med if thats your inclination. Your location will have more influence over that enjoyment but still provide an option. However, I think the support/maintenance side will be the...

It is an important point. But it must be put into context as well. GA by definition encompasses basically all aviation outside of the airlines. And 65%+ of GA is commercial or business related using various aircraft types. All of which have the same interests as the "cartel." So that leaves...

True. But if you want to fly in certain airspaces you need it. Just like Mode C. Nothing more. Nor was it ever designed to. ADSB was designed to expand and manage controlled airspace as I mentioned early. Never said it would. I stated one of the reasons for the Remote ID drone rule is security...

Ha. It’s a rhetorical question I’ve asked for years. Classic answer. If you’re talking about ADS-B then not really. NextGen airspace control has been on the table for decades. It was going to happen. That is the basic function for ADSB. Not for other people to feel safer. And it was not forced...

Yes. Enforcement. However, the study only tracked a very small slice of the NAS in an area, which in my experience would be considered statistically insignificant with drone vs aircraft interactions. The fact URSA was one of the “researchers” sends a red flag for me on the entire study. But...

From a historical standpoint, you'll find in that period it was the opinions and efforts of one person who pushed most things through especially on such a new industry. Look to any industry of that time period. Even the military aviation side was not settled or recognized until the same time...

Excellent reference. Few people today know of its existence or historical significance, or the work Komons did at the FAA. But its the review of the actual 1926 ACRs that ties everything together. If you would like I can try and find a link to those original regulations?

You need to put this in context. 1920s context. First there were zero civil aviation regulations until December 1926 when the original Air Commerce Regulations were posted. And 2nd, there were no civil aviation experts to perform any scientific studies back then either. As touched on in the...

I had never read about any military connection only a safety connection as that is what drove the medical requirement along with all the other first regulations in 1926 with the implementation of the CARs. But below is a historical piece on the who and how the first AMEs came to be...