Battery Technological Explosion coming, path to FAA approval
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Battery Technological Explosion coming, path to FAA approval

BySandy Murdock

EP Systems has announced a promising increase in the capacity of its battery and the below articles list the added useable flight time in its EPiC 2.0. ePLANES may or may not be a useful strategy for “GREENING” aviation, particularly general aviation uses with more limited time in flight needs. “NASA’s Glenn Research Center is…

Will the CENTO test flights in CA test federal preemption?
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Will the CENTO test flights in CA test federal preemption?

BySandy Murdock

Flying   magazine has recently published an extremely informative exposition about MightyPro’s obtaining both an FAA special airworthiness certificate (SAC) and a certificate of waiver or authorization (COA)  to test fly its 2024 Cento within a flight corridor between New Jerusalem Airport (1Q4) and Byron Airport (C83) in California.  The article describes in detail the operator parameters…

NTSB talks SMS and its data’s power, but does not release its
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NTSB talks SMS and its data’s power, but does not release its

BySandy Murdock

Below is a page of a recent NTSB Safety Compass Blog. THE BOARD SELF CONGRATULATES ITS PAST EIGHT SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS AS THE CATALYST FOR THE FAA’S MOST RECENT EXPANSION OF 14 CFR PART 5 TO THREE ADDITIONAL HOLDERS OF AVIATION AUTHORITY. There is no doubt that the relevant safety discipline, Safety Management System (SMS), have…

Expert Panel on BOEING ODA- symptoms, no diagnosis- REMEDY?
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Expert Panel on BOEING ODA- symptoms, no diagnosis- REMEDY?

BySandy Murdock

Congress statutorily mandated that the FAA commission an Expert Panel (EP) to examine what could be learned from the Boeing Max 8 disasters. The enabling statute specified that the independent study include 6 constituencies from which to draw: FAA and NASA (6),INDEPENDENT EXPERTS (2), individuals holding Organization Designation Approvals (4), airlines (4) and Unions (5)….

ALPA’s training preparing for Accident Investigations and more
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ALPA’s training preparing for Accident Investigations and more

BySandy Murdock

Below is an article from the website of the Airline Pilots Association. It explains how the union prepares members to participate in NTSB proceedings. ALPA is a leading voice in air safety, as its website says: Below is a meticulous review of the union’s training of the members of its Accident Investigation Board (AIB). Potential…

AI at FAA- what’s up status check by Investigative Reporter
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AI at FAA- what’s up status check by Investigative Reporter

BySandy Murdock

Artificial Intelligence is a subject which attracts great attention [1]because few really grasp its potential, because speculation about its potential abounds, but few views are expressed in definitive terms. AI’s applications to the FAA are ripe for exposition on all three criteria. FedScoop’s REBECCA HEILWEIL  has thoroughly examined the current status of the nation’s aviation…

Boeing’s blunder opens door to Japan H2 airliner
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Boeing’s blunder opens door to Japan H2 airliner

BySandy Murdock

(possible model) Boeing has reported a $2.2B loss in 2023, a deficit driven by its Max’s debacle. That is at best a short term assessment of the consequences of this absurd blunder. In strategic terms, the Arlington, VA/Chicago, IL/ Seattle, Washington company has opened the door for competitors to enter the global aerospace market. The…

GAMA pushes EASA on GA electrification plus FAA update
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GAMA pushes EASA on GA electrification plus FAA update

BySandy Murdock

How is aviation doing in pursuit of its GREEN GOALS? What are the government/regulators defining as their paths to decarbonization. Fortunately, GAMA served a catalyst in adding some clarity in that significant environment target, by publishing its vision of what is needed (see immediate text highlighting an article from Australia (the full report is  below)…

A new list of ROLE MODELS for Women entering Aviation.
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A new list of ROLE MODELS for Women entering Aviation.

BySandy Murdock

The Aviation Workforce is experiencing a significant influx of women into our industry. The first 100 years demographics of professionals in this field was heavily male. One’s progress from an entry level position up the airline, airport, consulting, government, OEM, repair station, training, weather, etc. organization chart can benefit from positive role models. The examples…

ACSF points to need for CVRs in P23 aircraft- here’s a path
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ACSF points to need for CVRs in P23 aircraft- here’s a path

BySandy Murdock

Russ Niles’ report on the recommendation of the Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) that OEMs install cockpit voice recorders in new General Aviation Aircraft. The Foundation explained that the current costs of this important safety equipment make it unaffordable for most small aircraft owners. The back story of this ACSF initiative is that the promulgation of…