USAF Eglin test pilots evaluate Pipistrel Velis Electro
After a quick taxi out to Duke Field’s runway, Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Geraghty spun up the 21-foot, electric aircraft’s 80-horsepower engine and zoomed forward. The Pipistrel Velis Electro quietly lifted off heading north as the sun dipped in the west around dusk. The 96th Test Wing commander was one of approximately 20 test pilot volunteers to try out the electric aircraft with the 35-foot wingspan during its three-week field trip...
What does it take to become an AG pilot
On board with AG pilot Patrick Cohen as he talks about some of the techniques AG pilots use when crop dusting. The popular YouTuber also discusses the skills needed to become a successful AG pilot. To reduce drift of the sprayed materials, agricultural pilots attempt to fly just above the crops being treated. Fields are often surrounded by obstacles such as trees, telephone lines, and farm buildings. Purpose-built agricultural...
Last call for CATS ATPL TK scholarship
UK commercial pilot theoretical knowledge trainer CATS Aviation in once again offering a full ATPL ground school scholarship. Those interested in applying will need to be quick to take advantage of this opportunity, worth £1,499.00, with the application window closing on 01 May 2024. The scholarship includes full access to the CATS web-based training system, iPad app, CATS Central Question Bank (CCQB) and virtual ground school...
AERO Friedrichshafen 2024 event round-up
The 30th AERO Friedrichshafen will not only be remembered as an anniversary edition, but also as a trade fair with a particularly large number of innovations and premieres. With 31,500 visitors from 81 nations, the numbers were significantly higher than the previous year’s edition and the proportion of pilots among visitors increased once again. The AERO Drones, the AERO Gliding Expo and the AERO Career Days proved their worth....
Loganair and CRM Aviation Europe partner for APS MCC course
Loganair is partnering with CRM Aviation Europe to offer a new pilot training course that will prepare students for joining the flight crew of a commercial airline. The Airline Pilot Standard Multi-Crew Cooperation (APS MCC) course is focused on teaching candidates how to work as part of a team in the flightdeck. APS MCC is regarded as the gold standard for pilot training, and provides new pilots with the necessary technical and...
Pipistrel delivers its 100th Velis Electro trainer
Slovenian planemaker Pipistrel and a subsidiary of US company Textron Inc. has announced the delivery of its 100th Velis Electro, the world’s first type-certified electric aircraft, marking a significant milestone in the company’s history. The occasion comes after the total number of general aviation new aircraft deliveries exceeds 4000 units in 2023. Velis Electro serial number 100 has been delivered to customer Green Aerolease, a...
