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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (07.29.26): Pilot's Discretion
Fri, Jul 31,2026 07:21:33PM EST
Pilot's Discretion When used in conjunction with altitude assignments, means that ATC has offered the pilot the option of starting climb or descent whenever he/she wishes and conducting the climb or descent at any rate he/she wishes. He/she may temporarily level off at any intermediate altitude. However, once he/she has vacated an altitude, he/she may not return to that altitude.

NTSB Prelim: Remos Acft GMBH Flugzeugbau Remos GX
Fri, Jul 31,2026 07:21:29PM EST
After Taking The Flight Controls The Instructor Observed That The Airplane Did Not Respond To Pitch Control Inputs On July 12, 2026, at 1018 mountain standard time, a Remos GX airplane, N126GX, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Glendale, Arizona. The flight instructor and student pilot were uninjured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight. According to the flight instructor, the student pilot was practicing landings at Glendale Regional Airport (GEU), Glendale, Arizona. The student performed a go around and, during the initial climb, he stated that the airplane’s pitch control was “delayed.” After taking the flight controls the instructor observed that the airplane did not respond to pitch control inputs.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (07.29.26)
Fri, Jul 31,2026 07:21:24PM EST
"We're raising awareness and lifting the belief that young people who live with daily challenges can still dream big and do something that feels impossible..."Source: What begins as a dream can sometimes become a mission that crosses continents. At AirVenture Oshkosh 2026, 16 year old Australian pilot Byron Waller shared the story behind his extraordinary world flight and the message that carried him far beyond the cockpit.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (07.30.26): VFR-On-Top
Fri, Jul 31,2026 07:21:19PM EST
VFR-On-Top ATC authorization for an IFR aircraft to operate in VFR conditions at any appropriate VFR altitude (as specified in 14 CFR and as restricted by ATC). A pilot receiving this authorization must comply with the VFR visibility, distance from cloud criteria, and the minimum IFR altitudes specified in 14 CFR Part 91. The use of this term does not relieve controllers of their responsibility to separate aircraft in Class B and Class C airspace or TRSAs as required by FAA Order JO 7110.65.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (07.30.26)
Fri, Jul 31,2026 07:21:15PM EST
Aero Linx: MQ-9 Reaper The Reaper is employed primarily as an intelligence-collection asset and secondarily against dynamic execution targets. Given its significant loiter time, wide-range sensors, multi-mode communications suite, and precision weapons, it provides a unique capability to perform strike, coordination, and reconnaissance against high-value, fleeting, and time-sensitive targets.

Airborne Oshkosh26 Day 4: VAI &Vertical Lift, RED ARROWS!, King Schools
Fri, Jul 31,2026 07:21:11PM EST
07.23.26: Patriot Aircraft, MEET THE BOSS!, Jack Pelton Talks FUEL Future ANN spent some quality time with the folks at VAI who are at Oshkosh to promote and empower the Vertical Lift community in a setting that embraces all manner of aviation... and VAI is heading in exciting directions with the future of a current and new generation of vertical lift technologies and airframes. The RAF’s Red Arrows made a grand and colorful entrance in the skies over Wittman Field... and then spent some quality time with ANN, showing us that are just as thrilled to be at Oshkosh as we are to see them here. John, Martha, and Barry came to Oshkosh with announcements, insights, and a powerful message for the flight training industry... especially as MOSAIC makes ready to change the flight education dynamic in a very big way. There are only a few companies that have impressed with the incredible quality of their work as has Patriot Aircraft... whose current offering, the Super Patriot, dials up the Cub dynamic in a great way. You have to see the work on these birds to believe it... stunning. All this -- and MORE in today's episode of Airborne!!!

NTSB Prelim: Piper PA-32R-300
Fri, Jul 31,2026 07:21:01PM EST
Pilot Was About To Enter A Left Turn To West When The Airplane Had A Sudden Reduction In Engine Power On May 22, 2026, about 1840 central daylight time, a Piper PA-32R-300 airplane, N4556Q, was substantially damaged during an accident near Comanche, Texas. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 business flight. The pilot reported that the airplane fuel system contained about 94 gallons of fuel before the flight and there were no issues with engine operation during a before takeoff engine runup. The pilot stated that the airplane was configured for takeoff with wing flaps at 25°, the fuel selector positioned to the left tank, and the auxiliary fuel pump turned on. The takeoff was conducted on runway 17.

Airborne Oshkosh26 Day 5: ‘Sonex Reimagined’, Multi-Cruiser, Van’s RV-15 Readies
Fri, Jul 31,2026 07:20:57PM EST
07.24.26: Duffy at Vertical Lift Center, DTA JP1 VTOL, Glory Of The C-47, Pelton Discusses The Health of EAA It has not been the best of times for Sonex, but their recovery from harder times seems to be in full swing. Right now, the High Wing, renamed “Phoenix”, is heading toward the end of an aggressive test program; initial kits are ready to go, and the rest of the kit line should be in full swing by the beginning of 2027. Let's catch up with Mark Schaible and find out how things are going with all things Sonex. Okay, we heard about it, but once again, like many things in Oshkosh, we weren't quite sure we believed it. The Hummel Multi-Cruiser Is For Real.. and it's really flying... and you can get kits in just a few months. Further, it technically qualifies as an ultralight, though Hummel folks are recommending operating it in E-AB categories and possibly MOSAIC, so long as you get the right kind of training to deal with more than one engine at a time. Take a gander at the Hummel Multi-Cruiser... After a delightful chat with none other than Dick Van Grunsven, the true man behind Van’s, we had a chance to do an RV-15 update with Rian Johnson, one of the true engineering talents at Van’s Aircraft. They already have partial kits shipping to people around the country, and the full kits should be available in the not-too- distant future... but their extremely aggressive test program should prove that the RV-15 has the true Van’s pedigree. All this -- and MORE in today's episode of Airborne!!!

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (07.30.26)
Fri, Jul 31,2026 07:20:36PM EST
"The MV-22B didn't just join our fleet; it fundamentally changed the way the Marine Air-Ground Task Force generates combat power. It provides commanders with decision space that only speed and reach can provide, connecting ships, bases and distributed forces in ways previous generations could only imagine. Today, Marine commanders build operations around the assumption that the MV-22B will be there."Source: Lt. Gen. William Swan, USMC Deputy Commandant for Aviation, commenting as the U.S. Marine Corps and its industry partners marked the completion of the MV-22B Osprey Program of Record on July 28, 2026, with the delivery of the 359th aircraft.

Airborne Osh26 Day 5 Redux: Sonex Reimagined, Multi-Cruiser, Van’s RV-15 Readies
Fri, Jul 31,2026 07:20:30PM EST
Revisiting 07.24.26: Duffy at Vertical Lift Center, DTA JP1 VTOL, Glory Of The C-47, Pelton Discusses The Health of EAA It has not been the best of times for Sonex, but their recovery from harder times seems to be in full swing. Right now, the High Wing, renamed “Phoenix”, is heading toward the end of an aggressive test program; initial kits are ready to go, and the rest of the kit line should be in full swing by the beginning of 2027. Let's catch up with Mark Schaible and find out how things are going with all things Sonex. Okay, we heard about it, but once again, like many things in Oshkosh, we weren't quite sure we believed it. The Hummel Multi-Cruiser Is For Real.. and it's really flying... and you can get kits in just a few months. Further, it technically qualifies as an ultralight, though Hummel folks are recommending operating it in E-AB categories and possibly MOSAIC, so long as you get the right kind of training to deal with more than one engine at a time. Take a gander at the Hummel Multi-Cruiser... After a delightful chat with none other than Dick Van Grunsven, the true man behind Van’s, we had a chance to do an RV-15 update with Rian Johnson, one of the true engineering talents at Van’s Aircraft. They already have partial kits shipping to people around the country, and the full kits should be available in the not-too- distant future... but their extremely aggressive test program should prove that the RV-15 has the true Van’s pedigree. All this -- and MORE in today's episode of Airborne!!!

Airborne Osh26 Day 4 Redux: VAI &Vertical Lift, RED ARROWS!, King Schools
Fri, Jul 31,2026 07:20:18PM EST
Revisiting 07.23.26: Patriot Aircraft, MEET THE BOSS!, Jack Pelton Talks FUEL Future ANN spent some quality time with the folks at VAI who are at Oshkosh to promote and empower the Vertical Lift community in a setting that embraces all manner of aviation... and VAI is heading in exciting directions with the future of a current and new generation of vertical lift technologies and airframes. The RAF’s Red Arrows made a grand and colorful entrance in the skies over Wittman Field... and then spent some quality time with ANN, showing us that are just as thrilled to be at Oshkosh as we are to see them here. John, Martha, and Barry came to Oshkosh with announcements, insights, and a powerful message for the flight training industry... especially as MOSAIC makes ready to change the flight education dynamic in a very big way. There are only a few companies that have impressed with the incredible quality of their work as has Patriot Aircraft... whose current offering, the Super Patriot, dials up the Cub dynamic in a great way. You have to see the work on these birds to believe it... stunning. All this -- and MORE in today's episode of Airborne!!!

Airborne Osh26 Day 3 Redux: Cubcrafters ULT, SkyFly VTOL, Hummel Building
Fri, Jul 31,2026 07:20:07PM EST
Revisiting 07.22.26: Southwest 250th Theme, 2.5 Millionth Young Eagle, Pedal Plane Parade, Pelton Int'vw Part 4 They said they were doing it... And we have seen it for ourselves... so now we’re actually forced to believe that a TURBINE-Powered Carbon Cub actually exists. Powered by a TurboTech regenerative turboprop, and based on the UL airframe, the $690K airframe definitely hits the sweet spot for the aviator that really wants to impress the girl at the airport desk. Skyfly is promoting Axe, a bird that they assert to be a revolutionary electric-hybrid vertical lift aircraft for the private pilot, training, and defense markets. Unconventional? Yes... but there is no question that a number of companies are ready to reshape the aviation world... and SkyFly may be one of them. OK... we’ve become unapologetic fans of the Hummel aircraft series... light, even ultralight, as well as affordable and easy to build, the Hummel crew is actually building one in a tent on the ultralight flight line. They are also displaying their first Multi-engie bird, the Multi-Cruiser. All this -- and MORE in today's episode of Airborne!!!

Airborne Osh26 Day 2 Redux: Elixir Debut, AirOne eVTOL, New Pipistrel Trainer
Fri, Jul 31,2026 07:19:57PM EST
Revisiting 07.21.26: AvNav APPs & Hardware, Mid-Continent/TrueBlue, Avidyne Vantage 12.1-DFC110, Pelton Int'vw Part 3 Elixir is a relatively new entrant on the GA scene, with a number of aircraft that seeks a place in the flight training market or for those seeking a next-gen personal aircraft. Numerous engine configurations are available... The AIR ONE comes to Oshkosh as an electric, two-seat personal eVTOL bird designed for everyday flyers. Surprisingly, it is aimed at non-pilots, and features collapsible wings to fit in a standard garage but is controlled by what they claim to be an intuitive "fly-by-intent"control system. The new Textron/Pipistrel Voyager is making something of a “world debut” at AirVenture 2026. Powered by a Rotax 912, the bird offers 552 pounds of useful load, IFR capability and is even spinnable. The two-seater has a max range of 740NM. A new generation of APPs and associated hardware is presenting exciting new options to pilots with 3D imaging, AI assistance and the ability to simplify increasingly complex environments. The folks of Mid-Continent and True Blue Power have the need to test, aggressively, all manner of new and innovative technologies... and now they’ve acquired a Siai Marchetti S.211 test bed to beat up their latest products and make sure they’re ready for the real world. All this -- and MORE in today's episode of Airborne!!!

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Fri, Jul 31,2026 07:19:47PM EST
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Airborne Oshkosh26 Day 5: ‘Sonex Reimagined’, Multi-Cruiser, Van’s RV-15 Readies
Fri, Jul 31,2026 07:19:33PM EST
07.24.26: Duffy at Vertical Lift Center, DTA JP1 VTOL, Glory Of The C-47, Pelton Discusses The Health of EAA It has not been the best of times for Sonex, but their recovery from harder times seems to be in full swing. Right now, the High Wing, renamed “Phoenix”, is heading toward the end of an aggressive test program; initial kits are ready to go, and the rest of the kit line should be in full swing by the beginning of 2027. Let's catch up with Mark Schaible and find out how things are going with all things Sonex. Okay, we heard about it, but once again, like many things in Oshkosh, we weren't quite sure we believed it. The Hummel Multi-Cruiser Is For Real.. and it's really flying... and you can get kits in just a few months. Further, it technically qualifies as an ultralight, though Hummel folks are recommending operating it in E-AB categories and possibly MOSAIC, so long as you get the right kind of training to deal with more than one engine at a time. Take a gander at the Hummel Multi-Cruiser... After a delightful chat with none other than Dick Van Grunsven, the true man behind Van’s, we had a chance to do an RV-15 update with Rian Johnson, one of the true engineering talents at Van’s Aircraft. They already have partial kits shipping to people around the country, and the full kits should be available in the not-too- distant future... but their extremely aggressive test program should prove that the RV-15 has the true Van’s pedigree. All this -- and MORE in today's episode of Airborne!!!