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LCA – Tejas – Light Combat Aircraft of India

LCA is the smallest light weight multirole combat aircraft in the world. Incorporating state-of-the-art technologies in every aspect of design and development, this single-seat single-engine tactical fighter from India is among the best in the world. LCA is India’s first modern fighter aircraft, designed specifically to meet the requirements of the Indian Air Force. LCA brings together decades of scientific and technological research in this country. From test facilities to computer simulation and composite materials to digital flight control system, world class technologies have been established in the country for the LCA programme. These form the foundation for future combat aircraft projects of India. Development work on a fully operational LCA trainer version and an LCA naval version capable of operation from aircraft carriers are presently on hand.

Flight UA-232 (Crash Landing at Sioux City) – 2/3

Crash Landing at Sioux City

“Sting Sport” Light Sport Aircraft Demo Flight in Fullerton

My first demo flight in a Light Sport Aircraft. This flight took place in Fullerton, California (FUL) with instructor Dan Wotring of OC Sport Planes / General Aviation. The aircraft is a Sting Sport composite plane.

CCTV US Airways Crash Landing Hudson River Video – New York City Mayor’s Office

airboyd.tv Video courtesy of the New York City Mayor’s Office http www.youtube.com

Quad City Challenger II Light Sports Aircraft Flying West of Columbus OHIO

www.sadoun.net Quad City Challenger II Light Sports Aircraft nice summer afternoon flying over farm field West of Columbus, OHIO. The plane was built by Don Zank as the display plane for Challenger’s tent at Oshkosh 97. Don owns Zanklites up in Wisconsin. He is one of the largest Challenger dealers around and has been doing it for about 20 years now. 1. Excellent shape and performance 2.registered as EXPERIMENTAL 3.with airworthiness certificate 4.800 hrs on the frame 5.40 hrs on engine after overhaul. 6.503 DCSI Rotax Engine 7.Electric Star 8.Ceramic coated exhaust 9.Muffler noise suppression 10.2 blade ground adjustable prop 11.Removable doors 12.Tandem 2-place seating 13.Full set of manuals and schematics 14.Hand held radio wired to intercom with push to talk button on control stick 15.Two Like-New General Aviation Headsets 16. 2-Place voice activated Intercom Aircraft – Fixed-Wing Ultralight experimental Price: 900 Manufacturer: QUAD CITY Model: Challenger II Clipped Wing Year: 1999 Frame Hours: 800+ Color: Yellow/Blue Accessories 1 Altimeter 2 Airspeed Indicator 3 CHT 4 EGT 5 Hourmeter 6 Radio 7 Tachometer 8 Vertical Speed Indicator Specifications: 1. 26 ft wingspan for quick roll rate 2. Up to 95 mph cruise speed 3. 30 mph cross-wind capability 4. Great cross-country cruiser 5. 300 ft take-off roll (average dual) 6. This is not a kit 7. It is fully assembled and ready to fly. 8. Fresh annuals done recently 9. Experimental – Amateur-Built 10. N-Number 11. Can be

Light Sport Aircraft Review

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Mythbusters – Crash Landing

Adam tries to land a commercial jet without any help from air traffic control

My First Light Aircraft Ride

My brother Corey recently received his Light Sport Aircraft license and gave me a ride in an Ercoupe for my birthday. We visited my cousin Bob’s tree farm…from the air!

The Flyout to Birr

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  • Amnesty re Microlight Pilot Licensing September 1, 2010
    Irish Aviation Authority initiative to regularise the licensing and validation requirements for the operation of Microlight Aircraft In Ireland. Read more […]
  • General Aviation Survey August 19, 2010
    The survey of general aviation has been completed. The results of the survey are currently being analysed and will be made available during the autumn through the IAA website and Flying in Ireland magazine. The G.A. Standards Dept., G.A. Airworthiness Dept. and Safety Analysis Group would like to take this opportunity to thank the general aviation community […]
  • Traffic Movements for July 2010 August 10, 2010
    Enroute traffic movements in Irish- controlled airspace for the Month of July 2010 show an increase of +5.9% on comparable figures for July 2009. This continues a positive trend during 2010 with enroute traffic movements also showing growth of +5.1% in March 2010 and +1.6% in June 2010. This trend of growth has also been mirrored in the analysis of North Atl […]
  • Environmental Initiatives August 4, 2010
    The IAA is both concerned and proactive to ensure that its activities are as environmentally friendly as possible; we have, therefore, created a series of web pages with which to demonstrate our commitment to the environment, informing and updating readers about our progress and our plans. The new addition to our website shows the IAAs dedication and resolve […]
  • Temporary Restricted Area (TRA) in the vicinity of Tullamore, Co. Offaly August 3, 2010
    A TRA restriction of the flying of aircraft shall apply in the vicinity of Butterfield Estate, Blueball, Tullamore, Co. Offaly in the airspace contained within the under mentioned: (a) from the surface to 2000 feet AMSL. (b) the period of the restriction shall be from 0700 hrs UTC to 1900 hrs UTC on the 08th August 2010. (c) within a circle of radius two nau […]
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