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Examining over 100 years of flight automation and the history of the autopilot

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Nowadays, modern aircraft are equipped with systems that can not only fly the aircraft but can also perform fully automated take-offs and landings and can even provide protection systems in the event of unusual flight situations that threaten the safety of the airplane and its occupants.

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Stipa-Caproni

Vintage Aviation News

The contract for building Stipa’s design was given to Caproni in 1932, as the Italian government was seeking ways to showcase Italian aviation technology. Piloted by Bryce Wolff, the aircraft managed to replicate the stability and performance described by Italian test pilots nearly 70 years earlier.

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Is a Degree Really Needed to Succeed as a Pilot?

Pilot Institute

Instead of being grounded by circumstances, your education can help you pivot and stay connected to aviation in other meaningful and fulfilling ways. Choosing the Right Degree If you’re interested in flying, degrees like aeronautical science or aviation technology focus on enhancing your piloting skills and understanding of aircraft systems.

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Horizon Aircraft is developing the first 800km range hybrid eVTOL aircraft  

Aerotime

It features a forward-swept main wing, plus a smaller set of horizontal canard-style stabilizers mounted on the forward fuselage. The aircraft also has twin-boom vertical stabilizers to the rear and a monocoque cabin that can accommodate up to six passengers, plus the operating pilot.

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China rolls out W5000 prototype – the world’s largest cargo-carrying drone 

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The W5000 is a twin-turboprop drone with a payload capacity of 5 tons and an inner cargo space of more than 65 cubic… pic.twitter.com/GH8TKwVSU8 — China Focus (@China__Focus) October 22, 2024 The W5000, named after its maximum payload in kilograms, features a standard fuselage with a single high-mounted wing and a single vertical stabilizer.

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