Airborne 12.11.24: Switchblade Hybrid, Indy Heliport Endangered, AK Pilot Busted

Also: CAF P-39, Orion Heat Shield, ISS Replacement, Banyan Acquisition

Samson Sky released some details about its proprietary Skybrid hybrid electric drive-and-fly system that powers its Switchblade Flying Car. At the heart of the system is a 260 hp four-cylinder, liquid-cooled internal combustion engine repurposed from the automotive industry and runs on premium auto gas. The FAA recently issued its approval to the Indianapolis Airport Authority to close the downtown Indy Heliport. The land is part of a larger chunk needed for the city to construct a Major League Soccer stadium. Shutting down the heliport has already been a lengthy process, but it isn’t quite over yet. A 57-year-old man from Palmer, Alaska was convicted on December 4 after nearly causing a mid-air collision last year. He was found guilty of operating an unregistered aircraft, and flying it without a pilot's license. In June, 2023, 57-year-old William Marsan allegedly took off from Palmer Airport (PAQ) in his Piper Cherokee without receiving clearance. He headed towards a group of aircraft set up for landing, nearly running into one. All this -- and MORE in today's episode of Airborne-Unlimited!!!

Airborne 12.11.24 is chock full of info in this Daily News Episode, Wednesday, December 11th, 2024... Presented by Aero-TV veteran videographer and Airborne Host Holland Lee. Holland is supported by ANN Chief Videographer Nathan Cremisino, as well as ANN CEO/Editor-In-Chief Jim Campbell. This episode covers:

Samson Sky Reveals Details Of Hybrid Electric Power System
ShortSighted: Downtown Indy Heliport Closing for Soccer Field Construction
Alaskan Pilot Found Guilty After Causing Near Mid-Air
CAF Opens Donations to Restore P-39 Airacobra
NASA Studies Cause of Orion Heat Shield Damage
Blue Origin To Build $100B Replacement For ISS
Banyan Acquires Dare To FLY Fashion Apparel

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