Posted: 5/23/2026 9:18:05 AM EDT
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https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2026-05-21/eclipse-500-500-supplier-ras-liquidating-and-closing What a nightmare for the 260 remaining owners. I always thought it was a very cool design. Too bad the avionics are unique and proprietary. It seems like it would be a bridge too far for someone to develop an Garmin STC. |
"Cogito, ergo armatum sum."
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Originally Posted By FB41: For single pilot ops, yes. Originally Posted By FB41: Originally Posted By ske714: It's interesting that an autopilot server can render it unairworthy. Is that typical of small jets? For single pilot ops, yes. That makes sense. Thanks. Damn autocorrect. |
9 lives - 9 pellets... Coincidence?
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May have worked if they used the WILLIAMS F 107 tomahawk engine cruise missile A variant of it for civilian aviation) or the FJ 33 The Williams International EJ22 was like to light to thin to complex to make. I worked on machining the engine parts ……. I wouldn’t stand next to it much less fly in it .  That said the FJ 44 is a nice turbo engine in multiple classes or sizes |