Helsing CA-1 Europa Combat Drone: Europe’s Next Wingman

Posted by HangarDebrief | Sep 27, 2025 | Aircraft & Flying |

In September 2025, the Helsing CA-1 Europa combat drone made its global debut as a bold entrant in the race for autonomous air combat. This three-to-five ton class UCAV (Uncrewed Combat Aerial Vehicle) is being pitched as a mass-producible, AI-driven wingman that can operate solo or in swarms. With its full-size mockup unveiled in Bavaria, the CA-1 Europa already commands attention from defense ministries and drone developers alike.

VoltAero HPU 210 Hybrid Power Unit Debuts at Oshkosh

Posted by HangarDebrief | Sep 27, 2025 | Engines & Propellers |

VoltAero’s debut of the HPU 210 hybrid-electric propulsion unit feels like a pivot point for kit and light aircraft design. At EAA AirVenture 2025, under wide Wisconsin skies, the crowd gathered around one of the more anticipated displays of the show—a compact, modular hybrid powertrain promising new possibilities.

Cessna 182P N8443M Emergency Landing

Posted by HangarDebrief | Sep 27, 2025 | Accidents |

On September 14, 2023, the Cessna 182P N8443M emergency landing near Prospect, Tennessee captured attention across aviation safety circles. During a routine cross-country flight, the pilot suddenly experienced severe engine vibration and partial loss of power. With forested terrain ahead and limited options, the pilot elected to land in a soybean field, but the outcome wasn’t quite textbook.

Choosing the Best Knife for Pilots

Posted by HangarDebrief | Sep 14, 2025 | Avionics & Gear, Extra |

Navigate the essentials of selecting the right pilot knife for everyday flying, backcountry...

Vintage Luscombe 8A N71804 Crash

Posted by HangarDebrief | Sep 13, 2025 | Accidents |

On September 28, 2023, the Luscombe 8A N71804 crash during landing at Boerne Stage Airfield in Boerne, Texas, highlighted once again how unforgiving tailwheel aircraft can be on the ground. The vintage light plane veered left during rollout on runway 17, striking a hangar. The 85-year-old pilot survived with minor injuries, though the aircraft sustained substantial damage. FAA officials and local responders quickly secured the scene as news spread through the aviation community.