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April 26, 2017

Airborne 04.26.17: Kitty Hawk Flyer, Mooney CEO Departs, Part 23 Training

Also: Sun 'n Fun, North Dakota, Turbulence, Canadian Drones, Voyageur Aviation, Oxford Airport, Drone Classes

A major player in the online world, Google’s Larry Page, has entered the aviation arena with a personal flying machine that is supposed to operate in the 'ultralight' category. Called the 'Kitty Hawk Flyer' -- the new ultralight air vehicle is a new, all-electric aircraft. Page's effort claims the aircraft to be "safe, tested and legal to operate in the United States in uncongested areas under the Ultralight category of FAA regulations. We’ve designed our first version specifically t

Airborne 04.26.17: Kitty Hawk Flyer, Mooney CEO Departs, Part 23 Training

Also: Sun 'n Fun, North Dakota, Turbulence, Canadian Drones, Voyageur Aviation, Oxford Airport, Drone Classes

A major player in the online world, Google’s Larry Page, has entered the aviation arena with a personal flying machine that is supposed to operate in the 'ultralight' category. Called the 'Kitty Hawk Flyer' -- the new ultralight air vehicle is a new, all-electric aircraft. Page's effort claims the aircraft to be "safe, tested and legal to operate in the United States in uncongested areas under the Ultralight category of FAA regulations. We’ve designed our first version specifically to fly over water. You don’t need a pilot’s license and you’ll learn to fly it in minutes. We publicly revealed the working prototype in April 2017. The offi

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The 2017 Planes of Fame Air Show At The Chino Airport Will Go On As Planned

But Tenants Who Filed Suit Will Seek Changes In Oversight For 2018 Show

The group of plaintiffs filing suit against Planes of Fame have withdrawn the motion for a preliminary injunction of the 2017 air show. This action will allow the air show to proceed as planned on May 6th and 7th, 2017. The plaintiffs will continue legal action in their pursuit of fair operations for future air shows at the Chino Airport.

Second Boeing T-X Aircraft Takes Flight

Airplane Is 'Production Ready' As An Air Force Trainer, Companies Say

Boeing and partner Saab have completed the first flight of their second production-ready T-X aircraft, which is identical to the first and designed specifically for the U.S. Air Force advanced pilot training requirement.

National Park Service Uses Drones To Search For Missing Grand Canyon Hikers

Only Park With Its Own Fleet Of UAVs For SAR Operations

An effort to locate two hikers who went missing in the Grand Canyon on April 15 involved the extensive use of drones owned by the National Park Service. But the aircraft were unable to locate the pair after several days of searching.

Collision Reported Between Drone And Private Airplane

But FAA Says It Can Find No Evidence Of Impact

A pilot flying near Sedona, AZ reported that a drone collided with his airplane in mid-air, but the FAA says that it can't find any evidence of the incident.

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Hangar Introduces New Software For 360-Degree Drone Photos

Allows Users to Autonomously Capture and Stitch 360 Photos With A DJI Drone

Hangar has introduced a new app it is calling a "piece of Hangar’s vision for the future, a proof-of-concept for end-to-end autonomous data capture, processing, and delivery."

Drone Operator Classes Being Offered At St. Petersburg, FL College

Two Scheduled In The Next Two Weeks

St. Petersburg College in Florida is offering two classes to prepare potential drone operators for careers in the burgeoning industry.

GLO Airlines Files For Bankruptcy

Has Operated As A Regional Charter Carrier From KMSY Since 2015

New Orleans-based GLO Airlines has filed for bankruptcy protection, and has been ordered to cease operations by Thursday, according to court records.

Banning, CA Mayor Calls Airport A 'Waste Of Money'

City Considers Closing The Airport Due To Lack Of Use

There's another airport on a city's chopping block in California. This time, it's the city of Banning, CA that is considering closing its airport and turning the land over to developers.

NASA Astronaut Peggy Whitson Talks STEM Education With President Trump

Sets New U.S. Record for Time in Space

NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson, currently living and working aboard the International Space Station, broke the record Monday for cumulative time spent in space by a U.S. astronaut – an occasion that was celebrated with a phone call from President Donald Trump, First Daughter Ivanka Trump, and fellow astronaut Kate Rubins.

NTSB Released Factual Report From December, 2015 Accident In Telluride, CO

Pilots Said They Did Not Know Airport Was Closed When The Accident Occurred

The NTSB has released a factual report from an accident that occurred December 23, 2015 at Telluride Regional Airport (KTEX) in Colorado in which a Hawker 400 XP jet of Mexican registration collided with a snowplow on the runway. All eight people involved, including the snowplow driver, survived the accident.

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Michigan Marks Anniversary Of Mackinac Bridge Fly-Under

Air Force Stratojet Flew Under The Bridge On April 24, 1959

On April 24, 1959, Air Force Capt. John S. Lappo performed a stunt which cost him his wings. He flew his then-state-of-the-art B47 Stratojet underneath the Mackinac Bridge in Michigan.

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Aero-TV: Rotorcraft Risk Mitigation - FX, LLC, at HeliExpo 2017

Focus Is On Reducing The Accident Rates Across The Industry…

FX LLC was established by the helicopter industry to look into the root causes of helicopter accidents, and they found that it often comes down to the fundamentals.

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Aero-TV: Rotorcraft Risk Mitigation - FX, LLC, at HeliExpo 2017

Focus Is On Reducing The Accident Rates Across The Industry…

FX LLC was established by the helicopter industry to look into the root causes of helicopter accidents, and they found that it often comes down to the fundamentals. Kevin Bredenbeck, VP of Operations and Director of Training for FX LLC told ANN CEO and editor in chief Jim Campbell at HAI 2017 that the group was challenged with looking at about 2,000 accidents. What they found were some common threads in those accidents.

AMA Drone Report 04.20.17: Phantom 4 Advanced, NJ NIMBYism, AMA-DJI Team Up

Also: AUVSI XPO17 LIVE!, Steady Drone Sales, Drone v Shotgun...

DJI’s new Phantom 4 Advanced offers a more powerful camera and more upgraded controls. The new upgrades the original Phantom 4, with a 1-inch, 20-megapixel sensor and a mechanical shutter. The upgraded camera is capable of shooting 4K video at 60 frames per second, while more powerful video processing supports H.264 4K videos at 60fps or H.265 4K at 30fps -- at a 100Mbps bitrate. Similar to the Phantom 4 Pro, it comes with intelligent features that allow automatic flight modes, including Draw, ActiveTrack, TapFly, Gesture and Tripod.

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FAA Launches BasicMed

Offers An Alternative To Third Class Medical

General aviation pilots can now prepare to fly under BasicMed without holding a FAA medical certificate as long as they meet certain requirements. They can fly under BasicMed beginning on May 1, the effective date of the January 10 final rule. It offers pilots an alternative to the FAA's medical qualification process for third class medical certificates, while keeping general aviation pilots safe and flying affordable.

Vivek Saxena Reportedly Steps Down As Mooney CEO

Albert Li Will Serve As Executive Director While A Search For His Replacement Is Conducted

After less than a year at the helm of Mooney Aircraft, Vivek Saxena has apparently resigned his post.

Uber Announces Multiple Partnerships At Uber Elevate Summit

Multiple Aircraft Manufacturers Will Work On Developing Electric VTOL Aircraft Concept

Uber has a vision that in the not-too-distant future, a network of electric-powered VTOL flying people movers will be ferrying passengers at speeds up to 175 miles per hour to urban destinations.

Canadian Prime Minister Not Interested In Selling Airports To Raise Revenue

Airport Officials Recognize And Support Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Comments Related To Current Airport Governance Model

Together, Calgary, Vancouver and Ottawa airport authorities are standing in support of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for commenting that he's not interested in selling off Canada's major airports to fund the construction of new roads, hospitals, and other projects. Trudeau's comments were made during an interview with Bloomberg News while in Toronto on April 20, 2017.

Sun 'n Fun 2017 ... By The Numbers

Organizers Say Event Was The 'Best Ever'

The 43rd Annual SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In & Expo presented by Visit Florida and the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association took place April 4 –9, 2017 in Lakeland, Florida.

FAA Reports Injuries Due To Turbulence Doubled In 2016

A Total Of 44 Injuries Reported To Airliner Passengers And Crew

The FAA has released a report indicating that the number of injuries attributable to turbulence experienced by airliners doubled from 2015 to 2016.

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Congress To Examine United Airlines Incident

House Transportation And Infrastructure Committee To Examine Airline Consumer Issues

The leadership of the House Transportation And Infrastructure Committee has announced that it will look into the incident in which a passenger was dragged bodily off a United Airlines flight earlier this month. The hearing will focus more broadly on airline consumer issues.

Airborne 04.25.17: Vietnam Helicopter Museum, Gleim Virtual Cockpit, Av Police

Also: Airport Fight, Aero-Calendar, H145, A321neo, Emirates, Airspace Workshops, Jeppesen

A claim of discrimination has been filed against Contra Costa County, CA by the Vietnam Helicopter Museum, which alleges that the county has discriminated by repeatedly blocking attempts to lease a hangar at Buchanan Field. Pacific States Aviation, the Conco Companies, and the museum, first attempted to rent a 39,000 square-foot hangar in December. The museum ranked third in the process. They filed an informal complaint with the FAA in January when the county refused a 2015 request by

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (04.26.17)

"I am proud and excited that Uber recognized our values, expertise and leadership in electric flight." Source: Ivo Boscarol, Pipistrel group CEO, announcing a partnership with Uber at the Uber Elevate Summit.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (04.26.17): Chase

An aircraft flown in proximity to another aircraft normally to observe its performance during training or testing.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (04.26.17)

Southern Museum of Flight

Located in Birmingham, AL, the Southern Museum of Flight features a wide variety of aircraft and artifacts.

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