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July 31, 2019

Airborne 07.24.19-OSH19-Day 3: Dickson Confirmed, WomenVenture, Sling

Also: Pipistrel Electri-Flies, Avilution Keeps Innovating, Deland 2019, Jack Pelton Interview--Part 3

Note From The ANN E-I-C (Guy Who Takes The Blame): By the time that you read this, ANN's staff is either on its way home, at home in a semi-comatose state, or has checked in at a home for wayward Aviators for a little rest and therapy. But, as we do each year after Oshkosh, we'll be repeating the amazing week, in sequence, over the next few days so you can catch up on all you might have missed -- as we rest up and get ready for the cont

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HIMS, A Path Back To The Cockpit

A Substance Abuse Program For All Pilots

According to their website, "HIMS is an occupational substance abuse treatment program, specific to commercial pilots, that coordinates the identification, treatment, and return to work process for affected aviators." That being said, Dr. Ian Fries, a Senior Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) out of Vero Beach, Florida who is a HIMS designated AME said that, "the HIMS program is open to all pilots, regardless of whether they are a brand new student pilot with zero hours or a veteran ATP with thousands of hours."

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AAR, Aviation Institute Of Maintenance, City Of Norfolk Form Partnership

Adds EAGLE Career Pathway Mentorship Program To A&P Curriculum

AAR joined the Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) and the City of Norfolk to announce AIM as the newest AAR EAGLE Career Pathway partner at the college’s main campus in Norfolk last week.

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British Airways Takes Delivery Of Its First A350-1000

Has A Total Of 18 Of The Aircraft On Order With Airbus

British Airways (BA) has taken delivery of its first A350-1000 at Airbus Headquarters in Toulouse, France, making it the first operator of the larger A350-1000 in International Airlines Group (IAG). In total, BA has ordered 18 A350-1000s. Iberia which is also part of IAG already operates  five of the smaller A350-900s.

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Soaring Eagle Imaging Performs 51 Mile BVLOS Utility Inspection In 6 Hours

Employs Censys Technologies Sentaero v2VTOL

Hurricane Barry made landfall in Louisiana on the afternoon of July 13th, 2019. Critical infrastructure that keeps the lights on near Baton Rouge needed inspection in the aftermath. With 25.5 miles of 500kV power lines as the target, it was imperative to expedite the inspections. Energy companies in the United States are pressured to prepare for hurricanes every year, spending hundreds of thousands of dollars to mitigate risk for what could be a false alarm or a natural disaster.

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NASA's Mars 2020 Rover Does 'Biceps Curls'

Moves 88 Pound Turret From Deployed To Stowed Position

The robotic arm on NASA's Mars 2020 rover does not have deltoids, triceps or biceps, but it can still curl heavy weights with the best. On July 19, 2019, in the clean room of the Spacecraft Assembly Facility at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, the rover's 7-foot-long arm handily maneuvered 88 pounds worth of sensor-laden turret as it moves from a deployed to a stowed configuration.

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Women In Aviation International Members Get Free Courses From King Schools

Other Benefits Also Offered For WAI Members

Women in Aviation International (WAI) members now get discounted KING courses, scholarship opportunities and other premiums from King Schools. 

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Strike Eagles Participate In Joint Integration Exercise With Navy

Mission Took Place Last Week In The Arabian Gulf

U.S. Air Forces Central Command F-15E Strike Eagles attached to the 336th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron participated in an air operations in maritime surface warfare integration exercise with the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) and a P-3 Orion in the Arabian Gulf, July 24.

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Icon A5 Down In Michigan Two On Board Injured During Demonstration Flight

Two On Board Injured Then The Plane Went Down Shortly After Takeoff

An Icon A5 went down Saturday in Littlefield Lake in Isabella County, MI Saturday, resulting in serious injuries to one of the two men on board.

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How AirVenture Pilots Repair Their Machines At The World’s Busiest Airport

An Overview Of Doing Large-Scale Maintenance At Oshkosh

Each year, Oshkosh hosts thousands of aircraft, some fresh off the production line and others manufactured nearly 100 years ago. Given the large number of aircraft, there are bound to be maintenance issues that need attention during the airshow.

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First Roll-Out Of Ariane 6 Mobile Gantry

Provides Access To Launch Vehicles For Integration On The Launch Pad

At Europe’s Spaceport the Ariane 6 mobile gantry, a 250-foot tall metallic structure built to house Ariane 6 underwent a 320-foot rollout test last week to mimic prelaunch.

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AD: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Helicopters

AD NUMBER: 2019-13-05

PRODUCT: Certain Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Model S-92A helicopters.

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AD: Airbus SAS Airplanes

AD NUMBER: 2019-14-04

PRODUCT: Certain Airbus SAS Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes.

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NTSB To Issue 737 MAX Safety Recommendations

Board Chair Robert Sumwalt Reveals Plans At Senate Commerce Committee Hearing

NTSB Chairman Robert Sumwalt told the Senate Commerce Committee last Wednesday that the board plans to issue a package of recommendations concerning the certification process for the 737 MAX within the next 60 days.

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AirVenture By The Numbers

Attendance Record From 2018 Topped By Nearly 7 Percent

A record number of aviation enthusiasts attended AirVenture Oshkosh 2019 last week. Some 642,000 people came through the turnstiles over the course of the week-long event, an increase of 6.8 percent above of 2018’s record total.

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NTSB Releases Preliminary Report From Bahamas Helicopter Accident

Aircraft Went Down In The Atlantic Ocean Near Big Grand Cay, Abaco, Bahamas

The NTSB has released a preliminary report from an accident involving an Agusta AW139 which went down July 4 in the Atlantic Ocean near Big Grand Cay, Abaco, Bahamas. The commercial pilot, airline transport pilot rated copilot, and five passengers were fatally injured. The helicopter, which was owned and operated by Challenger Management LLC, was being operated as a personal flight.

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Southwest Offers Human Trafficking Awareness Curriculum To All Employees

Carrier Recognizes 'World Day Against Trafficking In Persons' By Introducing Awareness Course To More Than 59,000 Employees

Southwest Airlines has reiterated its support of the global efforts to eliminate Human Trafficking by launching online curriculum for the airline's more than 59,000 Employees designed to bring greater awareness to the growing epidemic of Human Trafficking. The course is being launched to highlight the United Nations' World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.

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New FlightView EFIS Uses iPads, COTS Hardware

Reduces The Cost Of 'Going Glass' For Homebuilders

Open Flight Solutions, maker of the popular FlightBox ADS-B receiver, is pleased to announce the release of FlightView, a revolutionary new EFIS for the Experimental and Light Sport market. FlightView uses high quality off-the-shelf hardware including Apple’s iPad to significantly reduce the costs of installing safety-enhancing digital technology. The system includes a full set of flight and engine instruments, VFR navigation capabilities, and situational awareness tools plus integrations with popular autopilots, communications radios, and transponders.

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Pilot Prep Program Is The 'Right Answer For The Air Force'

Experimental CAP Program Is Accomplishing Its Goals, According To Its Founder

Civil Air Patrol’s experimental Pilot Prep Program is accomplishing just what its founder intended — providing Airmen with a fast-paced introduction to aviation designed to identify future fliers in the ranks and propel them into the sky.

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CommutAir Increases Pilot Sign-On Bonuses

Cites Increased Demand For Captains

CommutAir, a United Express regional airline, announced it is increasing its sign-on bonus to $50,000 for captain-qualified candidates.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (07.31.19)

“We will let the facts drive us, but I am told that our staff is working on a recommendation package that I would suspect we would have out in the next 60 days regarding design certification issues.” Source: NTSB Chairman Robert Sumwalt on the 737 MAX investigation.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (07.31.19): Under The Hood

Indicates that the pilot is using a hood to restrict visibility outside the cockpit while simulating instrument flight.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (07.31.19)

EAA Flying Club Resource Center

EAA has long believed that flying clubs are a great way to make aviation more accessible and affordable. Throughout the years, many members have approached EAA asking for information about establishing a flying club.

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