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There may be a spring 2021 tradeshow season, after all... After a one-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, Aero 2021 will take place next year from April 21 to 24, 2021, at the Friedrichshafen Exhibition Center. The show team at Lake Constance expects a large number of exhibitors. AERO Project Manager Tobias Bretzel is confident that the trade show can take place in a well-organized manner and in compliance with the relevant hygienic measures such as compulsory masks and mandatory online tic

ARTUµ Was Responsible For Sensor Employment And Tactical Navigation

Signaling a major leap forward for national defense in the digital age, the Air Force has flown with artificial intelligence as a working aircrew member onboard a military aircraft for the first time. The AI algorithm, known as ARTUµ, flew with the pilot, U.S. Air Force Maj. “Vudu”, on a U-2 Dragon Lady assigned to the 9th Reconnaissance Wing at Beale Air Force Base. Air Combat Command’s U-2 Federal Laboratory researchers developed ARTUµ and trained it to execute specific in-flight tasks that otherwise would be done by the pilot.

Will Offer Aero-American-European Fusion Cuisine

WACO Aircraft Corp reports that it has recently undergone a $20 million expansion project at their headquarters in Battle Creek, MI. Included in this transformation is a restaurant which overlooks the airport and is open to the public from the road or ramp. Opening January 4, 2021, WACO Kitchen provides claims to present a unique twist on the ‘airport restaurant’ theme. Menu offerings consist of locally sourced, organic ingredients to provide prepared by internationally trained chefs. Second-story accommodation provides panoramic views of runway 5L/23R with large observation windows into WACO Aircraft’s production and service facilities.

Wes' Computer had a Serious Meltdown (Foreign Saboteurs, No Doubt)... So, We Present 'Classic' Klyde Episodes Until His PC is Resurrected

This Klyde Morris Cartoon Was Originally Published on June 1st, 2015.

From 2015: One of Aviation’s Greatest Efforts Expands Our Ranks With Inspirational New Flyers

In this short, 2 ½ minute video, you’ll see and hear Charles Stites, who is the Executive Director of Able Flight, as he pins pilot wings on four new able flight students. You’ll also receive an introduction to an organization that takes pride in helping people succeed in ways that were not imagined before. Able Flight was created by pilots who believe that the life-changing experience of learning to fly is best shared, and they designed the Able Flight Schola

Pilots, Controllers May Receive Moderna Vaccine, With Appropriate Precautions

Following this week's Emergency Use Authorization from the FDA for Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine, the FAA has determined that pilots may receive the vaccine under the conditions of their FAA-issued airman medical certification. FAA Air Traffic Controllers, who are subject to FAA medical clearance, may also receive the vaccine. To maintain the highest level of safety in the National Airspace System, the agency will require pilots with medical certifications or air traffic controllers with medical clearances to observe a period of 48 hours following the administration of each dose of this vaccine before conducting safety-sensitive aviation duties, such as flying or cont

NASA Awards Contract for X-59 Community Overflight Operations

NASA has selected Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company of Palmdale, California, to provide support for the community overflight response phase of the agency's Low-Boom Flight Demonstration (LBFD) mission, part of the Integrated Aviation Systems Program in the agency's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate. The contract is awarded through the agency's Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California. The indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity price contract has a total value of $40 million and a performance period that runs through Dec. 14, 2025.

School Is Located At Edwards Air Force Base, California

The U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School convenes the first-ever Space Test Fundamentals course Jan. 4, 2021. The selection board results were announced Dec. 10. “This important milestone would not have been possible without the vision of U.S. Space Force leaders.  The value of agile, disciplined test and evaluation spans all domains, which is why the Air Force Test Pilot School has developed this unique test fundamentals course for space professionals,” said Maj. Gen. Christopher Azzano, Air Force Test Center commander. Out of 165 applicants, only 45 students were selected to fill out the three course offerings in 2021, with 15 students chosen per course.

Purpose Of The Accident Flight Was For A Student Pilot To Practice Touch-And-Go Takeoff And Landings

On December 13, 2020, about 1250 Pacific standard time, a Cessna 172, N5098E, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near San Diego, California. The flight instructor and student were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight. The flight instructor reported that the purpose of the accident flight was for a student pilot to practice touch-and-go takeoff and landings. During the second takeoff on runway 28R, as the airplane was about 100-150 feet above ground level, the flight instructor detected a loss of engine power and assumed control of the airplane.

AD 2020-24-08 Requires Replacement Of HPT Blades With Parts Eligible For Installation

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (Type Certificate Previously Held by Rolls-Royce plc) (RRD) RB211 Trent 768-60, 772-60, 772B-60 and 772C-60 model turbofan engines. This AD requires replacement of high-pressure turbine (HPT) blades with parts eligible for installation before exceeding specified flight cycles since new. This AD was prompted by several reports from the manufacturer that HPT blades on RB211 Trent 700 model turbofan engines have been subject to high levels of corrosion fatigue, leading to blade cracking and eventual release, resulting in an aborted take-off and in-flight shut-d

Aero Linx: The Colorado Agriculture Aviation Association (CAAA) The Colorado Agriculture Aviation Association (CAAA) was founded in the early 70’s to provide the Colorado agricultural aviation professionals an opportunity for learning more about their industry within the state of Colorado. During that time, it was determined that the agricultural community needed a forum wherein they could keep informed of state and national industry news, develop industry standards and establish relationships with others in the industry. The purpose of the Colorado Agricultural Aviation Association is to serve its membership in legislative concerns, education of pertinent issues, and to promote technical progr

Aeronautical Beacon A visual NAVAID displaying flashes of white and/or colored light to indicate the location of an airport, a heliport, a landmark, a certain point of a Federal airway in mountainous terrain, or an obstruction.

"To maintain the highest level of safety in the National Airspace System, the agency will require pilots with medical certifications or air traffic controllers with medical clearances to observe a period of 48 hours following the administration of each dose of this vaccine before conducting safety-sensitive aviation duties, such as flying or controlling air traffic. The required waiting period applies to those holding an Airman Medical Certificate issued under 14 CFR Part 67 or a Medical Clearance issued under FAA Order 3930.3C." Source: From an FAA statement explaining the legal process for receiving the new Moderna vaccine and what limitations may be placed, albeit temporarily, on pilots and controllers.