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April 13, 2020

Airborne 04.13.20: Move Over, SpaceX?, EAA Camp Cancelled, Aspen Enhancements

Also: Starliner Refly, A350-1000 Deployed, Skydiving Museum HOF Ceremony, 2020 Avionics Innovation Preview is LIVE

Rocket Lab has successfully completed a mid-air recovery test – a maneuver that involves snagging an Electron test stage from the sky with a helicopter. The successful test is a major step forward in Rocket Lab’s plans to reuse the first stage of its Electron launch vehicle for multiple missions. The test took place in early March, by dropping an Electron first stage test article from a helicopter over open ocean. A parachute was then deployed from the stage, before a second helicopter closed in on the descending stage and captured it mid-air at around 5,000 ft, using a specially designed grappling hook. After capturing the stage on the first attempt, th

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Airborne 04.10.20: Massive Avionics Preview, AvPhotography, Top Gun Delay

Also: American Airlines Apologizes, AD For A220 Engines, NC Flight School CEO Threatens, Drone Ops In Europe

Today’s the day! After the crushing disappointment of missing the 2020 AEA Convention and Tradeshow and all the exciting live coverage we’ve been presenting for over a dozen years, we get to make up for the loss of this great program... at least a little bit. One of the hits of our Annual AEA LIVE Coverage was the opening day's presentation of new avionics 'reveals' showcased in rapid-fire succession, with all the cool new things that were to come for the next year... it was proof pos

Aspen Avionics Enhances Product Line

Lowers Prices, Adds Synthetic Vision Software Standard for NEW Pro MAX Flight Displays

Aspen Avionics has upgraded a number of items in its product line... and reduced some pricing. Multi-display systems now get a price break and will also offer Evolution Synthetic Vision as standard for new installations of the MAX series of primary and multi-function displays. Upgrades such as Angle of Attack, ADS-B enablement software have also been reduced. All multi-display systems and will include the external battery ($1,000 value) as standard which enables current and future Aspen owners to remove their existing vacuum back-up system with an Evolution 2000 MAX (Pro MAX PFD, MFD1000 MAX PFD) or an Evolution 2500 system (Pro MAX PFD, MFD1000 MAX and MFD500 M

Tornado Slams Monroe LA Airport

Photos Show Several BizJets Among The Wreckage

After a number of regional warnings about the potential for severe weather in the Southeast part of the US, Mother Nature struck... and struck hard. One of the focal points, Monroe LA, reports damage to hundreds of homes and extensive damage to the airport in terms of buildings, hangars and aircraft. The National Weather Service had broadcast a tornado emergency warning for Monroe, as well as surrounding communities, at 1144CDT even as a tornado was already battering the region.

Savvy Makes Breakdown Assistance Free For The Next Three Months

Highly Regarded Maintenance Support Organization Offers Help At The Right time

With reports of A&Ps sheltering in place at home, some maintenance shops being shuttered, and others facing unprecedented backlogs, the COVID-19 crisis is making it more difficult for aircraft owners. To help keep the GA fleet flying during a time of crisis, Savvy Aviation is making its "AAA for GA" breakdown assistance service available free of charge for the next three months. "We want to do whatever we can to help keep the GA fleet flying during this difficult period," said Mike Busch, founder and CEO of Savvy Aviation (shown below). "At my direction, Savvy has decided to make its breakdown assistance program available at no cost for the next 90 days, to every ai

Move Over, SpaceX? Rocket Lab Successfully Completes Electron Mid-Air Recovery

Successful Test Brings Company Another Step Closer To Reusable Launch Vehicle

Rocket Lab has successfully completed a mid-air recovery test – a maneuver that involves snagging an Electron test stage from the sky with a helicopter. The successful test is a major step forward in Rocket Lab’s plans to reuse the first stage of its Electron launch vehicle for multiple missions. The test took place in early March, before ‘Safer at Home’ orders were issued and before New Zealand entered Alert Level 4 in response to the COVID-19 situation. The test was conducted by dropping an Electron first stage test article from a helicopter over open ocean in New Zealand. A parachute was then deployed from the stage, before a second helic

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Klyde Morris (04.13.20)

Klyde Celebrates One of NASA's Greatest Saves...

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

EAA Air Academy Camp 2020 Cancelled

Holding Our Breath To See If AirVenture 2020 May Be Next...

An EAA HQ communication to EAA Chapter Leaders throughout the country has confirmed that another iconic sport aviation undertaking has been felled by the Coronavirus pandemic. The EAA communique stated, "I am reaching out to you to let you know that EAA Air Academy Camps for 2020 are cancelled. The current situation surrounding COVID-19 has made it much more difficult to secure all the necessary logistics needed for a successful camp experience at this summer’s Air Academy sessions. While this was an enormously difficult decision that is a disappointment to us all, the health and safety or our campers and a fulfilling camp experience were our priorities for the young people involved

Saab Supplying Sweden With Firefighting Capabilities

Will Provide Two AT-802F Aircraft Over The Next Three Years

Saab has received an order from MSB, the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency, regarding Sweden's aerial firefighting capabilities. The contract is valid during the years 2020-2023.

Virtual Surveyor Releases New Drone Software

Highlights Dangerous Slope Angles In Sand Pits, Quarries, Escarpments

Virtual Surveyor has introduced a new feature in Version 7.2 of its popular drone surveying software that automatically highlights terrain slopes that exceed dangerous steepness thresholds. Called Slope Threshold lens, this capability significantly enhances the safety of operations in sand pits, quarries and other dynamic environments with steep terrains.

UAV Navigation's Autopilots Can Now Control Sky Power’s Engines

Works With Both Heavy Fuel And Gasoline Powerplants

UAV Navigation and Sky Power have collaborated to design cutting-edge flight control solutions. The two companies recently joined hands and agreed to integrate Sky Power’s Engine into UAV Navigation’s Flight Control Solutions. Following this collaboration, UAV Navigation’s flight control system seamlessly integrates with Sky Power’s 2-stroke and Wankel engines. This seamless integration makes it extremely easy and convenient to use these two systems together, in one UAS platform.

Boeing Delivers First CH-47F Chinook To Royal Netherlands Air Force

Netherlands Is One Of Eight NATO Nations To Operate The Heavy-Lift Helicopter

Boeing recently delivered the first CH-47F Chinook with an upgraded cockpit to the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF). The RNLAF will operate a fleet of 20 CH-47F Chinooks, the newest configuration in use by countries around the world.

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Second Charity Helicopter Air Ambulance Launched In Scotland

Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) Doubles Its Life-Saving Service

A new air ambulance took to the skies last Friday as Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) launched its second life-saving emergency response helicopter. The only charity of its type in Scotland has operated a single aircraft nationwide Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) since 2013 from its base at Perth Airport, saving and impacting thousands of lives.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (04.13.20): Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring

Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring A technique whereby a civil GNSS receiver/processor determines the integrity of the GNSS navigation signals without reference to sensors or non-DoD integrity systems other than the receiver itself. This determination is achieved by a consistency check among redundant pseudorange measurements.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (04.13.20)

Aero Linx: The Planetary Society The world's largest space-interest group, is dedicated to inspiring the public with the adventure and mystery of space exploration. Through projects and publications, the Society plays a leading role in creating innovative coalitions to engage the public and fuel support for exploring other worlds. The Planetary Society, founded in 1980, inspires and involves the world's public in space exploration through advocacy, projects, and education.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (04.13.20)

"We want to do whatever we can to help keep the GA fleet flying during this difficult period. At my direction, Savvy has decided to make its breakdown assistance program available at no cost for the next 90 days, to every aircraft owner who wishes to enroll." Source: Mike Busch, founder and CEO of Savvy Aviation. To help keep the GA fleet flying during a time of crisis, Savvy Aviation is making its "AAA for GA" breakdown assistance service available free of charge for the next three months.

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