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April 07, 2014

Airborne 04.07.14: 'Hell Freezes Over' #2--Belite ProCub, Flight Design, Sling

Also: Precious Metal P-51, Redbird VTO, Rotax 912 iS Sport, Quicksilver SLSA

James Wiebe came to Lakeland this year with a new ultralight airplane … the ProCub. Wiebe, the founder of Belite Aircraft, talked with Jim Campbell about his latest airplane that features, among other things, a dock for an iPad Mini. Flight Design, long known for their light sport airplanes, is nearing first flight for its C4 four-place airplane, which will be the first from the company to be Part 23 certified. Tom Patton spoke with Flight Design USA president Tom Peghiny about the status of the project. Quicksilver is set to offer its Sport 2S as an S-L-S-A, and has es

Airborne 04.07.14: 'Hell Freezes Over' Tour Part 2--Belite ProCub, FlightDesign C4, Sling

Also: Precious Metal P-51, Redbird VTO, Rotax 912 iS Sport, Quicksilver SLSA

James Wiebe came to Lakeland this year with a new ultralight airplane … the ProCub. Wiebe, the founder of Belite Aircraft, talked with Jim Campbell about his latest airplane that features, among other things, a dock for an iPad Mini. Flight Design, long known for their light sport airplanes, is nearing first flight for its C4 four-place airplane, which will be the first from the company to be Part 23 certified. Tom Patton spoke with Flight Design USA president Tom Peghiny about the status of the project. Quicksilver is set to offer its Sport 2S as an S-L-S-A, and has established two remote manufacturing locations to assist with sales and distribution. Beaver Borne from Quicksilver Aeronauti

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EASA: Certain Airspace In Crimea Should Be Avoided

Safety Bulletin Published Regarding Flight In The Simferopol Region

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published on April 3rd a Safety Information Bulletin which addresses the potential safety risks encountered by aircraft operators which may use the airspace controlled by the Flight Information Region of Simferopol in Crimea.

NASA Begins Search For Potential SOFIA Partners

Now Available For Your Use, A 747 With A 38,000 Pound Infrared Telescope Onboard

NASA issued a Request for Information soliciting potential partners interested in using the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) aircraft for scientific investigations or for other potential uses.

Another Cessna Citation XLS For International Jet Management

Austrian-Based International Jet Management (IJM) Adds Cessna Citation XLS To Its Fleet Management Program

Austrian based International Jet Management (IJM) has added another Cessna Citation XLS to the fleet it manages.

NASA Challenge Invites Students To Design Exploration Systems

Can Dorm-Room Living Be Translated To A Space Habitat? A New NASA Challenge

College and university students have an opportunity to help design systems for future space habitats and exploration systems through NASA's Exploration Habitat (X-Hab) Academic Innovation Challenge. Applications for the fifth annual challenge will be accepted through April 30.

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Pratt & Whitney, Levett Engineering Work Together In Australia

Partnership Formed To Produce Components For The F135 Engine

Pratt & Whitney has awarded a contract to Levett Engineering to manufacture components that will be installed into F135 engines. The F135 engine is the propulsion system for the fifth generation F-35 Lightning II aircraft.

Known Crewmember Program Reaches Key Milestones

Launch Of 40th Site, 15 Million Crewmember Screenings

The Known Crewmember (KCM) program has established its 40th location; General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) in Milwaukee. As a result of successful partnerships among A4A, ALPA and the TSA, KCM has evolved into a robust nationwide program with 15 million crewmember screenings since the inception of the program.

NASA Selects Orbital's Pegasus Rocket To Launch Satellites

Company's Small Launch Vehicle To Carry Out Earth Science Mission In 2016

Orbital Sciences Corporation, one of the world’s leading space technology companies, today announced that the NASA has awarded the company a contract to launch the Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System (CYGNSS) multi-satellite mission aboard a Pegasus XL rocket carried aloft by Orbital’s “Stargazer” L-1011 aircraft.

Boeing Blames Pilots For Asiana Flight 214 Accident

The NTSB Investigation Continues, Boeing And Asiana Submit Their Opinions To The Board

All of us in aviation were stunned by the accident involving a Boeing 777 operating as Asiana flight 214 in San Francisco in June of last year. It was clearly a case of a well proven airplane being flown by an airline trained crew flying in a controlled manner, yet they landing short of the runway by about one third of a mile.

Court Awards $1 Million In Faulty Maintenance Suit

Fraudulent Aircraft Maintenance Is Not Only Illegal And Unsafe, It Can Lead To Costly Consequences

The whole thing started when a Texas-based pilot, Bryan Farney, purchased a 1977 Cessna 337 from a company named Aviation Enterprise located in Tennessee. Aviation Enterprise was operated by the father and son team of Owen and Chris Bell.

NASA Selects New Suborbital Technology Payloads

Of The 13 Suborbital Flights, 11 Will Ride The 'Vomit Comet' Into Zero G

NASA's Flight Opportunities Program has selected 13 space technology payloads for flights on commercial reusable launch vehicles, and a commercial parabolic aircraft. These flights provide cutting-edge technologies with a valuable platform to conduct tests, before they enter use in the harsh environment of space.

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Space Debris Radar Developed By Indra Passes ESA Tests

700,000 Uncontrolled Objects Circling Our Planet Pose A Risk To Space Operations And Satellites

A demonstrator radar developed by Indra for detecting objects in space has successfully passed the validation tests performed within the European Space Agency's Space Situational Awareness preparation program.

German Air Force Chooses Airbus Defense For ATC

Worldwide First 'Mode S'-Based Cluster Improves Efficient Use Of Airspace

The Airbus Defense and Space business line Electronics has concluded the delivery of the worldwide first air traffic control network based on the latest Eurocontrol standard Mode S to the flight safety branch of the German Air Force. This Mode S based network guarantees the automatized guidance of civil and military aircraft in an area of 1,700 x 1,500 km.

Klyde Morris (04.07.14)

Klyde Just Doesn't Understand The Economics Of Washington Politics...

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Boeing Launches BBJ MAX Family

Boeing: 'We Are Honored That An Existing BBJ Customer Has Become The First To Select The BBJ MAX'

Boeing announced the launch of the Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) MAX family of airplanes after receiving the first order from an undisclosed customer. The order is for a BBJ MAX 8, which is based on the 737 MAX 8 and the newest business jet to join the BBJ family.

New TV Reality Series To Chronicle Google Lunar XPRIZE

Science Channel, Discovery Channel Named the Exclusive Television Homes For The Project

Cable networks The Science Channel and Discovery Channel have been named as the exclusive television homes to the Google Lunar XPRIZE in 2015. The Google Lunar XPRIZE offers a $30 million reward for the safe landing of a private, unmanned spacecraft on the moon.

Aspiring Pilots Shown Step-By-Step Path To Private Pilot Certificate In eBook

Covers 'Everything Would-Be And First-Time Pilots Want To Know' About The Process ... For Free

If you know someone who you think might learn to fly if given sufficient guidance, there is now have a tool that can help make it happen. John and Martha King of King Schools have released a free eBook specifically for those who are interested in becoming a private pilot.

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Airborne 04.04.14: ANN At KLAL--Hell Frozen Over!, FAA Blinks!, Astore!, Glasair

Also: TBM900 In The Flesh, Cessna 172 Diesel Upgrade, G3X Upgrades... and More!

We’ve got a lot of news from Sun ‘n Fun but there was a significant development for GA pilots announced by the FAA Thursday. The agency is beginning a rulemaking project that will consider whether to allow private pilots, in certain instances, to substitute a driver’s license in lieu of a FAA medical certificate. Garmin came to the show with an upgraded system that combines the functionality of a touch screen with traditional mechanical operation. Jim Campbell has that report. There are airplanes ranging from ultralights to business aircraft on display at

Garmin Introduces European FliteCharts

Many Of The European Charts Include Geo-Referencing For Approaches

Garmin continues to expand its global aviation chart coverage with the release of European terminal charts, including instrument approach charts, SIDs, STARs, and airport diagrams. These charts are the most recent addition to the growing list of worldwide aviation charting products available from Garmin, which are compatible with select Garmin avionics and portables.

FAA Proposes $51,651 Civil Penalty Against All American Aviation Services

Alleges Company Violated Drug And Alcohol Testing Regulations

The FAA is proposing a civil penalty of $51,651 against All American Aviation Services, LLC (All American) of Tomball, Texas for allegedly violating FAA drug and alcohol testing regulations.

Swing Band ‘Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’ Joins Marquee Musical Lineup At Oshkosh

August 1 Concert Sponsored By DAV, Warbirds Of America Caps Daylong Salute To Veterans

Award-winning swing band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy joins the marquee musical lineup slated for the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014 fly-in as the grand finale of a daylong salute to veterans on Friday, August 1. The 62nd annual edition of “The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration” will be held July 27-August 3 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (04.07.14): OROCA

OROCA An off-route altitude which provides obstruction clearance with a 1,000 foot buffer in nonmountainous terrain areas and a 2,000 foot buffer in designated mountainous areas within the United States. This altitude may not provide signal coverage from ground-based navigational aids, air traffic control radar, or communications coverage.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (04.07.14)

Aero Linx: British Air Display Association In 2009 a meeting of a few airshow organisers was held at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford to discuss some of the problems faced by organisers and compare notes. Having recognised the benefits of the meeting an invitation was sent out to the wider airshow community, resulting in over 80 attending a meeting at the 2010 MoD-sponsored post-season symposium at RAF Northolt. It was the consensus of those attending that an organisation representing the air display industry as a whole in the UK was needed. A working group was appointed who set about looking at the format, articles of association, membership and administrative details required and in April 2011 a Launch event was held and

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (04.07.14)

”We’re excited to share our love of flying with the next generation of pilots through this book. So many people have a dream of learning to fly, but don't know where to get started. We wanted to ensure that no one is held back from pursuing their dreams simply because they don't have the right guide to help them through the process." Source: John King, as King Schools announced a free eBook specifically for those who are interested in becoming a private pilot. "So You Want to Learn to Fly" is written in a fun, easy-to-read style and is available at no cost through either the King Schools website or the iTunes book store.

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