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July 29, 2016

Airborne 07.29.16-Oshkosh Day 5: Snowbirds!!!, 2,000,000 Young Eagles!

Also: Aspen Avionics, Agile Aero, Comprehensive Pelton Interview-Part 5, ANN's AIP Coming to AUVSI's XPONENTIAL!

For the first time since 1983 the Canadian Snowbirds demonstration team will be performing in Oshkosh and they are thrilled to be here! To say that the EAA Young Eagles program is a success, is an understatement. We at ANN are glad we could participate in the celebration of the 2 millionth young Eagle flight. ANN’s Tom Patton checks in with Aspen avionics to find out what’s new by talking with company president, John Uczekaj. ANN’s Jim Campbell introduces us

Airborne 07.29.16-Oshkosh Day 5: Snowbirds!!!, 2,000,000 Young Eagles

Also: Aspen Avionics, Agile Aero, Comprehensive Pelton Interview-Part 5, AIP Coming to AUVSI's XPONENTIAL!

For the first time since 1983 the Canadian Snowbirds demonstration team will be performing in Oshkosh and they are thrilled to be here! To say that the EAA Young Eagles program is a success, is an understatement. We at ANN are glad we could participate in the celebration of the 2 millionth young Eagle flight. ANN’s Tom Patton checks in with Aspen avionics to find out what’s new by talking with company president, John Uczekaj. ANN’s Jim Campbell introduces us to a group of aerospace professionals that call their organization, Agile Aero. Their focus is solving aerospace challenges. It’s the fifth day of EAA AirVenture 2016 as our conversation between

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Lancair Announces Reorganization, Restructuring For 'Out Of Production' Aircraft

Focus Moving Forward Will Be On Growing 'Evolution Aircraft Company'

Lancair announced back in June that it was placing all assets, intellectual designs, and ongoing support business for all “out of production” Lancair aircraft kit models up for sale. The company said at the time that some 2,000 ‘out of production’ kits have been sold over the years, and 1,200 models are registered.

Digital Fuel Quantity Sender Is Now Approved For STC

TSO’d Product Now For Installation In Legacy Type Certi?cated Aircraft

Over 1,500 aircraft in the field already fly with CiES digital fuel quantity systems. CiES fuel quantity systems are included on all Quest Kodiak, Vulcanair P68, Gippsland GA10, CAIGA and others with many more to be added in the coming months.

States And AUVSI Partner To Transform The U.S. Economy With UAS

Governor Ivey: UAV's Have The Potential To Transform How We Move And See Things Like The Internet

The Aerospace States Association (ASA), an association of state Lieutenant Governors, and the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), the world's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of unmanned systems and robotics, have signed an agreement to help transform the national economy with unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).

The Helmet Market Is Travelling In Two Directions

A Balance Between Creating The Lightest Helmet And The Safest

In the years before closed-cabin airplanes, pilots would almost always wear a cap when they flew. That traditional brown leather cap either evolved into a more durable helmet, or faded into nothing. Those in aviation who do still wear a helmet are mainly those involved in the extremes of aviation: aerobatics, warbirds, bush flying, etc.

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Beringer Aero's Landing Gear Products Continue To Innovate

Beringer Equipped Solar Impulse And New Products Fuel Beringer's Momentum

The landing gear on your airplane may be something that you only think about when you need it, but it's literally where the rubber meets the "road" at the airport, or off-airport for that matter.

Jeppesen, Mooney To Deliver Digital Charts, Navdata With New Aircraft Purchase

Aircraft Delivery Now Includes Customized, Pre-Loaded Data Bundle

Jeppesen, a Boeing Company, and Mooney International have teamed to provide Jeppesen NavData and digital charts as part of the purchase process of new Mooney aircraft, through a new service agreement between the companies.

Samson Motors Test Its Fly-By-Wire Rudder

Moving Towards A Flyable Prototype, The Flying Sports Car Reaches New Milestones

In what they believe is a first in the Experimental Aircraft Category, Samson has engineered and tested a Fly-By-Wire (FBW) rudder system that is retractable when the Switchblade roadable aircraft is in its driving configuration.

Bearhawk Aircraft Unveils The Bearhawk Bravo

Modified Airfoil Is The Major Design Change

At Oshkosh on Monday, Bearhawk Aircraft unveiled a refinement of their now classic Bearhawk ... the Bearhawk Bravo.

No More Notes On Napkins

Eagle Cap Software Announces Release Of The Squawk App Version 2.0

High quality and timely data from pilots regarding current aircraft time and condition are necessary in order to maintain safe aircraft operations. Despite mobile replacing paper in the cockpit for everything from checklists to charts, it is still common for aircraft issues and hours to be recorded on a napkin or scrap of paper.

Two Critically Injured In Accident In Fond du Lac

Both Transported To Local Hospital

An airplane with two people on board went down short of Fon du Lac, WI airport Thursday morning, according to Fon du Lac Fire and Rescue.

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LeTourneau University Signs Partnership Agreement With PSA Airlines

Cadet Program Takes Away 'Unknowns' Of Airline Pilot Career For Selected Candidates

Officials representing the Aviation and Aeronautical Science Program at LeTourneau University (LETU) and PSA Airlines signed a partnership agreement on Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at AirVenture 2016. Brooks Butler, PSA Chief Pilot and lead pilot recruiter (left) and Fred Ritchie (right), Dean of the College of Aeronautical Science; Professor at LeTourneau officiated at the signing.

The Stars Come Out At Night

Night Airshow Never Fails To Impress, No Matter Where You Watch

When the signature night airshows begin at AirVenture, not everyone goes to watch. Some sit in the comfort of their campsite, beverage in hand and enjoy it from a distance with the family. Here’s how I saw it.

NBAA Offers Guide For Businesses Using Small UAS

Free Download For Available From The Organization

A growing number of organizations are exploring the use of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for business. With the recent advancement and accessibility of sUAS as tools to support business pursuits and services, the desire to explore sUAS usage continues to increase.

FAA Administrator's Speech Looks Back More Than Forward

Annual 'Meet The Administrator' Session Held Thursday AirVenture

FAA Administrator Michael Huerta held his annual "Meet the Administrator" session at AirVenture Thursday morning, but anyone who attended hoping to hear something new or substantial was probably pretty disappointed.

Dynon Avionics Certifies Outstanding Osh16 Special Event Coverage!!

Leading Edge Sport Avionics Company Pushes The Envelope For Both Sport and General Aviation Markets!

Founded in 2000, Dynon Avionics’ mission is to create the best avionics and aircraft systems for light aircraft. With a worldwide fleet of aircraft over 15,000 strong, Dynon is the leading manufacturer of avionics for Experimental and Light Sport Aircraft. Operated by aviation enthusiasts and pilots, Dynon designs, engineers, and manufactures its products in the US. Dynon’s product line includes the D10/D100 series, SkyView, Advanced, QuickPanels, and the D2 Pocket Panel. The D10/D100 series has been in continuous production since 2003, with the EFIS-D10A having recently received a groundbreaking STC allowing it to be installed in type-certificated aircraft wi

Airball Wins Founder’s Innovation Prize

Creator Imagines A Scenario Where Visualization Of Data Is Intuitive

Ihab Awad has a vision of what a safer GA future looks like. “Many years ago cars came without seat belts, and nobody gave that a second thought,” Awad, of San Jose, California, said as he presented his Founder’s Innovation Prize concept to the judges Tuesday night at Theater in the Woods.

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Petition To Fix Teenager Birthday Solo Flight Gap Results In New National Policy

Exemption Eliminates Dilemma Created By New Application Process And TSA Screening

An exemption petition developed, supported, and recently submitted with assistance by the EAA that would have closed a gap that prevented teenagers from soloing aircraft on their 14th or 16th birthdays, has resulted in new national policy released this week by the Federal Aviation Administration.

A Classic OSH2016 Sponsor: Waco Classic Aircraft

Live The Dream! Own and Fly A REAL Waco YMF-5D or A NEW Great Lakes!

WACO Classic Aircraft of Battle Creek, MI, is the world's only manufacturer of a brand new 1930's era open cockpit sport biplane, the WACO YMF. Since 1983, WACO Classic has been building new production aircraft under the original FAA type certificate. There are currently over 150 WACO YMF's flying around the world. An updated classic, the YMF-5D features modern safety equipment, materials, and avionics. Customers have their choice in custom paint scheme, interior and instrument packages to suit their taste. Each biplane is built by hand, by experienced and skilled craftsmen, with over 5000 labor hours going into each plane. The result is a luxury aircraft and a serious performance machine, capable of fu

Sporty's Fills In The Blanks On Breakdown Assistance Program

Goal Is To Keep Pilots From Being Stranded Due To A Breakdown

What roadside assistance has done for drivers, Sporty's Breakdown Assistance Program (BAP) now does for pilots.

Pilot Training System Teaches Us The Way To Oshkosh 2016 Special Coverage!

Pilot Training System Has A Knack For Educating Aviators... Via Innovative Programs

Established in 2011, Pilot Training System’s (PTS) online flight-training solution provides educational tools to certify pilots in manned and unmanned aviation. Initially funded by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), PTS improves safety with better training and simultaneously reducing costs with affordable education. Headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin the PTS platform was used to develop the University of Wisconsin’s aviation program. Additionally, PTS is used by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to recreate weather-related flight accidents through the use of its advanced weather-simulation plug-in, ClimaDriveTM.

Trig Avionics Stacks The Deck To Provide ANN's OSH16 Special Event Coverage

Trig Excels In Affordable Avionics That Fit YOUR Panel!

Trig Avionics are experts in the design and manufacture of compact and innovative certified avionics for light aviation. Our dealer coverage continues to expand; we now have 642 dealers in over 46 countries, with an established Approved Trig Dealer network in North America of 378 dealers. Providing first class customer support in the U.S. we also have an Approved Trig Service Center at Mid-Continent Instrument and Avionics. This team provide support and service for all Trig products.

AeroSports Update: Sport Pilot And The Taildragger

Is A Taildragger The Right Thing For A Sport Pilot?

It’s day five at EAA AirVenture 2016, and this will be our last AeroSports Update report issued from the AirVenture site. The ANN crew has been getting up-to-date on light sport aircraft and we’ve noticed that some of the really neat ones are taildraggers. While the tricycle gear configuration appeals as the modern way to go, there are numerous advantages, fun being one of them, to the taildraggers. This brings up the question of whether or not a taildragger is the right choice for sport pilot.

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Klyde Morris 07.29.16

You've Always Been On The Cutting Edge Of Societal Evolution, Klyde

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Sonex Aircraft Steps Up As An AirVenture 2016 Special Coverage Sponsor

From LSA To A (Very) Personal Jet.... Sonex Aircraft Has Disrupted The Sport Aviation World!

Sonex Aircraft, LLC is a leader in the experimental kit aircraft industry, providing a series of sport aircraft along with the AeroConversions line of products, which include the AeroVee engine, AeroVee Turbo, AeroInjector and ancillary aviation products. Sonex Aircraft’s Sonex, Waiex, and Onex sport planes, the Xenos sport motorglider, and the SubSonex Personal Jet, offer outstanding performance in an easy to build, easy to fly kit package that can be purchased and completed with full technical support at an unrivaled price...

Only Sporty's!!! Sporty's Pilot Shop Helps ANN Cover Oshkosh 2016!

Sporty's Pilot Shop Is A Pivotal GA Resource!

Sporty’s Pilot Shop was founded over 50 years ago by a flight instructor, and ever since has been for pilots and by pilots. Hal Shevers was a young flight instructor when he began selling pilot supplies to his students from the trunk of his car. Soon there was a small store, then a larger one and finally a extensive company headquarters at the Sporty's/Clermont County Airport (I69) in Batavia, Ohio. From humble beginnings, Sporty’s has become the world’s premier pilot shop and the leading developer of aviation education programs. Sporty’s corporate philosophy is summed up by Founder/Chairman Hal Shevers: “The focus of our business remains educational. We educate pilots to be safe and proficient.&

Airborne 07.28.16-Oshkosh Day 4: Mike Huerta Addresses Oshkosh, King Schools

Also: Evolution Aircraft, Sporty’s/Savvy Breakdown Assistance, Comprehensive Jack Pelton Interview, Part 4

FAA administrator Michael Huerta came to town at EAA AirVenture 2016 to conduct his annual 'Meet The Boss' Q&A session. ANN’s Jim Campbell, caught up with John and Martha King of King Schools, to discuss their training products and new Airman Certification Standards. ANN visited with Evolution Aircraft, and we found out that things are evolving at Evolution. Sporty’s Pilot Shop has provided pilot supplies for many years, and now their Pilot Breakdown Assistance

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (07.29.16)

"Last month, we started to roll out new airman certification standards which were developed as a collaborative effort spanning five years between the FAA and industry." Source: FAA Administrator Michael Huerta, speaking at AirVenture 2016.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (07.29.16): Performance-Based Navigation (PBN)

Area navigation based on performance requirements for aircraft operating along an ATS route, on an instrument approach procedure or in a designated airspace.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (07.29.16)

The International Cessna 170 Association

The International Cessna 170 Association (TIC170A) was formed in 1969.

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