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August 11, 2017

Airborne 08.11.17: Sully Fights On, Another Airshow Gone, Piper M600 AD

Also: DR1 Drone Racing, Oshkosh 2017 Follow-Up, KHTO Victory, Chute Investigation, ALC 737 MAXs, PenAir Ch11

The Alliance for Aviation Across America released a video from Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, where he details why we should not hand over control over our ATC system to the major airlines who put expedience and cost reduction ahead of the safety. In a recent interview, Sullenberger said that he is concerned about safety, equitability, and access to the system if it is enacted. He said that privatizing ATC is a political solution to a budget problem, and that the current

Airborne 08.11.17: Sully Fights On, Another Airshow Gone, Piper M600 AD

Also: DR1 Drone Racing, Oshkosh 2017 Follow-Up, KHTO Victory, Chute Investigation, ALC 737 MAXs, PenAir Ch11

The Alliance for Aviation Across America released a video from Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, where he details why we should not hand over control over our ATC system to the major airlines who put expedience and cost reduction ahead of the safety. In a recent interview, Sullenberger said that he is concerned about safety, equitability, and access to the system if it is enacted. He said that privatizing ATC is a political solution to a budget problem, and that the current plan would allow the largest airlines to control access, fees and pricing for the entire industry. Organizers of the Old Sarum Airfield air show have cancelled plans for the Septe

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RS-25 Main Engine Controllers Tested For SLS Debut

EM-1 Planned For 2019

The fourth RS-25 engine controller needed for the inaugural flight of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) during Exploration Mission-1 (EM-1) was tested recently by Aerojet Rocketdyne at NASA’s Stennis Space Center.

Yuneec Offers Extended Service Plan

Provides For Unlimited Manufacturers Defect Repairs

Dronemaker Yuneec has introduced an extended warranty program it is calling the Yuneec Extended Service - or YES! - plan.

Report: BizAv Activity Increases In First Half Of 2017

Argus International Tracks Arrivals And Departures In The U.S. And Canada

Business aviation activity has increased in the first half of 2017, according to a report from Argus International.

Cal Fire To Replace Hueys With Black Hawks

Up To A Dozen S-70i Aircraft To Be Acquired By The State

Cal Fire has awarded a contract to Air Methods/United Rotorcraft for up to a dozen S-701 Black Hawk helicopters to replace the aging fleet of Bell Huey aircraft currently operated by the state.

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Warbird Aircraft Owner Receives Prestigious ‘Lindy’ Award

Rod Lewis Of San Antonio, Texas Honored During AirVenture 2017

Rod Lewis of San Antonio, Texas, has received one of the recreational aviation community highest honors, as Lewis’ aircraft was awarded a prestigious “Lindy” award at the Experimental Aircraft Association’s EAA AirVenture Oshkosh fly-in 2017 in Oshkosh, WI.

LMC Begins Modernizing Receivers For USAF's GPS Signal Monitoring Stations

Maintains Accuracy Of Satellite Signals For Users Worldwide

Three of six new Lockheed Martin-developed, state-of-the-art receivers are now deployed to help the U.S. Air Force maintain the accuracy of Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite signals.

TSB Cites Turbulence And Wind Shear In February 2016 Incident

Crew Experienced Temporary Difficulty With Aircraft Control At Mont-Joli Airport, Quebec

According to a Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) investigation report (A16Q0020), a combination of moderate turbulence and wind shear contributed to the temporary difficulty with aircraft control effectiveness encountered by the flight crew while on approach at Mont-Joli Airport, Quebec, in February 2016. There were no injuries and no damage to the aircraft.

ICAO Secretary General Encourages Cuba's Leadership

Air Connectivity Plays A Crucial Role In Cuba's Socio-Economic Development, U.N. Agency Says

Throughout an intensive series of addresses and bilateral meetings undertaken in Cuba recently, ICAO Secretary General Dr. Fang Liu encouraged Cuba’s leadership to continue pursuing and leading on pragmatic and proactive approaches to sustainable aviation development for economic and social progress, particularly with regards to data analysis and aviation security and facilitation.

Rotor Separation Occurred Before Helicopter Accident In Mali

German Tiger Aircraft Was Flying A Peacekeeping Mission

A German Tiger military helicopter lost its main rotor prior to going down while on a peacekeeping mission in Mali last month, according to a defense ministry report.

South Florida Tech Industry Receives Boost

New AUVSI Miami Chapter Launching August 14

World’s largest nonprofit organization devoted exclusively to advancing the unmanned and robotics community to hold local kickoff event Aug. 14.

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Teachers From Across The U.S. Visit Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor

Part Of The Museum's WWII Focused Education Program

Eighteen middle and high school educators from across the United States spent four days touring World War II historic sites on Oahu as part of an 18-month hands-on program called Understanding Sacrifice, aimed at teaching educators about America’s role in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II.

Unarmed Russian AF Plane Overflies Washington, D.C.

Flights Allowed Under The Treaty On Open Skies

An unarmed Russian Air Force aircraft took a low-altitude trip over Washington, D.C. Wednesday, but it didn't cause any U.S. aircraft to be scrambled.

Aero-TV: Precision Flight… With An Accent! - Patrouille De France at Sun 'N Fun 2017

A Rare U.S. Appearance For The French Precision Demonstration Team

Sun 'n Fun 2017 attendees got a rare treat during the April 3 and 4 air shows ... a performance by the Patrouille de France, the French military precision demonstration team.

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Aero-TV: Precision Flight With An Accent! - Patrouille De France at Sun 'N Fun

A Rare U.S. Appearance For The French Precision Demonstration Team

Sun 'n Fun 2017 attendees got a rare treat during the April 3 and 4 air shows ... a performance by the Patrouille de France, the French military precision demonstration team. The team toured North America as part of the 100th anniversary of the U.S. entry into WWI. Maj. Christophe Dubois, Team Leader of Patrouille de France, told ANN CEO and Editor in Chief Jim Campbell that the team came to Sun 'n Fun to show the skills of the French Air Force as part of their partnership with aircraft manufacturer Daher...

Santa Monica Approves Funds For Runway Shortening

Final Design Expected To Be Completed This Month

The Santa Monica City Council approved a Guaranteed Maximum Price of $3,517,320 and contract to shorten the runway at Santa Monica Airport in alignment with our Consent Decree with the Federal Aviation Administration. Shortening the runway to 3,500 feet will reduce jet traffic, "bringing immediate relief to neighboring residents through reduced noise and pollution", the city says.

NTSB Finds Pilot Error In Icon A5 Accident

Cites Flight Into Canyon At Low Altitude As Contributing Factor

The NTSB has released its probable cause report from a well-publicized accident which occurred May 8th in California involving an Icon A5 amphibious airplane. Two people were fatally injured in the accident.

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ExpressJet Airlines Announces Contract Realignment And Long-Term Plan

Has Secured A Five-Year Extension Of Its Agreement With United Airlines

ExpressJet Airlines, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SkyWest, Inc.has announced the initiation of a clearly defined long-term strategy.

San Mateo County Imposes New Airport Fees

Increase In Charter Flights Cited By County Board Of Supervisors

The County Board of Supervisors in San Mateo County, CA has voted to introduce two new fees at two airports to help defray the costs of an increase in charter flights.

Big-Time Drone Racing Comes To Reno

National Championship Air Races To Host MultiGP Drone Racing League National Championship During Race Week

The Reno Air Racing Association has signed an agreement with MultiGP Drone Racing League to host the National Drone Racing Championship during this year’s National Championship Air Races. The drone racing championship will be held in the Air Races on-site drone zone.

Navy Pilot Recovered After Jet Goes Down

Coast Guard Plucks F-5N Pilot Out Of The Ocean

A Navy pilot ejected from his F-5N Tiger II tactical fighter aircraft, August 9, about 20 nautical miles southeast of Naval Air Station Key West. The pilot was quickly recovered by a Coast Guard helicopter at approximately 1:15 p.m.

Klyde Morris 08.11.17

Keep Your Friends Close And Your Enemies Closer, Klyde

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Airborne 08.10.17: 'Careless' A-10s, Female Enlisted Pilot, Eclipse By Balloon

Also: RVSM Update, AIP 2017, AMA Foundation, Naval Milestone, F-35A Grads, SWA, A-29 Super Tucano

The pilots of four A-10 'Warthog' aircraft acted in a manner that was "careless and reckless" when they made a low pass over Bank Of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC last August. That is the assessment of the FAA in a preliminary report, obtained through a Freedom of Information Act requests. The planes flew as low as 500 feet AGL -- lower than the top of the nearby Duke Energy Center. Federal regulations require a waiver to fly lower than 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle “within a horizontal rad

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (08.11.17)

“While air racing remains our number one priority, we are eager to incorporate this emerging entertainment into our lineup.” Source: Tony Logoteta, Director of Finance for the Reno Air Racing Association, on the addition of MultiGP drone racing to the lineup at Reno.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (08.11.17): Protected Airspace

The airspace on either side of an oceanic route/track that is equal to one-half the lateral separation minimum except where reduction of protected airspace has been authorized.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (08.11.17)

International Federation of Airworthiness The IFA aims to be the most internationally respected independent authority on the subject of Airworthiness.

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