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December 28, 2015

Airborne 12.28.15: Mooney M10T FLIES!, Turtles v Drones, HondaJet Delivers!

Also: Epic E1000, Beluga XL, Red Bull Bird Strike, Ski Race UAV Incident, Bad Elf ADS-B, Southwest $ettles, Air Canada/IAMAW

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Also: Epic E1000, Beluga XL, Red Bull Bird Strike, Ski Race UAV Incident, Bad Elf ADS-B, Southwest $ettles, Air Canada/IAMAW

It’s been awhile since Mooney Aircraft has announced the first flight of a completely new design, but that’s just what they did last week after the long awaited first flight of their M10T Proof of Concept aircraft. The flight lasted approximately 15 minutes, with their test pilot conducting basic flight maneuvers and verifying design data. The M10T, announced in 2014, is Mooney International Corporation's new design, carbon-fiber, 3 seat, fixed-gear aircraft. Powered by the Continental Technify CD-135, Jet-A engine, the M10 is a new generation aircraft designed by Mooney. In a report meant to be humorous and yet point o

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Classic Aero-TV: Anousheh Ansari -- The Woman Behind The Prize

Imagine... Be The Change... Inspire

FROM 2010: One of the more unusual phone calls I have ever received occurred a few years ago... from Anousheh Ansari... long distance. About as long distance as it gets, these days, as Anousheh was calling form the International Space Station where she was plainly having the time of her life. You see, on September 18, 2006, the truly amazing Anousheh Ansari captured headlines around the world as the first female private space explorer. Anousheh earned a place in history as the fourth private explorer to visit space and the first astronaut of Iran

As We Head For The Christmas Weekend, We Are Also Looking Ahead To The Warm Weather At The Annual U.S. Sport Aviation Expo In Sebring FL

We know you’ll want to attend the 12th annual U.S. Sport Aviation Expo, set for January 20-23, 2016, on the Sebring Regional Airport, but just in case you’re having trouble making up your mind, here is just a brief outline of what you can expect this year.

The Original Delivery Date In The Second Quarter Of 2017 Is Now In Question

It’s been reported on the airwaysnews blog that Japan’s Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries have announced a possible delay in the Mitsubishi Regional Aircraft (MRJ) program. The delay is referred to as a review of the testing program.

Nearly 200 Turtles Have Been Struck By Airplanes Since 1990, No UAVs In The U.S.

In a report meant to be humorous and yet point out that the federal government may be over-reacting to the potential for accidents involving UAVs, a researcher dug into the FAA's Wildlife Strike Database and found that there have been 198 confirmed turtle strikes by airplanes between January 1, 1990 and July 31, 2015.

Aircorps Library Is Live

Innovative Online WWII Aircraft Resource Completed And Released World Wide, December 23, 2015.

AirCorps Aviation LLC of Bemidji, Minnesota announces the release of a collection of WWII and legacy aircraft resources delivered to members through an innovative platform designed for easy online access to this public information.

Also: BA 777 Update, WingX Pro, Around The World by MU-2, Pilot Records, Cecil Spaceport, TSO Accused, WestJet Encore, Washington Monument v UAV

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Civilian Near The Kremlin Captured The Vid Of The Aircraft

A video of pair of secret Mi-35MS helicopters was captured by a civilian near the Kremlin in Moscow and posted to YouTube. The aircraft are a variant of the Russian Mi-35M combat helicopter.

But Not For Passenger Service Just Yet ... Ferry Flight To Repair Station Is Planned

British Airways officials say that the Boeing 777 that suffered an uncontained engine failure on its takeoff roll from McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas in September will fly again ... at least on a ferry flight to a maintenance facility.

Klyde Does Star Wars... As Only Klyde Can!

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Circle-To-Land Maneuver A maneuver initiated by the pilot to align the aircraft with a runway for landing when a straight-in landing from an instrument approach is not possible or is not desirable. At tower controlled airports, this maneuver is made only after ATC authorization has been obtained and the pilot has established required visual reference to the airport.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (12.28.15)

Aero Linx: The 1-26 Association Thanks for your interest in the 1-26 Association. Briefly, the 1-26 Association provides the member with the following benefits: Access to the 1-26 Records Program. Access to the 1-26 Cross-Country Sweepstakes. Access to 1-26 Association sponsored competitions, including the 1-26 Championships. Voting privileges. Access to other special awards associated with flying the 1-26. Qualification to receive special badge achievement certificates. A regular newsletter. A handbook of Association activities, rules, and bylaws (The 1-26 LOG).

"A team from Boeing will carry out the repair work, which will be certified to the same high standards as if the aircraft was brand new." Source: From comments made by a British Airways Spokeswoman, after it was confirmed that that the Boeing 777 that suffered an uncontained engine failure on its takeoff roll from McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas in September will fly again ... at least on a ferry flight to a maintenance facility.