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May 08, 2018

Airborne-Unmanned 05.08.18: XPO18!, Drone Airspace, Insitu ScanEagle3

Also: Intel Drone Software, Airbus Aerial-DroneBase, DOT App Procedures, Drones Rescues

As divergent as the keynote speakers who addressed a full house at Xponential 2018 were last week, they shared a common message of optimism for the future of unmanned systems. From a business point of view, PrecisionHawk Inc., CEO Michael Chasen described how his company’s work in preparation of the newly released Pathfinder Report provides a practical path toward ensuring that manned and unmanned aircraft could share the skies safely. The FAA has begun expanding an automated system that will ultimately provide

Airborne-Unmanned 05.08.18: XPO18!, Drone Airspace, Insitu ScanEagle3

Also: Intel Drone Software, Airbus Aerial-DroneBase, DOT App Procedures, Drones Rescues

As divergent as the keynote speakers who addressed a full house at Xponential 2018 were last week, they shared a common message of optimism for the future of unmanned systems. From a business point of view, PrecisionHawk Inc., CEO Michael Chasen described how his company’s work in preparation of the newly released Pathfinder Report provides a practical path toward ensuring that manned and unmanned aircraft could share the skies safely. The FAA has begun expanding an automated system that will ultimately provide near real-time processing of airspace authorization requests for UAS operators nationwide. The FAA is now phasing in a nationwide beta test of the Low Altitude Authorization and

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NTSB Finds Spatial Disorientation Probable Cause Of 2016 Accident In Oregon

Non-IFR Pilot Was Flying On A Moonless Night Over The Ocean

The NTSB has released a probable cause report from an accident which occurred on July 4, 2016, about 2300 Pacific daylight time. A Cessna 172F impacted the Pacific Ocean shortly after takeoff from Brookings Airport (BOK), Brookings, Oregon. The private pilot and two passengers were fatally injured, and the airplane was destroyed.

King Online Drone Course Customers Can Now Study When Offline Too

Compatible With The King Companion App For iOS Devices

Aspiring Drone Pilots now have a convenient way to continue their studies even when they are offline by using the free King Companion App for iPad or iPhone together with King Schools’ Online Drone Pilot License Test Prep Course.

ForeFlight Releases Latest Update To Version 10

Offers New Smart Airspace Features, Improved Search

The latest version of ForeFlight 10 builds upon a decade of innovation and delivers fantastic new smart airspace features, improved search capability to help you find what you need faster, automatic chart and data updates to keep your device ready to fly, and more, the company said in an email to the media.

CL-415EAF 'Enhanced Aerial Firefighter' Conversion Program Launched

Aircraft Based On The Viking CL-215 Platform

Longview Aviation Asset Management (LAAM) of Calgary, Alberta, in cooperation with Viking Air Limited of Victoria, British Columbia, has launched the Viking CL415EAF (“Enhanced Aerial Firefighter”) Conversion Program.

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Truman Strike Group Conducts Aviation Ops In Support Of OIR

Conducting Sorties Over Syria

The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG) commenced air operations May 3, 2018, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR). "Our flight operations in support of OIR demonstrate the continued commitment of the U.S. and regional partner nations to eliminating the terrorist group ISIS, and the threat it poses to the international community," said Commander, HSTCSG, Rear Adm. Gene Black.

Criminals Harass Federal Agents With Drone Swarm

Bad Guys Forced Agent From Observation Post During Hostage Situation

In as incident last winter in what was only described as a "large U.S. city", criminals used a swarm of small drones to drive an FBI hostage team from its observation post during a hostage crisis.

HeliOffshore 2018 Conference Commits To Next Steps In Safety Collaboration

Event Held Over The Weekend In Italy

Senior leaders from the offshore oil and gas industry have reconfirmed their commitment to driving up safety performance, agreeing to press hard for comprehensive implementation of safety priorities that will have the most potential to save lives in helicopter operations.

Well-Attended NBAA 2018 Maintenance Conference Provides Business Opportunities

Education Also A Main Component Of The Conference

The NBAA held its annual Maintenance Conference last week, a successful show that offered attendees unparalleled access to aviation maintenance professional development and business opportunities. More than 900 attendees participated in this year’s conference, which featured more than 180 exhibit booths at the Albuquerque Convention Center.

State Department OK's Sale Of C-130J And KC-130J Aircraft To Germany

Three Aircraft Of Each Type Requested By The German Government

The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Germany of three C-130J-30 aircraft and three KC-130J, along with four engines for each aircraft and associated equipment, for an estimated cost of $1.40 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale last week.

NASA's First Deep-Space CubeSats Communicate With Earth

Engineers Now Performing Series Of Checks Before MarCO Satellites Are Operational

NASA has received radio signals indicating that the first-ever CubeSats headed to deep space are alive and well. The first signal was received at 12:15 p.m. PST (3:15 p.m. EST) Saturday; the second at 1:58 p.m. PST (4:58 p.m. EST). Engineers will now be performing a series of checks before both CubeSats enter their cruise to deep space.

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Aircraft Carrier John F. Kennedy Reaches 75 Percent Structural Completion

New Nuclear Carrier Scheduled For Launch In 2020

The Newport News Shipbuilding division of Huntington Ingalls Industries has built 70 percent of the structures necessary to complete the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), the company said recently.

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NTSB Issues Investigative Update On Southwest Engine Failure

Includes A Summary Of The Interviews Conducted By The NTSB

The NTSB has issued an investigative update for its ongoing investigation of the fatal, April 17, engine failure on Southwest Airlines flight 1380.

Puerto Rico Air Guard Plane Accident Victims Identified

Nine Airmen Fatally Injured When The Plane Went Down In GA

The Puerto Rico National Guard has released the names of the victims of the WC-130 Hercules aircraft accident, which occurred May 2, 2018, near Hilton Head Airport in Savannah, Georgia.

NASA, ULA Launch Mission To Study How Mars Was Made

InSight Launched Saturday Morning From California

NASA’s Mars Interior Exploration using Seismic Investigations, Geodesy and Heat Transport (InSight) mission is on a 300-million-mile trip to Mars to study for the first time what lies deep beneath the surface of the Red Planet. InSight launched at 7:05 a.m. EDT (4:05 am PDT) Saturday from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California.

IAC Creates Giles Henderson Trophy

Will Be Presented At The U.S. National Aerobatic Championships Annually

On May 3rd, the IAC Board of Directors agreed to the creation of a new Giles Henderson Trophy to be presented at the U.S. National Aerobatic Championships each year. The trophy will be awarded to the new U.S. Sportsman Aerobatic Champion. Giles lost his life in a skydiving accident in December 2017 and had most recently competed at the U.S. Nationals in Oshkosh last September.

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NOAA And Air Force Reserve ‘Hurricane Hunters’ Visiting Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Season Preparedness Tour Being Conducted This Week

In effort to build a Weather-Ready Nation ahead of this year’s Atlantic hurricane season, NOAA’s hurricane experts will tour five U.S. Gulf Coast cities from this week to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for the upcoming hurricane season.

Senate Commerce Committee Announces Hearing To Examine UAS Integration

To Be Held Tuesday In Washington, D.C.

U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt (R-MO), chairman of the Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security, will convene a hearing titled “Keeping Pace with Innovation – Update on the Safe Integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems into the Airspace,” at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 8, 2018.

Solar UAV To Be Developed With The Potential To Stay Aloft For A Year

BAE Systems And Prismatic Will Work Together On The Project

A new solar electric unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), which has the potential to fly for up to a year before needing maintenance, has become a step closer to reality following a new agreement between two cutting-edge British companies, BAE Systems and Prismatic.

Airborne-Unmanned 05.01.18: XPO 2018 Opens, FAA Reauthorization, Mavic Chute

Also: DJI Data Security, TX Sheriff Drone Unit, Wings Club, uAvionix

This is it! XPONENTIAL 2018 opened yesterday in Denver, CO, and the exhibit floors opened today. AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2018 runs through Thursday, May 3, 2018 at the Colorado Convention Center, in Denver. This premier event unites the largest global community of drone, intelligent robotics and unmanned systems leaders to shape the future of the industry. Featuring the largest and most comprehensive trade show, this event is the spot to learn from daily keynotes with tech visionaries and 200+ world-class sessions as well as connect with 8,50

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (05.08.18)

“Last year was an extremely busy hurricane season. We flew more than 800 hours during more than 90 missions into 12 named storms.” Source: Lt. Col. Kait Woods, 53rd WRS chief meteorologist.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (05.08.18): Wing Area

The total surface of the wing (in square feet), which includes control surfaces and may include wing area covered by the fuselage (main body of the airplane), and engine nacelles.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (05.08.18)

East Hampton’s 1st Skirmish On Closing HTO

Published on the JDA Journal online, Sandy Murdock looks at the parallels, and differences, between what happened in Santa Monica to force the expected airport closure, and the situation currently underway at East Hampton Airport, where city officials also are working to shut it down.

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