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February 01, 2019

Airborne 02.01.19: Sebring 2019, Erie Airport, NATCA Grateful

Also: Alsim Reports, P-8A Poseidon Contract, Catalina Island, SDASM Free Admission

The annual Sebring Sport Aviation Expo has a hard time catching a break from Mother Nature. Despite that, the event is showing signs of life, with better organization, and is apparently listening to critiques from years past. Cooler temperatures, rain, and high winds typified much of the event, but it didn't keep a fair segment of the Sport Aviation Universe from showing up. Gyroplanes continue to show signs of Life, while formally popular powered parachutes seem to be disappearing at a rapid rate. Amphibs continue to get

Airborne 02.01.19: Sebring 2019, Erie Airport, NATCA Grateful

Also: Alsim Reports, P-8A Poseidon Contract, Catalina Island, SDASM Free Admission

The annual Sebring Sport Aviation Expo has a hard time catching a break from Mother Nature. Despite that, the event is showing signs of life, with better organization, and is apparently listening to critiques from years past. Cooler temperatures, rain, and high winds typified much of the event, but it didn't keep a fair segment of the Sport Aviation Universe from showing up. Gyroplanes continue to show signs of Life, while formally popular powered parachutes seem to be disappearing at a rapid rate. Amphibs continue to get a lot of attention, with the Progressive Aerodyne Searey, in particular, drawing most of the attention. On the other hand, the Icon A5 was there... but for most of the event, it&

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FlightSafety International Promotes Edward Koharik To Vice President

Will Jointly Lead Company-Wide Transformation Team

FlightSafety International announces that Edward Koharik has been promoted to vice president. Ed will jointly lead a company-wide transformation team. He most recently served as General Manager, FlightSafety Visual Systems.

Sikorsky S-92A Helicopter To Commence Operations In Mexico

Major Oil Company Will Use The Aircraft For Offshore Transportation, SAR

A major oil company has selected three Sikorsky S-92 helicopters to provide deepwater transportation to rigs off the shores of Mexico. Three fielded S-92 helicopters will support the client’s operations, including crew change and search and rescue.

VX-31 Holds Airborne Change Of Command Ceremony

Cmdr. Andrew 'Lurch' Gephart Relieved Cmdr. Elizabeth 'Lizard' Somerville

Cmdr. Andrew “Lurch” Gephart relieved Cmdr. Elizabeth “Lizard” Somerville as commanding officer of the Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 31 during an airborne change of command ceremony over Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division China Lake on Jan. 10.

First Dutch Operational F-35A Introduced

Lockheed Martin And Royal Netherlands Air Force Celebrate Rollout In Fort Worth, TX Ceremony

Dutch and American officials celebrated the roll out of the first operational F-35A Lightning II for the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) at Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, Texas, commemorating a transformational leap in capability for the future of the Netherlands' national defense.

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XOJET Achieves Record Year In 2018

Poised To Expand As Part Of Vista Global Holding

After six consecutive years of unprecedented growth, XOJET enters 2019 as part of the Vista Global group of companies. Fueled by a commanding 30+% share of the super midsize Part 135 Charter market with length of haul over three hours, the company posted notable gains across all major performance categories in 2018. With 8% growth in total revenues and 17% increase in revenues from its powerful charter brokerage operation, XOJET consolidated its position as the trusted on-demand private aviation platform in North America.

CAE Awarded Contract By GA-ASI

Will Develop Synthetic Training System For UK's Protector RPA

CAE has been awarded a contract from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) to develop a comprehensive synthetic training system for the United Kingdom’s Protector RG Mk1 remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) program.

Carlsbad Jet Center Open For Business

Joins Avfuel-Branded Network

Avfuel welcomes Carlsbad Jet Center—the new independent FBO at the McClellan-Palomar Airport (KCRQ) — to its network of branded FBOs. Under new ownership and management, which replaced Magellan Aviation, Carlsbad Jet Center began operations on January 18, 2019, under the esteemed leadership of Josh and Julia Hochberg—owners of Sonoma Jet Center (KSTS).

Alsim Reports A Record-Breaking Year

Sells An All-Time High Of More Than 40 Flight Training Devices

As technology advances, worldwide travel growth continues and global aviation shortages persist, more and more flight training organizations (FTOs) are turning to simulation to help fulfill their flight training needs.

Curiosity Says Farewell To Mars' Vera Rubin Ridge

Takes Final Selfie Before Heading To A New Location

NASA's Curiosity rover has taken its last selfie on Vera Rubin Ridge and descended toward a clay region of Mount Sharp. The twisting ridge on Mars has been the rover's home for more than a year, providing scientists with new samples - and new questions - to puzzle over.

Frasca RTD Features Real Garmin G1000 NXi Software

Allows Incorporation Of Garmin's Newest Features

Frasca International has partnered with Garmin to integrate Real Garmin G1000 NXi software into their new Frasca RTD (Reconfigurable Training Device). This is a first in the simulation industry and required extensive collaboration between Frasca and Garmin to ensure that Frasca’s simulation software and Garmin’s G1000 NXi software operate in harmony.

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Active Galaxies Point To New Physics Of Cosmic Expansion

Researchers Use Quasars To Fill In Multi-Billion-Year Gaps

Investigating the history of the cosmos with a large sample of distant ‘active’ galaxies observed by ESA’s XMM-Newton, a team of astronomers found there might be more to the early expansion of the Universe than predicted by the standard model of cosmology.

Arkansas Teen Admits To Trying To Steal An Airplane

Wanted To Attend A Rap Concert In Chicago

Zemarcius Scott of Texarkana, AR wanted to go to Chicago to see a rapper Famous Dex in concert. For some reason, the 19-year-old music fan thought the best way to get to the show was to steal an airplane and fly it there.

Aero-TV: DJI’s Mightiest Mavic – ANN Reviews The Mavic 2 Pro

Lots Of Features Packed Into A Compact Platform

Aero-News drone expert KC Sealock recently had a chance to get his hands on a DJI Mavic 2 Pro drone, and ran it through its paces.

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Aero-TV: DJI’s Mightiest Mavic – ANN Reviews The Mavic 2 Pro

Lots Of Features Packed Into A Compact Platform

Aero-News drone expert KC Sealock recently had a chance to get his hands on a DJI Mavic 2 Pro drone, and ran it through its paces. According to DJI, The Mavic 2 is "the most advanced DJI camera drone ever built, designed for professionals, aerial photographers and content creators. Incorporating the iconic folding design of the world's most popular Mavic Pro, the Mavic 2 is a powerful platform with new gimbal-stabilized cameras and advanced intelligent features like Hyperlapse and ActiveTrack for easier and more dynamic storytelling.

Blue Origin To Launch Telesat’s Advanced Global LEO Satellite Constellation

Will Demonstrate New Glenn's Heavy-Lift And Volume Capabilities

Blue Origin has signed a multi-launch agreement with Telesat to play a key role in the deployment of their LEO constellation, which will provide fiber-like broadband services anywhere on Earth.

Drone Delivery Canada Begins Falcon Drone Flight Testing

Aircraft Can Carry 50 Pounds Of Cargo 32 Nautical Miles

Flight testing is underway for the newest cargo delivery drone under development by Drone Delivery Canada (DDC). 'The Falcon' is capable of carrying up to 50 pounds of payload and has a range of 32 nautical miles. "In response to market demand driven by the burgeoning e-commerce industry, our engineering team was given the task of building out our fleet of cargo drones to address the need for a multi-package payload compartment solution which is applicable in many different geographies. The Falcon is the newest edition to DDC's fleet and meets this particular niche which is being requested by DDC's customers," said Tony Di Benedetto, CEO.

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ATR Performs On Target In 2018

Delivered 76 Aircraft, Maintaining Leadership In Turboprop Market

Franco-Italian turboprop manufacturer ATR reports that it showed a solid performance in 2018, delivering 76 aircraft, booking 52 firm orders and stabilizing its annual turnover at $1.8 billion. With a total of 165 orders and 154 deliveries between 2017 and 2018, ATR achieved a book to bill ratio above 1.

Navy Will Honor First Female Fighter Pilot

'Missing Man' Formation Will Be Performed At Funeral Service For Capt. Rosemary Mariner Saturday With All Female Pilots

To honor the life and legacy of a female pioneer in Naval aviation, the U.S. Navy will conduct the first ever all-female flyover this Saturday, Feb. 2 in Maynardville, TN. Officially referred to as a “Missing Man Flyover,” the tribute will be part of the funeral service for retired Navy Captain, Rosemary Mariner, who passed away on Jan. 24 following a long and brave fight with ovarian cancer. She was 65 years old.

New Flight School in California Opens With 15 Pipistrel Alpha IFR Trainers

World Wide Wings Anticipates Substantial Growth Through The End Of The Year

Califorina's San Bernardino International Airport (KSBD) has become the home of World Wide Wings flight school for commercial pilots, and this year the school appears to be set to take off. And while World Wide Wings is new to San Bernardino, the school and its administration has more than 40 years of experience in training commercial pilots from all over the world at its campus in Miami.

Medical Helicopter Down In Ohio

Three On Board Fatally Injured

Authorities are investigating an accident involving a helicopter accident in Vinton County, OH Tuesday. The Ohio State Highway Patrol reports that there were three people on board at the time of the accident, and all were pronounced dead at the scene.

Klyde Morris 02.01.19

And Just Like That, Thousand Of Would-Be Martians Descend On Lake Woebegone

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Airborne 01.30.19: TBMs Over S Pole, Big Tecnam Buy, V-280 Valor

Also: True Blue Power On Tecnam Traveller, Thunderbirds at Super Bowl, A330neo 'Beyond 180 Minutes' ETOPS, Abandoned Airliner

Daher is calling attention to the exceptional flights performed this month by owner-pilots on two TBM aircraft that traversed Antarctica and overflew the magnetic South Pole. These achievements marked the first legs in earning the Polar Diamond Circumnavigator Diploma, recognized by the Federation Aeronautique Internationale, which has only been awarded once before. One of the TBM owner-pilots – Sebastian Diaz from Santiago, Chile – reunited three generations of pilot

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (02.01.19)

"Blue Origin is honored that Telesat has selected our powerful New Glenn rocket to launch Telesat’s innovative LEO satellite constellation into space. We are excited to be partnering with this industry leader on their disruptive satellite network architecture." Source: Blue Origin CEO Bob Smith.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (02.01.19): Circle To Runway (Runway Number)

Used by ATC to inform the pilot that he/she must circle to land because the runway in use is other than the runway aligned with the instrument approach procedure.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (02.01.19)

Professional Helicopter Pilots Association (PHPA)

The Professional Helicopter Pilots Association (PHPA) was formed in the mid-1960’s and has a long history of volunteers who recognized the need for an organization that would help guarantee the strength of our industry for years to come.

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