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August 13, 2014

Airborne 08.13.14: New Repair Station Reg, Wayne Ison Remembered, Prince William

Also: More NIMBY Helicopter Harassment, B-17 at Sebring, SpaceX Sued, Piper SAIB, Hartzell Scores New Tech

According to the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) we have some good news. The FAA has published its final rule regulating repair stations that drops the changes to the repair station rating system. It only retained the authority to deny an application for a new repair station certificate if the applicant or certain associated key individuals had materially contributed to the circumstances that caused a previous repair station certificate revocation action. One of the sport aviation world's most respected sport plane designers has gone west.

Airborne 08.13.14: New Repair Station Rule, Wayne Ison Remembered, Prince William

Also: More NIMBY Helicopter Harassment, B-17 at Sebring, SpaceX Sued, Piper SAIB, Hartzell Scores New Tech

According to the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) we have some good news. The FAA has published its final rule regulating repair stations that drops the changes to the repair station rating system. It only retained the authority to deny an application for a new repair station certificate if the applicant or certain associated key individuals had materially contributed to the circumstances that caused a previous repair station certificate revocation action. One of the sport aviation world's most respected sport plane designers has gone west. Known primarily for the mini-Max and related series of aircraft, Wayne Ison passed away last Saturday, Wayne was one of the good

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U.S. Helicopter Safety Team Calls For More Experts To Join Its Effort

Search Also Has Begun For New Industry Co-Chair

The United States Helicopter Safety Team is calling for more helicopter safety experts to join their productive efforts to reduce accidents and fatalities in the industry.

Australian Stall-Spin Accident Preceded By 'Watch This'

SR22 Pilot Deployed Airframe Parachute When Unable To Recover From The Maneuver

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has released a report from an accident in May involving a Cirrus SR22 aircraft being demonstrated to a potential buyer.

Surf Air Places 65-Aircraft Pilatus Order

Would Become The Largest PC-12 Fleet In The Nation If All Options Exercised

Surf Air, the nation’s first All-You-Can-Fly membership airline, has ordered up to 65 new Pilatus aircraft (15 firm orders and 50 options) to be delivered over the next five years, with a total order value of approximately $312 million. The first 15 aircraft are being financed by a $65 million senior facility from White Oak Global Advisors, alongside an additional $8 million equity round from new and existing investors, bringing the total equity raised to $17 million.

Altus AFB Breaks Ground For KC-46A Construction

Base Preparing For Arrival Of The Air Force's New Tanker Aircraft

Officials broke ground on a new construction project on Altus Air Force Base, OK, August 7. The ceremony marked the beginning of a months-long effort to prepare for the arrival of the newest refueling aircraft in the Air Force fleet, the KC-46A Pegasus.

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NTSB Releases Preliminary Report In July Arizona Fatal Accident

Two Fatally Injured When Cessna 172 Impacted Terrain

The NTSB has released a preliminary report in an accident which occurred near Littlefield, AZ that fatally injured two brothers, ages 19 and 16. The Cessna 172 the two were aboard impacted steep terrain in a canyon on the flight from Beaver, UT to Mesquite, NV.

Incident Report Released In June K-Max Unmanned Aircraft Accident

Wind, Load Oscillation Contributed To The Accident, Report Indicates

A report released by the U.S. Marine Corps indicates that civilian contractors employed by Lockheed Martin remotely piloting a K-Max unmanned helicopter in Afghanistan June 5, 2013 lost control of the aircraft because it had been programmed to anticipate a 15 mph headwind at its dropoff point, and encountered a tailwind instead.

SNC Recognizes ISU’s 27th Space Studies Program

Sirangelo: 'The Future Of Our Industry Is In Great Hands'

Sierra Nevada Corporation’s (SNC) Space Systems has issued a statement recognizing and congratulating the substantial work and achievement of the graduating students of International Space University’s 27th Space Studies Program (SSP14). The SSP14 was hosted in Montreal Canada by the École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) and HEC Montréal from June to August 2014. SNC was honored to be part of the evaluation process of the final team projects.

Airbus Helicopters Starts Delivery Of EC145 T2 With DRF Luftrettung

EASA Certified The Aircraft In The Spring Of This Year

The handover of the first EC145 T2 to DRF Luftrettung marks yet another milestone for Airbus Helicopters in the successful program for the BK117/EC145 family. In spring 2014, the latest addition to the family received certification from EASA and is now ready to take on a wide variety of missions. More than 100 orders have already been placed for the new helicopter, which was developed and manufactured in Donauwörth.

Comox Valley Hopes To Secure 19 Wing Comox As Fixed-Wing SAR Training Center

Campaign Launched To Support The Long Term Success Of Comox Valley's Largest Economic Generator

The Canadian government recently issued a Request for Proposal for the Fixed Wing Search and Rescue (FWSAR) Replacement Project. The companies which submit bids are expected to recommend locations for future operations, training and maintenance as part of their proposals. Potential bidders include Lockheed Martin, Airbus Group, and Boeing, among others.

EagleMed Air Medical Transport Cuts Ribbon On New Texas-Based Weather Station

Facility Installed At Eagle Pass, TX

EagleMed critical care air medical transport company has installed an automated weather observing system at Eagle Pass, Texas enabling the company's fixed-wing aircraft to serve patients in the region during inclement weather. An invitation-only ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new facility was held Tuesday.

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Europe’s Last ATV Docks To Zvezda After Two Week Trek

Final Automated Transfer Vehicle Brings Fuel, Supplies, Science Experiments To ISS

The European Space Agency’s fifth and final Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV-5) cargo ship has completed its two week trek to the International Space Station. Named after the 20th century Belgian astronomer, the “Georges Lemaître” docked automatically to the Zvezda service module’s aft port Aug. 12 at 9:30 a.m. EDT.

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Aero-TV: Pilot/Senator Jim Inhofe - Straight Talk From Oshkosh 2014, Part 1

An Outspoken Friend Of Aviation Serves Us ALL In The US Senate

While at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell talked about general aviation issues with Oklahoma U.S. Senator, James Inhofe. Senator Inhofe has long been an outspoken friend of aviation in the U.S. Senate, and he was recently responsible for the legislation known as the Pilots Bill of Rights.

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Aero-TV: Pilot/Senator Jim Inhofe - Straight Talk From Oshkosh 2014, Part 1

An Outspoken Friend Of Aviation Serves Us ALL In The US Senate

While at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell talked about general aviation issues with Oklahoma U.S. Senator, James Inhofe. Senator Inhofe has long been an outspoken friend of aviation in the U.S. Senate, and he was recently responsible for the legislation known as the Pilots Bill of Rights. Commonly known as PBR-1, the Pilot's Bill of Rights took a major step forward to require the FAA to treat pilots in a manner similar to standard legal procedures in a violation action. However, Senator Inhofe recognized that more work needs to be done to assure pilots

NTSB Seeks Public Comments On Its NPRM To Update Investigating Procedures

Proposed Reorganization Of Protocols Into Mode-Specific Subparts

The NTSB announced Tuesday that it has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeking public comment regarding proposed changes to rules governing investigation procedures. The rules are laid out in 49 C.F.R. part 831.

Sikorsky, Boeing Selected To Build FVL Technology Demonstrator

SB-1 Defiant Expected To Fly In 2017

The U.S. Army’s Joint Multi-Role Technology Demonstrator Phase 1 program (JMR TD) has greenlighted Sikorsky and Boeing to build a prototype helicopter for the next generation of vertical lift aircraft.

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Gulfstream Sees Latin American Fleet Grow Nearly 70 Percent In 5 Years

Brings Full In-Production Fleet To Business Aviation Air Show In São Paulo

Gulfstream opened the Latin American Business Aviation Exhibition & Conference (LABACE) by announcing its fleet in Latin America has grown by nearly 70 percent since 2009. The company has its in-production fleet — the Gulfstream G650, G550, G450, G280 and G150 — at the annual air show in São Paulo.

Textron Aviation Remains Bullish On Latin American Market

Will Display 13 Aircraft At LBACE This Week

For the past few years, the market for business aviation in Latin America has been one of the largest in the world for both Beechcraft Corporation and Cessna Aircraft Company. Now that both companies have come together under the banner of Textron Aviation, Latin America takes on an even greater level of importance to the world’s largest supplier of general and business aircraft and support.

Belite Aircraft Announces Canadian Distribution Agreement

ProCub Lite Fine Tuned For Canadian Market

Melody Aircraft, of Alberta, Canada, will exclusively distribute Belite's aircraft and kits throughout Canada, Belite announced this week.

Pipistrel Panthera Successfully Passes Spin-Test Program

Recovers After 10-Turn Spin Initiated At High Altitude

Pipistrel says that the new four-place Panthera has successfully completed all flights required in the spin-test program for Part-23 certification.

AeroSports Update: Aircraft Certification Makes A Difference

An Aircraft Can Be FAA Certified But Not FAA Approved; What’s Up With That?

If you’re going to buzz around in the skies of the United States, all aircraft must be FAA certified or certified by a recognized foreign country. The only exception to this rule is found in FAR 103 for ultralights.

Airborne 08.11.14: OSH14 Rocked!, Sequoia Closing, GAMA's 2Q/14 Report

Also: 787-10 Goes To SC, FAA Trying To Screw Homebuilders?, PC24 Rollout, Enola Gay's VanKirk Goes West, P-51 Flies Primary!

EAA Chairman Jack Pelton has reported that the 2014 edition of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh could be the best conventions of all time. Aircraft arrival numbers were up significantly from a year ago with more than 1,000 additional registered aircraft in Oshkosh over last year. On Tuesday, the field at Wittman Regional Airport was full for aircraft parking. Pelton commented, “This was the first time in a long time aircraft parking was full.” The economy and the passage of time have conspired to force the Sequoia Aircraft Corp

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (08.13.14)

"In order to meet the needs of the Canadian market, we're upgrading our ProCub Lite model with a gross weight increase to 285KG (625 pounds), a larger 10 gallon fuel tank and a four stroke engine." Source: James Wiebe, CEO of Belite.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (08.13.14): Cantilever

A wing designed to carry loads without external struts.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (08.13.14)

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The association is made up of men and women, teachers and students, mechanics and farmers, bankers and programmers, priests and writers, working and retired from all over the United States, many European countries, and Australia.

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