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December 07, 2016

Airborne 12.07.16: SpaceShipTwo Free Flt, Newest Tecnam, Hurricane Hunters Move

Also: Chelan Seaplanes Debacle, Electrifying E-Fest, Delta's New Airbus, Orion Update, ACSS NXT-700, Flyht, Duncan Aviation

The newest SpaceShipTwo flew free of its mother ship for the first time, just a few days ago. VSS Unity was piloted by Mark Stucky and Dave Mackay. Over the course of the 1 hour 20 minute flight, of which 10 minutes was the free flight of SpaceShipTwo, the pilots, mission controllers, and ground crews collected valuable data. The test flight was the fifth flight of VSS Unity following several recent Captive Carry flights. Tecnam has introduced what they say is a sub

Airborne 12.07.16: SpaceShipTwo Flies Free, Newest Tecnam, Hurricane Hunters Move

Also: Chelan Seaplanes Debacle, Electrifying E-Fest, Delta's New Airbus, Orion Update, ACSS NXT-700, Flyht, Duncan Aviation

The newest SpaceShipTwo flew free of its mother ship for the first time, just a few days ago. VSS Unity was piloted by Mark Stucky and Dave Mackay. Over the course of the 1 hour 20 minute flight, of which 10 minutes was the free flight of SpaceShipTwo, the pilots, mission controllers, and ground crews collected valuable data. The test flight was the fifth flight of VSS Unity following several recent Captive Carry flights. Tecnam has introduced what they say is a substantially updated and improved Mark-2 version of the company’s popular light sport eligible P2002 Sierra. The Tecnam P2002 Sierra Mark-2 retains all of its flying qualities, but now offers

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Gone West: XCOR Founding Member Loretta 'Aleta' Jackson DeLong

Jeff Greason: 'There Wouldn't Have Been An XCOR Without Her'

One of the founding members of XCOR has Gone West. Loretta "Aleta" Jackson DeLong passed away Sunday due to complications from chemotherapy treatments for ovarian cancer. She was 68 years old.

Satcom Direct SD Completes Its Acquisition Of TrueNorth Avionics

Finalization Of The Deal Announced At MEBAA

Global aeronautical communications provider Satcom Direct (SD) announced today at MEBAA 2016 that it has closed its purchase of TrueNorth Avionics, a manufacturer of cabin communications solutions. With the acquisition of TrueNorth complete, SD significantly expands its ability to provide advanced communications systems for VIP and VVIP aircraft.

Are The FAA And City Of Santa Monica Near An Agreement?

Anti-Airport Campaigners Outraged At Possible 'Secret Deal'

The Santa Monica City Council scheduled a closed meeting Tuesday with several airport issues on the agenda.

Lilium Aviation Raises Over $10 Million From European Venture Capitalist

In Development Of A VTOL Electric-Powered Ducted Fan Commuter Aircraft

Lilium Aviation, which is developing the "Lilium Jet" ... an electric VTOL ducted fan-powered commuter aircraft ... has closed on a €10m ($10.73 million) Series A funding round with Atomico, the leading European venture capital firm based in London.

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GoPro Karma Recall Raises Regulatory Questions

No Clear Indication As To What Agency Is Responsible For Protecting Consumers From Malfunctioning Drones

The recent recall by GoPro of its Karma drone has raised questions about what agency, if any, is responsible for protecting the public from such malfunctions.

Arianespace’s Vega Scores Its Eighth Success In Orbiting GÖKTÜRK-1 For Turkey

Launched Tuesday Morning From French Guiana

The Vega lightweight launcher continued its track record of success today, lofting the GÖKTÜRK-1 Earth observation spacecraft from the Spaceport on a mission that adds another operator to those entrusting their initial payloads for launch by Arianespace.

FAA Expected To Rule Soon On Skydiving At Casa Grande Municipal Airport

Skydiving Company Had Lodged A Protest Against The Airport With The Agency

A long-running dispute between Phoenix Area Skydiving and Casa Grande Municipal Airport (KCGZ) may soon be resolved by the FAA.

Stemme Canopies Provide Reliable UVA Filter

Independent Testing By M7 Labs Shows 100 Percent Removal Of UVA Light

Because of the significant increase in UVA radiation at higher altitudes, many pilots recognize the danger of sunburns, skin cancer and the degeneration of their vision.

KLM Pilot Suffers Heart Attack While Taxiing For Takeoff

Was Preparing For Departure From Glasgow To Amsterdam

The pilot of a KLM airliner with 128 people on board suffered a heart attack while taxiing out for departure from Glasgow Airport late last week.

CNN Offers Apology For Trump Plane-Crash 'Joke'

Producer Make Offhanded Remark While Waiting For Live Report

When an off-camera producer made a joke about President-elect Donald Trump's plane crashing, she didn't realize she was being recorded. But she was, and the video was posted to YouTube by FTVLive's Scott Jones.

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ANN Presents: Bob Hoover Memorial Celebration of Life (11.18.16 -- Special Edit)

Honoring A Great Man, A Great Pilot, A Great American -- and Above All Else… A Great Friend

Bob Hoover was, to virtually everyone in the aviation world, the “Pilot’s Pilot.” One of aviation’s most celebrated aviators, Hoover pioneered a legendary life as a fighter pilot, test pilot, airshow pilot and aviation figurehead. Whether escaping a German prisoner of war camp in WWII by stealing a German fighter, flying in support of Chuck Yeager’s record-breaking sound-barrier flights, testing dozens of leading edge airplanes (often for the first time) or flying flawlessly thorough hundreds of airshow performances; Hoover’s 94 years were packed with adventure, class, distinction, and a gentlemanly grace heretofore unmatched by any other

President-Elect Trump Says New Air Force One Is Too Expensive

Says Congress Should Cancel The Order With Boeing, Citing Costs

President-elect Donald Trump dealt a blow to Boeing Tuesday, saying that the planned order of two Boeing 747s to replace the aging Air Force One aircraft is too expensive and should be cancelled.

FAA Issues Emergency Order Revoking Certificate Of Atlanta Technical College

Alleges That The School Failed To Keep Appropriate Records On Students In Aviation Maintenance Program

The FAA has issued an emergency order revoking the maintenance technician school certificate of Atlanta Technical College (ATC) of Atlanta, GA.

Chao May Have Substantial Influence Over ATC Privatization

But DOT Secretary-Designate Has Not Taken An Official Position On The Issue

One of the issues Elaine Chao is likely to face shortly after her expected confirmation by the U.S. Senate as Secretary of Transportation is whether or not ATC should be spun off from the FAA and placed under a non-profit organization established by Congress.

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PAM Pearl Harbor Dedicates 1941 Ford Island Aerological Tower

Unveils Plans For Library And Archive Development

Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor held a dedication ceremony Sunday to mark the completion of a $650,000 restoration of the historic Aerological Tower, which served as flight control center on December 7, 1941.

AeroSports Update: Gordon Bennett Cup 2017 Announced

Being Held In The Canton Of Fribourg, It’s A World Cup And Festival For All The Family

From September 7 through the 16th, 2017, Gruyères will host the 61st Gordon Bennett Aeronautical World Cup, the oldest and most prestigious gas balloon race in the world. In the idyllic setting of the Fribourg Pre-Alps, visitors will have the chance not only to witness the start of an internationally renowned competition but also enjoy a public festival celebrating aerial sports.

More Than 100 World War II Veterans Arrive In Honolulu On Honor Flight

Traveled To Hawaii To Mark The 75th Anniversary Of Pearl Harbor Attack

Past and present met Sunday when Sailors from Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam greeted more than 100 World War II veterans, including Pearl Harbor survivors, when they arrived at the Honolulu International Airport aboard and American Airlines Honor Flight for the upcoming 75th Pearl Harbor commemoration events throughout the island of Oahu.

20 Years Ago: Columbia Breaks A World Record For The Longest Time In Space

Longest Shuttle Mission Spent A Record 17 Days In Space ... Much Longer Than Originally Planned

Twenty years ago today astronauts on board the Space Shuttle Columbia woke to a familiar song. It’s traditional on NASA’s manned space missions to wake the crew with a different track every day, and this time someone down in Florida was clearly showing they had a sense of humor. “Please, come home for Christmas,” by Sawyer Brown rolled through the Shuttle, and it couldn’t have been more appropriate.

Airborne 12.06.16: SpaceX Launching Soon!, 787 AD, DJI Inspire 2

Also: P-51C 'Tuskegee Airmen', Aero-Calendar, EASA Mandate, Master Instructor, 737 MAX Thrust Reverser, LaMia Airline, Flying Colours

SpaceX could return to flight by the middle of the month if the FAA approves its next launch, according to SpaceX customer Iridium Communications. The launch is scheduled on December 16 at 12:36 p.m. Pacific Standard Time from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, according to an Iridium news release. An Airworthiness Directive issued by the FAA last week requires repetitive cycling of either the airplane electrical power or the power to the three fligh

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (12.07.16)

"Boeing is building a brand new 747 Air Force One for future presidents, but costs are out of control." (Source: Tweet from President-elect Donald Trump)

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (12.07.16): Cold Temperature Compensation

An action on the part of the pilot to adjust an aircraft’s indicated altitude due to the effect of cold temperatures on true altitude above terrain versus aircraft indicated altitude.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (12.07.16)

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The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) is a United States Navy command, headquartered in Patuxent River, MD with military and civilian personnel stationed at eight principal continental United States sites and one site overseas.

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