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March 24, 2016

Airborne 03.24.16: Red Bull @ SnF16, FAA UAV Changes, Women Of Aviation Worldwide

Also: Another Airshow Cancel, Aero-Community, SpaceX Cargo Launch, Norwegian v DoT, Sikorsky, FAA Penalty, Seatbelt Airbag

Sun ‘n Fun certainly lives up to its title name as attendees will now be able to experience a demonstration of the new high-end motorsport known as, the Red Bull Air Races. It’s been reported that Sun ‘n Fun has worked with Red Bull Air Races to put on a demonstration race during the April 8, 9 and 10 afternoon airshows. Flying at top speed at well over 200 miles per hour around the signature 80-foot pylons in an abbreviated course, Master Class Red Bull Air Race pilots Michael Goulian and Kirby Chambliss will showcase their skill and daring for the fans at SUN ‘n FUN. The FAA has made some adjustments to its Section 333 exemption pol

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IATA Files Formal Complaint In EC Investigation

EC Looking Into Alleged Abuses By Aviation Equipment Manufacturers

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that it has become a complainant in an investigation being conducted by the European Commission’s Directorate General for Competition (DG-COMP) into alleged abuses of dominant positions by manufacturers of aviation equipment.

Bell Helicopter Retirees Honored With FAA 'Master Pilot' Award

'Wright Brothers' Award Bestowed On Dwayne Williams And Wayne Brown

Two retired Bell Helicopter employees, Dwayne Williams and Wayne Brown, have been honored by the FAA with its Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award - one of the most prestigious pilot safety awards in the industry.

NTSB Issues Probable Cause Report In Alaska Wedding Accident

Aircraft Was Making Low Passes Over Wedding Party When It Impacted Trees

The NTSB has issued a probable cause report from an accident in which a man was fatally injured while flying over his daughter's wedding reception.

FAA Proposes $917,000 Civil Penalty Against Puerto Rico Ports Authority

Alleges Aircraft Rescue And Firefighting Violations At Three Airports

The FAA has proposed a $917,000 civil penalty against the Puerto Rico Ports Authority for alleged aircraft rescue and firefighting violations at three of its commercial airports.

Dutch Hawker Hunter Foundation To Skip Airshow Season

Comes In The Wake Of New U.K. CAA Rules For Aerial Displays By Warbirds

The Dutch Hawker Hunter Foundation (DHHF) will not be flying its aircraft in airshows this season.

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Trike Accident In CA Results In Fatality

Women Piloting The Aircraft Had Been A Contestant On 'The Bachelor'

A two-place Airborne XT-912 went down with one person on board Monday shortly after takeoff from the Hawthorne (CA) Municipal Airport, according to city authorities.

Tampa Bay Rays Face Tarmac Delay In Cuba

Team Plane Sat On The Runway For Nearly Eight Hours

After winning an historic baseball game against the Cuban National team in Havana 4-1 Tuesday, the Tampa Bay Rays found themselves staying in Cuba about eight hours longer than they originally anticipated.

Airbus Helicopters Kicks Off H145 Demo Tour in Asia

Stops Planned In Four Countries Over The Next Week

Airbus Helicopters’ H145 is back in Asia for a series of demo flights in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Taiwan.

Chicago Residents Again Sue Over Airplane Noise

City Asks That Case Be Moved To Federal Court

Residents of Bensenville, IL ... a suburb of Chicago ... have filed another lawsuit against the city saying that the noise from aircraft using the recently-completed runway at Chicago O'Hare airport constitutes an illegal taking of their property.

Scientists Say Moon Colony Is Possible, And Maybe Affordable

Permanent Human Presence Could Be Established In Six Years For $10 Billion, According To Published Studies

NASA could establish a permanent colony on the Moon by 2020 for a cost of about $10 billion, according to a series of studies published in the journal New Space.

American Flyers Adds Frasca Simulators

Mentor Cessna 172 Sims Added In Three Locations

American Flyers has ordered three Frasca Mentor Cessna 172 AATDs to continue their long history of using FRASCA simulators at their multiple flight training locations. The three Mentors will be placed at three different American Flyers locations, two at different facilities in Addison, TX and one in Pompano Beach, FL. The Mentors will be configured to fly like the Cessna 172 aircraft and will feature TruVision Global, G1000 and more.

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Remains Of A WWII Corsair Arrive At NHHC

Presented By A Representative Of Saiki City, Japan

A representative from Saiki City, Japan, presented the remains of a World War II F4U Corsair fighter-bomber to the U.S. Navy at the Naval History and Heritage Command's (NHHC) Archaeology and Conservation Laboratory March 22.

Classic Aero-TV: Lycoming's Michael Kraft - No 'Downside' in Part 23 Re-Write

"An Alternate Means of Certification Under Part 23"...

While at EAA AirVenture 2013, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell had a chance to sit down with Michael Kraft, the Vice President and General Manager of Lycoming Engines. FAR part 23 is the regulation that is generally applied to the certification of general aviation aircraft that weigh less than 12,500 pounds. A move is afoot to revise FAR part 23 and the Campbell asked Kraft his opinion regarding the changes.

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More Clues: Additional Debris 'Highly Likely' To Have Come From MH370

Examination Of Debris Recovered From Mozambique Reveals B777 Commonality

The Australian Government has confirmed that debris recovered from Mozambique is highly likely to have come from MH370. The Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Darren Chester advised, Wednesday, that the examination of the two pieces of debris has been completed. The Malaysian Investigation Team for MH370 has found that both pieces of debris are consistent with panels from a Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 aircraft. “The analysis has concluded the debris is almost certainly from MH370,” Mr Chester said.

Airborne 03.24.16: Red Bull @SnF16, FAA UAV Changes, Women Of Aviation Worldwide

Also: Another Airshow Cancel, Aero-Community, SpaceX Cargo Launch, Norwegian v DoT, Sikorsky, FAA Penalty, Seatbelt Airbag

Sun ‘n Fun certainly lives up to its title name as attendees will now be able to experience a demonstration of the new high-end motorsport known as, the Red Bull Air Races. It’s been reported that Sun ‘n Fun has worked with Red Bull Air Races to put on a demonstration race during the April 8, 9 and 10 afternoon airshows. Flying at top speed at well over 200 miles per hour around the signature 80-foot pylons in an abbreviated course, Master Class Red

Classic Aero-TV: Lycoming's Michael Kraft - No 'Downside' in Part 23 Re-Write

"An Alternate Means of Certification Under Part 23"...

While at EAA AirVenture 2013, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell had a chance to sit down with Michael Kraft, the Vice President and General Manager of Lycoming Engines. FAR part 23 is the regulation that is generally applied to the certification of general aviation aircraft that weigh less than 12,500 pounds. A move is afoot to revise FAR part 23 and the Campbell asked Kraft his opinion regarding the changes.

NBAA 'Call to Action' Urges Support For Senate FAA Bill

Bolen: Senate Bill 'Includes Important, Targeted Solutions'

The NBAA has issued a Call to Action urging its members to support a recently introduced U.S. Senate bill to reauthorize the FAA and modernize the nation's aviation system.

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ISS Resupply Mission Successfully Launched

ULA Boosts 7,745 Pounds Of Cargo To The Station

A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket carrying the OA-6 Cygnus resupply craft to the International Space Station (ISS) lifted off from Space Launch Complex-41 on March 22 at 11:05 p.m. EDT.

Interment Of WASPs At Arlington Passes U.S. House

Matter Still Under Consideration In The Senate

The U.S. House of Representatives has unanimously passed a bill that would allow WASPs to be buried in Arlington National Cemetery just outside Washington, D.C. But the measure still has legislative hurdles to clear.

C Series European Route-Proving Program Successfully Concluded

CS100 Aircraft Completed Over 30 Flights Between European Cities

Another milestone has been reached in the C Series program with the successful completion by the CS100 airplane of European route-proving exercises. The program was conducted in the network of launch operator Swiss International Air Lines ("SWISS") and included over 30 city-pair flights in European cities over a three-week period.

AeroSports Update: S-LSA Certification

The Special-Light Sport Aircraft Was Invented With The Sport Pilot Regulations

Last week we reported that the RANS S-20LS Raven has received its approval for special light sport certification. This week, let’s take a look at what that actually means.

European Parliament, EASA Create UAV Framework

But Leader Of EP Effort Says Industry, Other Countries Needs To Take A Larger Role

The member of the European Parliament who spearheaded the creation of a risk-based framework resolution on UAVs says the industry and other countries need to take a larger role in the creation of rules.

U.S. Airman, Family Injured In Brussels Bombings

Among Hundreds Wounded In Explosions

A U.S. Airman from Joint Force Command Brunssum in the Netherlands and members of the Airman’s family were injured in an attack at the Brussels airport March 22, Air Force officials confirmed.

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Airborne 03.23.16: Piper Reduces M-Prices, USMC Accident Causes, Zenith Cruzer

Also: UAV Filmmaker v LA, RANS S7 Courier, Bader Field, Drones v Cherry Blossoms, NASA Budget, Brazil CA9 Crash, OLD Helo Suit

Piper Aircraft has announced the repositioning of the M-Class product line in anticipation of the certification of the M600, which is expected to take place in third-quarter of this year. In other words, there are some serious price reductions in the works. As part of the product repositioning, Piper Aircraft has reduced the price of the M500 from $2.264M to $1.99M. Additionally, the newly upgraded executive interior will be a standard feature on each M500. Cuts

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (03.24.16)

"The bill recognizes that the nation’s airports and airspace operate in the public interest, and should serve the public, including all aviation stakeholders and the citizens and communities they serve." Source: NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen in a "Call to Action".

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.24.16): Minimum Fuel

Indicates that an aircraft’s fuel supply has reached a state where, upon reaching the destination, it can accept little or no delay.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.24.16)

Get Out Of General Aviation Now

There's an idea that's pretty foreign to all of us, but it's the position of entrepreneur Dick Smith took on the Pprune discussion board.

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