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November 04, 2020

Airborne-Flight Training 11.04.20: Navy StandDown, Rich Stowell, Skyborne

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Last week was a tough week for Naval aviation... Vice Adm. Kenneth White-sell, Commander, Naval Air Forces, directed all non-deployed U.S. Navy aviation units to conduct a safety stand down Oct. 26. This stand down provides an opportunity for aviation commands to focus on how to further improve operational risk management and risk mitigation across the Naval Aviation enterprise. This safety stand down follows an F/A-18E Super Hornet crash near Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake on Oct. 20, in which the pilot ejected safely, and a T-6B Texan 2 crash in Foley, Alabama, on Oct. 23, in which the two-person aircrew did not survive. No civilians were injured as a result of either i

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Blue Angels Conduct Final Flight on Legacy Hornets

Final Flight Marks The Transition to Super Hornet

The Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, will conduct a final flight on the F/A-18 A/B/C/D “Legacy” Hornets, Nov. 04 from 1600-1630 CST. The final flight of the Legacy Hornets signifies the official transition of the Blue Angels to the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet platform. “We are incredibly honored to have the opportunity to salute those teams who have flown, maintained and supported this platform for over three decades of service,” said Cmdr. Brian Kesselring, U.S. Navy Blue Angels commanding officer and flight leader.

The CAF’S A-26 Invader 'Lil Twister' Got back to Business On November 1

As expected (and while waiting for the weather to clear), the third A-26 in the CAF inventory returned to flight on November 1, 2020 with two flights out of Guthrie Regional Airport in Oklahoma. The first flight duration was approximately 11 minutes with a few minor squawks. The second flight later in the afternoon was approximately one hour in duration. Mark Novak was the Pilot in Command during the flight. For more than 21 years volunteers have been working to restore this A-26 Invader in order to return the aircraft to flight. Although many obstacles, including being hit by a tornado, delayed the project, volunteers persisted.

85th Test and Evaluation Squadron Executed Nearly 20 Sorties In F-16 D-Model Aircraft Testing ATAGS

Five female fighter pilots tested a modified version of the Advanced Technology Anti-Gravity Suit Oct. 26-30. ATAGS is a proven design and a critical life support item that protects aircrew members from the effects of high-G forces during maneuvers in fighter aircraft, but the ATAGS design, which has been in use since 2001, was developed primarily for standard men’s body types. Pilots who are shorter or have smaller or hard-to-fit body types often struggle to properly adjust the G-suit to fit well due to a limited range of adjustability in the standard sizes. Directly tasked by the secretary of the Air Force, engineers and subject matter exper

From 2015: Wet Or Dry... The SeaRey Has Built A Cult-Like Following Over Many Years

In this video, ANN News Editor, Tom Patton, talks with Adam Yang, the CEO of Progressive Aerodyne. Progressive Aerodyne manufacturers the kit version and the S-LSA version of the SeaRey amphibious aircraft. The SeaRey has been a kit-built airplane for many years and moved into the factory-built light sport certified model of the aircraft about 2 years ago, Tom asked Yang how the light sport business has been going since they moved in that direction.

Will Deploy Digital Infrastructure to Unlock New Drone Solutions

Airspace Link has partnered with Flagler County in Florida to launch the first-of-its-kind digital drone infrastructure in the sky, which will unlock new advanced, autonomous drone solutions to enhance both public safety and business operations, such as package delivery. As a user of Esri ArcGIS online products, Flagler County was able to take advantage of the AirHub for Government solution and this new partnership is a first step for enabling businesses to safely deliver food, medical supplies, cargo and other essentials to communities around Flagler County with drones.

Bucks Offered for Converting Airports from Military to Civil/Joint-Use

The MAP Is Funded By The Airport Improvement Program (AIP)

The FAA will accept applications from airport sponsors through Dec. 17, 2020, under the Fiscal Year 2021 Military Airport Program (MAP). The MAP provides funding to help develop former military airports or designated joint-use military airfields for civilian use. The program helps increase civilian aviation capacity by financing projects such as building or repairing parking lots, fuel farms, hangars, utility systems, access roads, cargo buildings, and other airfield projects at former military airports. The MAP is funded by the Airport Improvement Program (AIP). Congress has historically appropriated approximately $10 million for this program. However, the FAA is operating under a Continu

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We have a packed episode today filled with the latest news in flight training, so let's start with CAP Helping Train the next generation of Air Force wings. Civil Air Patrol is one of the four partners in the U.S. Air Force Total Force. Consisting of CAP as the Air Force auxiliary as well as the Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve and active-duty Air Force, each partner has specific missions that often foster collaboration. The IMC/VMC Club concept, now part of the EAA's pilot proficiency resources, b

He Attempted To Restart The Engine, But The Engine Would Not Even Crank

On September 28, 2020, about 1800 eastern daylight time, a Tecnam P92 airplane, N562TU, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Centerville, Maryland. The flight instructor and student pilot were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight. According to the flight instructor, he and a student pilot were flying straight and level, about 1,700 feet above mean sea level, on a southwest heading, 10 to 12 miles from Bay Bridge Airport (W29), Stevensville, Maryland, when the airplane suddenly began to vibrate severely.

AD 2020-22-12 Requires A One-Time Inspection Of The Electrical Harnesses Located In The Fuel Tanks...

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Polskie Zaklady Lotnicze Sp. z o.o. Model PZL M28 05 airplanes. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as defective thermo-shrinkable tubes installed on the electrical harnesses located in the fuel tanks. This AD requires a one-time inspection of the electrical harnesses located in the fuel tanks and, depending on findings, replacement of the affected harness. The FAA is issuing this AD

AD 2020-21-12 Replacing The Grommets In The Upper Panel Assembly On The Left-Hand (LH) And Right-Hand (RH) Emergency Exits

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Pilatus Aircraft Ltd Model PC-24 airplanes. This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as the vinyl grommets on the upper panel assembly on the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) emergency exits becoming rigid after exposure to low temperatures, which could result in failure of the emergency exits to open during an evacuation. This AD requires replacing the gromme

Aero Linx: Light Aircraft Association Welcome to the Light Aircraft Association, the heart of a community that lives and breathes recreational aviation in all its forms! With almost 70 years of history, no other UK association has the depth of knowledge and experience in looking after our sport. From lowly beginnings we have built an impressive association that today boast around 8,000 members and oversees the airworthiness of 2,600 aircraft, plus a further 1,500 aircraft build projects. We’ve forged an enviable reputation for determination and fairness within the corridors of power in the UK and Europe and are one of the principle representative groups providing balanced consultativ

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (11.04.20): Discrete Frequency

Discrete Frequency A separate radio frequency for use in direct pilot-controller communications in air traffic control which reduces frequency congestion by controlling the number of aircraft operating on a particular frequency at one time. Discrete frequencies are normally designated for each control sector in en route/terminal ATC facilities. Discrete frequencies are listed in the Chart Supplement U.S. and the DOD FLIP IFR En Route Supplement.

“Undoubtedly, 2020 presented the team with unprecedented challenges. That said, the unique nature of this year also allowed our team to deepen our interaction with past teams, in particular, those teams that transitioned to new aircraft during their tenure. This engagement has helped us lay the foundation for a safe and effective transition for our team’s pilots, support, and maintenance personnel as well as postured us to take on the high operating tempo of the team’s highly anticipated 2021 air show season and 75th anniversary.” Source: Cmdr. Brian Kesselring, U.S. Navy Blue Angels commanding officer and flight leader, commenting on the 2020 airshow season -- which marked the end of the service life of the aircraf