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July 29, 2020

Airborne-Flight Training 07.29.20: King Schools Upgrades, TPS Commandant, Diamond DA40s

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King Schools has been busy these last few months, despite the ravages of a global pandemic... As a result, Pilots taking flight training via the Cessna Flight Training System will find their learning easier and more fun as a result of upgrades to their courses. New features include updated navigation, design and functionality on their iPhones, iPads, laptops and desktops. Flight instructors will also see major modifications to features in the Course Tracking Application (CTA). Want to win a FREE King School’s course, kneeboard, and flight bag? Enter to win by completing either of two options… Survey: https://forms.gle/tMNZmg2ebzZCXxQH7. The Air Force Test Pilot School bid

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Airborne-Flight Training 07.15.20: Armless Pilot, MS FlightSim, MTSU Expands

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To those of your struggling with flying lessons, you should be inspired by a friend of ours. Few student pilots had more to overcome than Jessica Cox... now a Private PIlot and aircraft owner. Jessica Cox is the world’s first person without arms licensed to fly an airplane. She shares her life story with the world as a motivational speaker and disability rights advocate. On the morning of July 24, 2020, Cox will host retired Iowa Senator Tom Harkin (Dem) on a flight in her airplane, N26R (“two-six-

G700 Reportedly Surpassing Test Milestones

Gulfstream is talking up their G700 flight-test program and the progress they are reportedly making progress with a number of accomplishments in testing and performance. The G700 was introduced in October 2019. The G700 has flown more than 100 test flights, recently completed company flutter testing and expanded the flight envelope at both high and low speeds. As part of Gulfstream’s testing efforts, the aircraft also flew beyond its maximum operating speed and cruise altitude, reaching Mach 0.99 and an altitude of 54,000 feet.

Megan McArthur, Shane Kimbrough, Akihiko Hoshide, and Thomas Pesquet Get The Nod

NASA and its international partners have assigned crew members for Crew-2, which will be the second operational SpaceX Crew Dragon flight to the International Space Station as part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program. NASA astronauts Shane Kimbrough and Megan McArthur will serve as spacecraft commander and pilot, respectively, for the mission. JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Akihiko Hoshide and ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Thomas Pesquet will join as mission specialists.

Pilots At Risk Due To COVID Restrictions

Pilot leaders from the FedEx Express unit of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) recently passed a resolution calling on their company to suspend operations in Hong Kong due to unacceptable risks for pilots related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Wildcat Played A Vital Role In The Pacific Theater

The Commemorative Air Force’s FM2 Wildcat is set to participate in the upcoming 75th Anniversary Commemoration of the End of World War II events, scheduled to take place in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, from August 29 to September 2, 2020. On Saturday, July 25, the aircraft and pilot Mike Polley boarded USS Essex (LHD 2) to bring the aircraft from San Diego to Pearl Harbor for the commemoration activities.

NetJets Puts Its European Operations Back To Work

Fleet and Crews Are Being Reinstated

Progress? NetJets says that it will offer to reinstate all NetJets Europe pilots and cabin crew who were furloughed back in April. Additionally, NetJets will restore a portion of the fleet in Europe to reach typical pre-pandemic flight levels serving customer demand. NetJets plans to add more than 60 additional aircraft across the fleet worldwide between now and year-end 2021.

Aircrews Consist Of Two Pilots, An Aerial Reconnaissance Weather Officer, Navigator And Loadmaster

The Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircrews flew five weather reconnaissance missions into Hurricane Douglas, the season’s first hurricane in the Pacific Ocean, July 24-27, collecting data to assist Central Pacific Hurricane Center forecasters. The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, assigned to the 403rd Wing, Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, departed their home base, July 22, began flying missions into Hurricane Douglas from Kalaeloa Airport, July 24, and then moved operations to Kona International Airport, Hawaii, July 26, to get out of the path of the storm, and finished their last mission, July 27.

Already In Full Production

Hartzell Engine Technologies (HET) has received FAA PMA (Parts Manufacturer Approval) for a new line of starter adapters for Continental Aerospace piston aircraft engines. "As with all of Hartzell Engine Technologies' product families, our Sky-Tec brand represents the highest levels of quality, innovation, and value," stated HET's president, Keith Bagley.

From 2010: Cheri's Achievements Are Exceeded Only By The Heights She Has Achieved As A World-Class Balloonist

You may all be a little sick, by now, in hearing about the amazing team ANN's Aero-TV crews has at the 2010 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta... the sites, the sounds, the colors, the staff, the crews, the PILOTS... they all made an extraordinary week even more so. And one of our favorite people was a balloon pilot, Cheri White, who launched herself (and partner Mark Sullivan) into the late-night ether to take a chance in seeking the top spot in the America's Challeng

When The Nosewheel Touched Down, The Airplane Veered Sharply Right

On July 3, 2020, about 1157 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-46-600, N89MA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Titusville, Florida. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that he performed a traffic pattern approach to runway 27 at Space Coast Regional Airport (TIX), Titusville, Florida. The airplane crossed the runway threshold at 80 knots and landed about 3 ft left of the runway centerline. When the nosewheel touched down, the airplane veered sharply right.

Aero Linx: The Naval Airship Association The Naval Airship Association promotes the history, education, applications and technology of lighter-than-air (LTA) vehicles including balloons, blimps, dirigibles, zeppelins and other airships. Despite its name, membership in the NAA requires no naval affiliation and is open to anyone. Membership includes a subscription to our quarterly publication, The Noon Balloon.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (07.29.20): Circle-To-Land Maneuver

Circle-To-Land Maneuver A maneuver initiated by the pilot to align the aircraft with a runway for landing when a straight-in landing from an instrument approach is not possible or is not desirable. At tower controlled airports, this maneuver is made only after ATC authorization has been obtained and the pilot has established required visual reference to the airport.

“These accomplishments at this stage in flight test point to the impressive maturity of the G700 program. We designed and developed the G700 for our customers to fly safely, securely and efficiently while enjoying the same level of comfort as they do on the ground. With the largest galley in the industry, the utmost in technology, and the finest, freshest cabin environment, the G700 unlocks new opportunities in business-jet travel.” Source: Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream, doing a little bragging about the state of the flight test program for the upcoming Gulfstream G700.