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September 15, 2016

Airborne 09.15.16: Boeing T-X Unveiled, 'New Glenn' Rocket, Piper M600 PC

Also: SWA 3472, Airborne Expansion, Jerry Jones H145, LoPresti Gulfstream STC, Nellis AFB, Connected Aircraft, Lawsuit

Boeing has thrown its hat into the ring to compete for a contract to provide the Air Force with its new advanced trainer airplane. Actually, it could be said they threw two hats into the ring. Boeing and its partner Saab AB will use their two production T-X aircraft, revealed earlier this week, to show the U.S. Air Force the performance, affordability, and maintainability advantages of their approach. Boeing T-X is an all-new aircraft designed specifically for the U.S. A

Airborne 09.15.16: Boeing T-X Unveiled, 'New Glenn' Rocket, Piper M600 PC

Also: SWA 3472, Airborne Expansion, Jerry Jones H145, LoPresti Gulfstream STC, Nellis AFB, Connected Aircraft, Lawsuit

Boeing has thrown its hat into the ring to compete for a contract to provide the Air Force with its new advanced trainer airplane. Actually, it could be said they threw two hats into the ring. Boeing and its partner Saab AB will use their two production T-X aircraft, revealed earlier this week, to show the U.S. Air Force the performance, affordability, and maintainability advantages of their approach. Boeing T-X is an all-new aircraft designed specifically for the U.S. Air Force training mission. Blue Origin founder, Jeff Bezos, has unveiled plans for his next space launch system, and it's planned to be a major player in the spaceflight business. Named in honor

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Drone Racing League Unveils International Broadcast Partners

Closes $12 Million Investment Round

The Drone Racing League (DRL) has announced key multi-year, international event and media distribution agreements with three world-renowned sports broadcast and media companies including ESPN (North, South and Central America and the Caribbean), Sky (UK and Ireland) and 7Sports, the sports business cluster of ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE (DACH).

NTSB Prelim Indicates Pilot Was Avoiding Thunderstorm In FL Fatal Accident

Plane Went Down In The Ocean Near Hollywood, FL

The NTSB has released its preliminary report on an accident which occurred on September 3, 2016 about 0952 eastern daylight time. A Cessna 172N, N6091E, was destroyed when it impacted the Atlantic Ocean while maneuvering off the coast near Hollywood, FL. Both on board were fatally injured.

New Report Forecasts Growth In Flight Simulator Market

Will Reach More Than $7.5 Billion By 2021

A new report from ASDReports ... "Flight Simulator Market by Application (Military, Commercial), by Type of Flight (Fixed Wing, Rotary Wing, Unmanned Aircraft), Military Component (FFS, FMS, FTD), Commercial Component (FFS, FBS, FTD), Geography - Global Forecast to 2021" ... forecasts that the global flight simulator market is projected to reach $7.54 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 4.1% from 2016 to 2021.

Keeping A Watchful Eye On Low-Flying Unmanned Aerial Systems In Cities

DARPA Seeks Innovative Tracking Technology To Protect Against Airborne Threats In Urban Terrain

Airspace for the flying public today is perpetually congested yet remarkably safe, thanks in no small part to a well-established air traffic control system that tracks, guides and continuously monitors thousands of flights a day. When it comes to small unmanned aerial systems (UAS) such as commercial quadcopters, however, no such comprehensive tracking system exists.

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Aerosim Flight Academy Offers Scholarships For Qualified Cadets

Multiple Awards Available Up To $35,000

Aerosim Flight Academy, an accredited and internationally recognized flight school in Sanford, FL, has announced several new scholarship programs to offer financial assistance to qualified individuals passionate about a career in aviation.

Final Australian MH-60R Seahawk Helicopter Delivered To Royal Australian Navy

Completes Fleet Of 24 Aircraft

Lockheed Martin, together with the U.S. Navy, ceremonially delivered the 24th, and final, MH-60R Seahawk helicopter to the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).

ESA Selects Arianespace To Launch ADM-Aeolus Satellite

Vega Launcher Will Boost The Spacecraft Into Orbit In 2017

ESA has awarded a contract to Arianespace to launch the ADM-Aeolus satellite, a key mission within the scope of Europe's Earth Explorer program.

Helicopter Proposal Delayed By Orange County, FL Commission

Company Hopes To Offer Aerial Views For The Orlando Eye

The Orange County, FL Commission has tabled a proposal that would have allowed helicopter tours near The Orlando Eye ... a 400-foot tall ferris wheel near several Orlando-area theme parks and resorts.

Drone Delivery Canada Announces New Flight Achievements

GPS-Guided Payload Pickup And Drop-Off Capability Successfully Achieved

Drone Delivery Canada CSE – FLT, says it has advanced its commercial testing, and reports it has achieved positive results on its payload pickup and drop off capabilities utilizing its proprietary semi-autonomous autopilot system which enables automated take off, landings, waypoint navigation and pre-programmed maneuvers to occur.

Indian LUH Completes First Flight With Ardiden 1U Engine

Powerplant Met All Performance Targets Set For The Initial Flight

The first flight of Safran's Ardiden 1U engine, powering the Indian LUH (Light Utility Helicopter), took place on September 6 in Bangalore. LUH is a new three-ton, single-engine, multipurpose rotorcraft designed by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL). The Ardiden 1U met all the performance targets set for this maiden flight.

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Bulgaria, U.S. Commence Joint Air Policing

Joint Mission To Continue Through September 16

The U.S. and Bulgarian air forces are conducting a joint NATO air policing mission in Bulgaria Sept. 9-16, which enables on-demand response capabilities that serve to mitigate and deter violations and infringements on Bulgarian sovereign airspace.

B-17 Day Cancelled At Burke Lakefront Airport

YAM Cites 'Unforeseen Issues' Preventing Them From Attending The ISWAM Event

The Yankee Air Museum (YAM) has cancelled their visit of the Boeing B-17G “Yankee Lady,” to Burke Lakefront Airport for this Saturday, September 17, 2016. Due to unforeseen issues, they are unable to make the commitment and apologize for any inconvenience.

Aero-TV: Expert Analysis By The Kings - Airman Certifications Standards 2016

Aeronautical Decision-Making and Risk Management Now Flow Into Aviation Training…

While at EAA AirVenture 2016, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, heard a lot of talk about the new FAA Airman Certification Standards (ACS). He decided to go to a world-renowned and respected source on such issues, and met up with John and Martha King, the Co-Owners of King Schools.

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Aero-TV: Expert Analysis By The Kings - Airman Certifications Standards 2016

Aeronautical Decision-Making and Risk Management Now Flow Into Aviation Training…

While at EAA AirVenture 2016, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, heard a lot of talk about the new FAA Airman Certification Standards (ACS). He decided to go to a world-renowned and respected source on such issues, and met up with John and Martha King, the Co-Owners of King Schools. John King starts off by saying that it’s not unusual for people who have done something the same way for many years to be negative towards change.

FAA ADS-B Rebate Program For GA Aircraft Owners To Begin Next Week

Website To Go Live Monday, September 19

On September 19, 2016, the FAA’s Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) rebate website will go live, and general aviation aircraft owners will have the opportunity to apply for a $500 rebate to help offset the cost to equip eligible aircraft in a timely manner, rather than waiting to meet the mandatory equipage date.

Probable Cause Determined For March 2015 Passenger Jet Accident

Pilot Error Cited In Delta MD-88 Runway Excursion

The application of excessive reverse thrust during a landing at LaGuardia Airport, New York, March, 5, 2015, led to a loss of directional control and the passenger jet’s departure from the snow covered runway, according to findings of the National Transportation Safety Board announced during a public meeting Tuesday.

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FBO Files Part 16 Complaint Against The City Of Santa Monica

Atlantic Aviation Asks FAA To Compel The City To Renegotiate Its Lease In Good Faith

The latest skirmish in the battle over Santa Monica Airport (KSMO) is the filing of a Part 16 complaint with the FAA by Atlantic Aviation, an FBO operating on the field.

NTSB Releases Prelim In Accident That Fatally Injured 'Ice Road Truckers' Star

Cessna 182 Impacted Terrain During Landing Attempt

The NTSB has released a preliminary report from an accident at Montana's Rock Creek Airport (KRC0) which fatally injured one of the stars of The History Channel's popular show "Ice Road Truckers".

AeroSports Update: Know Your NOTAMs And TFRs

It’s Important To Know Where You Are Not Allowed To Fly

If you try telling a police officer that you didn’t know the speed limit and are, therefore, not guilty of speeding, you won’t get very far. The same holds true about NOTAMs and TFRs. They are readily available, and an excuse that you simply didn’t know won’t help you if the FAA takes action.

Committee Approves Bipartisan Bill To Expand Paid Sick Leave for Veterans

FAA Veteran Transition Improvement Act Heads To The Full House

A bipartisan bill to close a loophole that prevents veterans hired by the FAA from receiving paid sick leave benefits has been unanimously reported out of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and now heads to the full House for consideration.

Aurora D8 Takes Next Step Towards X-Plane

Awarded Six-Month, $2.9 Million Development Contract From NASA

Aurora Flight Sciences has been awarded a six-month $2.9M contract from NASA for continued development of the company's D8 aircraft, an ultra-efficient subsonic commercial airliner that is a candidate for demonstration in NASA's new X-plane program.

Airborne 09.14.16: 'Sully' v NTSB, AN-225 Coming Back?, Airshow Honors

Also: Homebuilt Ops Limitations, GE's 'ATP' Program, OSIRIS-REx, Drone Ordinance, FAA Hiring Experienced Controllers, Textron, Duncan Aviation

Most moviemaking requires some kind of conflict to hold an audience, but some current and former NTSB investigators say that director Clint Eastwood took too much artistic license to create dramatic tension in his movie "Sully" about the "Miracle on the Hudson." According to a report appearing on Quartz online, the movie portrays the NTSB as being adversarial with Sullenberger during its investigation, saying he could have landed the airliner at a

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (09.15.16)

“We promised that we would help aircraft owners equip with ADS-B, and I am pleased to say that today we are honoring that commitment and we are delivering on our target date.” Source: FAA Administrator Michael Huerta. The ADS-B rebate website goes live September 19.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (09.15.16): Flight Check

A call-sign prefix used by FAA aircraft engaged in flight inspection/certification of navigational aids and flight procedures.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (09.15.16)

The FAA Continues to Wage War on Drone Users

Writing for The Heritage Foundation, Jason Snead says that complying with the FAA’s restrictions in Part 107 means forgoing the most beneficial and advanced uses for drones.

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