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July 11, 2018

Airborne 07.11.18: New Hoover Book, Taylor v FAA, Pipistrel 'Electrifies' OSH18

Also: FAA v Circling Approaches, More Powerful Rocket 4 China, Hungary H145Ms, CMV-22B Production Work

It’s been way too long since we had the chance to sit down and chat with our dear friend Bob Hoover... and Oshkosh hasn’t quite been the same he passed away in the fall of 2016. One of the best parts of previous years was the simple pleasure of sitting down and trading stories with Bob... who had quite a few to tell. Now... the folks who him best get to tell their favorite Bob Hoover stories and Jim is collecting the best of them in a book to be entitled, “Friends of Bob.” The b

Airborne 07.11.18: ‘Friends of Bob’ Book, Taylor v FAA, Pipistrel 'Electrifies' OSH18

Also: FAA v Circling Approaches, More Powerful Rocket 4 China, Hungary H145Ms, CMV-22B Production Work

It’s been way too long since we had the chance to sit down and chat with our dear friend Bob Hoover... and Oshkosh hasn’t quite been the same he passed away in the fall of 2016. One of the best parts of previous years was the simple pleasure of sitting down and trading stories with Bob... who had quite a few to tell. Now... the folks who him best get to tell their favorite Bob Hoover stories and Jim is collecting the best of them in a book to be entitled, “Friends of Bob.” The book is creating a LOT of anticipation and has already earned the endorsement of the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation, who will be introducing the project at the annual Bob Hoove

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ANN's 'Who's Who' At Oshkosh: Gene Yarbrough

Introducing Staff, Stringers, Videographers, And People Who Make It All Work

Anyone who's ever been to Oshkosh knows that there are hundreds of events and activities as well as tens of thousands of people that descend (some quite literally) on Wittman Regional Airport in mid-summer. While we have a very hard-working and dedicated staff, ANN could not provide you with the extensive information we do without the help of some equally ... some might say more ... dedicated volunteers who give a week of their time to make sure you have the best possible coverage of the show.

ANN's 'Who's Who' At Oshkosh: Bruce Brandon

Introducing Staff, Stringers, Videographers, And People Who Make It All Work

Anyone who's ever been to Oshkosh knows that there are hundreds of events and activities as well as tens of thousands of people that descend (some quite literally) on Wittman Regional Airport in mid-summer. While we have a very hard-working and dedicated staff, ANN could not provide you with the extensive information we do without the help of some equally ... some might say more ... dedicated volunteers who give a week of their time to make sure you have the best possible coverage of the show.

Bend, OR Man Pleads Guilty To Fraud Scheme Involving Consumer Aviation Company

Admits To One Count Of Wire Fraud

Fred Schrameck II aka Rick Schrameck, 73, of Bend, Oregon, pleaded guilty to a single count of wire fraud for a scheme involving his consumer aviation company, Aircraft Completion Services LLC (ACS).

Drone Harmony Introduces Cell Tower Scan App

Improves Safety And Cuts Inspection Costs Up To 50 Percent, Company Says

Cell tower inspections, the majority of which are still conducted manually, are both expensive and dangerous. Manual cell tower inspection is in fact among the most dangerous jobs, outnumbering in deaths per 10,000 workers both police work and logging. As the industry approaches a transition to 5G technology, the number of cell towers is expected to increase dramatically.

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KC-46 Training Summit Helps Set Timeline For Air Force

Event Held At McConnell Air Force Base

McConnell Air Force Base hosted its fifth KC-46 Pegasus Maintenance Training Summit to define training timelines and expected progression based on aircraft delivery. The summit outlined when to train maintainers, crews and the entire KC-46 community. It also addressed how the Air Force is going to cross-train current KC-135 Stratotanker maintainers to the new KC-46.

Airbus Wins Two ESA Studies For Mars Sample Return Mission

Sample Fetch Rover To Retrieve Cached Samples On Mars

Airbus has won two studies from the European Space Agency (ESA) to design a Sample Fetch Rover and an Earth Return Orbiter. These two elements will be critical parts of a mission to return samples of the planet Mars to Earth before the end of the next decade. NASA and ESA signed a letter of intent in April 2018 to pursue a Mars Sample Return mission.

Southwest Airlines Releases Shark Week Fleet

Celebrates Discovery Channel's 30th Anniversary Of The Televised Event

Southwest Airlines, in partnership with Discovery Channel, has launched a Shark Week Fleet with five aircraft entering the Southwest network of 99 destinations and operating more than 4,000 daily flights. The five aircraft celebrate the 30th anniversary of Shark Week, one of the most popular and longest-running televised events in history. Each aircraft proudly displays custom artwork featuring a species of shark often showcased in a Shark Week episode.

Bombardier To Introduce HUD And EVS Option On Challenger 350 Aircraft

Will Be Offered As An Option On The Popular Business Jet

Bombardier will be offering Head-up Display and Enhanced Vision System as an option on its best-selling Challenger 350 business jets. The HUD and EVS will complement the Challenger 350 aircraft’s baseline offering. These systems will further expand the advanced avionics functionalities of the aircraft, such as the powerful Synthetic Vision System (SVS) and sophisticated MultiScan weather radar, to reduce pilot workload and enhance overall situational awareness.

Cutter Aviation Initiates Pilatus Maintenance Operations In Denver

Facility At Centennial Airport (KAPA) Is An Authorized Pilatus Service Center

Cutter Aviation has initiated operations in Denver, Colorado at Centennial Airport (KAPA). Cutter recently was awarded the Pilatus Sales & Service Center dealership for the region of Southern California, Texas, Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico. Cutter Denver-Centennial is a Pilatus Authorized Sales & Service Center fully equipped to serve the Pilatus line of aircraft. This new location is another example of Cutter’s pledge to provide exceptional service to the aviation community.

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CS100, CS300 Introduced As Airbus Products

Now Designated The A220-100 And A220-300

Airbus has revealed the A220 at a ceremony held at its Henri-Ziegler Delivery Center, near Toulouse. Witnessed by Airbus employees and members of the global news media, the A220-300 landed directly from the painting at 12:25 am CEST wearing its new Airbus name and colors.

Pilots Vote To Authorize Strike At Allegiant Air

Teamster Pilots Seek Fair Scheduling System

Pilots at Allegiant Air—one of the country's most profitable airlines—voted with 93.5 percent support to authorize a strike should it become necessary. The vote comes in response to Allegiant's years-long refusal to live up to its commitments and fix a sham scheduling system that has negatively impacted the lives of many pilots and their families.

FAA SAIB Focuses On Interference With Aspen Avionics Systems

Could Possibly Display Misleading Heading And Attitude Displays When Activating Electrical Equipment

The FAA has issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) to inform registered owners/operators of Aspen EFD1000 primary flight displays installed under STC SA10822SC of a possible airworthiness concern.

Whirly-Girls International Announces 2018 Conference Scholarship Recipients

Six Women Chosen For Mid-Year Awards

The Whirly-Girls Scholarship Fund, Inc. announces that six women have been chosen as recipients for the 2018 mid-year scholarships. Helicopter pilots Melissa Hanthorn, Samantha Hansen, Amy Hartt, Heather Dingman, Kelly Murphy, and Tosha Cypher each received a scholarship to attend one of three industry-leading conferences: The HeliSuccess Career Development Seminar, The CHC Safety & Quality Summit, or HAI HELI-EXPO. Attendees at these conferences have the opportunity to expand their knowledge, strengthen their networks, and increase aviation safety.

Forty-Two Skydivers Claim World Record Flying Upside Down

Completed Four Different Formations On The Same Skydive

An international team of 42 elite skydivers from five countries are claiming a new world record by completing four different formations on the same skydive while flying upside-down on Saturday, June 30. The team traveled from around the globe for the vertical sequential world record event at Skydive Chicago in Ottawa, Illinois.

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Boeing To Showcase The Future Of Aerospace At Farnborough

Will Focus On Hypersonic Flight, Autonomous Flight, Manned Space Travel

Boeing has announced its plans to reveal the exciting future of air and space travel at the 2018 Farnborough International Airshow, which takes place July 16-22. From hypersonic travel to the future of autonomous flight to manned space flight, Boeing will visually present the innovations that will revolutionize the way humans travel around the world and into space. Boeing will also highlight its award-winning portfolio of commercial and defense products and its broader services business that offers unmatched lifecycle value.

Trig Introduces The TX56/TX56A And TX57/TX57A

First Preview Of Trig’s Slimline Nav/Com Family

Trig Avionics has announced plans for a future Nav/Com product family, which is expected to be available to pilots in early 2019. The first preview of the product is being made now, allowing pilots to see the newly designed TX56 Nav/Com. Using a slimline form factor and innovative features the TX56 will be easy to install and use.

Airborne 07.09.18: OSH18 Drone Airshow!, PAL-V At Farnborough, Virgin Orbit

Also: FAA Won't Regulate Legroom, Cup Holder SAIB... Really, World Heli-Day, Electric Pump Jet Refueller

For the first time in North America, a drone light show will be part of an air show when EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018 presents up to 100 lighted drones in flight during night air shows on July 25 and 28. Great Lakes Drone Company, based in Watervliet, Michigan, will be flying their drones and is one of just two U.S. companies authorized by the FAA for such displays. During AirVenture, the LED-equipped drones will perform a 10-minute “The History of Flight” show complete with musical accomp

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (07.11.18)

“Everyone at Airbus has been looking forward to this historic moment. The A220 now enters a new phase in its career with all Airbus’ ressources behind it to further its commercial success worldwide." Source: Guillaume Faury, Airbus President Commercial Aircraft.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (07.11.18): Relative Bearing Indicator (RBI)

Also known as the fixed-card ADF, zero is always indicated at the top of the instrument and the needle indicates the relative bearing to the station.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (07.11.18)

Instrument Flight Procedures Information Gateway

The IFP Information Gateway is your centralized instrument flight procedures data portal.

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