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June 14, 2021

Airborne-Special Edition 06.14.21: Catching Up W/Former AOPA Boss Phil Boyer-Pt2

Also: One Big Surprise From Phil's Retirement... He Built An RV-12!

Former AOPA president Phil Boyer is considered one of aviation's most effective leaders. Over the course of 18 Years, Phil led the organization to greater prominence and built membership numbers to well over 400,000 -- Heights of popularity the organization has not seen since his departure. Upon retirement, Phil, and his wife Lois, moved to an airport home where he continued his love for aviation... for both manned and unmanned aviation. 

Since leaving AOPA more than ten years ago, Phil has owned two exceptional biplanes (WACO and a Great Lakes), and a Beech A36 traveling machine -- and most recently has completed the building, and test flying, of a Van's RV-12. Phil also served for a number of year

Airborne 06.09.21: Bezos To Launch, Stupid Pilot Trick, UAV Aerial Refueling

Also: 1st Black Aviatrix, Rescue Helicopter on SAF, Runway Safety Town Hall, S-TEC 3100

Jeff Bezos' Instagram post says it all... "Ever since I was five years old, I’ve dreamed of traveling to space. On July 20th, I will take that journey with my brother. The greatest adventure, with my best friend. #GradatimFerociter" Blue Origin has confirmed that Jeff Bezos and his brother Mark will join the auction winner on New Shepard’s first human flight on July 20th.  The Bay County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the pilot of a small plane that flew at approximately 300 feet over crowds a

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WomenVenture 2021 Scheduled For July 28

Will Be  Prominent Part Of Part Of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh From July 26 to August 1

For the 13th year, women of all ages will have the opportunity to share their passion for aviation on Wednesday, July 28, during EAA WomenVenture 2021, part of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh from July 26 to August 1. EAA WomenVenture is designed to inspire women to build camaraderie, celebrate the joy of aviation, and open doors to mentorship moments that encourage women to pursue their dreams in aviation. "WomenVenture has become a fixture of the AirVenture experience for thousands of women every year," said Margaret Viola, WomenVenture Volunteer Chair and EAA member.

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Navy's VP-45 Finds Missing Mariner Near Micronesia

Patrol Squadron (VP) 45 Executed A Successful SAR Mission From Andersen AFB

A mariner onboard a 19-foot long skiff was reported missing on June 5 off the coast of the Federated States of Micronesia. VP-45 received tasking from the Rescue Coordination Center (RCC) Guam and executed a search of an assigned search box 900 nautical miles south east in the waters off the coast of Guam. The crew launched from Kadena Air Force base, Japan in the pre-dawn hours, stopping at Andersen AFB to refuel before entering their search grid. Combat Aircrew (CAC) 7 began their search pattern at approximately 1 p.m. local time.

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NASA Invites Proposals for Next 2 Private Astronaut Missions to ISS

The First Targeted Flight Opportunity Will Occur Between Fall Of 2022 And Mid-2023

NASA is seeking proposals for two new private astronaut missions to the International Space Station as part of the agency’s efforts to open space to more people than ever before. With these opportunities, US commercial companies will continue to play an essential role in establishing a sustained presence in low-Earth orbit (LEO) through the agency’s Commercial LEO Development Program. The first targeted flight opportunity will occur between fall of 2022 and mid-2023 and the second will occur between mid-2023 and the end of 2023. Proposals are due Friday, July 9, 2021 at 5 p.m. EDT.

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Raisbeck Notes Milestone for New Caravan Drag Reduction Program

"We Have Completed Over 131 Flight Hours"

Raisbeck Engineering has completed the company’s pre-certification flight tests for its new STC program, EPIC Caravan, a drag reduction system designed for the Cessna Caravan 208B. Completion of the pre-certification flight tests marks a significant milestone and clears the way for STC approval which the company anticipates receiving in August. The system includes a composite Forward Cargo Pod Fairing and metal Dual Aft Body Strakes. “We are in the final phase of pre-certification,” stated Hal Chrisman, President of Raisbeck Engineering.

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Embraer Signs Contract with GrandView Aviation for the Phenom 300MED

'Aircraft Can Transition From A Passenger Cabin Interior To Medevac In A Matter Of Hours'

Embraer has signed a contract with GrandView Aviation for a Phenom 300MED STC conversion. The aircraft will be converted at Embraer’s Service Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and operated by on-demand charter operator GrandView Aviation. “We originally selected the Phenom 300 as our national fleet platform due to its flexibility and high utilization reliability. With the Phenom 300MED conversion, our aircraft can transition from a passenger cabin interior to medevac in a matter of hours, allowing for maximum operational efficiency,” Said Jessie Naor, Chief Operating Officer at GrandView Aviation. “We already operate diverse missions

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Classic Aero-TV: Pictaio Aerospace – A Side-By-Side Gyroplane

A Unique Gyroplane Offers Side-By-Side Seating

ANN’s roving News Editor, Tom Patton, stopped to talk about gyro planes while he was attending the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo at Sebring, Florida. He had the chance to talk to Chris Lord, the president and CEO of Pictaio aerospace. The gyroplane they had on display is unique because it’s a 2-place machine that seats the pilot and passenger side-by-side rather than the more typical tandem seating of other gyro planes. Tom starts his questioning by asking about this configuration. Among other things, Lord points out that it offers more room for the pilot and passenger and more baggage space be

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Eve Urban Air Mobility Partners With Ascent

Targeted To Develop The UAM Ecosystem In Asia-Pacific Markets

Eve Urban Air Mobility Solutions has partnered with Ascent for development of the Urban Air Mobility ecosystem in Asia-Pacific markets. The partnership could advance the entry of Eve’s eVTOL aircraft into Ascent’s growing technology platform that allows users to book charter flights as well as flights by the seat and orchestrate UAM operations seamlessly.

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Airborne-Special Edition 05.20.21: Looking to AirVenture With Jack Pelton, Pt 1

Also: Following A Successful Sun n Fun, It's Time To Look Ahead To Oshkosh...

Now that Sun and Fun is firmly in the rearview mirror, and it’s massive crowds showed how successful aviation events can be, it's time to look forward to the long-awaited 2021 rendition of EAA AirVenture. In order to get a proper look at what this year's Oshkosh could look like, we video chatted with EAA boss, Jack Pelton, about what we can expect. Because of the massive numbers of  people who attended Sun n Fun, combined with truly impressive Advance ticket sales for this year's AirVenture, suggest that this O

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Airborne-Special Edition 05.21.21: Looking to AirVenture With Jack Pelton, Pt 2

Also: Following A Successful Sun n Fun, It's Time To Look Ahead To Oshkosh...

Now that Sun and Fun is firmly in the rearview mirror, and it’s massive crowds showed how successful aviation events can be, it's time to look forward to the long-awaited 2021 rendition of EAA AirVenture. In order to get a proper look at what this year's Oshkosh could look like, we video chatted with EAA boss, Jack Pelton, about what we can expect. Because of The massive numbers of people who attended Sun n Fun, combined with truly impressive Advance ticket sales for this year's AirVenture, suggest that this Oshkosh coul

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NTSB Prelim: PZL Warszawa-Okecie PZL-104

'Veered Abruptly To The Right And It Exited The Runway Pavement'

On May 29, 2021, at 1451 central daylight time, a PZL Warszawa-Okecie PZL-104 airplane, N124MS, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at the Pearland Regional Airport (LVJ), Pearland, Texas. The pilot was fatally injured; the passenger was seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) data indicated that the flight departed the Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport (LBX) at 1406. The airplane proceeded east and overflew a portion of Galveston Island before it turned north to LVJ. The pilot entered a left downwind for runway 14 and completed

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (06.14.21)

Aero Linx: The Early Birds Of Aviation The Early Birds Of Aviation: An organization of pioneers who flew solo before December 17, 1916. This really outstanding website has entries for some 97 pioneer aviators, both the famous and the lesser known of them. Most of them are complete with biographies and photographs. In addition, the site provides recommendations for Further Reading : "Project Gutenburg eTexts"and "Website Bibliographies."  

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (06.14.21): Glideslope Intercept Altitude

Glideslope Intercept Altitude The published minimum altitude to intercept the glideslope in the intermediate segment of an instrument approach. Government charts use the lightning bolt symbol to identify this intercept point. This intersection is called the Precise Final Approach fix (PFAF). ATC directs a higher altitude, the resultant intercept becomes the PFAF.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (06.14.21)

"WomenVenture has become a fixture of the AirVenture experience for thousands of women every year. I can't count the number of times that surprise meetings or helpful advice from now-mentors or guest speakers have positively impacted my aviation journey, both personally and professionally. The events of the week enable women to recharge through inspiration, and connect or re-connect with mentors, friends, and luminaries in the field." Source: Margaret Viola, WomenVenture Volunteer Chair, commenting on the next WomenVenture, scheduled for this July 28th. 

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