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August 31, 2017

Airborne 08.31.17: Swoop Champions!, AOPA v FBO Abuses, Yuneec H520 Debuts

Also: SWA's Old 737s, Expanding Airborne, ESA-China Astro's, FUSE Tether, Airshow $$$, Universal Avionics, IAP Wins

US skydivers cleaned up at the first ever FAI Swoop Freestyle World Championships, which were held in the heart of Copenhagen over the weekend of 25-26 August 2017. David Ludvik (USA) took the FAI Gold Medal, while teammates Nick Batsch (USA) and Curt Bartholomew (USA) medaled in silver and bronze positions. The competition saw 18 of the world’s best Canopy Piloting (Swooping) skydivers take part, performing at an over-water venue in the center of downtown Copenhagen, Denmark. On Aug

Also: AMA Drone Report Test Pilots, Shark Spotting Drone, Near Miss... Or Not?, An Introduction To FPV Racing

The tragedy of Hurricane Harvey is still being documented at this time, but it’s obvious that Texas has taken a HUGE hit from Mother Nature. We’ve seen some spectacular video from drone operators of the damage and its vicious effects... and we hope all those videos came about legally... BUT the FAA is putting the word out that unauthorized operations WILL be carefully investigated. The FAA warns unauthorized drone operators that they may be subject to significant fines if they interf

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Airborne 08.31.17: Swoop Champions!, AOPA v FBO Abuses, Yuneec H520 Debuts

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Navy Squadrons Rescue 227 On First Day In Houston

MH-60S Nighthawk Helicopters Plucking People, Pets From Precarious Situations

Two Navy helicopter squadron detachments have relocated to Easterwood Airport after making 227 helicopter rescues while flying from Fort Worth on their first day in the region.

HSV International Airport Has Initiated Permitting Process With The FAA

Huntsville/Madison County is another step closer to landing a space vehicle at the Huntsville International Airport. The Airport has signed a contract to apply for licensing through the FAA to land Sierra Nevada Corporation’s (SNC) Dream Chaser spacecraft on one of its commercial runways. This Phase II contract follows a Phase I contract completed in 2015 that examined the compatibility of SNC’s Dream Chaser with the existing runway and taxiway environments at the Airport.

Air Plains Services To Unveil Latest Project

Completely Refurbished Cessna 182 To Debut At AOPA Fly-In In Norman, OK

A completely refurbished Cessna 182 ... the latest modification project from Air Plaines Services ... will be unveiled at the AOPA Fly-In in Norman, Oklahoma, Sept. 8-9.

To Be Conducted At The Henderson Unmanned Vehicle Range

Drone demonstrations flights will be conducted at the Henderson Unmanned Vehicle Range (HUVR) in Henderson, NV on September 5 in collaboration with the InterDrone conference being held there Sept. 6-8.

Flew A MiG-25 To An Altitude Of Over 123,000 Feet

Alexandr Vasilievich Fedotov, an official ‘Hero of the Soviet Union’ and test pilot, set an FAI World Record for altitude on 31 August 1977 when he climbed to 37,650 meters (approx. 123,524 feet or 23.39 miles) in his MiG-25. The record still stands today.

Becomes The Fifth G600 Aircraft To Fly In Less Than Nine Months

The final aircraft in the Gulfstream G600 flight-test program has flown for the first time. Outfitted with a complete interior, the aircraft serves as a cabin testbed to ensure a superior customer experience. The aircraft is the fifth to join the G600 flight-test program since it began on Dec. 17, 2016.

CEO Says Celebration Will Be Held 'At A More Appropriate Time'

The Lone Star Flight Museum at Ellington Field will postpone both its ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, September 1 and grand opening celebration on Saturday, September 2.

Last Year's Show Lost $400,000, Officials Say

After drawing 560,000 attendees, and losing $400,000, in its inaugural year, the Huntington Beach, CA Airshow is not showing any signs of being more financially sound.

CALC Delivers An Airbus A321 Aircraft To Tianjin Airlines

Presented In Custom Livery For The 13th National Games Of The PRC

A new Airbus A321-200CEO aircraft has been delivered to Tianjin Airlines by aircraft leasing company CALC. The aircraft is custom-painted for the 13th National Games of the People's Republic of China unveiled in Tianjin on 27 August, featuring the games’ emblem and mascot.

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Fuel Exhaustion Causes More Accidents Than Might Be Expected, Board Says

Better fuel management by aviators could prevent an average of 50 general aviation accidents a year, according to the NTSB’s latest safety alert, ‘Flying on Empty,’ issued Tuesday.

Will Fully Assess Center's Status Once Storm Abates

NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston will remain closed to all but mission essential personnel through Labor Day due to the effects of now-Tropical Storm Harvey. The center originally closed Aug. 25 and will reopen Tuesday, Sept. 5.

CAP Aircrews Beginning Photo Missions In Texas

Will Continue Sorties As Long As The Weather Permits

Civil Air Patrol’s Texas Wing is scheduled to fly aerial imagery missions today for the state of Texas and the Federal Emergency Management Agency over the coastal areas initially ravaged by Hurricane Harvey.

Flyers Should Also Be Aware Of Two TFRs In Houston And Rosenberg, Texas

Along with the FAA, the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) urges all drone and model aircraft hobbyists to stay clear of Hurricane Harvey emergency response efforts in south Texas, including air ambulances and search-and-rescue operations. The FAA has also issued two Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) in Houston and Rosenberg, Texas where neither hobbyists nor commercial unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operations are allowed.

Panel Said The FAA's Changes Made In 2014 Were 'Arbitrary And Capricious'

Opponents of a new approach and departure corridors at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport won a legal battle in the U.S. Court of Appeals Tuesday. The court ruled that the FAA must abandon its the NextGen corridors at the airport.

Rockwell Collins, Black & Veatch Partner For The Experiment A beyond visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) unmanned aerial systems (UAS) flight along almost 10 miles of power line infrastructure has been conducted by Rockwell Collins, working closely with Black & Veatch near Newton, IL.

Terminology Changed In Regulations And Guidance

The FAA has issued an Information for Operators (InFO) reminding Directors of Operations and Chief Pilots of the requirement to provide adequate numbers of flight instructors and check pilots/check flight engineers (FE) to conduct required flight training and checks.

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On Saturday, August 19th, high school students from across the US competed in the UAS4STEM National Competition at the International Aeromodeling Center in Muncie, Indiana. The student teams built their own drones and competed in a search-and-rescue challenge for the national title. The contest is designed to teach science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills. The 2017 UAS4STEM Search and Rescue Challenge’s first-place winners are MMRT from Peachtree City, Georgia, who were awarded a trophy, medals, and a

Airborne 08.30.17: Porter PC-6 Departs, RAF Red Arrows, Hartzell Pre-Flight

Also: AF Pilot Shortage, Cicaré at Heli-Expo, Orbital ATK, BAA Training, 737 MAX 8, New Taos Runway, Breckenridge Drone Ordinance

It brought fame to the Pilatus name worldwide – the Pilatus Porter PC-6. This multi-role aircraft has been produced at Stans without interruption since 1959, currently ten aircraft per year at most. The PC-6 is one of the world's longest-running production stories in the aviation industry. That will come to an end in early 2019 when production will cease. Support will be provided to existing customers for the next 20 years at least, thereby

“Our aircrews are glad to finally be in the skies, providing a clearer picture of the situation for both state and federal emergency management officials.” Source: CAP Lt. Col. Rick Woolfolk.

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