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October 05, 2016

Airborne 10.05.16: Tom Poberezny Honored, 5000th Citation, Hydrogen-Powered A/C

Also: MRJ Delays, Sagem’s Active Side Stick, SpaceX, Drone Arrest, Vintage Culver, HQ-60 UAV, N.O. Airport Director

Tom Poberezny has been the champion of recreational aviation, and we at ANN congratulate Tom for his induction into the National Aviation Hall of Fame. Even more important, his contributions to recreational aviation have overflowed into all areas of general aviation. The 69-year-old Poberezny is being honored for his diverse aviation achievements, perhaps the best-known of which is serving as EAA president for more than 20 years between 1989 and 2010. Cessna continues

Airborne 10.05.16: Tom Poberezny Honored, 5000th Citation, Hydrogen-Powered Aircraft

Also: MRJ Delays, Sagem’s Active Side Stick, SpaceX, Drone Arrest, Vintage Culver, HQ-60 UAV, N.O. Airport Director

Tom Poberezny has been the champion of recreational aviation, and we at ANN congratulate Tom for his induction into the National Aviation Hall of Fame. Even more important, his contributions to recreational aviation have overflowed into all areas of general aviation. The 69-year-old Poberezny is being honored for his diverse aviation achievements, perhaps the best-known of which is serving as EAA president for more than 20 years between 1989 and 2010. Cessna continues to push jets out the factory door as they announce the recent delivery of the 5,000th Citation light business jet. This aircraft was a Citation M2 that they delivered to Helitrip Charter, which

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Blue Origin Crew Escape System Test Is An Unqualified Success

New Shepard Booster Continued Mission Profile, Landed Safely

Blue Origin reached a significant milestone Wednesday with a spectacular, and successful test of its crew capsule escape system.

Drone USA, Inc. Enters Into Drone Testing Agreement

All Classes Of UAVs Will Be Tested At The Santa Maria Airport In The Azores Arquipelago

Drone USA has entered into an agreement with the Portuguese Government (Secretaria do Mar, Ciência e Tecnologia -“SMCT), the national aviation authority of Portugal (Navegação Aérea de Portugal – “NAV”) and Aeroportos de Portugal (airports’ management authority – “ANA”) ; enabling the Company to fly and test UAVs at the airport of Santa Maria island, in the Azores archipelago, in Portugal.

Sikorsky Delivers Alaska’s First S-92 SAR Helicopter

Will Serve Residents Of The North Slope Borough

North Slope Borough (NSB), Alaska, has received its first S-92 helicopter dedicated to search and rescue. Acceptance of the aircraft occurred in a ceremony at Sikorsky’s commercial helicopter center in Coatesville, PA.

NASA, France To Collaborate On Aircraft Noise Research

Will Work Together On Noise Prediction, Human Response To Aircraft Noise

During bilateral meetings in Daejeon, South Korea, NASA and France’s Office National d'Etudes et de Recherches Aerospatiales (ONERA) signed an agreement to collaborate on research that focuses on mitigating the effects of civil air transportation noise.

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FAA IG Responds To Rep. Shuster Concerning NextGen

Says Implementation Timeline Remains Unclear Due To 'Shifting Priorities'

The Department of Transportation Office of the Inspector General has responded to a request from House Transportation Committee Chair Bill Shuster (R-PA) concerning the cost and timeline for the FAA's NextGen Air Traffic Control System.

Boeing, Qatar Airways Reportedly Near Major Deal

Carrier Could Order Up To 30 Long-Range Airliners

A deal is reportedly in the works that would see Qatar Airways purchase up to 30 long-range Boeing airliners, made up of 777s and 787s.

Goodbye USA -- Recruiting Process Underway For ICON Tijuana Manufacturing Plant

More Than 1,000 New Jobs Expected To Be Added Over Three Years

And so the excuses keep piling up. The thousand plus jobs that were promised years ago to California workers are now going to Mexico... after a series of errors, mix-ups and false statements that defy comprehension. Co-Production International (CPI) has announced the start of hiring for ICON Aircraft's job openings in Tijuana for its new 300,000 square foot facility opening this November. ICON Aircraft, a faltering ten-year old amphibious sport plane manufacturer based in Vacaville, California, recently announced that it will manufacture composite airframe components for its A5 aircraft in Mexico after admitting that it failed to do so years after promising to accomplish the same in its CA plant. The 'expansi

NTSB Releases Prelim In Minnesota Medical Helo Accident

Three On Board Seriously Injured In The Accident

The NTSB has released a preliminary report from an accident involving an Agusta S.p.A A109S helicopter, N91NM, which impacted trees and terrain near Chandler Field Airport (KAXN), Alexandria, Minnesota.

Aero Montreal Sets New Objective During Montreal Civil Aviation Week

Working Towards A 100% Recyclable Aircraft

As part of Montreal Civil Aviation Week, Aero Montreal, the think tank of Quebec's aerospace cluster, last Saturday brought together nearly 400 participants, including students and company, government and academic representatives, at Montreal's Ecole de technologie superieure (ETS) for a case study competition on the development of a 100% recyclable aircraft.

Iran Unveils Attack Drone At Military Expo

Says It Is Patterned After A Captured U.S. Military Drone

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has revealed what it says is a new offensive drone that is similar to a U.S. UAV that it says was captured five years ago.

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First ERAU Helicopter Flight Camp Deemed A Great Success

High School Students Get A Taste Of Life At Prescott Campus

Ten high school students from across the country participated in Embry-Riddle Prescott’s first-ever Helicopter Exploration Camp where they learned to fly helicopters and lived like college students for one week. The camp is the only academic, university-based helicopter program in the country.

Hartzell Releases Special Pricing For Piper Meridian, M500 Propellers

Announcement Comes Ahead Of The Annual MMOPA Convention

In advance of the annual MMOPA Convention, Hartzell Propeller released special pricing for the company's five-blade composite propeller designed specifically for the Piper Aircraft Meridian and Piper's new M500.

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Aero-TV: Flying CAF's "FIFI" - Volunteer Effort Keeps an American Treasure Airworthy

Hear the Story of the CAF B-29 Named “FIFI”…

While at EAA AirVenture 2016, our ANN video crew headed out to get some shots of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) B-29, known as “FIFI”. We met up with Steve Zimmerman, who was the aircraft commander for “FIFI” on this year’s trip to AirVenture.

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Aero-TV: Flying CAF's 'FIFI' - Volunteers Keep an American Treasure Airworthy

Hear the Story of the CAF B-29 Named “FIFI”…

While at EAA AirVenture 2016, our ANN video crew headed out to get some shots of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) B-29, known as “FIFI”. We met up with Steve Zimmerman, who was the aircraft commander for “FIFI” on this year’s trip to AirVenture. Zimmerman provides a great overall background of the airplane, how it flies, and what kind of original equipment it still has installed.

Commercial UAV Pilots Must Use FAA Permission Form For Some Flights

ATC Personnel Have Been Instructed Not To Give Permission For Flights

With the implementation of FAR Part 107, UAV pilots can no longer get permission to fly from the local air traffic control personnel.

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New Shepard Abort Test Planned For Wednesday

Will Possibly Mean The End Of The Rocket Launched And Landed Four Times

Blue Origin will be testing its capsule abort system on Wednesday at its facility in west Texas after a poor weather forecast forced a one-day postponement of the test.

US Army, GE Aviation Begin Testing Of New FVL Engine

Full Engine Test Follows Successfully Completed FATE Compressor, Combustor And Turbine Testing Last Year

Testing is underway for the first full engine in the Future Affordable Turbine Engine (FATE) program under a cooperative agreement between GE and the US Army.

Firefly Space Systems Suffers Funding 'Setback'

Entire Staff Released On Short Notice

A Texas company developing a launch vehicle for small satellites has furloughed its entire staff in what it describes as a "funding setback" that could mean the sale of the company.

AeroSports Update: Zenith 25th Anniversary Open House A Big Success

Numerous Forums Presented At The Event Which Included Loss Of Control Prevention

The Zenith Aircraft 25th anniversary Open House Fly-in at their Mexico, Mo factory turned out to be a fantastic event. Among the many things that took place were numerous forums covering subjects ranging from regulations, to aircraft building, to improving pilot techniques.

Purdue University, AOPA Aim To Put Aviation In High Schools

Will Develop Curricula For High School Students Nationwide

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and Purdue University have announced a partnership to develop aviation-related science and math curricula for high schools across America. The program will be the first of its kind, offering students comprehensive four-year aviation study options that are aligned to rigorous math and science standards used in many states nationwide.

Battery-Powered Helicopter Makes First Flight

Robinson R44 Modified By Tier 1 Engineering

A battery-powered helicopter was flown for the first time last month at the Los Alamitos Army Airfield. The modified R44 developed by Tier 1 Engineering conducted its first hover on Tuesday, September 13th, a first hover taxi on Wednesday, September 14th and a record five minute cruise flight to 400 feet altitude with a peak speed of 80 knots on Wednesday, September 21st.

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Airborne 10.04.16: Doc Flies Again!, First Flight: Yak-152, Uber-Airborne?

Also: Food Blues, Aero-Calendar, American Spirit Award, PAX Berates Sheriff, Hal Shevers, Duncan Aviation, Triton UAS

The sound of four thundering Wright 3350 radial engines was once again heard in the Wichita area as the Boeing B-29, known as Doc, successfully completed its second flight since being restored to airworthy status. Doc’s second flight lasted approximately 52 minutes at an altitude of four to five thousand feet. The flight took place last Saturday. A new primary trainer has taken flight in Russia as the Yak-152 flew for the first time last week at the airfield of the

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.05.16)

“The new curriculum program gives students an opportunity to further develop their math and science skills in order to bolster the future of the aviation industry and create new possibilities in transportation." Source: Purdue University President Mitch Daniels.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.05.16): Report

Used to instruct pilots to advise ATC of specified information; e.g., “Report passing Hamilton VOR.”

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.05.16)

Wingwalking History

Barnstorming bi-plane pilots and their daring stuntmen caught America's imagination just as aviation was taking flight. They were the original ambassadors of flight giving regular folk a chance to see their world from a bird's eye view.

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