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August 04, 2017

Airborne 08.04.17: Stolen LEM, Able Flight, USS Gerald R. Ford Launches

Also: NBAA, Cessna Caravan, 737 MAX 8, FAA Penalizes, Spirit Pilots, Boeing Forecasts, FAA $$$

A small gold replica of the Lunar Excursion Module (LEM) that carried Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin to their historic first moon landing has been stolen from the Neil Armstrong Air and Space Museum in Wapakoneta, Ohio. The model is about 5 inches high and 4.5 inches square. It was one of three made by Cartier to be given to each of the astronauts on the Apollo 11 mission. Wapakoneta police got the call from the museum's burglar alarm shortly after midnight on July 28th, according to the report. When they arri

Airborne 08.04.17: Stolen LEM, Able Flight, USS Gerald R. Ford Launches

Also: NBAA, Cessna Caravan, 737 MAX 8, FAA Penalizes, Spirit Pilots, Boeing Forecasts, FAA $$$

A small gold replica of the Lunar Excursion Module (LEM) that carried Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin to their historic first moon landing has been stolen from the Neil Armstrong Air and Space Museum in Wapakoneta, Ohio. The model is about 5 inches high and 4.5 inches square. It was one of three made by Cartier to be given to each of the astronauts on the Apollo 11 mission. Wapakoneta police got the call from the museum's burglar alarm shortly after midnight on July 28th, according to the report. When they arrived, the piece was missing. Authorities say that the value of the piece "cannot be determined." Able Flight presented eight new pilots their wings at AirVenture 2017. Th

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Avionics Sales Increase 5.4 Percent Over Same Period Last Year

Retrofit Market Accounts For 56 Percent Of Total Sales In The Period

The Aircraft Electronics Association has released its second-quarter 2017 Avionics Market Report. In the first six months of the year, total worldwide business and general aviation avionics sales amounted to $1,144,973,499.06, or more than $1.14 billion as reported by the participating companies.

U.S. Bombers Respond To North Korea ICBM Launch

Conduct Bilateral Mission With Allies In The Region

In response to North Korea's ballistic missile and nuclear programs and as a part of the continuing demonstration of ironclad U.S. commitment to its allies, two U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers under the command of U.S. Pacific Air Forces, joined their counterparts from South Korea and Japanese air forces in a sequenced bilateral mission July 29, 2017.

CHC Takes Delivery Of First H175 Aircraft

The Delivery Is Supported By A Nose-To-Tail HCare Services Contract

CHC Helicopter has taken delivery of its first H175 for use in offshore oil and gas operations. The aircraft has been delivered in full offshore passenger transport configuration, allowing CHC to begin training and adjustment from the operator’s base at Aberdeen, ahead of operational launch in August 2017.

Transport Canada Relaxes Rules For Recreational Drone Flying

Pilots Can Fly Closer To Airports, Buildings And People

Transport Canada has relaxed its rules for hobbyists flying unmanned aircraft, but has been pretty quiet about doing so.

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DARPA Awards Contract To Rocket Crafters

Company Will Design, Develop And Test Large-Scale Hybrid Rocket Engine

Rocket Crafters, Inc. (RCI) announced today it has been awarded a $542,600 research contract by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). Under the terms of the agreement, RCI is tasked to build and test a large-scale hybrid rocket engine using RCI's patented Direct-Digital Advanced Rocket Technology (D-DART). During the eight-month period of performance, RCI aims to design, build, and test a 5,000 lbf peak thrust, throttle-capable hybrid rocket engine based on the company's potentially industry-disruptive rocket engine technology.

NASA Awards $14.3 Million To Small Businesses, Research Institutions

Grants To Help Awardees Develop Innovative Technologies

NASA has selected 19 proposals from American small businesses and research institutions for Phase II of its competitive Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program, totaling $14.3 million in awards.

NASA Tests The Webb Telescope's Communication Skills

End-To-End Communications With The Spacecraft Confirmed Prior To Launch

NASA called, and the Webb telescope responded. NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope recently completed its Ground Segment Test Number 1 (GSEG-1), for the first time confirming successful end-to-end communication between the telescope and its mission operations center.

Airbus Helicopters H145 Makes U.S. Law Enforcement Debut

LVMPD Will Be The First To Operate The Type In The U.S.

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) will soon become the first law enforcement agency in the United States to operate the versatile twin-engine Airbus Helicopters H145.

Textron Aviation Enhances Cessna Caravan Platform

Modification Certified By FAA, EASA

Textron Aviation has introduced the Garmin G1000 NXi integrated flight deck to the new production of its authoritative Cessna Grand Caravan EX and Cessna Caravan platforms. The company has received FAA and EASA certification for the Garmin G1000 NXi-equipped Caravan platform, allowing deliveries to commence in the U.S. and Europe.

Gogo's Next Generation Inflight Modem Takes Flight

Simultaneously Supports Internet Traffic And IPTV

The first next generation modem from Gogo has been installed aboard a commercial airliner. The company says the proprietary features of the new modem will significantly increase throughput from the satellite to end users on the aircraft. The modem is capable of delivering more than 16x the throughput of Gogo's existing modem, which offers plenty of room to support the increased capacity of next generation high-throughput satellites as they come online.

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HondaJet Customers Embark On 80-Day World Tour

Will Visit 26 Countries In First Around-The-World Flights

The HondaJet is taking part in a modern day spin on the classic Around the World in 80 Days when a pair of customers take it on a global tour beginning August 4.

Attorneys Patrick Neale, Gregory Podolak Address RIMS Conference

Stress Importance Of Understanding Drone Regulations And Insurance

Collier County attorneys Patrick Neale of Patrick Neale & Associates and Gregory Podolak of Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C. recently addressed the Risk Management Society’s (RIMS) Educational Conference at the Ritz Carlton Naples.

Air Algerie Grounds Two Pilots

Allegedly Allowed A Young Boy To Enter Cockpit, Manipulate Controls Of An Airliner

Algerian national airline Air Algerie has grounded two pilots who reportedly allowed a 10-year-old boy into the cockpit during a flight between Algiers International Airport and Seif Regional Airport and letting him manipulate the controls of the airplane.

AEA’s Ric Peri: Encouraging The Efforts Of Aviation Entrepreneurs

Demystifying The FAA For Entrepreneurs

For years, the Aircraft Electronics Association has helped startup manufacturers navigate the complex world of aviation regulations through on-demand, one-off requests. As these requests have grown in frequency, the AEA has strategically developed a structured forum to offer greater assistance to these startup companies. To achieve the goals of the AEA Technology Incubator, the association has organized a one-day event scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 16, at its international headquarters in Lee's Summit, Missouri.

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AEA’s Ric Peri: Encouraging The Efforts Of Aviation Entrepreneurs

Demystifying The FAA For Entrepreneurs

For years, the Aircraft Electronics Association has helped startup manufacturers navigate the complex world of aviation regulations through on-demand, one-off requests. As these requests have grown in frequency, the AEA has strategically developed a structured forum to offer greater assistance to these startup companies. To achieve the goals of the AEA Technology Incubator, the association has organized a one-day event scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 16, at its international headquarters in Lee's Summit, Missouri.

FAA Inaugurates New Cockpit Technology At Sea-Tac Airport

Joins Growing List Of Airports Benefiting From Data Comm Technology

The FAA is bringing new benefits to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport through a technology called Data Comm. Data Comm revolutionizes communications between air traffic controllers and pilots by replacing some traditional voice communications with digital information exchanges.

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HAI Requests Inclusion Of Helicopters Into FAA NextGen Incentive Program

Asks That GA Single Engine Piston Helos Be Eligible For ADS-B Rebates

Helicopter Association International has initiated a request to the FAA for helicopters to be included in a little-used grant program that offers rebates to owners installing NextGen technology in certain types of aircraft.

Vega Lofts Two Satellites On Second Launch This Year

Both Payloads Delivered To Their Assigned Orbits

Arianespace launched a Vega rocket on Tuesday carrying two Earth observation satellites for Italy, France and Israel encased in Vega’s lighter protective fairing.

U.S. Helicopter Accident Rate Inches Upward During First Half Of 2017

Breaks A Downward Trend In Accidents Since 2013

Accident rates for the U.S. civil helicopter industry rose slightly along with summer temperatures during the first half of 2017, according to new data released by the U.S. Helicopter Safety Team.

RAF Changes Location For August Weekend Fly-In

Also Closes Ryan Field, Both Due To Extreme Fire Danger

Due to fire and fire fighting efforts near Sullivan Lake (09S) The Recreational Aviation Foundation has changed the RAF Weekend to Cavanaugh Bay (66S) Priest Lake, Idaho. Join RAF WA State Liaison Dave Whitelaw August 12th and 13th at Cavanaugh Bay (66S).

Ditching In 2012 Being Investigated As Insurance Scam

Plane Went Down In The Gulf Of Mexico Off Louisiana Coast

It was a story that made international headlines. Two men survived several hours in the Gulf of Mexico after the Beech Baron they were flying was ditched and sank following what they said was an in-flight fire on the airplane. Now, authorities say the two intentionally put the aircraft in the water in order to collect the insurance on the plane.

Klyde Morris 08.04.17

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Airborne 08.03.17: Flight Design, Eclipse 500/550 Upgrade, EPS Diesel

Also: Hartzell Engine Tech, USPA Withdraws, Evolution A/C, Textron, CAE, Margo Chase Lost, Phillips 66

GA aircraft manufacturer Flight Design has concluded the sale of all major company assets to the investment group LIFT Holding and will be based at a new and modern facility near the historic town of Eisenach in the Thuringia region of Germany. The company will now be called Flight Design General Aviation GmbH. ONE Aviation has confirmed the FAA approval of an unrestricted increase in the structural life limit of the Eclipse 550 and the Eclipse 500 in the extended tip tank configuration to 20,000 fligh

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (08.04.17)

"Since more than 65 percent of these grants remain available, we see no reason that the FAA should not offer the same opportunity to owners of small helicopters." Source: Matthew Zuccaro, president and CEO of HAI.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (08.04.17): Visual Descent Point

A defined point on the final approach course of a nonprecision straight-in approach procedure from which normal descent from the MDA to the runway touchdown point may be commenced.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (08.04.17)

JPL Education Page Curiosity's recent landing on Mars will make for some great teaching opportunities at all levels.

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