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February 19, 2018

Airborne 02.16.18: R66 Wire-Strike Protection, Elk v Helo, Trump Budget

Also: Red Bull Picks Hartzell, SNC Dream Chaser, CH-53K Demo's Vehicle Lift, Emirates Firms Up A380 Orders

Robinson has added wire strike protection provisions to its R66 options list. Available only on R66 helicopters, the provisions are FAA certified and allow for easy, bolt-on installation of Magellan’s WSPS (Wire Strike Protection System) sold separately by Magellan Aerospace, Winnipeg, Canada. Robinson provisions add seven pounds to the empty weight of the helicopter and include reinforcement and attach points on the windshield bow, roof, and chin, with low-profile deflectors near the ground

Airborne 02.19.18: TruTrak Vizion Approvals, 737 MAX 9 Cert, Airplane Loan Scam

Also: Frasca Celebrates 60 Years, Klyde’s 40th!, European Plan For AvSafety, Texas Aviation Hall Of Fame

The STC for the TruTrak Vizion autopilot has been updated to include the remainder of the Cessna 172 series, the Cessna 175 series, the Piper PA28 series, and the PA32 series aircraft. These aircraft are added to the existing AML STC which currently includes the Cessna 177 series and part of the Cessna 172 series aircraft. The next models to be added the STC will be the Cessna 180, 182, and 185. In July of 2017, the initial STC was issued for the Vizion Autopilot system. The plan for the remainder of 2018 is to concentrate on adding many aircraft to the AML. The FAA has amended the type certificate for the 737 MAX to include the -9 variant, clearing the way for deliveri

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Loveland Innovations Launches New Deep Learning Engine

Designed For Use By The Insurance, Roofing And Building Inspection Industries

Loveland Innovations, maker of advanced data analytics solutions and drone-based data gathering tools announced the launch of the beta version of IMGING Detect, a deep learning engine built specifically for drone-based inspections.

Frasca International Celebrates 60 Years Of Simulation

Company Founded By Rudy Frasca Continues To Lead Industry

Flight simulator manufacturer Frasca International, Inc. is celebrating their 60th anniversary this year. The company was founded by Rudy Frasca in 1958 and remains a privately held, family run business. Over the past six decades, the company has become well known as a quality supplier of flight simulation equipment for hundreds of flight schools worldwide.

‘Pitching’ Drone Technologies A Big Part Of UAS Tech Forum

Annual Event To Be Held In Broken Arrow Sept. 12-13

Kurt Rouser said he didn’t exactly know what to expect when he first walked on stage last August during the UAS Tech Forum to pitch his new technology in unmanned aerial systems engine propulsion to a group of potential investors.

United States Marine Corps Orders 800 InstantEye Systems

Will Support Infantry Squads With Surveillance And Reconnaissance Capabilities

InstantEye Robotics announced today that it has received an order from PMA-263, the Navy and Marine Corps Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program Office, for an additional 800 InstantEye Mk-2 GEN3-A0 sUAS systems. The systems delivered under this contract will support deployed Marine infantry squads, providing organic surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities.

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Lone Star Flight Museum Names 2018 Texas Aviation Hall Of Fame Inductees

Apollo 13 Commander James Lovell Is Part Of The Class

The Lone Star Flight Museum (LSFM) is pleased to announce the selection of five new inductees into the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame. The Texas Aviation Hall of Fame was established in 1995 to honor and recognize Texans and Texas companies or organizations that have made significant and lasting contributions to the advancement of aviation. The five new members were selected from over 100 nominees by a panel of distinguished aviation historians, experts and the LSFM Board. This year’s honorees are: Captain James Lovell, Congressman Sam Johnson, Azellia White, Brigadier General Noel Parrish (1909-1987), and Thomas (1883-1954) and Paul (1887-1954) Braniff.

Elk Dies After Collision With Low-Flying Helicopter

Aircraft Was Assisting In An Attempt To Capture The Animal In Utah

An elk brought down a helicopter that was attempting to capture it last week in Wasatch County, UT when it jumped into the aircraft's tail rotor, according to the Wasatch County Sheriff's Office.

Precision Aviation Group (PAG) Named Bendix/King Repair Partner

Company Operates Eight Repair Stations Worldwide

Precision Aviation Group, Inc. (PAG), a provider of products and value-added services to the worldwide aerospace and defense industry, has announced that the company was formally selected as an authorized BendixKing repair, overhaul and OEM component distribution partner.

GA-ASI Announces Partnerships For MQ-25

Aircraft Purpose-Built For Aerial Refueling

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has announced its MQ-25 Stingray offering to the U.S. Navy in collaboration with a range of highly regarded industry partners that represent the best in American aerospace.

Duncan Aviation Names Chad Doehring VP Operations In Provo

Began His Career With The Company In 1994

Duncan Aviation is pleased to announce that Chad Doehring has accepted the position of Vice President of Operations for its Provo, Utah, location. In this position, Doehring joins the Duncan Aviation senior leadership team and will work closely with Provo Chief Operating Officer Bill Prochazka on the construction, recruiting and staffing of the new maintenance, modifications and paint complex the company is building at its Provo location.

DARPA Technology To Improve UAS Adaptability And Mission Efficiency

Developing Technology Aimed To Enable Unmanned Aerial Systems To Conduct Multiple Functions

Current military unmanned aerial systems (UAS) typically require multiple payloads with dedicated components, including antennas, radio frequency (RF) circuitry, and processors, to conduct communications, radar, and electronic warfare (EW) missions. These single-function payloads can’t be installed on a compact UAS at the same time because of the size, weight, and power (SWaP) constraints of these platforms, limiting what they can do without swapping payloads on the ground — a process that seriously hinders mission efficiency.

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TruTrak Vizion Autopilot Approved For C175, PA28, And PA32

STC Now Updated To Include Additional Cessna And Piper Models

The STC for the TruTrak Vizion autopilot has been updated to include the remainder of the Cessna 172 series , the Cessna 175 series, the Piper PA28 series, and the PA32 series aircraft. These aircraft are added to the existing AML STC which currently includes the Cessna 177 series and part of the Cessna 172 series aircraft. The next models to be added the STC will be the Cessna 180, 182, and 185 series aircraft.

NBAA Identifies Top Safety Focus Areas For 2018

Result Of 'Spirited Collaboration' Among Members Of The Association's Safety Committee

The NBAA has released its annual list of Top Safety Focus Areas, topics identified by the NBAA Safety Committee as primary risk-mitigation targets for all business aircraft operators.

EASA Publishes 2018-2022 European Plan For Aviation Safety

Document Includes The Agency's Rulemaking Program

The European Aviation Safety Agency published the 2018-2022 European Plan for Aviation Safety (EPAS), which also includes the Agency’s rulemaking program. The EPAS, a key component of the European Aviation Safety Program, provides a coherent and transparent framework for safety work at European level, helping the identification of major safety risks and defining the actions to take. It also supports the Member States of the European Union to implement their State Safety Programs and facilitates the sharing of best practice and knowledge.

Report: Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Drones Market Worth $48.88 Billion By 2023

Annual Growth Of Over 18 Percent Forecast In New Report

According to the new market research report, now available on ASDReports, on "Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Drones Market - Global Forecast to 2023", the market is expected to grow from $17.82 billion in 2017 to $48.88 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 18.32% during the forecast period. The growth of the UAV drones market is driven by factors such as increase in venture funding, rise in demand for drone-generated data in commercial applications, and rapid technological advancements.

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Raleigh, NC Parks Committee Reconsiders Its Drone Proposal

Would Allow Small UAVs To Be Flown In Most City Parks

The Raleigh, NC Parks Committee is looking at a revised drone policy that could allow small UAVs to be flown in almost all of the city's public parks.

Klyde Morris (02.19.18)

Klyde, Like The Rest Of Aviation, Is Having A Hard Time Figuring Out Santa Monica City Insanity

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Idaho Technology Company Plans Drone Defense Demonstration State Capitol

Black Sage To Conduct The Exercise Next Week

Boise, ID-based Black Sage will demonstrate drone defense on the State Capitol in Boise, Idaho on Wednesday, February 21, with the company's state-of-the-art counter unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) technology. The demonstration will be the first of its kind.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (02.19.18)

Aero Linx: European Air Law Association (EALA) EALA was established in 1988 with the aim to promote the study of European air law and to provide an open forum for those with an interest in the law and policy affecting the aviation industry in Europe. This is achieved mainly through EALA's regular conferences and seminars.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (02.19.18): Minimum Vectoring Altitude (MVA)

Minimum Vectoring Altitude (MVA) The lowest MSL altitude at which an IFR aircraft will be vectored by a radar controller, except as otherwise authorized for radar approaches, departures, and missed approaches. The altitude meets IFR obstacle clearance criteria. It may be lower than the published MEA along an airway or J-route segment. It may be utilized for radar vectoring only upon the controller’s determination that an adequate radar return is being received from the aircraft being controlled. Charts depicting minimum vectoring altitudes are normally available only to the controllers and not to pilots.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (02.19.18)

“We are excited that InstantEye has been selected by the Marines as their squad-level sUAS asset. We worked with the Navy and the Marines for some time as they tested and evaluated the system. Their early feedback helped refine the system and ultimately has made it a better product.” Source: Tom Vaneck, Vice President of InstantEye Robotics, after they received an order from PMA-263, the Navy and Marine Corps Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program Office, for an additional 800 InstantEye Mk-2 GEN3-A0 sUAS systems. The systems delivered under this contract will support deployed Marine infantry squads, providing organic surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities.

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