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August 18, 2014

Airborne 08.18.14: FAA v UAVs-Again, KidVenture14!, ARSA Sez FAA Over-Reaching

Also: AquaPacer!, ProAdvantage, S Korea's Astro Shortage, More Aero-Diesel Growth Expected

What seems like a good idea for real estate brokers and property buyers is not going to be allowed by the FAA. The nation's largest residential real estate brokerage group has advised its members not only to stop flying UAVs to get video and aerial images of their listings ... but also to stop using images and video they have already obtained, even from outside sources. The KidVenture area at EAA AirVenture 2014 celebrated its 16th year with record numbers of attendance and volunteer hours. Numbers were so significant that KidVenture volunteers ran out of project

Airborne 08.18.14: FAA v UAVs-Again, KidVenture14 Rocked!, ARSA Sez FAA Over-Reaches

Also: AquaPacer!, ProAdvantage, S Korea's Astro Shortage, More Diesel Growth Expected

What seems like a good idea for real estate brokers and property buyers is not going to be allowed by the FAA. The nation's largest residential real estate brokerage group has advised its members not only to stop flying UAVs to get video and aerial images of their listings ... but also to stop using images and video they have already obtained, even from outside sources. The KidVenture area at EAA AirVenture 2014 celebrated its 16th year with record numbers of attendance and volunteer hours. Numbers were so significant that KidVenture volunteers ran out of project materials and had to dip into next year’s materials to keep things running. The Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA)

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General Atomics Awarded Initial EMALS Contract

System Will Be Installed On Future Aircraft Carrier John F. Kennedy

U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) awarded General Atomics (GA) an initial sole-source contract for Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) and Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) for the CVN 79 aircraft carrier to be named John F. Kennedy.

Gulfstream Names SkyJet As Sales Rep In Central Africa

Company Enhances Sales Efforts In Growing Market

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has expanded its sales capabilities by naming SkyJet Aviation Services Ltd. as a commercial sales representative in central Africa. SkyJet’s territory includes Ivory Coast, Ghana, Nigeria, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar.

JSSI Expands Helicopter Program Offerings

Adds Coverage For Bell 429 And AgustaWestland AW119Ke, Kx

Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), a provider of hourly cost maintenance programs for the business aviation industry, has announced Tip-to-Tail Program coverage is now available for the Bell 429 and the AgustaWestland AW119Ke and Kx helicopters.

Silver Air Signs New Owner-Partner And Gulfstream GV

GV Extends Silver Air’s Fleet And International Reach

Silver Air, a charter management company within the business aviation industry, recently signed a new owner-partner continuing the expansion of its charter offerings by building a fleet of high-quality aircraft owned by long term business partners.

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AgustaWestland Unveils High-Tech AW169 Cabin At LABACE

VIP Interior Was Designed By Studio Lanzavecchia + Wai

AgustaWestland, in conjunction with the Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition, unveiled to South American customers a VIP cabin option for the soon-to-be certified AW169 and has announced a new partner in providing in-flight entertainment systems.

Reno Air Race Rookies Snag Big Sponsor

Air Dominance Racing Partners With Bremont Watch Company

A team that plans to compete in the Reno Air Races for the first time this year has snagged a marquis sponsor for the event.

NASA's Hubble Finds Supernova Star System Linked to Potential 'Zombie Star'

Portion Of Exploding Star May Have Been Left Behind

Using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, a team of astronomers has spotted a star system that could have left behind a "zombie star" after an unusually weak supernova explosion.

New Survey: Nearly Two Thirds Of Americans Do Not Have A Preferred Airline

Ticket Price, Non-Stop Service Highest Priorities For Most Travelers

Despite the airline industry's best efforts to encourage brand loyalty and to convince passengers that paying for checked bags is logical, most Americans do not favor any specific airline.

China Plans Unmanned Moon Orbital Mission

Hopes To Launch And Recover A Lunar Orbiter Later This Year

China is continuing its ambitious space program, announcing Sunday that it plans to launch and recover a lunar orbiter later this year.

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Klyde Morris (08.18.14)

Klyde Just Can't Get With The Force...

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

AeroSports Update: Becoming A Sport Pilot Retread

If You Are Already A Certificated Pilot But Do Not Hold A Medical Certificate, What Does It Take To Become A Sport Pilot?

If you already hold a pilot certificate, it’s really pretty simple to exercise sport pilot privileges. No testing is involved, you don’t have to change your pilot certificate, and no special sport pilot logbook endorsements are required. It’s almost too easy.

Airborne 08.15.14: Bearhawk LSA, Legacy 500 Cert, BIG Pilatus Order

Also: VA UAS Site Operational, Airplane v Bullet, Pleasant OSH14 Surprises, Panthera Spins, China's Lunar Plans

Bearhawk owner Mark Goldberg has completed the first Bearhawk LSA quick-build kit. Goldberg’s aircraft was present at AirVenture-Oshkosh this year. His Bearhawk LSA was readily identified by its bright red and silver Oratex covering. Goldberg’s Bearhawk LSA completed the journey from Texas to Oshkosh in 9.7 hours of flight time. Cruise speeds during the flight varied from 98 miles per hour burning 4.5 gallons per hour to 118 miles per hour using 6 gallons per hour. The Brazilian Civil Aviation Agency has granted type certification

Texas Researchers Expand Boundaries Of UAS WiFi

Demonstrate How Aircraft Can Provide Long-Range Wireless Communications

Researchers from the University of North Texas recently demonstrated how a small unmanned aircraft could provide long-range wireless communications to areas ravaged by natural disasters.

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Stardust Team Reports Discovery Of 1st Potential Interstellar Space Particles

Spacecraft Returned To Earth With Samples In 2006

Seven rare, microscopic interstellar dust particles that date to the beginnings of the solar system are among the samples collected by scientists who have been studying the payload from NASA's Stardust spacecraft since its return to Earth in 2006. If confirmed, these particles would be the first samples of contemporary interstellar dust.

Blue Angels Encourage Navy Recruits At Captain's Cup

Recruits Competed For The Trophy, Flag August 9

Members of the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, attended Captain's Cup at Recruit Training Command (RTC) Great Lakes, IL in support of Navy Recruit Division 940, the first Blue Angels-sponsored division, Aug. 9.

Japan Plans Test Flights Of First Domestic Stealth Fighter

Program To Begin Next Year, According To Sources

Japan is planning to begin test flights next year of its first domestically-produced stealth fighter, according to unconfirmed media reports.

Duncan Aviation Celebrates 245 Team Members With 25+ Years Of Experience

Recently Adds 54 Employees To Its 'Silver Wings' Club

How many of your co-workers have 25 or more years of experience? How about ten? Five? The average American sticks with a job for 4.6 years, according to the Bureau of Labor. Yet Duncan Aviation has 245 people who can claim a quarter century or more with the company.

Laser Aimed At UK Medical Helicopter

Aircraft Was Transporting A Patient, No Suspects

Someone pointed a laser beam at a medical helicopter transporting an injured driver to the hospital over Warwick in the U.K. last Monday, and authorities have no leads in the incident.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (08.18.14)

Aero Linx: The Twin Cessna Flyer Organization The Twin Cessna Flyer organization is dedicated to safety, preservation and the economical operation of piston-powered twin engine Cessna aircraft (except the 337 series). Through the monthly magazine, periodic seminars, technical assistance and networking among members, we help Twin Cessna owners around the world utilize and enjoy their aircraft to the fullest.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (08.18.14): Albedo

Albedo The ratio of the amount of radiation reflected from an object's surface compared to the amount that strikes it. This varies according to the texture, color, and expanse of the object's surface and is reported in percentage. Surfaces with high albedo include sand and snow, while low albedo rates include forests and freshly turned earth.

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (08.18.14)

"These are the most challenging objects we will ever have in the lab for study, and it is a triumph that we have made as much progress in their analysis as we have." Source: Michael Zolensky, curator of the Stardust laboratory at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston and coauthor of the Science paper, commenting on seven rare, microscopic interstellar dust particles that date to the beginnings of the solar system are among the samples collected by scientists who have been studying the payload from NASA's Stardust spacecraft since its return to Earth in 2006.

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