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September 14, 2018

Airborne 09.14.18: Best New SportPlane!, iFly Indoor Skydiving, NASA Sponsors

Also: ALPA Unveils Pilot Plan, Colorado Springs Airport Repair, Girls In Aviation Day, FAA Grant

ANN’s annual report on the best values in the SportPlane market remains one of our most interesting... and difficult... efforts of the year -- especially in a year where a number of aircraft have really started hitting their stride. While the announcement of our Master List of over a dozen recommended SportPlanes is still a few weeks off, one new aircraft has easily risen to the top of the list reserved for NEW offerings in the VERY competitive sport aviation landscape. This year; the best new SportPla

Airborne 09.14.18: Best New SportPlane!, iFly Indoor Skydiving, NASA Sponsors

Also: ALPA Unveils Pilot Plan, Colorado Springs Airport Repair, Girls In Aviation Day, FAA Grant

ANN’s annual report on the best values in the SportPlane market remains one of our most interesting... and difficult... efforts of the year -- especially in a year where a number of aircraft have really started hitting their stride. While the announcement of our Master List of over a dozen recommended SportPlanes is still a few weeks off, one new aircraft has easily risen to the top of the list reserved for NEW offerings in the VERY competitive sport aviation landscape. This year; the best new SportPlane is The Airplane Factory’s Rotax 915-powered Sling TSi. ANN’s Jim Campbell got a personal tour of iFly’s soon-to-be-latest indoor skydiving facility now under

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Vertical Aerospace Tests Full-Size eVTOL Aircraft

Hopes To Launch Flying Taxi Service By 2022

Vertical Aerospace has made the first test flight of its full-scale prototype of its eVTOL aircraft that the company hopes will be the basis of a flying taxi service by 2022.

Slower-Discharge Commercial Drone Batteries Tested

Braille Energy Systems Announces The Completion Of Test Trials Of Customized Lithium Batteries For Commercial Drones

Braille Energy Systems has announced the completion of test trials for its customized lithium batteries for commercial drone applications, such as Aerial LiDAR surveys, aerial photogrammetry and other aerial inspections.

ICAO Encouraging Applications To The Young Aviation Professionals Program

Deadline To Apply Is September 30

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is calling for applications to the 2019 Young Aviation Professionals Program (YAPP).

NTSB Releases Preliminary Report From Vermont Fatal Accident

Piper Tri-Pacer Went Down During Landing Attempt

The NTSB has released a preliminary report form an accident which occurred August 25 that fatally injured the pilot of a PA-22-150 Tri-Pacer. The aircraft was destroyed when it collided with terrain while attempting to land at the John H. Boylan State Airport (5B1), Island Pond, Vermont. The private pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was registered to and operated by the pilot. VFR conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed flight.

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Girls In Aviation Day 2018 Truly A Global Event

Worldwide Outreach Scheduled For October 13, 2018

Now in its fourth year as a global event, Girls in Aviation Day is designed to introduce and educate girls 8 to 17 years of age on the many career choices and lifestyle possibilities offered by the aviation/aerospace industry. In addition to over 50 Girls in Aviation events which will be presented from coast to coast here in the United States, the international chapters in WAI’s network will ensure Girls in Aviation Day is celebrated around the globe.

Rolls-Royce To Power Boeing MQ-25 Aircraft For US Navy

Engine Manufactured In Indianapolis Will Power The Refueling Drone

Rolls-Royce engines have been selected by Boeing to power the US Navy’s new MQ-25 Stingray aircraft, which will provide unmanned, carrier-based air-to-air refuelling.

Leonardo Signs MOU With Aireon

Will Integrate Space-Based ADS-B Data Into Its Suite Of Automation Products

Leonardo has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Aireon LLC, developer of the world’s first space-based air traffic surveillance system. The MOU will allow Leonardo, which provides advanced Air Traffic Management (ATM) solutions for Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs), to integrate space-based Automatic Dependent Broadcast (ADS-B) data into its ‘LeadInSky’ ATM system.

Milestone Aviation And Airbus To Provide Five H145 Helicopters To Aramco

Aircraft Sourced From Milestone's Order Book With Airbus

Milestone Aviation Group, a GECAS company, and Airbus Helicopters announced today they will provide five H145s to Aramco Overseas Company, a subsidiary of Saudi Aramco, a fully integrated, global petroleum and chemicals enterprise.

Airline Passenger Group Warns Another 9/11-Type Attack Could Happen

Cautions Trump Administration That Its Aviation Security Policies Are Inadequate Airline passenger organization FlyersRights.org has warned the Trump Administration that more 9/11 type terrorist attacks may occur unless it changes a series of ineffective or dangerous aviation security policies it is pursuing.

Hong Kong Airlines Celebrate Delivery Of A350 XWB Aircraft

Will Fly With Thales AVANT IFE System

Hong Kong Airlines and Thales will celebrate the entry into service of the airlines new A350 aircraft in September 2018. The aircraft will fly with Thales AVANT IFE featuring the latest High Definition (HD) screens at every seat for all guests to enjoy a spectacular onboard entertainment experience.

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Aero-TV: A Principled Advocate For GA - Senator James Inhofe (Part 1)

Pilots Bill Of Rights 3 Is Working Its Way Through Congress

One of the highlights of AirVenture for the Aero-News team is a chance to sit down with U.S. Senator James Inhofe (R-OK) to get his insights into what is happening in Washington as it relates to our industry.

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Airborne 09.12.18: Flying Car Record, 1st Solo Emergency, Former Spitfire Pilot

Also: Helicopter Online Ground School, Pro Line Fusion, New Air Traffic Control Tower, Junior ROTC Cadet

Flying car manufacturer Samson Sky just received Reservation Position number 800, breaking records with customers in 24 countries, and 46 out of 50 states in the US. Reportedly, California currently has the largest contingent of owners, followed by Florida and Texas. The Switchblade is capable of flying up to 165 knots. Shown in complete form for the first time last month at AirVenture, the Switchblade drew heavy crowds of flight enthusiasts. A 17-year-old student pilot making her first solo executed

Aero-TV: A Principled Advocate For GA - Senator James Inhofe (Part 1)

Pilots Bill Of Rights 3 Is Working Its Way Through Congress

One of the highlights of AirVenture for the Aero-News team is a chance to sit down with U.S. Senator James Inhofe (R-OK) to get his insights into what is happening in Washington as it relates to our industry. This year, Senator Inhofe has introduced the Security and Revitalizing Aviation (SARA) Act of 2018. In addressing the pilot shortage in the U.S., the SARA Act lays out a number of initiatives to help revitalize the future of general aviation.

FAA Provides Information For Drone Operators Regarding Hurricane Florence

Warns That Heavy Fines Can Be Imposed If Drones Interfere With Emergency Operations

The FAA is warning drone owners and operators they may face significant fines if they interfere with emergency response operations in the areas affected by Hurricane Florence.

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AMA Offers Update On Section 336 In New FAA Funding Bill

Association Making A 'Final Push' To Preserve The Legislation

AMA has posted an update on its Government Relations blog on the status of Section 336 that carves out an exception for model aircraft in the FAA's registration rules.

State Of Alabama, Airbus Break Ground For Flight Works Alabama

New Aviation Experience Center In Mobile Due To Open In 2019

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday joined Airbus executives, city and county leaders from Mobile, and industry and educational partners in breaking ground for Flight Works Alabama, the new aviation experience center to be built in Mobile.

King Schools Releases Online Drone Pilot Recurrent Test Prep Course

Makes Renewing Remote Pilot Certificates Quick And Easy

Drone pilots now have a quick and easy way to prepare for their Remote Pilot certificate renewal with the online Drone Pilot Recurrent Test Prep Course from King Schools.

NASA Seeks Partnership With US Industry To Develop First Gateway Element

Will Help In Construction Of The Lunar Orbital Outpost

NASA has released the final version of the Power and Propulsion Element Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the Lunar Orbital Platform-Gateway (LOP-G) Reflecting much of the feedback from an Industry Day NASA hosted July 10, and several follow-on communications with potential offerors, NASA has made a number of updates to the final solicitation. These updates clarify content and context, encourage industry innovation and creativity, enhance the public-private partnership, and align the approach for NASA requirements more closely with industry practices.

Klyde Morris 09.14.18

The Large Print Giveth And The Fine Print Taketh Away, Klyde

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Skydive TV Creates Promotion Videos

Designed To Promote The Excitement Of The Sport

The International Skydiving Museum & Hall of Fame is proud to launch two high-energy promotional videos created by Skydive TV. The “Awards” video celebrates and recognizes the 2018 Hall of Fame inductees and the Trustees and Path of Excellence Awards recipients. The “Action” video is a quick overview of all the weekend activities and experiences for Celebration participants.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (09.14.18)

“Aerospace is a premier industry, filled with innovative developments and high demand jobs, which are sought after by every state. Flight Works Alabama will become a hub to explore the opportunities of this industry.” Source: Alabama governor Kay Ivey, at a groundbreaking ceremony for a Airbus' Flight Works Alabama in Mobile.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (09.14.18): Double Gimbal

A type of mount used for the gyro in an attitude instrument.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (09.14.18)

USMC/Combat Helicopter Association

The USMC/Combat Helicopter Association was begun by a few former helicopter pilots who wondered what had become of the people they used to fly with during the Vietnam War. Like so many, we had lost contact over the years with some close friends that we had made during our combat tours in Vietnam.

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