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May 11, 2016

Airborne 05.11.16: R44 Cadet Cert, B-29 'Doc' Readying, Norwegian Backlash

Also: Kaname Harada, EAA Seaplane Base, 'The Force Awakens', ISS Crew, Teamsters/NetJets, Texas Drone, GoPro Posts Loss

Earlier this week, the Robinson Helicopter Company announced that The FAA has certified their two-place Robinson R44 Cadet helicopter. Robinson helicopter says that by combining the best of the R22 and R44, along with what they are referring to as a modest price, they will appeal to the training market as well as operators that want the economy of a small helicopter with the comfort, power, and performance of a larger helicopter. Preparing a freshly restored warbird for its first flight is an exciting time, but it takes on a special meaning when the aircraft weighs in the range of 70,000 pounds and has four 2,200 horsepower engines. The

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