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October 05, 2016

Drone USA, Inc. Enters Into Drone Testing Agreement

All Classes Of UAVs Will Be Tested At The Santa Maria Airport In The Azores Arquipelago

Drone USA has entered into an agreement with the Portuguese Government (Secretaria do Mar, Ciência e Tecnologia -“SMCT), the national aviation authority of Portugal (Navegação Aérea de Portugal – “NAV”) and Aeroportos de Portugal (airports’ management authority – “ANA”) ; enabling the Company to fly and test UAVs at the airport of Santa Maria island, in the Azores archipelago, in Portugal.

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Sikorsky Delivers Alaska’s First S-92 SAR Helicopter

Will Serve Residents Of The North Slope Borough

North Slope Borough (NSB), Alaska, has received its first S-92 helicopter dedicated to search and rescue. Acceptance of the aircraft occurred in a ceremony at Sikorsky’s commercial helicopter center in Coatesville, PA.

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NTSB Releases Prelim In Minnesota Medical Helo Accident

Three On Board Seriously Injured In The Accident

The NTSB has released a preliminary report from an accident involving an Agusta S.p.A A109S helicopter, N91NM, which impacted trees and terrain near Chandler Field Airport (KAXN), Alexandria, Minnesota.

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First ERAU Helicopter Flight Camp Deemed A Great Success

High School Students Get A Taste Of Life At Prescott Campus

Ten high school students from across the country participated in Embry-Riddle Prescott’s first-ever Helicopter Exploration Camp where they learned to fly helicopters and lived like college students for one week. The camp is the only academic, university-based helicopter program in the country.

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Hartzell Releases Special Pricing For Piper Meridian, M500 Propellers

Announcement Comes Ahead Of The Annual MMOPA Convention

In advance of the annual MMOPA Convention, Hartzell Propeller released special pricing for the company's five-blade composite propeller designed specifically for the Piper Aircraft Meridian and Piper's new M500.

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Commercial UAV Pilots Must Use FAA Permission Form For Some Flights

ATC Personnel Have Been Instructed Not To Give Permission For Flights

With the implementation of FAR Part 107, UAV pilots can no longer get permission to fly from the local air traffic control personnel.

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Battery-Powered Helicopter Makes First Flight

Robinson R44 Modified By Tier 1 Engineering

A battery-powered helicopter was flown for the first time last month at the Los Alamitos Army Airfield. The modified R44 developed by Tier 1 Engineering conducted its first hover on Tuesday, September 13th, a first hover taxi on Wednesday, September 14th and a record five minute cruise flight to 400 feet altitude with a peak speed of 80 knots on Wednesday, September 21st.

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