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New York University Develops 'Jellyfish' Aircraft

Moves Through The Air Using Petal-Shaped Wings

Researchers at New York University's Applied Math Lab say they have built the world's first aircraft that propels its self through the air using motion similar to that of a jellyfish moving through the water.

Airborne 01.17.14: SeaRey Elite!, Santa Monica Admonished By FAA, Wrong-Way SWA

Also: CubCrafters New Dealer, Aeromarine-LSAs New Zigolo SSDR, 'It's About Time' Scholarship

We are at Sebring!!! Just in time for the US Sport Aviation Expo, the FAA has certified the Searey Light Sport Amphibious Airplane, Elite Version. The Searey Elite, designed and manufactured by Progressive Aerodyne, is equipped with a Rotax 914 turbocharged engine and is equally at home on the ground or on the water. The city of Santa Monica, CA has been told in no uncertain terms by the FAA that they cannot close the airport and open up its 227 acres for redevelopment until at least 2023, and likely not ever, according to a communication sent by the agenc

Klyde Morris 01.17.14

There Are Probably More Ridiculous Regs Buried In The FARs, Klyde

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (01.17.14)

"The panel notes that in pursuit of a U.S. capability to launch humans into space, and in light of constrained budgets, an argument to accept additional risk could be rationally put forward." Source: Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel chairman Joseph W. Dyer.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (01.17.14): Minimum Fuel

Indicates that an aircraft's fuel supply has reached a state where, upon reaching the destination, it can accept little or no delay. This is not an emergency situation.