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October 05, 2016

Airborne 10.05.16: Tom Poberezny Honored, 5000th Citation, Hydrogen-Powered A/C

Also: MRJ Delays, Sagem’s Active Side Stick, SpaceX, Drone Arrest, Vintage Culver, HQ-60 UAV, N.O. Airport Director

Tom Poberezny has been the champion of recreational aviation, and we at ANN congratulate Tom for his induction into the National Aviation Hall of Fame. Even more important, his contributions to recreational aviation have overflowed into all areas of general aviation. The 69-year-old Poberezny is being honored for his diverse aviation achievements, perhaps the best-known of which is serving as EAA president for more than 20 years between 1989 and 2010. Cessna continues

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Aero-TV: Flying CAF's 'FIFI' - Volunteers Keep an American Treasure Airworthy

Hear the Story of the CAF B-29 Named “FIFI”…

While at EAA AirVenture 2016, our ANN video crew headed out to get some shots of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) B-29, known as “FIFI”. We met up with Steve Zimmerman, who was the aircraft commander for “FIFI” on this year’s trip to AirVenture. Zimmerman provides a great overall background of the airplane, how it flies, and what kind of original equipment it still has installed.

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Purdue University, AOPA Aim To Put Aviation In High Schools

Will Develop Curricula For High School Students Nationwide

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and Purdue University have announced a partnership to develop aviation-related science and math curricula for high schools across America. The program will be the first of its kind, offering students comprehensive four-year aviation study options that are aligned to rigorous math and science standards used in many states nationwide.

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Airborne 10.04.16: Doc Flies Again!, First Flight: Yak-152, Uber-Airborne?

Also: Food Blues, Aero-Calendar, American Spirit Award, PAX Berates Sheriff, Hal Shevers, Duncan Aviation, Triton UAS

The sound of four thundering Wright 3350 radial engines was once again heard in the Wichita area as the Boeing B-29, known as Doc, successfully completed its second flight since being restored to airworthy status. Doc’s second flight lasted approximately 52 minutes at an altitude of four to five thousand feet. The flight took place last Saturday. A new primary trainer has taken flight in Russia as the Yak-152 flew for the first time last week at the airfield of the

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.05.16)

“The new curriculum program gives students an opportunity to further develop their math and science skills in order to bolster the future of the aviation industry and create new possibilities in transportation." Source: Purdue University President Mitch Daniels.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.05.16): Report

Used to instruct pilots to advise ATC of specified information; e.g., “Report passing Hamilton VOR.”

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.05.16)

Wingwalking History

Barnstorming bi-plane pilots and their daring stuntmen caught America's imagination just as aviation was taking flight. They were the original ambassadors of flight giving regular folk a chance to see their world from a bird's eye view.

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