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October 31, 2017

Airborne-Unmanned 10.31.17: Trump Drone Integration, Vanilla A/C, Wynne Analyzes

Also: 'Hoot' Gibson Leaves FAA, Delphi Acquiring Nutonomy, Block 5 MQ-9, Measure Launch, AVIDRONE Partners With PRODRONE

President Trump has directed SecTrans Elaine Chao to launch an initiative to safely test and validate advanced operations for drones in partnership with state and local governments in select jurisdictions. The UAS Integration Pilot Program implements a directive signed by the President, and the results will be used to accelerate the safe integration UAS into the national airspace and to realize the benefits of unmanned technology in our economy. Vanilla Aircraft's VA001 UAS recently c

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'Warbird Diner' Pays Homage To WWII

Couple Opened The Restaurant In Courtland, AL

A small town in Alabama may not seem like the most likely place to open up a WWII-themed diner, but that's exactly what Lisa and Greg Pace have done in the town of Courtland, which boasts a population of about 600.

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Seal Sunbathing On Alaska Runway Was Reluctant To Move

Eventually Had To Be Carted Off On A Sled To Reopen The Airport

Here's an "only in Alaska" moment. Imagine approaching to land at an airport in the northernmost town in the U.S. ... and encountering a 450 pound bearded seal sunbathing on the runway.

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Plans Announced For National Air And Space Museum Revitalization

Future Exhibitions Will Showcase Favorite Icons In Innovative Settings

The Smithsonian has announced plans to revitalize the National Air and Space Museum and transform its exhibitions. The project, which will take approximately seven years, will be done on a phased sequencing schedule that will keep many exhibitions open during the construction process. The building will undergo complete refacing of the exterior cladding, replacement of outdated mechanical systems and other repairs and improvements. The visitor experience will also change when all of the museum’s 23 galleries and presentation spaces are updated or completely redone.

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Airborne-Unmanned 10.24.17: Amazon Patent, Local Gov'ts, Controlled Airspace

Also: Airborne Updates, Yamaha Ag-Multirotor, WASP Aerostat, LAPD UAS, Alphabet Drones, Firefighters v Drone

A patent granted to Amazon could someday lead to a drone landing on top of an electric car and transferring power to the vehicle while it is underway. The patent drawing shows a docking station attached to the roof of a electric vehicle (EV) ... and a tree for some unknown reason. If the driver of the EV felt he or she could not make it to the next charging station, the drone would meet the car at a predetermined location, scan to be sure it's the correct vehicle, then land and plug in. The car c

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (10.31.17)

“The icons people associate with the National Air and Space Museum are as inspiring today as they were when they made history. But through stimulating new exhibition techniques and innovative digital engagement, we will tell exciting and relevant stories in ways that resonate with our modern communication-savvy world that can be readily shared with broad audiences.” Source: Peter Jakab, chief curator at the National Air and Space Museum.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.31.17): Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI)

A flight navigation instrument that combines the heading indicator with a CDI, in order to provide the pilot with better situational awareness of location with respect to the courseline.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.31.17)

Jonathan Rupprecht Parses President Trump's Drone Integration Pilot Program

One of the recognized experts in drone law, Jonathan Rupprecht has exceptional insight into nearly all aspects of this emerging market. In a recent blog post, Rupprecht provided an in-depth look at the FAA's Drone Integration Pilot Program announced last week by Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao at the request of the President.

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