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Airborne 11.11.16: GoPro Karma Recall, AEA 3Q/16 Report, Able Flight Scholarship

Also: EC120 HeliSAS, Bob Hoover Memorial Update, Colleen Barrett, Edwards AFB, CAE/Ryanair, Newport News Airport, Diamond A/C

The debut of the GoPro Karma drone last month was received with excitement by those looking forward to this long promised sUAS, and it brought hopes to the company to provide some economic benefit to their bottom line. While all appeared well at first, now GoPro has announced the recall of the approximately 2500 Karma drones purchased by consumers since October 23. The recall was announced after GoPro discovered that in a very small number of cases, Karma units lo

Klyde Morris 11.11.16

Looks Like Tawdry Airways Got An Offer They Couldn't Refuse

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Airborne 11.10.16: 1st Flt: Global 7000, Disney UAV Waiver, Deland SportAv Expo

Also: Jabiru LSA Trainer, EAA, Emirates Fleet, GKN Aerospace, Flt School Closure, FAA Grants, Airbus On China

The maiden flight of the first Bombardier's Global 7000 was completed late last week. The initial flight of the first flight test vehicle marked the start of an aggressive flight test campaign which, if all goes according to plan, should see the aircraft enter into service in the second half of 2018. Dedicated to testing basic system functionality and assessing the handling and flying qualities of the aircraft, the flight lasted approximately two and one half hours, during which

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (11.11.16)

“Unfortunately, Erickson is not immune to the numerous business challenges currently facing the helicopter industry which have placed downward pressure on operating results and asset values." Source: Erickson Helicopters President and CEO Jeff Roberts.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (11.11.16): Visual Descent Point

A defined point on the final approach course of a non-precision straight-in approach procedure from which normal descent from the MDA to the runway touchdown point may be commenced.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (11.11.16)

American Helicopter Museum and Education Center

The American Helicopter Museum and Education Center is the nation's premier aviation museum devoted exclusively to helicopters. We collect, restore and display historic aircraft and chronicle the origin and development of rotary wing aircraft.