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November 26, 2017

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (11.26.17)

Aero Linx: California Pilots Association Established in 1949, we are a statewide non-profit committed to the support of our state general aviation airports and flight privileges. Our objectives are: Growing General Aviation Airport/infrastructure support and advocacy Advice/Expert Testimony Research, Education/Information, and Events – such as our Annual Meeting and statewide meet and greet meetings We are a statewide non-profit served by volunteers. All money collected in the form of dues or donations i

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (11.26.17): Tower

Tower A terminal facility that uses air/ground communications, visual signaling, and other devices to provide ATC services to aircraft operating in the vicinity of an airport or on the movement area. Authorizes aircraft to land or takeoff at the airport controlled by the tower or to transit the Class D airspace area regardless of flight plan or weather conditions (IFR or VFR). A tower may also provide approach control services (radar or nonradar).

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (11.26.17)

"Python hunters finally have a tool to make hunting more efficient, bringing down the python numbers that are devastating Florida's Everglades. This drone and thermal technology is light-years ahead of shining a flashlight into the darkness and hoping for the best. The thermal imagery picked up not just the monster pythons, but also native snakes as small as 18 inches. This suggests that we'll be able to spot and eliminate clusters of python hatchlings, which will help curb their reproductive cycle." Source: Famed outdoorsman Bill Booth, who has partnered with VolAero Drones to demonstrate that drones equipped with the latest thermal imaging equipment can effectively spot and track pythons at night – the prime hunting time.

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