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November 24, 2019

Airborne 11.22.19: SpaceX Starship BOOM!, Airbus E-Racer, FAA Diabetic Regs

Also: ANN's 23rd Year, Whistleblower v ATC, A4A Projects Record, Blue Sky Network Cert, NAA Stinson Trophy

After a number of weeks that saw SpaceX pull off one feat after another, from the fourth flight and landing of a reused first stage booster, to the orbiting of 60 more satellites for their proposed orbital internet project, it seemed that it was only a matter of time before a problem... although, by reports, it’s not a critical one. Wednesday, SpaceX topped off the Starship Mk1 prototype with cryogenic fuels for a pressurization test. Conducted at the Boca Chica, Texas facility, this was supp

Man Portable Air Defense Systems (MANPADS) MANPADS are lightweight, shoulder−launched, missile systems used to bring down aircraft and create mass casualties. The potential for MANPADS use against airborne aircraft is real and requires familiarity with the subject. Terrorists choose MANPADS because the weapons are low cost, highly mobile, require minimal set−up time, and are easy to use and maintain. Although the weapons have limited range, and their accuracy is affected by poor visibility and adverse weather, they can be fired from anywhere on land or from boats where there is unrestricted visibility to the target.

Aero Linx: Hope Air Hope Air was founded in 1986 by Joan Rogers and Jinnie Bradshaw, C.M., two women who wanted to make travelling to healthcare less burdensome for low-income people. Since then, individuals and groups from all across the country have come together to help their fellow Canadians get to medical care. By donating money or airline tickets, volunteering, putting on an event, or just spreading the word about Hope Air’s work, the people who support our cause make arranging free flights to medical care possible.

"The design freedom allowed in Air Race E should give rise to some interesting concepts for electric airplanes. And the galvanising effect of a sporting competition should help to push the technology development of electric flight in the right direction.” Source: Jeff Zaltman, CEO of Air Race E, commenting at the 2019 Dubai Air Show, which marked the e-racer’s first public appearance in anticipation of the inaugural competition of the Air Race E racing series.