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Airborne 11.04.22: NEW Mavic 3 Classic, AAL Contract Kaput, Patriotic F-15C

Also: Rotax Service Instructions, SpaceX Starship Update, MSU UAS, RJAF Buys Bell 505s

DJI has unveiled the Mavic 3 Classic. The Mavic 3 Classic boasts a 4/3 CMOS Hasselblad camera capable of shooting in 5.1K/50 fps, 4K/60 fps and 1080p/60fps using H.264 and H.265 encoders. Slow-motion filming remains supported at 4K/120fps and 1080p/200fps. Its 24mm equivalent focal length lens opens to an adjustable aperture spanning f/2.8 to f/11 for 12.8 stops of native dynamic range, producing 12-bit RAW photography and 10-bit D-Log footage. All the color tuning and whiz-bang visual effects are there, just like the first Mavic 3, at least. The Allied Pilots Associ

Airborne 11.04.22: NEW Mavic 3 Classic, AAL Contract Kaput, Patriotic F-15C

Also: Rotax Service Instructions, SpaceX Starship Update, MSU UAS, RJAF Buys Bell 505s

DJI has unveiled the Mavic 3 Classic. The Mavic 3 Classic boasts a 4/3 CMOS Hasselblad camera capable of shooting in 5.1K/50 fps, 4K/60 fps and 1080p/60fps using H.264 and H.265 encoders. Slow-motion filming remains supported at 4K/120fps and 1080p/200fps. Its 24mm equivalent focal length lens opens to an adjustable aperture spanning f/2.8 to f/11 for 12.8 stops of native dynamic range, producing 12-bit RAW photography and 10-bit D-Log footage. All the color tuning and whiz-bang visual effects are there, just like the first Mavic 3, at least. The Allied Pilots Associ

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (11.12.22)

Aero Linx: Florida Antique Biplane Association (FABA) "Biplanes... outrageous fun since 1903." That quote really defines what the Florida Antique Biplane Association (FABA) is all about. Our members are dedicated to preserving pre-1950 Biplanes, while aviating around the gorgeous state of Florida to fly-ins hosted by fellow members. Our FABA Fly-in season starts in October and concludes before the Florida thunderstorm season kicks in. Each month, through May, one of our members hosts a fly-in at often unique destination airports, many times a private grass strips perfect for our vintage craft.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (11.12.22): Minimum Vectoring Altitude (MVA)

Minimum Vectoring Altitude (MVA) The lowest MSL altitude at which an IFR aircraft will be vectored by a radar controller, except as otherwise authorized for radar approaches, departures, and missed approaches. The altitude meets IFR obstacle clearance criteria. It may be lower than the published MEA along an airway or J-route segment. It may be utilized for radar vectoring only upon the controller’s determination that an adequate radar return is being received from the aircraft being controlled. Charts depicting minimum vectoring altitudes are normally available only to the controllers and not to pilots.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (11.12.22)

“When maneuvering, the larger Model 5 feels the same as the Patrol. Ailerons actually feel lighter. I expected this build to perform exactly the same as the prototype, and it did without exception.” Source: Rollie Van Dorn, who performed the early flight tests of the all-new Bearhawk Model 5 and proved out the potential of an exciting new experimental airframe.