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Airborne 12.24.14: UAS America NPRM, YOUR Perfect Cub?, NYC Pol Wants To Ban UAV

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The UAS America Fund, LLC has filed a formal Petition for Rulemaking with the FAA proposing a new “micro” unmanned aircraft rule. The proposed regulation would govern all commercial operations for unmanned aircraft systems that weigh three pounds or less, are operated below 400 feet, stay at least five miles from airports, and pilots must have a demonstrated level of aeronautical knowledge. EAA has announced that the 2015 EAA Aircraft Sweepstakes grand prize is a Piper J-3 Cub, meticulousl

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (12.28.14): Notice to Airmen

Notice to Airmen A notice containing information (not known sufficiently in advance to publicize by other means) concerning the establishment, condition, or change in any component (facility, service, or procedure of, or hazard in the National Airspace System) the timely knowledge of which is essential to personnel concerned with flight operations.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (12.28.14)

Aero Linx: The Duke Flyers Association A place to exchange information about owning, operating, maintaining, and flying the Beechcraft Duke. For questions regarding membership please contact signup@dukeflyers.org or to join go to our Membership Page. For questions regarding the website or message board please contact boardmaster@dukeflyers.org. Benefits of Membership Very Active Bulletin Board/Pilot Forum Regular Newsletter with Tips and News Contact with Fellow Duke owners, pilots, and mechanics DFA maintains a stock o

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (12.28.14)

“By better understanding ship operations, we will have a smoother transition into operational test. This exercise gives us insight into operating from an air-capable ship and will help us mitigate any risk associated with the system.” Source: Capt. Jeff Dodge, Fire Scout program manager, following the return of the Navy’s new, larger MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter returned from a five-day test period aboard USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) Dec. 19 after successfully completing its first ship-based flights off the Virginia coast.