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December 11, 2015

Alan Eustace Says There Is No Reason A Skydiver Can't Go Higher

But Balloon Technology Is A Limiting Factor In Stratospheric Free Falls

The man who holds the world record for high-altitude skydiving says that there is no reason that someone else can't go higher.

Seriously Innovative Battery Technology Starts Gaining Serious Traction In Commercial/BizAv Markets

While at NBAA2015, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, checked in with Todd Winter, the president and CEO of True Blue Power. True Blue Power is an innovator in advanced Lithium-ion battery technology in the aviation industry, and Jim asked about the placement of their battery on the new Bell 505 helicopter.

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Airborne 12.11.15: HondaJet Cert, Hang Gliding/Paragliding Woes, PBoR2 Update

Also: Spirit of St. Louis Replica, NTSB Video, Small Airplane Certification, ALPA Commends, CA Aviation Hall Of Fame, Piper Diesel

ANN Airborne Link: /index.cfm?do=video.playVideo&videoid=896c78fb-8b21-4d06-a58f-d31f46dade94 YouTube Airborne Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRj4mQ6SBVY Jet flight in a Honda has n

C'mon, Klyde. We All Made A Cardboard Box Into An Airplane As Kids

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Also: NIMBY Legislator, API Overview, Martin Jetpack, Royal Flying Doctor Service, Atlanta Warbird Weekend, MI v UAVs

ANN Airborne Link: /index.cfm?do=video.playVideo&videoid=12038bba-7d07-4196-829a-2378b7814530 YouTube Airborne Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4xoqvtGpOo

“To secure sensitive airport areas, access must be limited to properly credentialed airport employees who have been thoroughly vetted and follow the rules.” Source: U.S. Senator John Thune (R-SD).

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (12.11.15): Landing Area

Any locality either on land, water, or structures, including airports/heliports and intermediate landing fields, which is used, or intended to be used, for the landing and takeoff of aircraft.

Southwestern Aircraft Archaeology

Another aviation archeology site, primarily focused on the southwestern US state of Arizona... which, due to its dry climate, is a treasure-trove for planespotters!