Model Aircraft Have Operated Since Long Before The NAS Existed
ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, visited the headquarters of the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) and took the opportunity to talk with Rich Hanson, the Director of Government and Regulatory Affairs for the AMA. Model aircraft have operated since long before what we call “the national airspace system” even existed. Hanson points out that as aviation became more complex and the airspace system was created, modelers have found a way to work in harmony with full scale aircraft.
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En Route Automation System (EAS)
The complex integrated environment consisting of situation display systems, surveillance systems and flight data processing, remote devices, decision support tools, and the related communications equipment that form the heart of the automated IFR air traffic control system. It interfaces with automated terminal systems and is used in the control of en route IFR aircraft.
Aero Linx: Mercy Airlift
It is the Mission of Mercy Airlift to provide humanitarian aid on a nondiscriminatory and impartial basis to the victims of natural and man made disasters wherever they occur in the world. It is also the mission of Mercy Airlift to provide complete logistical services to other humanitarian organizations assisting them in their humanitarian initiatives. The vision of Mercy Airlift is to mobilize compassionate and merciful volunteers and to equip them with the tools required to relieve the suffering of disaster victims, worldwide. It is also the vision of Mercy Airlift to assist in the educational development of under developed and third world countries to elevate the standard of living of
Aero-News Quote of the Day
"The 777X supply agreement is a very important next step in the continuation of the long-standing relationship between Goodyear and Boeing, and is further validation of Goodyear's commitment to supplying the aviation industry with premium products and services. We look forward to providing our Flight Radial tire for the highly anticipated Boeing 777X."
Source: Pierre Jambon, vice president, Off-Highway Tires, Goodyear, obviously pleased with the announcement that Goodyear was selected by The Boeing Company to provide main nose and landing gear tires for its new 777X aircraft, which is scheduled for delivery in 2019.
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