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Airborne 12.10.18: 'Pecos Bill' Accident, Astronaut Nick Hague, SpaceX Update

Also: Champion Aerospace Recall, EAA’s Post-Secondary Scholarships, Ryanair Pilot Training, Universal Avionics

The NTSB has released its preliminary report from the accident involving the P-51D Pecos Bill on November 17. The accident fatally injured the pilot, 73-year-old Cowden Ward, Jr. and his passenger, WWII veteran Vincent Losada of San Antonio, TX, 93. The airplane impacted an apartment parking lot near Fredericksburg, Texas, following maneuvers. The airplane was destroyed during the impact. NASA astronaut Nick Hague, who was forced to abort his recent mission to the International Space Stat

Klyde Morris (12.10.18)

Klyde Reveals The Secret Side Of Space Biz Competitiveness

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Airborne 12.07.18: Continental Power-Liaoning Cub, AirVenture, Lion Air v Boeing

Also: 64 Satellite 'Rideshare', Hurricane Hunters Finish Year, Cessna 208B SAIB, Aero-TV: Wright B Flyer Program

Continental Motors Group has entered a strategic partnership with Liaoning Cub Aircraft Corp to be the engine provider for the Top Cub, the first kit aircraft built in China, for the Chinese market. The experimental Top Cub is based on the Part 23 certified Top Cub CC18-180, originally designed by CubCrafters and acquired by Top Cub Aircraft Inc. The availability of the Top Cub as a kit aircraft, powered by a CMG Titan kit engine, marks the opening of the experimental market in China. Top Cub

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (12.10.18)

Aero Linx: Vintage Ultralight Association What began as the Vintage Ultralight Registry has become the "Vintage Ultralight Association". After much research I can tell you that there are dozens ultralights that were favorably reviewed in flying publications in the early 80's and nowhere is it recorded today who the designers were... much less the technical aspects of design or construction. Ever heard the saying "those who don't learn from history will repeat it"?

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (12.10.18): Oceanic Airspace

Oceanic Airspace Airspace over the oceans of the world, considered international airspace, where oceanic separation and procedures per the International Civil Aviation Organization are applied. Responsibility for the provisions of air traffic control service in this airspace is delegated to various countries, based generally upon geographic proximity and the availability of the required resources.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (12.10.18)

“We are excited to announce TSO approval well within the promised schedule. The Touch ECDU offers our customers a new option for programming InSight, improving upon the already easy-to-use system. It provides a well sought-after man-machine interface and is a smarter way to utilize touchscreen technology.” Source: Dan Reida, UA Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Support, commenting on Universal Avionics TSO authorization for the company’s new touchscreen EFIS Control Display Unit (ECDU) for the InSight Display System. Designed for efficiency, the Touch ECDU provides fast, easy access of InSight user control and input. The STC is expected Q1 2019.