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February 02, 2016

Airborne 02.02.16: Heli-Pilot Shot, Privatization Opposition, NEW Air Force One

Also: NO Cellos, Aero-Calendar, Super Bowl 50 Procedures, ForeFlight, Textron Aviation, Challenger STC, Terror Costs

Last Friday, a helicopter pilot in Tanzania was struck by ground fire. He managed to safely land the helicopter, but succumbed to his wounds. Three suspected elephant poachers have been arrested in connection with the shooting of the British pilot. The pilot, Roger Gower, was helping Tanzanian authorities track the poachers when they fired on the aircraft. He landed the helicopter in the Maswa Game Reserve, near Serengeti National Park. Four U.S. Senators on the Senate App

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Reader Plates To End Service In March

Competition From Tablets And Smartphones Has Drastically Altered The Landscape

One of the earliest providers of digital charts plans to wind down service and support, with the service slated to end March 31.

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Sad Times Indeed… EAA Community Up In Arms Over Young Eagles Background Checks

Bizarre, Sad, Sickening Concerns About The Outside World Yield ‘What Would Paul Do’ Questions… Among Others.

'Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.' Martin Luther King Jr. I hate to admit it… But I’m coming to an age when the ‘good old days’ are becoming something that I think of quite fondly—and way too often… Especially in light of the colder realities of the world we live in. No matter how hard we try to build lives that are good and meaningful and positive and powerful in our own ways, the ugly(er) side of life has a tendency to intrude more and more in a world where nothing seems sacred, nothing seems safe, and (certainly) nothing see

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Classic Aero-TV: Ion Aircraft - A Unique Entry into the LSA Category

A Two-Seat (Tandem) LSA For Training, Sightseeing, and More…

While at EAA AirVenture 2012, ANN News Editor, Tom Patton, had the chance to investigate a unique looking aircraft intended to enter the LSA market. Patton met with Steve Schultz, the president of Ion Aircraft to discuss his aircraft and how it would fit in the LSA picture. Schultz started off by explaining that the whole design of the Ion aircraft was developed around providing the pilot and passenger with extraordinary visibility. When this became the primary objective, the design had to be unique, and in this video you’ll see that’s exactly the ca

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Airborne 02.01.16: 1st Flt-B737 MAX, IntelliAudio Debuts, NYC v Helo Jobs

Also: $paceport America, AVW: Cityjet, Cool City Avionics, SWA Pilots, FlightSafety, SecAF Testifies, Balloon Lawsuit

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 took to the skies for the first time last Friday. Boeing said the 737 MAX program achieved the milestone on schedule which begins a comprehensive flight-test program leading to certification and delivery. With the latest technology LEAP-1B engines from CFM International and Boeing-designed Advanced Technology winglets, the first member of the efficient 737 MAX family completed a two-hour, 47-minute flight, taking off from Renton Field in Renton, Washi

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (02.02.16)

“[This agreement will] significantly cut down on the number of helicopter tours near residential areas and major parks, while keeping this part of our tourism sector active and viable." Source: New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, on an agreement that will cut the number of helicopter tours in the city by half. FMI: www1.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (02.02.16): Known Traffic

With respect to ATC clearances, means aircraft whose altitude, position, and intentions are known to ATC.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (02.02.16)

Flying To Sebring In An LSA

What's it like to fly across the country to the Sebring Light Sport Expo in Florida? Well, everyone's experience is likely different, but for one perspective, check out this blog post from Sebastian Heinz.

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