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February 16, 2018

United States Air Force Selects Garmin D2 Charlie Aviator Watch

Will Be Worn By Pilots Flying The U-2 Aircraft

The U.S. Air Force has chosen the Garmin D2 Charlie aviator watch for use by the pilots of the Lockheed U-2 aircraft. The high-sensitivity WAAS GPS-enabled D2 Charlie aviator watch incorporates global navigation capability, rich and colorful moving maps and more, providing pilots in the USAF with an exclusive, back-up navigation timepiece in the cockpit.

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Klyde Morris 02.16.18

Lordy Lordy ... Klyde Is 40

On February 15, 1978 the Klyde Morris ant character first appeared in print. It was published in the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s student newspaper, The Avion. Today's cartoon is that premier appearance and is presented here as a celebration of Klyde’s 40th anniversary.

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Airborne 02.14.18: PC-24 Delivered!, Another Icon Sinks, Replica Apollo Computer

Also: LEAP Engine, Gogo AVANCE L3, DC Small Aircraft Detection, 2017 Airline Bumping Rate

In a ceremony held at Pilatus Business Aircraft Ltd in Broomfield, CO, the first production PC-24 twin jet was handed over to U.S. customer PlaneSense. The aircraft is the first of six PC-24s which PlaneSense has on order with Pilatus. In addition to the larger cabin and faster speed, PlaneSense will take advantage of the PC-24’s unique cargo door, short field performance, and ability to land on grass runways to access locations which traditional business jets are unable to use. It’s a regrettably famil

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (02.16.18)

“Colgan Air Flight 3407 had a profound impact on our industry, and in its aftermath, positive changes in aviation safety emerged." Source: ALPA president Capt. Tim Canoll, in a statement marking the 9th anniversary of the Colgan Air Flight 3407 accident.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (02.16.18): Servo

A motor or other form of actuator which receives a small signal from the control device and exerts a large force to accomplish the desired work.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (02.16.18)

Experimental Soaring Association Formerly known as the Sailplane Homebuilders Association, the ESA is a national source for information regarding the design, building and flying of advanced and homebuilt sailplanes.

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