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Klyde Morris (03.23.20)

Klyde's Got To Have Something To Do While We're All Stuck Inside

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Airborne 03.20.20: Dickson Self-Quarantine, C-206 Cargo Doors, Airline Relief

Also: EAA HQ Temporary Shutdown, EHang Expands, Airbus Suspends Some Production, Brake Issues On Challenger 600

Washington DC is more than a hotbed of political activity... it also appears to offer some serious hazards to those trying to avoid the COVID-19 virus. The latest person to be exposed to the virus is none other than the FAA’s Administrator, Steve Dickson... who reportedly came into contact with afflicted House Member, Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) before a hearing on March 11. As a result, FAA Boss Steve Dickson will be stuck at home, self-quarantined, for the next seven days. Transport

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.23.20): Outer Fix

Outer Fix A general term used within ATC to describe fixes in the terminal area, other than the final approach fix. Aircraft are normally cleared to these fixes by an Air Route Traffic Control Center or an Approach Control Facility. Aircraft are normally cleared from these fixes to the final approach fix or final approach course.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.23.20)

Aero Linx: The Vertical Flight Society The Vertical Flight Society — founded in 1943 as the American Helicopter Society, Inc. — is the world's only international technical society for engineers, scientists and others working to advance vertical flight technology. We bring together industry, academia and government to tackle the toughest challenges in vertical flight. Our members share a legacy of knowledge and accomplishment that has been driving innovation for over 75 years!