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Airborne 05.05.17: Iconic Base Jump, P&W 100K!, More NIMBY Airport Cities

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Red Bull Air Force Team member Miles Daisher chose Petra, one of the Wonders of the World, as a stunning location to celebrate his 4,300th BASE jump. The American BASE jumper, who has completed an impressive 7200 skydives, travelled to Jordan intent on becoming the first to BASE jump Petra with amazing scenery at the UNESCO World Heritage site. Setting up his early morning gear, Miles waited for the right conditions to let go with the help of his teammate Andy Farrington. Wit

Old Glory Honor Flight Returns To AirVenture For The Fifth Year

Yellow Ribbon Honor Flight Will Take Place July 28

EAA AirVenture has a strong tradition of honoring America’s veterans, and this year is no exception. Old Glory Honor Flight, partnered with EAA and American Airlines, is bringing Yellow Ribbon Honor Flight V to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017. This flight will take place on Friday, July 28.

Aero-TV: The Sikorsky HoverFly - CAF's Amazing Heli-Restoration Project

Not Everything At Heli-EXPO Was Brand New…

People attend shows like Heli-EXPO to see what is the latest and greatest in aircraft and associated systems and equipment. But not everyone exhibiting at the show in Dallas in March had something brand new on display. Such was the case with the Commemorative Air Force (CAF), which is dedicated to restoring and flying vintage military aircraft. At their booth, attendees saw the bones of an iconic rotorcraft, the Sikorsky Hoverfly.

Edgybees Launches The First Augmented Reality Game For DJI Drone Users

A Fun, Immersive And Engaging Way To Master Your Flying Skills

Edgybees, an augmented reality technology company, has launched a new augmented reality (AR) mobile application that is compatible with DJI drones, including the Phantom 3, the Phantom 4 and the Mavic Pro. Developed using DJI’s software development kit, the 'Drone Prix' is the first ever AR mobile app created specifically for DJI’s aerial platforms, allowing users, especially new drone pilots, to master their skills in a fun, safe and immersive way.

Klyde Morris 05.05.17

The Squeaky Wheel Gets The Grease ... But It Comes At A Cost, Klyde

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Airborne 05.04.17: SpaceShipTwo Update, DJI Spark?, Erickson Leaves Ch11

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VSS Unity, the sub-orbital spacecraft that Virgin Galactic hopes will one day carry tourists to the fringe of space, reached a major milestone Monday with the successful completion of its first feather flight. Virgin Galactic posted on its blog that the feather system was tested extensively on the ground before the flight test was conducted. "Full analysis of the data from today’s flight will, as always, take time; but initial reports from the pilots and from mission contro

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (05.05.17)

“When we first came up with the idea for this app, we wanted to create a new experience for pilots combining the joys of flying with the thrills of gamification. The Drone Prix AR app is really the first augmented reality social game designed specifically to do just that.” Source: Menashe Haskin, CTO & Co-Founder of Edgybees, developer of the Drone Grand Prix AR app.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (05.05.17): Lost Link

An interruption or loss of the control link, or when the pilot is unable to effect control of the aircraft and, as a result, the UA will perform a predictable or planned maneuver. Loss of command and control link between the Control Station and the aircraft.