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May 21, 2018

Airborne 05.21.18: Bally Bomber At OSH18!, Belite Chipper, CH-53 Deliveries

Also: NATS-Aireon, H135 For US Navy, EmPower STC, Spidertracks-Olympic Aero Services

Oshkosh 2018 is ramping up to be an outstanding addition to an aviator’s MUST-SEE list... especially now that we’ve learned that one of the homebuilt aircraft community’s most amazing efforts is due to make an appearance. Known as ‘Bally’s Bomber’ the third scale B-17 that has been painstakingly crafted over the course of more than 17 years is now looking to make its debut at Oshkosh, this July 23-29. The Bally Bomber for the first time last November 14th, though builder Jack Bally or

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Aero-TV: IXI Dronekiller - For When Good Drones Go Bad

Designed To Disable All Types Of Drones

IXI Technology displayed its "Drone Killer" at AUVSI earlier this month. According to the company, the Drone Killer disables Unmanned Air Vehicles of all types. The Drone Killer enables Defense and Security Forces to thwart the use of drones by criminals and enemy combatants for surveillance and direct attacks to drop bombs, grenades, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) on fighting forces.

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Klyde Morris (05.21.18)

Klyde's Just Not Getting The Need For An Emotional Support Goat

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (05.21.18): Expedite

Expedite Used by ATC when prompt compliance is required to avoid the development of an imminent situation. Expedite climb/descent normally indicates to a pilot that the approximate best rate of climb/descent should be used without requiring an exceptional change in aircraft handling characteristics.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (05.21.18)

Aero Linx: The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) is a Schedule 3A public entity in terms of the Public Finance Management Act ("PFMA"). It was established on the 1st of October 1998, following the enactment of the now repealed South African Civil Aviation Authority Act,1998 (Act No.40 of 1998). The Act provided for the establishment of a stand-alone authority charged with promoting, regulating and enforcing civil aviation safety and security. It reflected the Government's priorities and was in line with international trends in the aviation world where more and more states implemented this option. The abovementioned Act was

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (05.21.18)

"Typical finished weight of a metal Chipper is 625 to 630 pounds with a Rotax engine and 21" tires. Useful load is greater than 600 pounds, and engines up to 120 HP may be used. With my upgraded Rotax, I'm cruising at about 92 knots with huge tundra tires and long Alaska main / tail gear @ 5.4 GPH. Furthermore, my Chipper is set up with nearly 50 gallons of usable fuel, allowing a remarkable 8 hour range. This has aided my flying into remote wilderness in northern Canada and Alaska." Source: Belite Enterprises founder Jim Wiebe, commenting on the latest upgrades to his homebuilt airplane, 'Chipper.'

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