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May 15, 2023

Airborne 05.05.23: Perlan Project II, Whitaker For FAA Admin?, U-2s Retiring?

Also: New COPA Boss, FAA Sued Over SpaceX Starship, ZeroAvia, 2nd Axiom Mission Delayed

Airbus’s Perlan Mission II sets out to make important discoveries germane to high-altitude flight, atmospheric phenomena, and alleged climate change. The historic endeavor instantiates the culmination of decades of research conducted by a tireless international team of aviators and scientists who’ve selflessly volunteered their time and expertise for the nonprofit Perlan Project. The Biden administration is eyeing Mike Whitaker, a former Obama-era Federal Aviation Administration official, to supersede Phil Washington as its nominee for the FAA Administrator pos

Aero Linx: Pilot Dog

Please read our flight stories, watch the videos, and enjoy the pictures. Every flight we make is special and every dog is a joy to know. Over here in the hangar at Pilot.dog we get requests from non-profit 501(2)(3) dog rescues to assist them with flights of dogs for medical care or relocation from kill shelters. Sometimes we even get to fly rescued dogs to their new forever homes. Those flights are extra special because we get to see the utter joy on the faces of the new adoptive family.

Terminal Radar Service Area

Airspace surrounding designated airports wherein ATC provides radar vectoring, sequencing, and separation on a full-time basis for all IFR and participating VFR aircraft. The AIM contains an explanation of TRSA. TRSAs are depicted on VFR aeronautical charts. Pilot participation is urged but is not mandatory.

“Today’s nationwide picket was a resounding success. This is not just about pilots; it is about the future of United Airlines. We believe that United has the potential to be the biggest and best world-class airline, and we are committed to helping the company achieve its goals.” Source: United Airlines ALPA Master Executive Council (MEC) chair Captain Garth Thompson, commenting on the recent pilot labor action.