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Airborne 06.29.18: PC-24 In The Boonies!, KSMO Decline, Cessna Shelves Another

Also: Australia’s SOAR Aviation, New Tower At Sarasota FL, GA-ASI Guardian, AEGEAN Airlines A320neo Order

The PC-24 has made its first landing on an unpaved runway as the aircraft undergoes a program of post-certification tests with special emphasis on unpaved runway operations. Pilatus plans on obtaining “Rough Field” certification in the fourth quarter of 2018. Woodbridge Airfield to the north east of London offers optimum test conditions. Pilatus spent two weeks there testing the PC-24’s landing and take-off capabilities on the airfield’s unpaved runway for the first tim

Klyde Morris 06.29.18

Be Careful About Pulling Back That Curtain, Klyde

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Airborne 06.27.18: OSH Innovation Forum, SolarStratos, Aldrin Files Lawsuits

Also: First KC-46A Delivery, Boeing 797 Discussions, TSA New Rules, Trig Avionics New Hub

Leaders from the aviation industry worldwide will offer inspiring and provocative presentations and discussion regarding leading-edge concepts shaping the future of aviation during the Lindbergh Innovation Forum on July 24 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, WI. The Lindbergh Innovation Forum is an expert-curated forum to showcase the leading edges of aviation innovation. Using a format of multiple speakers and short, compact presentations, it will feature key breakthroughs and innovations that wil

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (06.29.18)

“The FAA must follow required procedures before implementing changes to flight paths that impact thousands of Maryland residents.” Source: Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (06.29.18): Runway Visual Range (RVR)

The instrumentally derived horizontal distance a pilot should be able to see down the runway from the approach end.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (06.29.18)

ERAU Alumnus and Alaska Airlines Captain Seeks to Increase Female Minority Pilots Nationally

Capt. Tara Wright on a mission of educating more young women that they too can be in the flight deck. She points to her Embry-Riddle training and education that has allowed her to stand out from other pilots during her 25-year career flying and instructing for various companies.