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Airborne 06.15.20: Twin Otter v Osprey, C172 Turns 65, Wisk Flies Again

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In one of the most expensive ground accidents of recent note, a ramp collision between a Skydiving operation's DHC-6 Twin Otter and a USMC MV-22 Osprey may set some kind of record... both in terms of money, as well as paperwork/heartburn. The May 30th mishap took place at Brown Field Municipal Airport. An MV-22 Osprey belonging to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, based at Miramar MCAS, had been conducting some 'routine' training operations in the area and parked the Osprey at Brown. No Marines w

Klyde Morris (06.19.20)

Klyde Notes That Little Has Changed With The Aero-Political Process...

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (06.19.20)

Aero Linx: The Guild of Aviation Artists The Guild of Aviation Artists is recognised throughout the world as the premier society for the promotion of aviation art. With some 400 members, the Guild brings together the worlds of art and aviation and stages exhibitions and events across the UK. The Guild’s principle aim is to promote aviation art in all its forms and to encourage interest in the genre by artists and non-artists alike. Every Summer, the Guild stages ‘Aviation Paintings of the Year’, a major exhibition at the prestigious Mall Galleries in Central London where over 400 works go on show. It is the largest exhibition of its kind in the world and admission is free. All

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (06.19.20): Airmen’s Meteorological Information (AIRMET)

Airmen’s Meteorological Information (AIRMET) In-flight weather advisories issued only to amend the Aviation Surface Forecast, Aviation Cloud Forecast, or area forecast concerning weather phenomena which are of operational interest to all aircraft and potentially hazardous to aircraft having limited capability because of lack of equipment, instrumentation, or pilot qualifications. AIRMETs concern weather of less severity than that covered by SIGMETs or Convective SIGMETs. AIRMETs cover moderate icing, moderate turbulence, sustained winds of 30 knots or more at the surface, widespread areas of ceilings less than 1,000 feet and/or visibility less than 3 miles, and extensive mountain obscurement.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (06.19.20)

“Putting a nosewheel on a modern Cub type aircraft certainly surprised some people, but the overwhelming public response has been positive, especially among the more than 300 pilots that have had the opportunity to fly the airplane during the Market Survey phase. A nosewheel equipped XCub is a very easy airplane to fly that takes off shorter, lands shorter, and cruises faster than the tailwheel version. Once a pilot is in the airplane and experiences it, the advantages are obvious.” Source: Brad Damm, CubCrafters VP of Sales & Marketing, commenting on the decision to offer a certified version of the XCub... with a nosewheel!