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Airborne 05.25.22: Seaplane v Obnoxious HOA, Global 8000, Sonaca Halts

Also: Gogo Goes Global, NAA Honors Skydivers, Dassault Falcon 6x FlightSim, Pilotless Airplane--Ooopps

A seaplane owner has incurred the wrath of a local homeowner’s association which claims his attempts to safeguard public safety violate its bylaws. The viral Reddit post has been up-voted nearly ten-thousand times. Titled “AITA (Am I The Ass**le) for ignoring my neighbors and their HOA group?” was uploaded by a seaplane-rated private pilot who operates a Piper Super Cub on floats near his lakeshore cottage. Bombardier has unveiled the newest member of its business jet portfolio with the introduction of the Global 8000 aircraft, repor

Aero-TV At SnF2022: Stallion 51’s Lauderback Shares Insights

Lauderback Shares History & Hopes Of Mustang & Stallion 51

Stallion 51 President and CEO Lee Lauderback reflected on 35 years of operations with Stallion 51. When asked about his beginning, Mr. Lauderback stated that he “sort of grew up in an aviation family… my first flight in an aircraft was with my dad. He was a Naval aviator, but it was in a North American Navion at two years old. I started flying gliders at 14, then powered airplanes, soloing on my 16th birthday. All I wanted to do was fly fighters, but going up through there, I realized my vision wasn’t quite 2020, so flying military became a major

Airborne 05.25.22: Seaplane v Obnoxious HOA, Global 8000, Sonaca Halts

Also: Gogo Goes Global, NAA Honors Skydivers, Dassault Falcon 6x FlightSim, Pilotless Airplane--Ooopps

A seaplane owner has incurred the wrath of a local homeowner’s association which claims his attempts to safeguard public safety violate its bylaws. The viral Reddit post has been up-voted nearly ten-thousand times. Titled “AITA (Am I The Ass**le) for ignoring my neighbors and their HOA group?” was uploaded by a seaplane-rated private pilot who operates a Piper Super Cub on floats near his lakeshore cottage. Bombardier has unveiled the newest member of its business jet portfolio with the introduction of the Global 8000 aircraft, repor

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (06.03.22)

Aero Linx: FAA Manager's Association FAAMA is the recognized advocate for aviation leaders within the Federal Aviation Administration. We advocate for aviation’s leaders to Congress through our well-respected government relations firm, the Normandy Group. The Normandy Group is comprised of a former Member of Congress and several former senior Congressional staff members with experience in both the House and Senate. Normandy’s proficiency on FAAMA issues coupled with their knowledge of the decision makers and their view on issues enables Normandy to tailor and communicate FAAMA’s message to resonate on Washington, D.C.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (06.03.22): Obstacle

Obstacle An existing object, object of natural growth, or terrain at a fixed geographical location or which may be expected at a fixed location within a prescribed area with reference to which vertical clearance is or must be provided during flight operation.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (06.03.22)

“The value of this service has been clearly demonstrated in our previous Romanian operations last year, and we are proud to support the Romanian authorities once again.” Source: Schiebel Group Chairman Hans Georg Schiebel, commenting on the series of successful operations in 2021, where Romanian border police are once again utilizing Schiebel’s unmanned, S-100 CAMCOPTER to carry out general coast guard functions.