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July 16, 2018

ANN's 'Who's Who' At Oshkosh: Maxine Scheer

Introducing Staff, Stringers, Videographers, And People Who Make It All Work

Anyone who's ever been to Oshkosh knows that there are hundreds of events and activities as well as tens of thousands of people that descend (some quite literally) on Wittman Regional Airport in mid-summer. While we have a very hard-working and dedicated staff, ANN could not provide you with the extensive information we do without the help of some equally ... some might say more ... dedicated volunteers who give a week of their time to make sure you have the best possible coverage of the show.

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ANN's 'Who's Who' At Oshkosh: Maria Morrison

Introducing Staff, Stringers, Videographers, And People Who Make It All Work

Anyone who's ever been to Oshkosh knows that there are hundreds of events and activities as well as tens of thousands of people that descend (some quite literally) on Wittman Regional Airport in mid-summer. While we have a very hard-working and dedicated staff, ANN could not provide you with the extensive information we do without the help of some equally ... some might say more ... dedicated volunteers who give a week of their time to make sure you have the best possible coverage of the show.

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Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame Elects New Members To Board Of Directors

Rod Sheridan Stays On As Chairman Of The Board

Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame has elected new members of its Board of Directors, following its annual general meeting, held June 8, 2018 in Calgary, Alberta.

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Airborne 07.16.18: Coast Guard Rescues, AEA $$Prizes$$, Commuter Craft

Also: Hartzell @OSH18, FreeFlight Systems, Kent State Alsims, Hackers Ripoff MQ-9 Reaper Info

If you aren’t already in awe of the work of the US Coast Guard, you should be. Two Coast Guard Air Station Sitka MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crews rescued 11 people after a floatplane went down 39 miles south southwest of Ketchikan, Alaska, on Prince of Wales Island, Tuesday. The Jayhawk crews arrived on scene, and were able to safely hoist all 11 people from the side of a mountain, approximately 2,000 AGL. The Jayhawk crew then took them to a staging area for further transfer to Ketchikan. All were reported

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Klyde Morris (07.16.18)

Klyde... There Ain't No Buck Rogers Without The Bucks!

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

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Aerospace And Defense Industry Grows In 2017

Sector On Track To Continue Expansion In 2018

The Aerospace Industries Association has released its 2018 Facts & Figures report, detailing positive growth in the aerospace and defense industry for 2017.

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Airborne 07.13.18: Tiny Twin at OSH, New Trig Radios, Noise Nonsense

Also: Whirly-Girls International, Aeolus Launch, Davenport IA Airport Accident, $150K Civil Penalty

Over the years, ANN’s Jim Campbell has often remarked about a fondness for the smallest twin-engine aircraft he ever flew and the half-a dozen varieties that he had the chance to test. This year, a Colomban CriCri, the smallest twin-engine manned aircraft in the world, will take off from the top of a moving Ford Explorer as part of the air show on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday night. The CriCri, designed by French engineer Michel Colomban in the early 1970s, will be flown by Lionel

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (07.16.18)

Aero Linx: Pilots for Christ International Pilots for Christ International is an organization of volunteer pilots and non-pilots who provide air and ground transportation for individuals and families in need.  We work to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all we come in contact with. We are a non-denominational organization and we leave our belief differences with Our Heavenly Father, while we focus on our unified belief in Jesus Christ as our salvation. 

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (07.16.18): Intermediate Fix

Intermediate Fix

The fix that identifies the beginning of the intermediate approach segment of an instrument approach procedure. The fix is not normally identified on the instrument approach chart as an intermediate fix (IF).

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (07.16.18)

"I think one of the reasons DeLand is growing in popularity with the general aviation folks is that DeLand is a fun, cultural destination with restaurants, shopping, arts and music; more things for pilots and their families to do." Source: Jana Filip, Deland airport's sport aviation administrator, speaking about the new administration building that is under construction at DeLand Municipal Airport (KDED) in central Florida, which airport officials say is on track to open just ahead of the Third Annual Sport Aviation Showcase.

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