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July 11, 2019

Airborne 07.10.19: One More Orbit, WomenVenture 12, Young Eagles & Sporty’s

Also: Saudi Drops 737 MAX, Tamarack Aerospace Update, Restrictions On Drones, NATA

‘One More Orbit’ is a multinational attempt to break the world record for the fastest circumnavigation of the earth via both poles, in a Qatar Executive Gulfstream G650ER ultra long-range business jet. The record is being attempted during the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Apollo 11 moon landing, as a tribute to the past, present, and future of space exploration. The team will launch and complete the record attempt at Space Florida's Launch and Landing Facility (the former Shuttle Landing Facility) at NA

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AMA Drone Report 07.11.19: AMA Exec Council, DJI Objects, More FAA Restrictions

Also: Oshkosh Awaits!, MMC Partners W/Yuneec, Drone Strike Assessment, No Drone... Turtle!

Late last month, the AMA Executive Council and the Government Affairs team took a trip to Washington, D.C. to advocate for our hobby. Throughout these meetings, AMA emphasized their commitment to safety and education -- also highlighting examples of how flying model aircraft is a pathway to STEM-related to careers and the work we do to support local charities. Importantly, AMA discussed the upcoming FAA rule-makings for recreational UAS, and were encouraged by the positive dialogue. The FAA recognizes the imp

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AMA Drone Report 06.27.19: Drone Racing League, Drunk Drones, Bizarre UK Comment

Also: ANN Oshkosh Coverage, FT Aviator Drone Controller, DJI High-Security Solution, Wounded Eagle UAS

The Drone Racing League has announced that it will organize its first large-scale ticketed event in the United States, a stop on its world tour at Chase Field in Phoenix. The 2019 DRL Allianz World Championship Season will include the event on September 8 at the home of MLB’s Arizona Diamondbacks. The event will also include a family-friendly zone that will include featuring DRL’s first live Artificial Intelligence Robotic Racing (AIRR) Circuit event. AIRR features autonomous DRL drones tha

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Aero-TV: How It All Started - Sporty's Founder Hal Shevers

One-On-One With The Founder Of One Of The Best-Known Aviation Products Companies

Sporty's started out as "Sportsman's Market Incorporated" ... but according to founder Hal Shevers, "that was a mouthful" and people were simply referring to the company as "Sporty's". And that's what the company has been called ever since. Hal founded Sporty’s over 50 years ago as a young flight instructor, and he’s been flying and teaching aviation ever since. In the mid-1960s, he pioneered the three day ground school, and spent many years traveling the country teaching pilots to earn their instrument rating.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (07.11.19)

“The electric-powered aircraft industry is gaining momentum and the Symposium provides an opportunity to get a comprehensive brief on the state of the industry and meet the top leaders before EAA AirVenture begins.” Source: Yolanka Wulff, Executive Director of the non-profit CAFE Foundation.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (07.11.19): Airworthiness Directive

A regulatory notice sent out by the FAA to the registered owner of an aircraft informing the owner of a condition that prevents the aircraft from continuing to meet its conditions for airworthiness.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (07.11.19)

European Airshow Council

The European Airshow Council consists of a group of like-minded people that meet annually and understand that everyone involved in Airshows should be striving to achieve standards of excellence in their activities.

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