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Airborne 08.17.15: AMA v UAV Foolishness, Twin Commander, Collings' New Birds

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Sometimes you just have to stand up and question authority, and that's just what the leadership of the Academy of Model Aeronautics has done following the FAA's release last week of data that shows a sharp increase in "drone" sightings by pilots of manned aircraft. AMA executive director Dave Mathewson issued a statement that said, in part, “The increase in sightings of unmanned aircraft highlight the need for stricter enforcement of existi

Aero-TV: Bright-Shiny-Airworthy!--Steve Cole's Award-Winning Hummel UltraCruiser

Some Of the Prettiest Sights Of Oshkosh Were Also Very Affordable

At EAA AirVenture 2015, there are lots of airplanes to look at, but this one is a real eye catcher. It’s a small single-place airplane, it qualifies as an ultralight, and is so shiny you need dark glasses just to look at it in the sunlight. ANN’s News Editor, Tom Patton, had a sit-down and chat with, Steve Cole, who is the builder and owner of this Hummel UltraCruiser which took the Grand Champion Ultralight trophy this year at Oshkosh.

Klyde Morris (08.171.15)

Klyde Proclaims Himself The Master Of The Ironic...

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (08.17.15): Minimum En Route IFR Altitude (MEA)

Minimum En Route IFR Altitude The lowest published altitude between radio fixes which assures acceptable navigational signal coverage and meets obstacle clearance requirements between those fixes. The MEA prescribed for a Federal airway or segment thereof, area navigation low or high route, or other direct route applies to the entire width of the airway, segment, or route between the radio fixes defining the airway, segment, or route.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (08.17.15)

Aero Linx: National EMS Pilots Association Formed in 1984, NEMSPA helps EMS helicopter and fixed-wing pilots to keep abreast of current industry issues, thereby contributing to each flight program that has NEMSPA members. In order to promote issues relevant to the aeromedical industry, NEMSPA participates in various meetings, seminars and summits, - collaborates with organizations and government entities, actively supports relevant initiatives and programs, publishes and contributes to journals, videos, position papers and other publications -- and much more...

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (08.17.15)

“After our last major sky race in the city of Dubai, we are excited to bring the Parabatix Sky Racing Series to the US. What better place than the largest ballooning event in the world, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.” Source: Pascal Cambell-Jones, Parabatix International Sky Racers founder, discussing the addition of their airshow presentation to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta 2015 -- which runs from October 3 through the 11th this year.