Part of NAA's mission is identifying and recognizing those who have contributed to the "art, sport and science of aviation and space flight in the United States." NAA presents more than a dozen awards throughout each year to honor achievements in aviation and space.
Also: An American Airbus Flies To Oshkosh, Mooney Update, Comprehensive Jack Pelton Interview--Part 3
Note From The ANN E-I-C (Guy Who Takes The Blame): By the time that you read this, ANN's staff is either on its way home, at home in a semi-comatose state, or has checked at a home for wayward Aviators for a little rest and therapy. But, as we do each year after Oshkosh, we'll be repeating the amazing week, in sequence, over the next few days so you can catch up on all you might have missed -- as we rest up and get ready for the continuation of our regular news pr
“The granting of our operator license is an important milestone for Virgin Galactic, as is our first taxi test for our new spaceship.” Source: Virgin Galactic Senior Vice President of Operations Mike Moses.
Aircraft are operating in the same direction when: a) They are following the same track in the same direction; or b) Their tracks are parallel and the aircraft are flying in the same direction; or c) Their tracks intersect at an angle of less than 45 degrees.
"Due to the reduction in air density by gaining altitude, lower air pressure or higher ambient temperatures an aircraft engine loses some of its rated power. At about 10000 ft the air pressure has dropped 25%.
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