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August 11, 2017

Airborne 08.11.17: Sully Fights On, Another Airshow Gone, Piper M600 AD

Also: DR1 Drone Racing, Oshkosh 2017 Follow-Up, KHTO Victory, Chute Investigation, ALC 737 MAXs, PenAir Ch11

The Alliance for Aviation Across America released a video from Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, where he details why we should not hand over control over our ATC system to the major airlines who put expedience and cost reduction ahead of the safety. In a recent interview, Sullenberger said that he is concerned about safety, equitability,  and access to the system if it is enacted. He said that privatizing ATC is a political solution to a budget problem, and that the current

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Teachers From Across The U.S. Visit Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor

Part Of The Museum's WWII Focused Education Program

Eighteen middle and high school educators from across the United States spent four days touring World War II historic sites on Oahu as part of an 18-month hands-on program called Understanding Sacrifice, aimed at teaching educators about America’s role in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II.

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Aero-TV: Precision Flight With An Accent! - Patrouille De France at Sun 'N Fun

A Rare U.S. Appearance For The French Precision Demonstration Team

Sun 'n Fun 2017 attendees got a rare treat during the April 3 and 4 air shows ... a performance by the Patrouille de France, the French military precision demonstration team. The team toured North America as part of the 100th anniversary of the U.S. entry into WWI. Maj. Christophe Dubois, Team Leader of Patrouille de France, told ANN CEO and Editor in Chief Jim Campbell that the team came to Sun 'n Fun to show the skills of the French Air Force as part of their partnership with aircraft manufacturer Daher...

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Klyde Morris 08.11.17

Keep Your Friends Close And Your Enemies Closer, Klyde

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

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Airborne 08.10.17: 'Careless' A-10s, Female Enlisted Pilot, Eclipse By Balloon

Also: RVSM Update, AIP 2017, AMA Foundation, Naval Milestone, F-35A Grads, SWA, A-29 Super Tucano

The pilots of four A-10 'Warthog' aircraft acted in a manner that was "careless and reckless" when they made a low pass over Bank Of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC last August. That is the assessment of the FAA in a preliminary report, obtained through a Freedom of Information Act requests. The planes flew as low as 500 feet AGL -- lower than the top of the nearby Duke Energy Center. Federal regulations require a waiver to fly lower than 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle “within a horizontal rad

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (08.11.17)

“While air racing remains our number one priority, we are eager to incorporate this emerging entertainment into our lineup.” Source: Tony Logoteta, Director of Finance for the Reno Air Racing Association, on the addition of MultiGP drone racing to the lineup at Reno.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (08.11.17): Protected Airspace

The airspace on either side of an oceanic route/track that is equal to one-half the lateral separation minimum except where reduction of protected airspace has been authorized.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (08.11.17)

International Federation of Airworthiness The IFA aims to be the most internationally respected independent authority on the subject of Airworthiness.

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