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Boy, do we have some drama to tell you… just days after Oshkosh. Pipistrel Aircraft Boss Ivo Boscarol, of Slovenia, has pulled the plug on his long-time contract and distributorship agreement with Michael Coates' Pipistrel-USA organization within days after Coates completed his participation and financing of an extensive display at Oshkosh. Both sides dispute the other, and ANN has waded in to determine whatever truth can be derived from the facts we are gathering -- at the request of a number of parties... The former mutual agreement b

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After the FAA administrator spoke at Oshkosh, EAA is asking its members to rally and provide a unified voice with our elected officials. Earlier this year, a federal court determined that compensated flight instruction in experimental, limited, and primary category aircraft, even instruction obtained in an individual’s own aircraft, was contrary to FAA regulation. While the FAA has used letters of deviation authority (LODAs) and exemptions to temporarily address the issue, a long-term fix is years away under the normal rulemaking process. As more women enter

Aerosport Co-Boss Daniela Knoll Talks Specifics

The Bushcat is a backcountry, STOL-capable aircraft. And, as of August 2020, the Bushcat has been placed on the FAA-approved kit list. One of the main appeals of the Bushcat is that it is very affordable and easy to maintain. It is available as a kit that leans more towards an assembly with about 350-400 hours of build time and a low amount of fabrication involved.

Klyde Looks Back At Some Of The Usual NASA Confusion From 2013...

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AUVSI’s XPO21 is ON! And the ANN crew is there! The tradeshow floor opened today and continues through to Thursday... The event invites industry changemakers and end users to experience new technology that is solving real world problems, from safety and defense, to energy and infrastructure, business, construction, health, and the environment. The convention features keynote speakers, panel presentations, educational programs, workshops, networking opportunities, and an extensive exhibitor hall. T-Mobile and The Drone Racing League launched their first 5G

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Boy, do we have some drama to tell you… just days after Oshkosh. Pipistrel Aircraft Boss Ivo Boscarol, of Slovenia, has pulled the plug on his long-time contract and distributorship agreement with Michael Coates' Pipistrel-USA organization within days after Coates completed his participation and financing of an extensive display at Oshkosh. Both sides dispute the other, and ANN has waded in to determine whatever truth can be derived from the facts we are gathering -- at the request of a number of parties... The former mutual agreement b

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Remote Airport Information Service (RAIS) A temporary service provided by facilities, which are not located on the landing airport, but have communication capability and automated weather reporting available to the pilot at the landing airport.

"Our initial idea was to have 10 students in the program ... now, we have probably 35-plus students. What you're witnessing here is the result of an engaged university. This [program] is one more, not the only way, but one more way in which Southeast Missouri State University continues to stand by that mission that we have, which is to become engaged with the community that we live in." Source: SEMO State University President Dr. Carlos Vargas, discussing their new aviation program and this semester’s students. The program consists of a four-year degree, with the majority of student's training done within two years.