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September 18, 2017

Airborne 09.18.17: Privatization Fight, NASA’s Cassini, ARAC Backs Rollback

Also: Parrot Mambo FPV, Blue Thunder II, NJ Helo Accident, Kenai Aviation, Mobile ATC Tower, USMC Quadcopters

Five GA organizations are urging transportation leaders in Congress to strip a controversial proposal to  privatize the nation’s ATC system from a pending FAA reauthorization bill. In letters this week, the groups urged that authorization for the FAA, scheduled to expire Sept. 30, be extended at least six months, so as not to distract from the important progress being made on NextGen ATC modernization and needed airport projects. A thrilling epoch in the exploration of our solar syste

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San Diego’s Air & Space Museum HOF Plans Enshrinement Ceremony

Class Of 2017 Will Be Honored On November 9

The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), the Atlas Rocket Program, Hudson B. Drake, Embry-Riddle’s Golden Eagles Flight Team, John Herrington, Christa McAuliffe, John J. Montgomery, and Chance Vought are among the honorees being enshrined during this year’s International Air & Space Hall of Fame Celebration.

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Aero-TV: The Ties That Bind - Innovative New GripLockTies Can Hold Their Own!

The traditional "Zip Tie" is dead…

That's the assessment of Mark Patey, Director of Strategic Innovations and Co-Owner of LockRight LLC, who told ANN CEO and Editor in Chief Jim Campbell at AirVenture that the product developed by his company ... GripLockTies ... will make the universally-known version of the fastener obsolete. The rubber lining on the GripLockTies prevents the zip tie from sliding around on whatever it is securing, Patey said...

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Klyde Morris (09.18.17)

Klyde Looks Behind The Scenes of A Typical Airline Contract Negotiation...

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

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Airborne 09.15.17: More ATC Privatization Oppo, ICAO Drone Registry?, KSMO

Also: Pipistrel Charging, GA/Drones To The Rescue, Gordon Bennett, SpiceJet, United, USAF v Irma, CL-415

Six former team commanders of the USAF Thunderbirds and US Navy Blue Angels are forcefully opposing legislation that would privatize US ATC services. In a 100-second video produced by the International Council of Air Shows, Greg McWherter (Blue Angels, 2009-2012), Richard McSpadden (Thunderbirds, 2002-2003), Steve Foley (Blue Angels, 2005-2006), Brian Bishop (Thunderbirds, 1998-1999), George Dom (Blue Angels, 1997-1998) and Ron Mum (Thunderbirds, 1996-1997) urge their fellow citizens to contact their

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (09.18.17)

Aero Linx: The Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation The Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation is dedicated to preserving the memory and legacy of the greatest humanitarian/aviation event in history, The Berlin Airlift. Our Mission is to preserve this memory by preserving several aircraft used in the great event  and creating "Flying Memorials and Classrooms" with the purpose of educating the public about this pivotal, yet forgotten,  event in world history. 

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (09.18.17): Ground Communication Outlet (GCO)

Ground Communication Outlet (GCO) An unstaffed, remotely controlled, ground/ground communications facility. Pilots at uncontrolled airports may contact ATC and FSS via VHF to a telephone connection to obtain an instrument clearance or close a VFR or IFR flight plan. They may also get an updated weather briefing prior to takeoff. Pilots will use four “key clicks” on the VHF radio to contact the appropriate ATC facility or six “key clicks” to contact the FSS. The GCO system is intended to be used only on the ground.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (09.18.17)

“Following the award of the contract to purchase two commercial 747-8 aircraft, this contract award is the next major step forward toward ensuring an overall affordable program.” Source: Maj. Gen. Duke Richardson, Presidential Airlift Recapitalization program executive officer, commenting on the announcement that the Air Force has awarded a contract modification for just under $600 million to Boeing for preliminary design efforts for the next presidential aircraft.

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