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July 27, 2015

FAA Approves Drone Delivery Of Medical Supplies In Rural Virginia

With Approval To Deliver Medical Supplies To Rural Areas In Virginia, Small Drones Display Their Usefulness

The use of small drones as delivery vehicles has been proposed for everything from the delivery of beer and pizza to the delivery of consumer goods purchased from large online companies such as Amazon. Now, with an overwhelming case of common sense being displayed, the FAA has approved drones for use in rural Virginia for delivering medical supplies.

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IFD440 Avionics Added To Jepp Single Aircraft Navigation Data And Charts Bundle

Jeppesen Services Suite Supplies Flight Data For Avidyne Series Avionics

Jeppesen and Avidyne Corporation have introduced new Jeppesen Services Suite bundled data packages for the IFD440 FMS/GPS/NAV/COM, featuring Jeppesen’s industry-leading navigation information and charting data. The new IFD440 data bundle service adds to the previously developed bundle for IFD540 FMS/GPS/NAV/COM and EX-S series multi-function display (MFD) avionics within a single aircraft.

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Recreational Drones Hampered Firefighting Efforts

Recreational Drones And General Aviation Aircraft Need To Keep Clear Of A Firefighting Operation

On July 18 a major brush-fire broke out in the vicinity of Phelan, CA that was both dangerous and spectacular, and well covered by the media. Media coverage clearly showed the fire jumping a highway and setting several vehicles ablaze. These reports also focused on the fact that airborne firefighting operations were hampered by what was reported to be 5 recreational drones being flown in the fire area.

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Town Of East Hampton Takes Another Step To Limit Helicopter Operations

An Appeal Has Been Filed Against A Court Injunction That Prevented The Town From Limiting The Number Of Flights

The town of East Hampton has attempted to limit helicopter flights into their community by restricting the flights to only once per week, and by imposing a curfew for the operation. A court action filed by opponents to the laws resulted in a court ruling whereby the morning and evening curfew was upheld, but the limitation of the number of flights was not.

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Clean Sheet Diesel Engine Reaches Third Funding Round

On Track For Pre-Production Flight Testing Later This Year

Taking a new, eight-cylinder Diesel engine from blank paper to flying is no small task, but it is the one currently being undertaken by EPS Engineering.

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Textron Aviation Selects McCauley Propellers For Multiple Models

Cessna Grand Caravan EX, Cessna TTx And Beechcraft Baron All Get The McCauley Treatment

Textron announced at EAA AirVenture that it has selected McCauley Propeller Systems for several of its leading turboprop and piston-engine aircraft, including the Cessna Grand Caravan EX, Cessna TTx and Beechcraft Baron.

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Ben Wiplinger Memorial Seaplane Rating Scholarship Winners Announced

Awards Paid Directly To Seaplane School Of The Recipients' Choice

Wipaire has announced the winners of the Ben Wiplinger Memorial Seaplane Rating Scholarship. Four recipients will be awarded a $1,500 scholarship paid directly to the seaplane school of their choice. Due to the overwhelming positive response, the scholarship will return for 2016 (application window to be announced at a later date).

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AeroSports Update, FAA Emphasizes Transition Training

The FAA Has Updated Their Advisory Circular For Transitioning To Unfamiliar Aircraft

The FAA released an update to an Advisory Circular (AC) on transitioning to unfamiliar aircraft. AC 90-109A is intended to help plan the transition to any unfamiliar fixed-wing airplanes, including type-certificated and/or experimental airplanes.

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Head Of Labor Relations At FAA Resigns

After Only 6 Months On The Job, David Feder, FAA Director Of Labor And Employee Relations Has Had Enough

It’s common in the world of high of government officials to hear resignations that are simply a polite way to acknowledge that someone has been fired. However, this time it appears that the resignation was genuine and represented a concern that the FAA is not complying with federal employment rules.

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