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July 12, 2017

Airborne 07.12.17: Oshkosh Rockets!, Rotax SB, KSMO Cheats Itself

Also: Mustang Woes, CAF's "FIFI", Cal Fire v UAVs, FAA Grants, Prescott Municipal, Boeing Donates, Super Puma

It's certainly another “Only in Oshkosh” first. Blue Origin will display its historic New Shepard rocket and astronaut crew capsule at AirVenture the week of July 24-30. “EAA AirVenture Oshkosh has always showcased innovation, imagination, and achievement in flight, which makes Blue Origin’s presence at Oshkosh an excellent fit,” said Jack J. Pelton, EAA CEO and Chairman. Blue Origin’s exhibit will also feature a 1:1 mockup of New Shepard’s astronaut cre

Airborne 07.12.17: Oshkosh Rockets!, Rotax SB, KSMO Cheats Itself

Also: Mustang Woes, CAF's "FIFI", Cal Fire v UAVs, FAA Grants, Prescott Municipal, Boeing Donates, Super Puma

It's certainly another “Only in Oshkosh” first. Blue Origin will display its historic New Shepard rocket and astronaut crew capsule at AirVenture the week of July 24-30. “EAA AirVenture Oshkosh has always showcased innovation, imagination, and achievement in flight, which makes Blue Origin’s presence at Oshkosh an excellent fit,” said Jack J. Pelton, EAA CEO and Chairman. Blue Origin’s exhibit will also feature a 1:1 mockup of New Shepard’s astronaut crew capsule, which has seating for six people. AirVenture guests will be able to climb inside, recline in flight-ready seats and experience a simu

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AEA ADS-B Upgrade Sweepstakes Returns To AirVenture

Will Award $1,000 Toward An ADS-B Out Installation To Five Aircraft Owners At Oshkosh

To help incentivize owners of general aviation aircraft to meet the Federal Aviation Administration's ADS-B Out equipage mandate in the United States, the Aircraft Electronics Association will randomly award five aircraft owners with $1,000 toward an ADS-B compliant upgrade during the Experimental Aircraft Association's AirVenture Oshkosh, July 24-30, in Wisconsin.

ALPA Reception Added To WomenVenture's Roster of Events

Union Hosting Event For Aspiring Airline Pilots

The Air Line Pilots Association will host a reception for aspiring airline pilots as part of this year’s 10th anniversary WomenVenture week at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Slated for Friday, July 28, 2017, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm, the reception has as its goal to have young pilots hear the experiences of active pilots for the major carriers ALPA represents and have their questions about a career as an airline pilot answered by those who have chosen it as a career.

NTSB Says Pilot In 2015 Accident May Have Been Impaired By Drugs

But Board Does Not Say Impairment Is A Probable Cause Of The Accident

The NTSB recently released its probable cause report from an accident which occurred on August 27, 2015. The Cirrus SR22 airplane, N1116C, impacted trees and terrain while on the final leg of the traffic pattern at Shelby County Airport (KEET), Alabaster, Alabama. The private pilot was fatally injured, and the airplane was destroyed.

Hartzell Propeller Expands Global Footprint

Many Developments To Be On Display At AirVenture

In the past year, Hartzell Propeller has expanded its global reach across the spectrum of general aviation's propeller equipped aircraft. Through a multiyear, multimillion dollar investment in advanced aerodynamics and manufacturing techniques using state-of-the-art composite and aerospace grade materials, the company today reigns as the industry leader as it begins its second century of propeller making.

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For Sale On Ebay: The Original Moller M400 Skycar

Said To Be The First Ever VTOL Flying Car

A piece of aviation history has gone on the electronic auction block at Ebay; the 2001 Moller International G90 M400 Skycar, billed at the Original VTOL Flying Car, has been placed on the site for a minimum bid of $1 million, or you can "Buy it Now" for $5 million.

Boeing Partners With China Airlines On Maintenance Training

Collaboration Aims To Qualify China Airlines As Approved Boeing Parts Supplier Partner

Boeing and China Airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore the development of the airline’s capabilities to serve the growing maintenance, repair and overhaul market in Asia.

Drone Attorney Creates Commercial Pilot Database

Allows Potential Clients To Find Licensed Operators

If you want to hire a drone pilot for whatever reason, current U.S. law requires them to be licensed by the FAA to fly commercially. Hiring a licensed drone pilot protects the client as well as the drone community.

Schedudrone Designed For Drone Businesses

Handles Inbound Customer Requests For Services

Whether you’re flying your drone for real estate, are conducting mapping missions big or small, or have miles and miles of electrical transmission lines to inspect, Schedudrone is a website designed to simplify the interactions between you and the people who matter the most to your business.

Arora Group Proposals On Heathrow Expansion Could Save Billions

One Of The Largest Landowners At Heathrow Offers Alternative For Runway And Terminal Expansions

The Arora Group, a private hotel and property company with experience operating inside of and around the airport, has commissioned a review of Heathrow Airport’s plans for expansion and says it believes there are cheaper and better solutions to expand Heathrow and address the need for more airport capacity in the southeast.

TIGHAR Says It May Have Located Amelia Earhart's Grave

Specially-Trained Dogs Find Possible Burial Site On Nikumaroro

As the controversy over a photograph that some purport shows Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan alive and in the hands of the Japanese after their plane went down in the Pacific continues, TIGHAR, a group that has been looking for Earhart's remains for years, says her grave may have been found on the island of Nikumaroro.

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Airbus A350-1000 Successfully Completes Hot Weather Test At Al Ain Airport

Tests Conducted In Temperatures Exceeding 104 Degrees Fahrenheit

The A350-1000 test aircraft, MSN065, successfully completed the hot weather tests at the Al Ain International airport.

CAF Corsair Rumbles Back To Life

Has Been Under Restoration For About A Year

An FG-1D Corsair that is being restored by the Dixie Wing of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) rumbled back to life last week.

Aero-TV: Zenith's Builder Intro Program - Amazing Rudder Building Workshop Inspires!

Zenith Offers Workshop For Beginners At Sebring Sport Expo…

The concept of building your own airplane can be daunting for a lot of people. Most wouldn't consider building their own car, much less an airplane.

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Aero-TV: Zenith's Builder Intro Program - Rudder Building Workshop Inspires

Zenith Offers Workshop For Beginners At Sebring Sport Expo…

The concept of building your own airplane can be daunting for a lot of people. Most wouldn't consider building their own car, much less an airplane. In an effort to demystify the process, Zenith Aircraft held a four-day workshop at the Sebring Sport Aircraft Expo in January to introduce beginners to the process of building their own airplanes...

NTSB Opens Docket On 767 Uncontained Engine Failure Accident

More Than 500 Pages Already Generated From The Chicago Incident

The NTSB has opened the public docket releasing more than 500 pages of information as part of its ongoing investigation into the October 2016 uncontained engine failure on a commercial jetliner in Chicago.

New Shepard Booster Coming To AirVenture

Will Be On Display In Boeing Plaza

It's certainly another “Only in Oshkosh” first. Blue Origin will display its historic New Shepard rocket and astronaut crew capsule at AirVenture the week of July 24-30. The exhibit is expected to be one of the main attractions on Boeing Plaza.

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Defense Department Signs For An Additional 74 F-35s

Boosts The Cost Of The Program By $5.57 Billion

The Defense Department plans to buy an additional 74 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters, a move that will boost the cost of the program by an estimated $5.57 billion.

Skylogic Research Announces Launch Of In-Depth Survey Of Drone Market

Study Will Examine The Consumer And Commercial Sectors To Pinpoint Business Use And Market Share Of Major UAV And Software Brands

Skylogic Research has launched of its 2017 Drone Market Sector Research study examining worldwide drone sales, service providers, business buyers, and software services. This independent research, which is being underwritten by Airware and DroneDeploy, promises to find fresh insights on the various drone industry sectors and the growing demand for businesses to use drone-acquired data in their day-to-day operations.

Levil Aviation Announces 'The Beacon'

Meets ADS-B Out Mandate For Experimental Airplanes And LSAs

Levil Aviation is excited to announce The Beacon. A 978MHz Universal Access Transmitter designed for Experimental and Light Sport aircraft to meet the ADS-B out requirements.

Senate Commerce Subcommittee To Explore Space PPPs

Will Examine Public-Private Partnerships In The Commercial Space Industry

The Senate Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Space, Science and Competitiveness will hold a hearing July 13 titled “Reopening the American Frontier: Promoting Partnerships Between Commercial Space and the U.S. Government to Advance Exploration and Settlement”.

Air Canada Pilot Lines Up To Land On Taxiway At KSFO

Go-Around Ordered By ATC Prevents Aircraft From Landing On Parallel Taxiway With Four Airliners Waiting To Take Off

The pilot of an Air Canada A320 on approach to San Francisco International Airport lined up to land on a taxiway on which four airplanes were lined up for takeoff.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (07.12.17)

“We hope to inspire the explorers of tomorrow, the ones who will help us achieve Blue Origin’s goal of millions of people living and working in space.” Source: Rob Meyerson, president of Blue Origin.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (07.12.17): Waypoint

A predetermined geographical position used for route/instrument approach definition, progress reports, published VFR routes, visual reporting points or points for transitioning and/or circumnavigating controlled and/or special use airspace.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (07.12.17)

Sentinel Owners and Pilots Association Welcome to the Sentinel Owners and Pilots Association home page. The organization provides information and support to owners, pilots and enthusiasts of the Stinson L-5 "Sentinel", also affectionately called the "Flying Jeep".

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