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November 03, 2021

Airborne 11.03.21: Jetpack Man Id'd?, CFI ACS Work, Balloon Medicals

Also: Next Waco Kitchen, 1-Day Renter’s Insurance, Rostec Training Chute, Crew 3 Delay

The mystery is finally solved, for the past two years people and pilots in los angeles have reported seeing unidentified person flying vertically in the air, thousands of feet in the air, armed only with his clothes and a small pouch on his back. Observers initially assumed it to be held aloft with a rare homemade thruster-equipped backpack, leading to theories as to what kind of backyard inventor became the "Jet Pack Man". A small number of various man-portable thruster systems have been made, but most carry prohibitive fuel requirements to keep the pilot aloft for more than a few minutes. Even the most cutting edge equipment has a maximum safe ceiling in the range of 1,500 fe

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Elusive LAX ‘JetPack Man’ Identified

Not Elusive Inventor, Actually an Inflatable Skeleton

For the last 2 years, Angelenos have heard scattered reports of pilots and observers near the Los Angeles Airport of an unidentified person flying vertically in the air, thousands of feet in the air, armed only with his clothes and a small pouch on his back. Observers initially assumed it to be held aloft with a rare homemade thruster-equipped backpack, leading to theories as to what kind of backyard inventor became the "Jet Pack Man". A small number of various man-portable thruster systems have been made over the preceding decades, but most carry prohibitive power and fuel requirements to keep the pilot aloft for more than a few minutes. Even the most cutting edge equipment has a maximum

Airborne 10.29.21: Hoverbike!, 70% P-51 Kit, USAF F-15EX

Also: Sean Tucker's New Hartzell, Laser Strikes, Georgia CAP Cadet, Boeing 3rd Quarter

A new face in the Advanced Air Mobility, or AAM-Adjacent market, has appeared in Japan touting their "world's first practical hoverbike" at the Fuji Raceway. The XTurismo Limited Edition model will be sold north of half a million dollars, with only 200 units available. Powered by a combination of battery power and traditional gas engine, it can carry a payload of 100kg, or ~220 lb. Cruise time is estimated at half an hour, with a to-be-disclosed max speed rumored to be around 62 mph. Many classic aircraft lie sadly out of reach for the average pilot. With production

FAA Proposes Medical Requirements for Balloons

Commercial Hot-Air Balloon Pilots to Require Medical

The FAA has proposed a rule requiring commercial hot-air-balloon pilots to hold a medical certificate when operating for hire. Similar to other commercial pilots, they would need a second-class medical certificate. Under current regulations, lighter-than-air aircraft pilots do not require the same medical certification process that others do, only required to affirm that they have no medical defect that would make them unable to pilot a free balloon. “Balloon pilots are responsible for the safety of their passengers," FAA Administrator Steve Dickson said. “This proposed rule would ensure that balloon pilots meet the same medical requirements as pilots of other commercial aircraft.&rd

Airborne-Flight Training 10.28.21: ‘Adapt to Fly’, Sportys, Green Cessnas

Also: Breeze Airways, Drone Safety Seminar, New TN Flight School, Simaero B737-800 Sim

‘Adapt to Fly’ Scholarship from EAA Open for Applications... EAA reports that it is often asked about a variety of disabilities that some prospective aviators feel could prevent them from licensure. While some conditions do preclude students from attaining their desired level of training, many members are surprised to find out just how many can be overcome.Their newest effort to assist those with unique challenges is The Adapt to Fly Scholarship fund, designed to help those with disabilities enter the world of aviation. Totalling $5,000, applications are

Aero-TV At NBAA21: A LOT Going On At Gogo!

Long-Awaited 5G Rollout Is But Months Away

Gogo Business Aviation, a standby of the bizjet connectivity industry, brought their newest AVANCE L5 and 5G systems to NBAA 2021, boasting high reliability, high speed, and wide-ranging service coverage. Dave Mellin, Director of Corporate Communications, takes a moment to share with Aero-News Network's Editor-in-Chief, Jim Cambpell, what’s in store for Gogo.

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Airborne-Unmanned 10.26.21: Hydrogen Fuel Cells, Lava v UAV, Apple Drone?

Also: Wing Strikes Deal, Reliable Robotics, Rocket Lab, Volocopter’s VoloDrone

Airflow, an AAM company working on their 4 and 9-passenger electric STOL aircraft, has announced a new investment from Plug Power Inc.Known for their hydrogen engines and mobility fueling systems, Plug will help in the development and certification of a hydrogen fuel cell for short haul regional aircraft. Their new agreement with Airflow is hoped to bring their ProGen hydrogen cells to a wider market of vehicles, later branching to a wide spectrum of missions and aircraft types in the aviation industry. We have an update about the stranded dogs set to be rescued by dro

SAFE Says CFI ACS Work Restarts

Update to PTS May Eventually See Light of Day

The FAA has updated the ACS Working Group with the agency’s plan to publish future updates, after a period of pause that left some instructors wondering if they would ever come to be. The private pilot and commercial pilot Airman Certification Standards were completed years ago, but up to now, no further developments have occurred due to administrative disputes in the publication process. The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) announced in their November membership newsletter that the wait may finally be over.

FAA Releases 5G Special Airworthiness Bulletin

Warns Possible Radio Altimeter Anomalies Beginning December 5

The impending rollout of 5G networks across the United States has been a concern for industry experts, with worries that the licensed frequency ranges used in the next generation network has some overlap with frequencies used in radar altimeters. The FAA has released their bulletin outlining their concerns, including a request for industry action to aid in testing and evaluation. The agency needs wide-ranging data to establish the warranted level of caution going forward. With the aviation industry at odds with telecom giants, proper study is needed to evaluate real-world impact before establishing regulations and limitations on placement for the equipment. The new bands will be active

SpaceX and NASA Delay Impending Launch

“Not A Medical Emergency And Not Related To Covid-19,” NASA Says

The upcoming Crew-3 launch has been postponed once again, with NASA citing a minor medical issue with an unspecified astronaut. The flight was to take place aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon launched from their Falcon 9 rocket on October 31, when it was postponed citing a large storm system. The issue now, NASA affirmed in a statement, is not related to Covid-19, nor any serious medical problem that would preclude the launch in the near future. The astronaut crew will remain in quarantine at the Kennedy Space Center until the mission begins. The launch is now scheduled for November 6, 2021 from Cape Canaveral in Florida.

Life Flight Buys 12 Bell 407GXi Aircraft

EMS Helicopter Operator Augments Bell Fleet

Already owner of 4 Bell 429s and 5 407 GXis, Life Flight Network has signed a purchase agreement for 12 of Bell’s newest 407GXi. An IFR-certified platform that can seat 6 passengers (in stock trim), travel almost 340 nm of range, and hit a top speed of 133 knots opens possibilities for aerial EMS response. The Network is the largest not-for-profit air medical transport service, with 25 rotor-wing bases, and 9 fixed-wing bases across the Pacific Northwest and Intermountain West. They chose the 407GXi in part for its IFR capabilities, allowing operations in conditions that could ground other aircraft, not uncommon in the Pacific region.

Rostec Releases Training Parachute

Cadet-75 Meant to Protect Novice Jumpers

Rostec State Corporation’s new novice parachute, the Cadet-75, is a round canopy training system to allow each step of the deployment process to be manually actuated. The lack of automatic deployment is designed to focus students on learning proper techniques. With demarcation between phases of deployment, students can attentively practice separation from the aircraft and freefall skills. The chute is suited for drops from 43 kts to 151 kts, with a total flying weight up to 240 lb. Increased canopy stability allows the parachutist to make a full turn in no more than 12 seconds. The Cadet line of parachutes was developed by the Polet Ivanovo Parachute Plant, and includes three variations of round

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Airborne 10.29.21: Hoverbike!, 70% P-51 Kit, USAF F-15EX

Also: Sean Tucker's New Hartzell, Laser Strikes, Georgia CAP Cadet, Boeing 3rd Quarter

A new face in the Advanced Air Mobility, or AAM-Adjacent market, has appeared in Japan touting their "world's first practical hoverbike" at the Fuji Raceway. The XTurismo Limited Edition model will be sold north of half a million dollars, with only 200 units available. Powered by a combination of battery power and traditional gas engine, it can carry a payload of 100kg, or ~220 lb. Cruise time is estimated at half an hour, with a to-be-disclosed max speed rumored to be around 62 mph. Many classic aircraft lie sadly out of reach for the average pilot. With production

Airborne-Unmanned 10.26.21: Hydrogen Fuel Cells, Lava v UAV, Apple Drone?

Also: Wing Strikes Deal, Reliable Robotics, Rocket Lab, Volocopter’s VoloDrone

Airflow, an AAM company working on their 4 and 9-passenger electric STOL aircraft, has announced a new investment from Plug Power Inc.Known for their hydrogen engines and mobility fueling systems, Plug will help in the development and certification of a hydrogen fuel cell for short haul regional aircraft. Their new agreement with Airflow is hoped to bring their ProGen hydrogen cells to a wider market of vehicles, later branching to a wide spectrum of missions and aircraft types in the aviation industry. We have an update about the stranded dogs set to be rescued by dro

NTSB Prelim: Cessna P210

Rolled Left And Reached An Inverted Attitude Before It Impacted Nose First

On October 8, 2021, about 1311 eastern daylight time, a Cessna P210N, N128EE, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident at Dekalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK), Atlanta, Georgia. The pilot, and three passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. Review of PDK airport security surveillance video revealed that the airplane lifted off about 1,000 ft down runway 21 in a nose-high attitude. The airplane then rolled left and reached an inverted attitude before it impacted nose first beside the runway.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (11.03.21): Runway In Use/Active Runway/Duty Runway

Runway In Use/Active Runway/Duty Runway Any runway or runways currently being used for takeoff or landing. When multiple runways are used, they are all considered active runways. In the metering sense, a selectable adapted item which specifies the landing runway configuration or direction of traffic flow. The adapted optimum flight plan from each transition fix to the vertex is determined by the runway configuration for arrival metering processing purposes.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (11.03.21)

Aero Linx: The Caterpillar Club On April 19, 1919, Leslie Leroy Irvin made the world’s first premeditated freefall parachute descent using a rip cord, rather than using a canister or tether line attached to the aircraft to pull open the parachute. Working with the U.S. Army’s Air Service parachute research team, Irvin made the historic jump from a plane over McCook field near Dayton, Ohio. During the jump, Irvin broke his ankle but was inspired to start his own parachute business.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (11.03.21)

“Balloon pilots are responsible for the safety of their passengers. This proposed rule would ensure that balloon pilots meet the same medical requirements as pilots of other commercial aircraft.” Source: FAA Administrator Steve Dickson, discussing the fact that the FAA has proposed a rule requiring commercial hot-air-balloon pilots to hold a medical certificate when operating for hire. Similar to other commercial pilots, they would need a second-class medical certificate. Under current regulations, lighter-than-air aircraft pilots do not require the same medical certification process that others do, only required to affirm that they have no medical defect that would make them unable to pilot a free balloon.

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