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November 12, 2022

Class Action Against Virgin Galactic to Continue

Judge Dismisses Majority of Claims but Allows Case to Move Forward

A US judge has given the go-ahead for Kusnier v. Virgin Galactic to continue. The case is a proposed class action lawsuit asserting that founder Richard Branson concealed problems in the Unity development program whilst selling overpriced stock to new investors. Most of the claims in the lawsuit were dismissed by District Judge Allyne Ross, and shareholders would have to prove that Virgin and Branson actually defrauded them into paying too much for a stock that has continued to fall since its early 2021 peak.

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First Completed Bearhawk Model 5 Takes Flight

6-Seat, High-Performance Bushplane Takes to the Skies with Experienced Bearhawk Pilot

Bearhawk Aircraft has announced the first flight of a full, kit-built Model 5, opening a new era for the company's newest hot rod. Rollie Van Dorn completed the first 25 hours in the completed Bearhawk 5, comparing it to previous entries in the company lineup like the smaller, 2-seat Patrol. The 6-seater is reportedly a total sweetheart, he said. “When maneuvering, the larger Model 5 feels the same as the Patrol. Ailerons actually feel lighter. I expected this build to perform exactly the same as the prototype, and it did without exception.”

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Airborne 11.04.22: NEW Mavic 3 Classic, AAL Contract Kaput, Patriotic F-15C

Also: Rotax Service Instructions, SpaceX Starship Update, MSU UAS, RJAF Buys Bell 505s

DJI has unveiled the Mavic 3 Classic. The Mavic 3 Classic boasts a 4/3 CMOS Hasselblad camera capable of shooting in 5.1K/50 fps, 4K/60 fps and 1080p/60fps using H.264 and H.265 encoders. Slow-motion filming remains supported at 4K/120fps and 1080p/200fps. Its 24mm equivalent focal length lens opens to an adjustable aperture spanning f/2.8 to f/11 for 12.8 stops of native dynamic range, producing 12-bit RAW photography and 10-bit D-Log footage. All the color tuning and whiz-bang visual effects are there, just like the first Mavic 3, at least. The Allied Pilots Associ

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Airborne 11.04.22: NEW Mavic 3 Classic, AAL Contract Kaput, Patriotic F-15C

Also: Rotax Service Instructions, SpaceX Starship Update, MSU UAS, RJAF Buys Bell 505s

DJI has unveiled the Mavic 3 Classic. The Mavic 3 Classic boasts a 4/3 CMOS Hasselblad camera capable of shooting in 5.1K/50 fps, 4K/60 fps and 1080p/60fps using H.264 and H.265 encoders. Slow-motion filming remains supported at 4K/120fps and 1080p/200fps. Its 24mm equivalent focal length lens opens to an adjustable aperture spanning f/2.8 to f/11 for 12.8 stops of native dynamic range, producing 12-bit RAW photography and 10-bit D-Log footage. All the color tuning and whiz-bang visual effects are there, just like the first Mavic 3, at least. The Allied Pilots Associ

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Federal Air Marshals Pulled from Regular Duty for Border Assistance

Coverage for “High Risk” Flights at Lowest Levels Since 9-11

An unnerving piece of news from The Air Marshal National Council has shown that coverage for American flights is at an all-time low, with FAMs pulled off regular flight duty to fulfill outside tasks. The Council requested that the TSA stop deploying FAMs to the border to plug personnel gaps from other shorthanded law enforcement bodies in the area. The use of Air Marshals outside of their regular airborne duties has left the traveling public endangered by a level of coverage unseen since the pre-9/11 era. 

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Urbe Aero Academy Places Order for 8 Diamond Aircraft

Rome-Based Fleet to Expand Single Engine Trainer Lineup with Jet-A Powered DA40s

Urbe Aero Flight Academy placed an impressive order with Diamond, adding 7 more DA40 NGs and a DA42-VI to its 11-strong fleet in Rome. Currently, the Italian flight school bases 7 DA20s, 2 DA40 NGs, and 2 DA42-VIs at Rome Urbe Airport, allowing it to continue flight training from zero to hero for students making their way into the airline pipeline. In outfitting their new purchases, Urbe Aero opted for the 168 hp Austro AE300 "diesel" engine, burning Jet-A to the tune of a 50% fuel savings.

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Archer and United Airlines Announce First Electric Air Taxi Route in US

Downtown Manhattan to Newark Liberty International Airport Selected for Groundbreaking line

Archer Aviation and United Airlines announced their first city pairing, a route between United’s hub at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and the Downtown Manhattan Heliport. The route will take passengers near New York's Battery Park on Pier 6 at the Heliport. The site will eventually become a node in a greater Urban Air Mobility network across the greater New York Metropolitan Area once additional capacity and approval is ready.

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Embraer E190-E2 Granted Chinese Type Certification

E-Jets Building Momentum on Chinese Market as Embraer Eyes New Markets

The Embraer E190-E2 has received its Type Certificate from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), proving the Brazilian manufacturer's focus on the market is paying off. The E2 program will likely be a start, as the company expects its larger E195-E2 aircraft to follow in the 190's footsteps shortly.

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MQ-9B Tested with High-Speed, Low-Latency Satellite Control

Hughes HM Series Modem, System Provides Robust, Secure Uplink for Remote Piloted Aircraft

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and Hughes Network Systems have demonstrated a multi-orbit satellite uplink to control an MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft from afar. The test used a high data rate SATCOM transmission system leveraging medium Earth orbit, low-latency geostationary satellites communicating through a Hughes HM series modem and proprietary Resource Management System.

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Classic Aero-TV: No Small Achievement–AMA’s Extraordinary Model Aviation Museum

From 2015 (YouTube Version): A Truly Spectacular Sport Aviation Treasure -- For ALL Those Who Love Aviation

Join ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, as he relives his childhood start in aviation through model aircraft when he visits the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) headquarters and the AMA Museum located in Muncie, Indiana. In this video, Jim talks with Michael Smith, the Museum Director for the AMA. Even the most avid modeler will see things in this video of the Museum that they probably never knew existed. The museum&rsquo

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NTSB Prelim: Bell Textron Canada Ltd 505

Suddenly There Was A “Bump And Dip” In The Tail Which Was Immediately Followed By Severe And Massive Vibration

On October 8, 2022, about 1800 eastern daylight time, a Bell 505 helicopter, N5DF, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Fort Myers, Florida. The private pilot and one passenger had serious injuries, and two passengers had minor injuries. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot, through his attorney, reported that he was approaching a landing zone (LZ) at Fire Station 75 to drop off his three passengers.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (11.12.22)

Aero Linx: Florida Antique Biplane Association (FABA) "Biplanes... outrageous fun since 1903." That quote really defines what the Florida Antique Biplane Association (FABA) is all about. Our members are dedicated to preserving pre-1950 Biplanes, while aviating around the gorgeous state of Florida to fly-ins hosted by fellow members. Our FABA Fly-in season starts in October and concludes before the Florida thunderstorm season kicks in. Each month, through May, one of our members hosts a fly-in at often unique destination airports, many times a private grass strips perfect for our vintage craft.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (11.12.22): Minimum Vectoring Altitude (MVA)

Minimum Vectoring Altitude (MVA) The lowest MSL altitude at which an IFR aircraft will be vectored by a radar controller, except as otherwise authorized for radar approaches, departures, and missed approaches. The altitude meets IFR obstacle clearance criteria. It may be lower than the published MEA along an airway or J-route segment. It may be utilized for radar vectoring only upon the controller’s determination that an adequate radar return is being received from the aircraft being controlled. Charts depicting minimum vectoring altitudes are normally available only to the controllers and not to pilots.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (11.12.22)

“When maneuvering, the larger Model 5 feels the same as the Patrol. Ailerons actually feel lighter. I expected this build to perform exactly the same as the prototype, and it did without exception.” Source: Rollie Van Dorn, who performed the early flight tests of the all-new Bearhawk Model 5 and proved out the potential of an exciting new experimental airframe.

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