One Of Aviation's Most Ebullient Personalities Enjoys The Oshkosh Experience

FROM 2010: ANN knows how to have fun at Oshkosh and we dare anyone to enjoy the experience as much as we do... UNLESS it's Sean Tucker taking on the challenge. Face it, when it comes to Oshkosh, Sean knows how to party... and pulls some serious Gs in the process. Sean may be one of aviation's best known ambassadors... his professionalism and infectious enthusiasm for his craft have thrilled hundreds of millions of people around the world and shown the public what a true aviation adherent can do with passio

Model Aircraft Flying Fields That  Operated Safely For Years Have Been Shut Down Under The Threat Of Civil Penalties

In September of this year, the FAA extended its no-fly zone for drones, known as a Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA) from a 15 mile area surrounding Washington, DC National Airport to a 30 mile restricted zone. This restriction applies to drones as well as radio controlled model aircraft.

Model Aircraft Enthusiasts And Full-Scale Aircraft Pilots Will Find Something Of Interest At The AMA Expo January 8-10

The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA), the world’s largest community-based organization of model aircraft enthusiasts, will be hosting the 18th annual AMA Expo on January 8-10, 2016 at the Ontario Convention Center. The AMA Expo is an opportunity for media, hobbyists, and the general public to experience firsthand the latest advancements in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) technology and products.

American Airlines Has Stepped Up To Help Tornado Victims With A Pledge Of $100,000 To The Local Chapter Of The American Red Cross

The rash of bad weather in North Texas over the Christmas weekend left a path of destruction and 11 fatalities. Experts are saying it’s a record-setting disaster as it relates to property damage and lives lost. American Airlines employees helped, and now the company has stepped in with a cash donation.

Vandals Cut Through A Security Fence And Spray Painted Graffiti On Corporate Jets

NBC News reports that vandals broke into a hangar at Van Nuys Airport and sprayed various graffiti messages on three corporate jets. According to the report, this has happened before. Van Nuys Airport is renowned for being the headquarters for numerous corporate airplane operations in the Los Angeles area.

“We Are Answering The Call Of Many Malaysians Who Wanted An Islamic Airline”

In an article posted by Airline Industry Today, we find that Malaysia’s Rayani Air started their operations last week. According to the report, it is the country’s first Islamic airline, offering flights that adhere to Islamic rules, including prayers, no serving of alcohol or meals with pork, and an Islamic dress code for Muslim female flight attendants.

Ryan Campbell, Who Circled The World As A Teenager In 2013, Seriously Injured In An Airplane Accident

In 2013, 19-year-old Australian, Ryan Campbell, took 70 days to circle the globe in a specially modified GA aircraft. His story is told in the book, Born to Fly, and he now faces a challenge much greater that his solo flight around the world.

The NTSB Has Released Its Report On The Crash Of An Aventura II Homebuilt Aircraft At The Sport Aviation Expo 2015

The NTSB has released its report from an accident that occurred last January at the Sebring Sport Aviation Expo involving an Avantura II homebuilt airplane.

Also: Sport Aviation Expo, Aero-Calendar, BAHF C-97, AeroCare, Navtech Acquired, Gyro Pilot Runs For Congress, Aussie CH-47F

ANN Airborne Link: /index.cfm?do=video.playVideo&videoid=18a89cc2-a456-4f89-a6f9-e8a0c1e117ae YouTube Airborne Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzlVrR1sBH4 It’s been reported that Jap

Aero Linx: The International Association of Natural Resource Pilots (IANRP) The International Association of Natural Resource Pilots (IANRP) has been in an dormant state for a while but with the help from our Executive Committee we have reinstated our website, created a Facebook page and a Twitter account and are ready to hold an annual meeting. I am also asking all members to renew their membership and update their contact information at IANRP.org. Please also encourage other natural resource pilots to join at IANRP.org. The Executive Committee has made membership free for 2016. We hope that this will give more exposure to IANRP and highlight the benefits of membership. We are looking forward to strengthening our organiza

Automatic Terminal Information Service The continuous broadcast of recorded noncontrol information in selected terminal areas. Its purpose is to improve controller effectiveness and to relieve frequency congestion by automating the repetitive transmission of essential but routine information; e.g., “Los Angeles information Alfa. One three zero zero Coordinated Universal Time. Weather, measured ceiling two thousand overcast, visibility three, haze, smoke, temperature seven one, dew point five seven, wind two five zero at five, altimeter two niner niner six. I-L-S Runway Two Five Left approach in use, Runway Two Five Right closed, advise you have Alfa.”

“We have every reason to believe that this is a temporary situation. Persons operating aircraft within the SFRA are subject to civil penalties and or criminal charges.” Source: From an AMA statement responding to the FAA's overt and bizarre over-reaction to the 'threat' they see from model aircraft. In September of this year, the FAA extended its no-fly zone for drones, known as a Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA) from a 15 mile area surrounding Washington, DC National Airport to a 30 mile restricted zone. This massive restriction applies to drones as well as radio controlled model aircraft.