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September 14, 2016

Airborne 09.14.16: 'Sully' v NTSB, AN-225 Coming Back?, Airshow Honors

Also: Homebuilt Ops Limitations, GE's 'ATP' Program, OSIRIS-REx, Drone Ordinance, FAA Hiring Experienced Controllers, Textron, Duncan Aviation

Most moviemaking requires some kind of conflict to hold an audience, but some current and former NTSB investigators say that director Clint Eastwood took too much artistic license to create dramatic tension in his movie "Sully" about the "Miracle on the Hudson." According to a report appearing on Quartz online, the movie portrays the NTSB as being adversarial with Sullenberger during its investigation, saying he could have landed the airliner at a

Airborne 09.14.16: 'Sully' v NTSB, AN-225 Coming Back?, Airshow Honors

Also: Homebuilt Ops Limitations, GE's 'ATP' Program, OSIRIS-REx, Drone Ordinance, FAA Hiring Experienced Controllers, Textron, Duncan Aviation

Most moviemaking requires some kind of conflict to hold an audience, but some current and former NTSB investigators say that director Clint Eastwood took too much artistic license to create dramatic tension in his movie "Sully" about the "Miracle on the Hudson." According to a report appearing on Quartz online, the movie portrays the NTSB as being adversarial with Sullenberger during its investigation, saying he could have landed the airliner at a nearby airport. However, in simulations conducted by the NTSB, that outcome was only achieved eight out of 15 times, and that did not take the pilot's reaction into account.

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Boeing T-X Sees The Light

Not One, But Two Aircraft Unveiled In St. Louis

Boeing and its partner Saab AB will use their two production T-X aircraft, revealed Tuesday September 13th, to show the U.S. Air Force the performance, affordability, and maintainability advantages of their approach. Boeing T-X is an all-new aircraft designed specifically for the U.S. Air Force training mission.

Airlines Report 11 Tarmac Delays Over Three Hours On Domestic Flights In July

Ten Tarmac Delays Over Four Hours On International Flights Also Noted

Airlines reported 11 tarmac delays of more than three hours on domestic flights and 10 tarmac delays of more than four hours on international flights in July, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Air Travel Consumer Report released today. All reported extended tarmac delays are investigated by the Department.

Iran Threatened To Shoot Down Two U.S. Aircraft Over The Weekend

Navy Planes Were Operating Over International Waters

The Islamic Republic of Iran threatened to shoot down two U.S. Navy aircraft over the weekend, according to defense sources.

FAA Issues STC To LoPresti For Gulfstream Large-Cabin Aircraft

BoomBeam Lights Approved For The Business Jets

The FAA has approved an STC for the installation of LoPresti BoomBeam lights on Gulfstream large-cabin aircraft.

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Pilot, Dog Fatally Injured In Alaska Floatplane Accident

Aircraft Impacted Trees, Post-Impact Fire Ensued

The pilot of a floatplane was fatally injured Saturday in an accident in Anchorage, AK. A dog on board the aircraft was also killed.

Airbus Delivers North America’s First A320neo To Volaris

Largest Airbus Customer In Mexico First To Operate Best-Selling, Fuel-Efficient Aircraft

Low-cost carrier Volaris took delivery of its first A320neo, making the airline the first operator of the A320neo in North America. Volaris is Mexico’s largest Airbus customer, having ordered 74 A320 Family aircraft, including 30 A320neo. The all-Airbus operator became a customer in 2006, and since then has become Mexico’s biggest A320 Family operator with 63 A320 Family aircraft in service.

F-35, Aegis Combat System Successfully Demonstrate Integration Potential

First Live Missile Test Conducted Monday

Two pre-eminent weapon systems, the F-35 Lightning II and Aegis Weapon System, worked together for the first time during a live fire exercise. The joint Lockheed Martin, U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps exercise was the first live fire missile event that successfully demonstrated the integration of the F-35 to support Naval Integrated Fire Control-Counter Air (NIFC-CA).

ILS Introduces Expanded Proton Line Launch Vehicles

Two Additional Versions Will Be Optimized For Two-Stage Launches

International Launch Services (ILS) has announced a product line extension of the Proton Breeze M commercial launch vehicle designed to expand the addressable GEO market for launch solutions in the small and medium satellite class range (3 to 5 metric tons). Designated as “Proton Variants,” these two additional vehicles will be optimized 2-stage versions of the time tested and flight proven Proton Breeze M launch system for exclusive commercial use by ILS.

Lawsuit Filed In Aftermath Of July, 2014 Accident In Indiana

Good Samaritan Claims He Was Injured Helping The Co-Pilot Get Out Of The Airplane

A Greenwood, IN man who was among the first on the scene of an airplane accident near Greenwood Municipal Airport (KHFY) in July, 2014 has filed a lawsuit claiming he was injured during the rescue. The suit names the estate of the pilot, as well as the co-pilot who was rescued, as defendants.

Duncan Aviation Announces TDR-94 Transponder Service

Same-Day Evaluation And 3-Day Turntime

Duncan Aviation has developed a TDR-94 / TDR-94D Quick Turn Team to provide operators with TDR-94/TDR-94D transponder service that includes same-day evaluation and three-day turntimes, with AOG options available when needed.

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Fig Air Signs For Sikorsky S-76D VIP Helicopter

Will Be First Of The Type Delivered To A Canadian Operator

Toronto -based VIP and corporate helicopter operator Fig Air has signed a purchase agreement for a Sikorsky S-76D helicopter. This sale will result in the first delivery of the Sikorsky S-76D helicopter to a Canadian helicopter operator.

U.S. Navy, Italian Air Force Test Aerial Refueling Capability

Six Weeks Of Testing Underway At NAS Patuxent River, MD

Testing for the U.S. Navy’s fighter aircraft to receive fuel from the Italian Air Force’s KC-767A aircraft is currently underway at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland.

Orbital ATK Completes Spacecraft PDR For Vital Weather Forecasting Satellite

Next-Generation Joint Polar Satellite System-2 Spacecraft On Schedule For 2020 Delivery

Orbital ATK has successfully completed NOAA’s Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) Spacecraft Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for JPSS-2, and the Polar Follow-On/JPSS -3 and -4. Built on Orbital ATK’s proven and reliable LEOStar-3TM platform, these spacecraft will host instruments that provide essential operational space-based weather observations for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Aero-TV: An Ultralight Mainstay – A Kolb Aircraft OSH16 Update

Ultralights Can Provide the Ultimate Experience in Recreational Flying…

ANN assistant news editor, Earl Downs, set out on a mission at EAA AirVenture 2016 to search out some honest-to-goodness real ultralights. His trek took him to the ultralight field on the south end of Wittman Regional Airport that is commonly referred to as, ‘the fun zone’.

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Aero-TV: An Ultralight Mainstay – A Kolb Aircraft OSH16 Update

Ultralights Can Provide the Ultimate Experience in Recreational Flying…

ANN assistant news editor, Earl Downs, set out on a mission at EAA AirVenture 2016 to search out some honest-to-goodness real ultralights. His trek took him to the ultralight field on the south end of Wittman Regional Airport that is commonly referred to as, ‘the fun zone’. Downs met up with Bryan Melborn, the owner and CEO of the Kolb Aircraft Company. Kolb aircraft was one of the early entries into the ultralight business in the 1980s and they are still going strong.

Boeing Forecasts Demand In China For 6,810 Airplanes Valued At $1 Trillion

Single-Aisle Demand Accounts For 75 Percent Of New Deliveries

Boeing projects a demand for 6,810 new airplanes in the country over the next 20 years. Boeing released its annual China Current Market Outlook (CMO) in Beijing, estimating the total value of those new airplanes at $1.025 trillion. China becomes the first trillion dollar aviation market in Boeing's forecast.

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NTSB Releases Update From Southwest Uncontained Engine Failure

Initial Investigation Finds A Hole In The Fuselage Near The Damaged Engine

As part of its ongoing investigation of an Aug. 27, 2016, uncontained engine failure on Southwest Airlines flight 3472, the National Transportation Safety Board issued an investigative update Monday.

Jeff Bezos Unveils 'New Glenn' Rocket

Reusable, Vertical-Landing Booster Will Generate 3.85 Million Pounds Of Thrust

Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos has unveiled plans for his next space launch system, and it's no bottle rocket to be sure.

Liu: ICAO Compliance Critical To Sustainable Development In The Middle East

Remarks Come During Recent Official Visit To The Country

ICAO compliance is critical to sustainable development, and a prerequisite for accessing the socio-economic developmental opportunities offered by the global aviation network. The unprecedented air traffic growth forecast for the Middle East means Qatar is well positioned to make major contributions to sustainable aviation, ICAO’s Secretary General Dr. Fang Liu declared during a recent official visit to the country.

Oshkosh 2016: The Highs, The Lows, The Heroes and The Bozos… Part 3

A Look Back at The Aero-Equivalent of Burning Man, Woodstock and An Old Fashioned Tent Revival—All Rolled Into One Week in Wisconsin

With Oshkosh all of a few weeks in the rear-view mirror, we come to a time when we TRY to evaluate what happened this year… in both positive and negative terms. We’ve tried a few variants on this report in the past… and some of them have worked better than others, but we’re going to try to present a group of shorter segments, as we move through a few general categories (Heroes, Regrets, Coolest Players, Coolest Moments, Bozos, Planes, Gadgets, Fan Favorites, etc.…) so that we can try to make a proper report of the many high and low-points of AirVenture 2016&

AeroSports Update: ADS-B Out On The Ground

The ADS-B Out System Can Improve Safety On The Ground At 35 Major Airports

About a year and a half ago AeroSports Update reminded all pilots that the FAA requests transponders to be used on the ground in the altitude reporting mode. Now, AOPA has come out with another reminder regarding the importance of doing this as more ADS-B Out equipped airplanes are in operation.

NTSB Prelim Released In Nellis AFB Jet Accident

Draken Pilot Said Aircraft Lost Power In The Landing Pattern

The pilot of a Draken International T4-4K airplane that went down August 18th during a training mission told the NTSB that the plane lost power while he was preparing to land at Nellis Air Force Base.

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Gatwick Officials Say Airports Commission Data Is 14 Years Out Of Date

Claims Record August And Long Haul Success Prove The Point

Gatwick Airport’s record breaking performance in reaching 42 million annual passengers and continued long haul growth has proven that the Airports Commission forecasts are even further out of date than previously thought, airport officials claim.

Airborne 09.13.16: Young Eagles' 25th!, Blue Origin Test, Icon Gives Up US Jobs

Also: Wrong Way Flight, Aero-Calendar, Slow Flight SAFO, Flight Design, PRODRONE, Civil Air Patrol, Capitol Gyro Pilot

The EAA Young Eagles program that started in 1992 to introduce kids to flight has evolved 25 years later into an aviation movement powered by the world’s largest volunteer air force. This year will celebrate its 25th anniversary that began with the flight of the 2 millionth Young Eagle by former Young Eagles Chairman and celebrated actor Harrison Ford at EAA AirVenture this year. Ford, who served as volunteer chairman from 2004-2009 and has flown more than 300 youn

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (09.14.16)

"As China transitions to a more consumer-based economy, aviation will play a key role in its economic development." Source: Randy Tinseth, vice president of Marketing, Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (09.14.16): Fix

A geographical position determined by visual reference to the surface, by reference to one or more radio NAVAIDs, by celestial plotting, or by another navigational device.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (09.14.16)

A Beginner's Guide To Drone Photography Part 1: Buying Your First Drone

Kaitlyn McLachlan is a photographer based in Toronto, Ontario. Exploring everything from cityscapes to landscapes, adding a drone to her kit this year has added a new dimension of photography. You can also follow her work on Instagram.

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