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October 26, 2017

AMA Drone Report 10.26.17: Drone Integration Program, 2018 Allianz World Championship

Also: Kansas Town Allows Drones, Nano Drones, UAV Shooter Busted, Common Challenges, CA Firefighting

President Trump has directed SecTrans Elaine Chao to launch an initiative to safely test and validate advanced operations for drones in partnership with state and local governments in select jurisdictions. The UAS Integration Pilot Program implements a directive signed by the President, and the results will be used to accelerate the safe integration UAS into the national airspace and to realize the benefits of unmanned technology in our economy. The Drone Racing League (DRL) and The General Sport Authority (GSA) of Saudi Arabia have announced the 2018 DRL Allianz World Championship will take place in Saudi Arabia next September. The 2018 DRL Allianz World Championship will be the

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AMA Drone Report 10.26.17: Drone Integration Program, Allianz World Championship

Also: Kansas Town Allows Drones, Nano Drones, UAV Shooter Busted, Common Challenges, CA Firefighting

President Trump has directed SecTrans Elaine Chao to launch an initiative to safely test and validate advanced operations for drones in partnership with state and local governments in select jurisdictions. The UAS Integration Pilot Program implements a directive signed by the President, and the results will be used to accelerate the safe integration UAS into the national airspace and to realize the benefits of unmanned technology in our economy. The Drone Racing League (DRL) and The General Sport Authori

Gone West: Hall Of Fame Astronaut Paul Weitz

Was Spacecraft Commander On STS-6, The First Flight Of Challenger

NASA Astronaut Paul Weitz, who was first selected for the Astronaut Corps in 1966, passed away Monday, Oct. 23 at his home in Flagstaff, AZ at the age of 85.

AUVSI Announces Novus Unmanned Finalists

Will Make Presentations To Potential Investors At November 1 Conference

The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has announced the finalists for Novus Unmanned, a conference that will bring together premier innovators and investors from the world of autonomous and unmanned technology and systems to compete for funding opportunities. The Venture Acceleration Program of Investorfest is partnering with AUVSI to host the event, which will be held at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport on Nov. 1.

Buyer Sought For Evolution Aircraft

Company Is Not Closed As Had Been Reported Last Week

Evolution Aircraft, a company created when Lancair restructured its assets is 2016, is for sale. And while reports last week of the company being closed appeared to be premature, the kit maker is certainly struggling.

USAF EMEDS Team Deploys To Support Hurricane-Ravaged Puerto Rico

Will Coordinate With Other Agencies, Services And Teams On The Ground

As Puerto Rico continues to reel from the devastation wrought by Hurricane Maria, Air Combat Command deployed medical assets Oct. 18, 2017, to provide relief to the community and supplement teams that have already begun relief efforts.

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ATR Offers New Vibration Monitoring System

New System Allows Airlines To Further Improve Efficiency And Passenger Comfort

Turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR has certified its new Vibration Monitoring System (VMS) which will allow airlines to constantly monitor and fine tune propeller vibration. This innovation, which will be available on all new aircraft from March 2018, improves both aircraft reliability and passenger comfort. It will also be available to retrofit on in service aircraft, via Service Bulletin.

IFALPA Supports ALPA-I's Assistance To Ryanair Pilots

Will Provide Financial, Logistical And Staff Support Of Unionization Efforts

The International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) strongly supports the decision made by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA-I) to provide financial, logistical and staff support for the recent unionization efforts by pilots at Europe’s Ryanair.

Possible Tornado Damages Airplanes At Hickory, NC Airport

Aircraft Flipped Over, Hangars Badly Damaged

A line of storms associated with a strong cold front produced nine possible tornadoes in North Carolina Monday afternoon and night, and one of the storms caused severe damage at the Hickory, NC Airport northwest of Charlotte.

New NASA Study Improves Search For Habitable Worlds

Using A Model That More Realistically Simulates Atmospheric Conditions On Distant Planets

New NASA research is helping to refine our understanding of candidate planets beyond our solar system that might support life. “Using a model that more realistically simulates atmospheric conditions, we discovered a new process that controls the habitability of exoplanets and will guide us in identifying candidates for further study,” said Yuka Fujii of NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS), New York, New York and the Earth-Life Science Institute at the Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan, lead author of a paper on the research published in the Astrophysical Journal Oct. 17.

Oregon Man Admits To Shooting Down Drone

Charged With A Class C Felony For His Actions

After he shot down a drone valued at about $1,000 at Hover Ponds Recreation Area in Oregon, 33-year-old Christopher David Grindstaff of Central Point, OR saw photos of the aircraft and its owner on Facebook, and turned himself in to the Jackson County (OR) Sheriff's Office.

Southwest Operates First 737 MAX Flight With All-Female Crew

Company Describes The Flight As 'Unmanned"

A Southwest Airlines Flight from San Francisco to St. Louis last Wednesday had the distinction of being the first operated by the carrier on its new 737 MAX airliner using an all-female crew. Southwest described the flight as being "Unmanned."

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Airborne 10.25.17: XTI Aircraft Orders, MGL's New E-Gauges, Turkey Drop-Really??

Also: SpaceX Zuma?, Lunar Habitat, Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines, Lockheed Martin's LM-100J

XTI Aircraft says it has received several additional orders and deposits from customers under its pre-sales program, launched at NBAA. The company stated that the response at the show was very positive and generated additional financial and strategic relationships for the company. The six-seat TriFan 600 will have the speed, range and comfort of a luxury business aircraft and the ability to take off and land vertically, like a helicopter. It will travel at 345 miles an hour, with a range of up to 1,200 miles. Usin

President Trump, Secretary Chao Announce Drone Integration Pilot Program

Will Accelerate The Safe Integration Of UAS Into The National Airspace

President Donald J. Trump has directed U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao to launch an initiative to safely test and validate advanced operations for drones in partnership with state and local governments in select jurisdictions. The Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration Pilot Program implements a directive signed by President Trump, and the results will be used to accelerate the safe integration UAS into the national airspace and to realize the benefits of unmanned technology in our economy.

NATA Highlights Challenges Posed By Illegal Charter At FAA-GA Safety Summit

Company Executive Provided An Update On NATA's Program To Enhance Ground Handling Safety

NATA Executive Vice President Bill Deere joined executives from other leading general aviation associations and FAA leadership, including FAA Administrator Michael P. Huerta, at the FAA General Aviation Safety Summit held in Washington, D.C. this week. Deere discussed the growing challenge posed by illegal charter operations and provided an update on steps NATA is taking to enhance ground handling safety.

FAA Hosts Fifth General Aviation Summit

Huerta: 'No Silver Bullet When It Comes To Making GA Safer'

Overall, the FAA is pleased with where general aviation safety is headed. The agency said at its fifth annual General Aviation Summit held in Washington, D.C. this week that while the numbers aren’t final, it looks like 2017 will end up being the safest year yet. Working together with industry to meaningfully address safety is making a difference and the FAA says it is going to continue its collaboration to make GA even safer.

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DJI Demonstrates Drone-Tracking Technology

Aeroscope Would Allow Law Enforcement To Access Radio Transmissions Between Drone And Control Unit

Dronemaker DJI has demonstrated new technology that would allow law enforcement officials to access the radio transmissions between a drone and its remote control unit as a way of identifying and tracking the unmanned aircraft.

Parrot Introduces Two New Drones At The Commercial UAV Expo

Bluegrass, Bebop-Pro Thermal Intended For Specific Missions

Parrot has introduced two new mission-specific drones at the Commercial UAV Expo being held this week in Las Vegas.

Belite Introduces New USB Charging Ports For Airplanes

Says New Ports Are Inexpensive, Easy To Install

Belite is now shipping its new USB charging ports for experimental aircraft. These ports are designed to support charging requirements up to 2.4 amps and also feature soft backlighting, easy installation, and are also compatible with Battery Charging (1.2) standards.

Nano Drones Market Being Driven By The Huge Demand From Consumer Sector

Small UAVs Also Being Used Extensively By Military, Law Enforcement Customers

The increasing popularity of nano drones, especially among the consumer segment has certainly helped the global nano drones market to gain traction. This current trend can be attributed to the extensive use and demand of nano drones in the military sector, as these systems have constantly been evolving rapidly. The global nano drones market is expected to show a robust growth due to the utilization of small size tactical UAVs in the law enforcement, military and other non-military applications.

AMA Drone Report 10.19.17: Drone/Airliner Midair?, FAA Sued, CNN 107 Waiver

Also: Swedish Drone Ban Lifted, Rocky Mountain Hobby-Expo, Drone Shark Detection, Kittyhawk DJI Sync 2.0

Recent reports about a midair collision between a jet and a drone have been mis-stated or based on pretty tenuous detail. Worse; Canada’s Marc Garneau, their Minister of Transport has jumped all over the story, even issuing a press release long before any real detail has emerged. What do we know? On 12 October 2017, a Skyjet Beech King Air A100 (a turbo prop... NOT a jet) was on an IFR flight to the Jean Lesage International Airport in Québec City, Quebec with 8 souls on board. The aircr

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.26.17)

"There’s no silver bullet when it comes to making GA safer. We have to remain vigilant and keep finding new ways to advance our shared safety mission." Source: FAA administrator Michael Huerta, commenting on the GA Summit held in Washington, D.C. Tuesday.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.26.17): Elevator Illusion

The sensation of being in a climb or descent, caused by the kind of abrupt vertical accelerations that result from up- or downdrafts.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.26.17)

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