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May 26, 2015

Airborne 05.26.15: S-97 1st Flt, SpaceShipTwo Progress, CO NIMBYs Lose In Court

Also: Sprite UAV, Aero-Calendar, USAF Theater, Aussie F-35, ISS Hacked?, DuPage Airport, ND UAVs

Innovation in vertical lift flight took place as Sikorsky Aircraft announced the successful first flight of their S-97 RAIDER helicopter. This unique machine features a rigid coaxial rotor prototype designed to demonstrate a game-changing combination of maneuverability, hover ability, range, speed, endurance and survivability. During the first test flight, which lasted approximately an hour, it performed a series of maneuvers designed to test the aircraft's hover and low-speed capability. Virgin Galactic repo

Airborne 05.26.15: S-97 1st Flight, SpaceShipTwo Progress, CO NIMBYs Lose In Court

Also: Sprite UAV, Aero-Calendar, USAF Theater, Aussie F-35, ISS Hacked?, DuPage Airport, ND UAVs

Innovation in vertical lift flight took place as Sikorsky Aircraft announced the successful first flight of their S-97 RAIDER helicopter. This unique machine features a rigid coaxial rotor prototype designed to demonstrate a game-changing combination of maneuverability, hover ability, range, speed, endurance and survivability. During the first test flight, which lasted approximately an hour, it performed a series of maneuvers designed to test the aircraft's hover and low-speed capability. Virgin Galactic reported last week that the second SpaceShipTwo had been lowered onto its landing gear in a hangar in California. The spacecraft intended to carry paying passengers on sub-orbital fl

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TV Report Says New Controller Hiring Process May Compromise Safety

Alleges Some Applicants Had Access To Test Answers

A six month investigation by Fox Business asserts that the FAA's new hiring practices for Air Traffic Controllers may be putting the flying public at risk, and alleges that some were given assistance in passing a test that led to a job as an air traffic controller.

NASA Names Winners Of Student Launch Challenge

Vanderbilt University Takes Top Honors For Third Year In A Row

For the third year in a row, Vanderbilt University of Nashville, Tennessee has been named the winning team in the NASA Student Launch challenge, earning the $5,000 prize.

Event In West Michigan Will Benefit Wings Of Mercy

Fundraiser Celebrating Its 20th Year

All of West Michigan is invited to the 20th Annual Muskegon CareAffaire benefiting Wings of Mercy. The event will be held at Executive Air Transport at the Muskegon County Airport on Saturday, May 30 from 8:00 am to Noon.

North Dakota Road Show Demos UAVs' Many Use Cases

Missions Range From Agriculture To Archeology

From agriculture to inspection and archeology, unmanned systems could benefit North Dakota and the surrounding region in as many ways as can be imagined, according to the speakers at an AUVSI road show held last week in Bismarck.

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Five New CAE Business Or Helo Programs At Or Near Readiness

Will Be Offering Training In The Middle East, North America, Asia, And Europe

CAE announced Tuesday that five new business and helicopter aviation training programs are, or will soon be, ready for training in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the United States, China and Norway.

Australian Air Force Pilot Flies First Partner F-35 Sortie

Flight Conducted Out Of Luke AFB

A pilot with the Royal Australian Air Force made history May 14, by flying the first RAAF F-35A Lightning II sortie at Luke Air Force Base.

Actress Sought Help From USAF Airmen Preparing For 'Grounded' Role

Anne Hathaway In One-Woman Show About RPA Operator

In preparation for taking the only role in George Brant's play "Grounded", which focuses on a female aviator who flies Remotely Piloted Aircraft, actress Anne Hathaway sought the assistance of Airmen with the U.S. Air Force to learn what it might be like to serve in such a capacity.

Air Power Museum Turns To Crowdfunding For Capital Campaign

Hoping To Complete Infrastructure Projects Before Annual Fly-In

The Air Power Museum (APM) in Ottumwa, IA has launched an online capital campaign in an effort to raise $20,000 dollars for needed infrastructure improvements.

NASA Seeks Additional Information For Asteroid Redirect Mission Spacecraft

RFI Issued Seeking Ideas From American Companies For Spacecraft Design

NASA has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking ideas from American companies for a spacecraft design that could be used for both the agency's Asteroid Redirect Mission (ARM) and a robotic satellite servicing mission in low-Earth orbit.

Owner-Passenger Must Stay With Visiting Aircraft While In Philippines

Civil Aviation Authority Places New Requirements On Private Aircraft

At least one passenger must show a direct aircraft ownership connection for private non-revenue flights in the Philippines, according to new cabotage requirements from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP). Also, the owner-connected passenger must remain with the aircraft throughout the trip within the country.

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Woman Attacks Elderly Boyfriend With A Model Plane

Not Flying, Used More Like A Club

It's not known what started the altercation, but a 46-year-old woman in Pennsylvania was arraigned last Tuesday after she attacked her 82-year-old boyfriend with a model airplane, among other improvised weapons.

Las Vegas Police Captain Involved In Rock Star 'Fly Along' Reinstated

Had Retired Rather Than Take A Demotion For His Role In Arranging Flight For Guns N' Roses Lead Guitarist

A Las Vegas police captain has been reinstated with back pay after it was determined he was unfairly disciplined for his role in arranging a helicopter 'fly along' for the lead guitarist of the rock group Guns N' Roses.

Aero-TV: Just Like The “Real” Thing - Redbird/Disney’s ‘Dusty’ FlightSim

Disclaimer: No Matter What He Tells You, Tom Patton Is Not A Certified Firefighting Pilot

While at EAA AirVenture 2014, ANN News Editor, Tom Patton checked out what was going on at the Redbird Flight Simulation display. Tom talked with Josh Harnagel, the Director of Online Marketing for Redbird Flight Simulations. Redbird is becoming known as the innovator in aviation simulation and in the way simulation is used in flight training.

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Aero-TV: Just Like The 'Real' Thing – Redbird/Disney’s ‘Dusty’ FlightSim

Disclaimer: No Matter What He Tells You, Tom Patton Is Not A Certified Firefighting Pilot

While at EAA AirVenture 2014, ANN News Editor, Tom Patton checked out what was going on at the Redbird Flight Simulation display. Tom talked with Josh Harnagel, the Director of Online Marketing for Redbird Flight Simulations. Redbird is becoming known as the innovator in aviation simulation and in the way simulation is used in flight training. However, as important as flight simulation can be, it’s also a lot of fun. Harnagel said they were approached by the Walt Disney Company to produce a simulation program

FAA Expands 'Lessons Learned' Safety Website

Adds Six Accident Modules To Online Library

The FAA recently added six new accident modules to the agency’s one-of-a-kind “Lessons Learned” online and publicly available safety library. The library captures valuable information learned from some of the world’s most historically significant accidents.

Airbus Launches The Sustainable Aviation Engagement Program

Designed To Help Airlines Further Improve Their Environmental Performance

Airbus has launched the “Sustainable Aviation Engagement Program”, a long-term partnership program set up to help airlines reduce their environmental footprint through a tailored offering of services and expertise.

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Alaska Air Group Has Reduced Emissions Intensity By 30 Percent

Improvements Made Over The Past 10 Years

Alaska Air Group, the parent company of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, has reduced its mainline flying emissions intensity by one-third over the last 10 years through fleet advancements and flight technology. These advances have avoided burning 531 million gallons of fuel since 2004 — the equivalent of taking one million cars off the road for a year.

City Of Longmont, CO To Host Presentation On Airport Noise Complaints

Meeting To Be Held At Vance Brand Airport June 3

The City of Longmont will host a public presentation on the legal limitations of regulating noise at Vance Brand Municipal Airport on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 from 5:30 to 7 pm at the Longmont Senior Center located at 910 Longs Peak Avenue.

AeroSports Update: Seaplane Training…On The House

Passionate Pilot Wins King Schools’ Alaska Seaplane Rating Sweeps

Here’s a story that would make any pilot wince with a hint of envy. Most all landlubber pilots look at flying off of water as something they would like to do but, all too commonly, just never get it done. In this case, becoming a splash-and-float pilot came as a prize.

Washington State Officials Say Boeing Broke Jobs Promises

Positions Transferred To Other States After WA Gave Major Incentives

In 2013, the State of Washington gave Boeing a package of tax breaks totalling $8.7 billion through 2040. In return, the state apparently assumed that the planemaker would continue to create and provide jobs in the state.

NIMBY Group Looks To Stir Up Anti-KSMO Sentiment

Soliciting Complaint Forms For Members Of Congress To Take To The FAA

In an effort to have further restrictions placed on Santa Monica Airport ... or close it all together ... a group describing itself as a "growing network including thousands of people from our local community" has put up a website in an effort to get involved in "shaping the future use of the Santa Monica Airport Land to better the lives of our entire community and future generations."

Airborne 05.22.15: Falcon 5X Readies, Avidyne AD, LadiesLoveTaildraggers 2015

Also: Air Power Museum, ANN Could Use A Little Help From Its Friends, GE Honda, Mexican-Registry TBM 900, Legacy 500, BBJ Winglets, Wheels Up Order

The new Falcon 5X is getting closer to its first flight as Dassault announced they are planning a roll out on June 2nd. They say the 5X is expected to make its maiden flight this summer. The number one 5X was powered up for the first time at the end of August last year, and system and vibration ground testing began last fall. An Emergency Airworthiness Directive, AD 2015-10-51 has been issued to owners and operators of all aircraft that incorporate certain Av

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (05.26.15)

“We are very pleased to see the Sustainable Aviation Engagement program taking shape with world leading airlines as British Airways, Cathay Pacific and KLM. By working closely with our customers and building long-term partnerships we offer them tailored solutions and expertise to meet their environmental objectives.” Source: Jean-Luc Taupiac, Airbus’ Head of Environment.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (05.26.15): Night

The FAA defines "Night" as the time between the end of evening civil twilight and the beginning of morning civil twilight, as published in the American Air Almanac, converted to local time.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (05.26.15)

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