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October 21, 2016

Airborne 10.21.16: NIMBYs Out Of Control, SMO Evictions On Hold, New Race Class

Also: CVR/FDR Expansion, Focusing On Santa Monica, NASAO Boss, GE9X Engine, 1000th H-60M, Verizon Drones, New LAS ATC

A Transportation Safety Board of Canada team is currently investigating the October 13, accident involving a Cessna Citation north of Kelowna, British Columbia. However, it’s reported the board said the absence of a Cockpit Voice Recorder or a Flight Data Recorder will make this investigation particularly challenging. In Canada, only multi-engine, turbine-powered commercial aircraft flown by two pilots and carrying six or more passengers are required to carry a cock

Airborne 10.21.16: CVR/FDR Expansion, SMO Evictions On Hold, New Race Class

Also: CVR/FDR Expansion, Focusing On Santa Monica, NASAO Boss, GE9X Engine, 1000th H-60M, Verizon Drones, New LAS ATC

A Transportation Safety Board of Canada team is currently investigating the October 13, accident involving a Cessna Citation north of Kelowna, British Columbia. However, it’s reported the board said the absence of a Cockpit Voice Recorder or a Flight Data Recorder will make this investigation particularly challenging. In Canada, only multi-engine, turbine-powered commercial aircraft flown by two pilots and carrying six or more passengers are required to carry a cockpit voice recorder on board. This aircraft did not meet this threshold, therefore it was excluded from the requirement. Recreational aviation comes in all shapes and sizes, and the Unlimited Scal

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DOD Awards $12.6 Million Contract For High-Speed Drone Sensor Test

Will Explore Both Autonomous And Semi-Autonomous Roles

The Defense Innovation Unit Experimental (DIUx), in coordination with STRATCOM and the Strategic Capabilities Office, have awarded a $12.6 million contract to Kratos Defense & Security Solution to explore the use of high speed drones in either fully autonomous or semi-autonomous roles to support fourth and fifth generation fighter aircraft.

City Of Battle Creek Debuts New Airport Promotional Video

Touts Aviation Tenants, Military, And Flight School

Why Battle Creek? We have great airport infrastructure, resources and partnerships surrounding our W.K. Kellogg Airport. That's the message in a new video that was shown for the first time at the Battle Creek City Commission meeting Tuesday night.

Leonardo-Finmeccanica To Support AW139 Training Services In Australasia

Will Also Establish Authorized Training Center In The Region

Leonardo-Finmeccanica has signed Agreements with Toll Helicopters of Australia (Toll Group) for the support of their new AgustaWestland AW139 Level D Full Flight Simulator and to establish Toll Helicopters as an Authorized Training Center for the Australasian region.

Past, Present, Future: AF Memorial Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Ceremony Held At Memorial In Arlington, VA

For the last decade, the Air Force Memorial stood boldly in the skyline of the nation’s capital, inciting pride and honor, and recognizing the dedication and sacrifices of Airmen who have served. Members of industry, Airmen and media attended a ceremony in celebration of the monument’s 10th anniversary under its spires in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 14.

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The Canadian Space Agency Announces New Human Health Experiment For ISS

The Study Aims To Advance The Knowledge And Treatment Of Neurological Disorders

The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and the University of Calgary are collaborating on a new experiment that will study how long-duration missions to the International Space Station (ISS) impact astronauts' brains.

U.K. Royal Navy Tests Unmanned Fleet Of The Future

World’s First Large Scale Demonstration Of Marine Robotic Systems Hosted By The U.K.

The Royal Navy is leading ‘Unmanned Warrior 16’, an innovative demonstration of autonomous systems which could transform the way in which the Armed Forces of the future help keep Britain safe.

Breitling Jet Team Wraps Up U.S. Tour In Huntington Beach, CA

Surf City Airshow Being Held This Weekend

The Breitling Jet Team is wrapping up its U.S. Tour with a performance at the Huntington Beach Airshow in Huntington Beach, CA this weekend.

Haiti Relief Efforts Marred By Aircraft Accident

Three Fatally Injured Returning From A Delivery Flight

Three aid workers engaged in hurricane relief efforts in Haiti ware fatally injured Monday evening when their plane went down off the northern coast of the island of Hispaniola.

Michigan Town To Require Drone Permits

Fowlerville Will Charge $50 For Flying UAVs Over Special Events

Photographers wishing to use a UAV to capture special events in Fowlerville, MI will need a special $50 permit to do so.

Major League Pitcher Missed Start Due To Drone Injury

Rotor Blade Cut Trevor Bauer On His Throwing Hand

What might be seen as a minor drone accident caused a change in the pitching rotation for a Major League Baseball team vying for a spot in the World Series.

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U.S. DOT Announces 'Enhanced Protections' For Air Travelers

Says Actions Are Designed To Promote Airline Competition

U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx has announced that the U.S. DOT is taking a number of actions he says will enhance protections for air travelers and promote competition in the airline industry. The actions are a result of the Department’s continued commitment to ensuring that passengers are treated fairly by the airline industry.

Drone Law Firm Says Part 107 'Off To A Good Start'

Remote Pilot Pass Rates Close To Levels Of Private Pilot Knowledge Tests

Remote pilot candidates are passing the FAA's new knowledge test at about the same rate as private pilot candidates, according to analysis from the Rupprecht Law firm, which specializes in drone law.

Mars Landing Of ESA Schiaparelli Probe Uncertain

Communication Lost After Retro Thrusters Fired For A Shorter Time Than Expected

The thrusters designed to slow the ESA Schiaparelli Mars lander fired for less time than was anticipated as it descended toward the Martian surface, leaving the fate of the lander uncertain.

First Weapons Capability Exercise Conducted For Scorpion Jet

Tests Conducted At The White Sands Missile Range In New Mexico

The Scorpion jet has successfully completed its first weapons exercise at White Sands Missile Range, while operating from Holloman Air Force Base (HAFB) in New Mexico. This exercise effectively demonstrated the Scorpion’s close air support mission capability through the successful deployment of three widely used weapon systems.

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AeroSports Update: Reno Is Not The Only Race In Town!

The Giant Scale Racing Competition For RC Model Aircraft Provides Excitement

Recreational aviation comes in all shapes and sizes, and the Unlimited Scale Racing Association (USRA) is one example of technology, aviation, and outright fun sharing the airspace all at the same time. According to ANN follower, Jeff Wheless, the USRA giant scale racing event held on October 13-16 in Victorville, CA proved to be a great success.

Paul Allen Names Bill Hilf CEO Of Vulcan

Veteran Of Microsoft And HP Takes The Helm Of The Company Reporting To Allen

Paul Allen, a co-founder of Microsoft, will be handing over day-to-day leadership of Vulcan, Inc. to Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard veteran Bill Hilf in December.

Klyde Morris (10.21.16)

Everyone's Therapist Should Be So Direct, Klyde

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Airborne 10.20.16: WWII Airpower!, HeliTrak Collective Pull Down, SECAF James

Also: Musk: No Sabotage, Aero-Community: AUVSI, Alaska/Virgin, CFM56 Record, FlightSim Mkt, ATR Forecast, Saab @SFO

The National World War-Two Museum, the Commemorative Air Force, and the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation will be presenting the World War-Two AirPower Expo 2016 at the New Orleans Lakefront Airport. The three-day air show will offer aerial demonstrations, up-close aircraft tours, authentic World War-Two entertainment, hands-on activities and an opportunity to meet some of the men and women who helped win the war. The FAA has issued a supplemental type certificate to He

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.21.16)

"Airline passengers deserve to have access to clear and complete information about the airlines they choose to fly and to expect fair and reasonable treatment when they fly. The actions we’re taking today and in the coming months will expand aviation consumer protections we have previously enacted.” Source: DOT Secretary Anthony Foxx.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.21.16): Localizer Usable Distance

The maximum distance from the localizer transmitter at a specified altitude, as verified by flight inspection, at which reliable course information is continuously received.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.21.16)

Airplane Flying Handbook

Everything you ever wanted to know about the basics of flying an airplane, but might not have known where or who to ask, has been compiled by the FAA and is offered as a PDF document online.

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