AEA And Industry Coalition Urge FCC To Reconsider Dangerous Decision

On Jan. 19, 2021, a broad coalition comprising 75 companies and trade organizations sent a letter to the chair and commissioners of the Federal Communications Commission, which regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories. An independent U.S. government agency overseen by Congress, the Commission is the federal agency responsible for implementing and enforcing America’s communications law and regulations.

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Draganfly has been awarded a new patent for a VTOL cargo delivery drone with variable center of gravity. The design may be ideal for BVLOS and for transporting goods in hard to reach areas or flight over people at night. US Patent No. 10,807,707 is a UAS configured for both VTOL and fixed-wing flight operations includes  forward, and aft wing assemblies mounted to the fuselage, each wing assembly including port and starboard nacelles terminating in motor-driven rotors powered by an onboard control system. The

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Draganfly has been awarded a new patent for a VTOL cargo delivery drone with variable center of gravity. The design may be ideal for BVLOS and for transporting goods in hard to reach areas or flight over people at night. US Patent No. 10,807,707 is a UAS configured for both VTOL and fixed-wing flight operations includes  forward, and aft wing assemblies mounted to the fuselage, each wing assembly including port and starboard nacelles terminating in motor-driven rotors powered by an onboard control system. The

American Rocketry Challenge Is The World's Largest Rocket Contest

The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) has announced that the 2020 Spirit of Flight Award will be presented to the American Rocketry Challenge. While the date and time of the presentation are yet to be determined, the NAHF is eager to share this wonderful news about one of the most impactful STEM programs in the world. The American Rocketry Challenge is the world's largest rocket contest, with nearly 5,000 students nationwide competing annually. The contest provides students in 6th - 12th grades the opportunity to design, build, and launch model rockets and gain hands-on experience solving engineering problems.

Data and Inspections Indicate Core Stage in Good Condition

The Space Launch System (SLS) rocket Green Run team has reviewed extensive data and completed preliminary inspections that show the rocket’s hardware is in excellent condition after the Green Run test that ignited all the engines at 5:27 p.m. EST at NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. After analyzing initial data, the team determined that the shutdown after firing the engines for 67.2-seconds on Jan.16 was triggered by test parameters that were intentionally conservative to ensure the safety of the core stage during the test.

Colorado Springs, Colorado, Remains The Provisional Headquarters

Recently; the Secretary of the Air Force, on behalf of the Office of Secretary of Defense, selected Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama, as the preferred location for the U.S. Space Command Headquarters. But... this did not sit well with some of the other communities across the country trying to get the gig. The Department of the Air Force conducted both virtual and on-site visits to assess which of six candidate locations would be best suited to host the U.S. Space Command Headquarters based on factors related to mission, infrastructure capacity, community support and costs to the Department of Defense.

Seeking FAA Approval To Enter The US Market Concurrently With An (Eventual) EASA Type Certificate

Volocopter says that the FAA has accepted their application for concurrent Type Certificate validation. This starts a process (likely to be a lengthy one) that will allow Volocopter to bring their electric air taxi services to the American market. Volocopter claims to be the first and only eVTOL company with Design Organization Approval (DOA), the license to develop and build certified aircraft, from the EASA. The company is currently in the process of receiving EASA Type Certification for their VoloCity aircraft. Volocopter is seeking FAA approval to enter the U.S. market concurrently with its EASA type certificate.

From 2019: Patriots Jet Team Offers Upset Recovery Training In A Sabreliner

We've all practiced unusual attitudes during primary flight training, and then may have never strayed beyond straight-and-level. But it's very important to know what to do when you suddenly find yourself upside down in any airplane, let alone a business jet. To that end, the Patriots Jet Team is now offering Upset Recovery training using both a North American Sabreliner and an Aero L-39, both of which have been used as military trainers.

RtS Details Announced By Transport Canada Were Not Provided To ALPA Canada Ahead Of Time

Tim Perry, president of ALPA Canada, issued a statement after Transport Canada announced they will be lifting the Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) which prohibits the commercial operation of the Boeing 737 Max aircraft in Canadian airspace on January 20, 2021, allowing for the return of the Boeing 737 Max to service in Canada. “ALPA Canada has been and continues to be engaged in ensuring that revised pilot training requirements meet or exceed our requirements. We will continue to work with Transport Canada and Canadian airlines on all issues related to the Max, its return to service, and its continued operation in Canada..."

Agreement Brings Total 737-800BCF Orders And Commitments To More Than 150

BBAM is expanding its 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter fleet with six firm orders and six options. The agreement brings BBAM’s 737-800BCF orders and commitments to 15 and highlights,  'the continued strength of the e-commerce and express cargo market.' “As we look ahead to expanding our cargo fleet, the 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter provides the performance and efficiency our customers need,” said Steve Zissis, CEO of BBAM. “Adding these highly capable freighters to 276 Boeing airplanes in our managed fleet helps to further strengthen our leadership position in the marketplace.”

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ANN received official confirmation that COVID concerns have again halted a sport aviation event. And lets face it this was something many of us were looking forward to. The January 30th DeLand 'Flyway to Highway' event, under the direction of the folks who conduct the annual DeLand Sport Aviation Showcase, which was was designed to be an interim event to help the industry gather a bit before their main event next November, BUT, it’s now officially OFF.  It was a beautiful thing to see... Blue Origin su

Airspeed Began To Decay, And There Was Inadequate Thrust To Achieve An Acceptable Rate Of Climb

On August 13, 2020, about 1745 central daylight time, a Cessna 170, N3962V, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Ardmore, Tennessee. The pilot and passenger received minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot, along with his uncle, and a dog, were going to fly from a grass field on a friend's property in Ardmore, Tennessee to Moontown Airport (3M5), Huntsville, Alabama. According to the pilot, he had purchased the airplane about 5 days before on August 8, 2020, and this was the first time he had operated from the field.

Aero Linx: Youth Aviation Adventure In 1997, Steve Wathen and Dan Kiser founded the Youth Aviation Adventure Program (YAA) in Columbus, Ohio as a way to help Steve’s son and other scouts from their troop earn their Boy Scout Aviation Merit Badges. The two men enjoyed sharing their love of aviation with the boys so much they began recruiting scouts from other nearby troops and offering their Aviation Merit Badge program twice a year. As the program became more popular, Dan and Steve enlisted other pilots and aviation enthusiasts as volunteers to expand and upgrade the content of the program, and it has since expanded to include Girl Scouts, youth from other organizations, and anyone from the age

Observed

Phraseology used to inform a VFR pilot the aircraft’s assigned beacon code and position have been observed.  Specifically, this term conveys to a VFR pilot the transponder reply has been observed and its position correlated for transit through the designated area.

"The American Rocketry Challenge definitely sets a high standard for STEAM education in this nation and that made it an easy choice for the Spirit of Flight voters. The past awardees and the challenging criteria for this award put it among the most sought after in aerospace. The American Rocketry Challenge's worthiness comes by way of its multifaceted benefits to aviation; from offering hands-on STEAM principles to students in 6th to 12th grade and encouraging them to consider and pursue careers in aerospace. It's a win-win for our industry." Source: NAHF President and CEO, Amy Spowart, speaking about the 2020 Spirit of Flight Award -- which will be presented later this year to the American Rocketry Challenge.