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January 23, 2025

Airborne 01.23.25: FAA Reconsiders, NEW DJI 'Flip', Avilution-Eclipse ADC

 Also: H225M Helos To France, C919 Ramps Up, Spirit Chops 200, Frontier’s Q4 Stats

 

 

After receiving numerous complaints, the FAA overturned a policy set in December involving experimental aircraft testing. The regulation limited aircraft in Phase I to operating out of only a single airport. The order, 8130.2K, was issued on August 28 and took effect in December. It cut down the number of airports permitted for Phase I flight testing. DJI recently launched its new ‘Flip’ drone to cater to content creators and newbies. The Flip drone is a compact, foldable model that weighs under 249 grams, making it highly portable and exempt from FAA registration requirements for recreational use. It is equipped with a 1/1.3-inch CMOS

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Senators Reintroduce ‘Farm to Fly’ Act

Opens Opportunities for American Farmers Through Alternative Fuels

Six US senators recently reintroduced a bill that aims to expand the development and production of alternative aviation fuels while benefitting American farmers. The act, titled ‘Farm to Fly’, utilizes existing US Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs.

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TSA Tightens Security for Hop-On Charter Flights

Measures Affect Part 380 Carriers Like JSX and Aero

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has proposed new rules requiring stricter security screening for passengers on Part 380 "hop-on charters". This affects public charter carriers like JSX, Aero, and XO. These currently bypass traditional airport terminals by departing from FBOs or private hangars.

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EASA Inexplicably Continues Push Towards Single Pilot Ops

2025 EPAS Outlines Plans to Develop Smart Cockpits

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) recently released its 2025 Plan for Aviation Safety (EPAS) highlighting its plan to develop smart cockpits. This action further opens the door for controversial single-pilot and minimum-crew operations to move in.

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Greg Principato New FAI President

Plans To Deliver Excellence, Strengthen Global Air Sports

Greg Principato has been elected the new President of the World Air Sports Federation (Fédération Aéronautique Internationale or FAI) and he joins the organization with a clearly defined purpose: strengthen the global air sports community, ensure the association maintains its excellence, and to deliver value to its members.

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Flight Restrictions Set To Return To Palm Beach Int’l

Short Notice Pop-Up TFRs Likely After Inauguration

The inauguration of President Donald Trump took place on January 20, 2025, signaling the return of Presidential TFRs to Palm Beach International Airport (KPBI) in Florida whenever he travels to Mar-a-Lago Club for those weekends he decides to work or relax outside of Washington, D.C.

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Mission Pilots To Utilize Euramec Cessna Caravan Simulators

Training Scenarios Include Rough Terrain, Animal Avoidance

Mission Aviation Fellowship International (MAF) has signed a contract with European Flight Simulation System Builders Euramec (Euramec) to custom-build a scalable mission training solution for the Cessna Caravan.

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Drone America And UAS Center At SBD Form Partnership

Aiming To Revolutionize Prevention, Mitigation Of Wildfires

Drone America announced a partnership it has formed with the UAS Center at San Bernardino International Airport (KSBD), the goal of which is to use advanced drone technology to radically alter the prevention and mitigation of wildfires.

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Klyde Morris (01.20.25)

Klyde Remains Entertained by SpaceX Drama...

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

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Aviano Air Base Transitions to Jolly Green II Combat Choppers

New Combat Rescue Helicopter to Replace Aging HH-60G Pave Hawks

The US Air Force officially celebrated the addition of two HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters to its Italian Aviano Air Base on January 10. These new combat rescue helicopters serve as replacements to the aged, yet respected HH-60G Pave Hawk. The Pave Hawk has served the USAF since 1982.

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NTSB Final Report: Buckeye Dream Machine

Contributing To The Accident Was The Pilot’s Impairment Due To Alcohol And Methamphetamine Use

Analysis: The pilot of the unregistered powered parachute did not hold a Federal Aviation Administration-issued pilot or medical certificate. Witnesses stated that the pilot was flying over a highway when the powered parachute collided with powerlines and a postimpact fire ensued. Additionally, witness video showed the powered parachute flying low near the highway and powerlines just prior to the accident. The pilot was fatally injured and fire consumed a majority of the powered parachute. No pilot or aircraft maintenance logbooks were recovered. 

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Airborne 01.15.25: FBI Drone Most Wanted, XB-1 Hits .95M, SnF25 Coverage Plans

Also: 727 Sold 4 $10K, Hartzell Carbon Voyager, Duffy Supported, FL Airpost Name Change

The FBI is not kidding around with the pilot of the drone that was involved in a mid-air collision with a firefighting aircraft over Los Angeles on January 9, 2025. It has issued a ‘Seeking Information’ poster that is also on the ‘Most Wanted’ page of its website, and set up a digital media tipline seeking the help of the public in identifying the pilot of the drone. On January 10, 2025, after Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 reached an altitude of 29,481 feet MSL and Mach 0.95 during a 44-minute flight with Chief Test Pilot Tristan “G

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Airborne 01.15.25: FBI Drone Most Wanted, XB-1 Hits .95M, SnF25 Coverage Plans

Also: 727 Sold 4 $10K, Hartzell Carbon Voyager, Duffy Supported, FL Airpost Name Change

The FBI is not kidding around with the pilot of the drone that was involved in a mid-air collision with a firefighting aircraft over Los Angeles on January 9, 2025. It has issued a ‘Seeking Information’ poster that is also on the ‘Most Wanted’ page of its website, and set up a digital media tipline seeking the help of the public in identifying the pilot of the drone. On January 10, 2025, after Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 reached an altitude of 29,481 feet MSL and Mach 0.95 during a 44-minute flight with Chief Test Pilot Tristan “Geppetto

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Classic Aero-TV: Extra Aircraft Announces the Extra 330SX

From 2023 (YouTube Edition): An Even Faster Rolling Extra!

Jim Campbell joined General Manager of Extra Aircraft Duncan Koerbel at AirVenture 2023 to talk about what’s up and coming from the classic aerobatic manufacturer. The Extra 330SX builds upon the excellent 330SE to offer pilots an even leaner, tighter dancing partner than before. The 330SX recipe includes a shorter wingspan (about a foot less, tip-to-tip), and the same full-length ailerons as its forebear, offering even better roll rate and performance than ever before. Top it off with lightweight, function-dense glass panel avionics and it’s a superb comp

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (01.23.25)

Aero Linx: Historic Aircraft Association (HAA) The Historic Aircraft Association (HAA) was founded in 1979 with the aim of furthering the safe flying of historic aircraft in the UK and, later on, supporting the restoration and preservation of these aircraft. The Association, which currently has over 200 active pilot and engineer members, has made a major contribution to General Aviation, ensuring that British flying heritage is kept alive by promoting the safe flying of valuable, historic and heritage aircraft.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (01.23.25): Permanent Echo

Permanent Echo Radar signals reflected from fixed objects on the earth's surface; e.g., buildings, towers, terrain. Permanent echoes are distinguished from “ground clutter” by being definable locations rather than large areas. Under certain conditions they may be used to check radar alignment.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (01.23.25)

“One of the challenges in a global organization is to bring all the centers of interests and passions together into a coherent whole. So that we may learn from one another and make each other better. So that we can make the whole FAI way better than just the sum of its parts. I have a history of doing that throughout my career and I believe I can lead the effort to make FAI exactly that.” Source: From Greg Principato -- who has been elected the new President of the World Air Sports Federation (Fédération Aéronautique Internationale or FAI) and he joins the organization with a clea

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