The first female pilot to lead the F-16 Viper demonstration team has been relieved of command just two weeks after being named to the post.
Air Combat Command (ACC), director of public affairs Col. Allen Herritage said Capt. Kotnik was relieved on February 11, "due to a loss of confidence in her ability to lead and command the Air Combat Command F-16 Viper demonstration team. The Viper demonstration team is working to minimize impacts on scheduled performances and looks forward to inspiring crowds around the country during the upcoming season as soon as a new commander is selected.” The FAA has proposed revisions to the procedural rules governing its investigations and enforcement actions. The proposed revisions include updates to statutory and regulatory references, updates to agency organizational structure, elimination of inconsistencies, clarification of ambiguity, increases in efficiency, and improved readability. According to the document, the majority of the rules in part 13 were last amended a decade or more ago, such that part 13 requires updating. Eagle Cap Software has introduced Aerocharting; its solution for the
hobbyist flier, the pilot who enjoys the hundred-dollar hamburger but doesn't like getting too techie. Aero Charting works on an iPad and provides a moving map with vector aeronautical charts. It also allows custom route creation and integration with a well-known Flight Planner. "We felt there was the need for a simple, easy-to-use situational awareness tool for pilots," said Brian Leutschaft, Product Manager for Aero Charting at Eagle Cap. All this -- and MORE in today's episode of Airborne!!!
Airborne 02.20.19 is chock full of info in this Daily News Episode, Wednesday, February 20th, 2019... Presented by Aero-TV veteran videographer and Airborne Hosts Skylar Vanel, Laura Hutson, Brianne Cross, and Christopher Odom, and is supported by ANN CEO/Editor-In-Chief Jim Campbell, Chief Videographer Nathan Cremisino, and Aero-Journalist Tom Patton, this episode covers:
- Capt. Zoe Kotnik Has Been Relieved Of F-16 Viper Squadron Command
- FAA Proposes Changes To Investigation And Enforcement Actions
- Aero Charting: New, Free, And It Does The Job
- Aviation Legend Commits To Major Gift At Exploration Of Flight
- Three Golden Knights Involved In Training Accident
- All A380 Deliveries Will End in 2021
- Navy Confirms Suspension Of Blue Angels Team Member
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