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July 12, 2018

AMA Drone Report 07.12.18: Drone Reg. Warning, Taylor v FAA, OSH DroneShow

Also: Drone Advisory Committee, OH Town Drone Regs, Drone Umbrella, AirVenture Schedule Update

The FAA is warning drone owners – especially hobbyists -- about people offering to “help” register their drones with the agency. The FAA Drone Zone is all you need – and it costs only $5.00. There are a number of entities that offer to help drone owners and operators file an application for a registration number. Some attempt to mimic the look of the FAA’s website with similar graphic designs and some even use the FAA logo to allegedly suggest they are somehow “approved&rdqu

AMA Drone Report 07.12.18: Drone Reg. Warning, Taylor v FAA, OSH DroneShow

Also: Drone Advisory Committee, OH Town Drone Regs, Drone Umbrella, AirVenture Schedule Update

The FAA is warning drone owners – especially hobbyists -- about people offering to “help” register their drones with the agency. The FAA Drone Zone is all you need – and it costs only $5.00. There are a number of entities that offer to help drone owners and operators file an application for a registration number. Some attempt to mimic the look of the FAA’s website with similar graphic designs and some even use the FAA logo to allegedly suggest they are somehow “approved” by the agency. They aren’t – and you could be wasting your money. The D.C. Court of Appeals has denied a petition for review of the FAA's rules concerning the regis

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ANN's 'Who's Who' At Oshkosh: Annie Byers

Introducing Staff, Stringers, Videographers, And People Who Make It All Work

Anyone who's ever been to Oshkosh knows that there are hundreds of events and activities as well as tens of thousands of people that descend (some quite literally) on Wittman Regional Airport in mid-summer. While we have a very hard-working and dedicated staff, ANN could not provide you with the extensive information we do without the help of some equally ... some might say more ... dedicated volunteers who give a week of their time to make sure you have the best possible coverage of the show.

ANN's 'Who's Who' At Oshkosh: Dan Klopp

Introducing Staff, Stringers, Videographers, And People Who Make It All Work

Anyone who's ever been to Oshkosh knows that there are hundreds of events and activities as well as tens of thousands of people that descend (some quite literally) on Wittman Regional Airport in mid-summer. While we have a very hard-working and dedicated staff, ANN could not provide you with the extensive information we do without the help of some equally ... some might say more ... dedicated volunteers who give a week of their time to make sure you have the best possible coverage of the show. As we lead up to this year's edition of AirVenture, we'll be introducing you to the people that make all of that possible.

Airbus Announces Plans For Farnborough Air Show

Canadian North And First Air Union Leaders Respond To Merger Announcement

Pilot Groups Will Form Separate Merger Committees And A Joint Negotiating Committee

On behalf of the pilots of Canadian North and First Air, union leaders from the two airlines issued a statement regarding an announcement made by Canadian North’s parent company, Inuvialuit Corporate Group, late on Friday, July 6, to merge with Makivik Corporation’s arctic air carrier First Air. The pilots of both northern Canadian airlines are represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA).

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ULA And Ball Aerospace Celebrate 10th Anniversary Of STEM Program

Nearly 40 Student-Built Payloads To Fly On An Intern-Built Sport Rocket On July 14

United Launch Alliance (ULA) and Ball Aerospace will celebrate the 10th anniversary of hands-on STEM education with a rocket launch over southeastern Colorado. Open to the general public, 2018 Student Rocket Launch will be held July 14 at Lake Meredith, Colorado, and marks the culmination of work by students from kindergarten through graduate school.

EASA To Host Second Space Weather Workshop In September

Invites Presentations From Stakeholders During The Event

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is planning the 2nd Space Weather Workshop to be hosted at the EASA headquarters, Cologne, Germany. The workshop will take place from September 4-6.

BAE Systems Moves Compass Call Electronic Warfare System To Modern Business Jet

Will Transition Its Advanced Compass Call Electronic Warfare (EW) System To Special-Mission Gulfstream EC-37Bs

BAE Systems has begun work to transition its advanced Compass Call electronic warfare (EW) system from aging EC-130H aircraft to a modern, more capable platform that will significantly improve mission effectiveness. This Cross Deck initiative, as it is commonly called, will enable the U.S. Air Force to continue disrupting enemy command and control capabilities in denied environments well into the future.

First Production A330neo Visits The Americas In Route-Proving Tour

Globe-Trotting Flight Test Exercise Demonstrates Readiness For Airline Operations Ahead Of Entry-Into-Service

The first production A330neo aircraft visited South and North America during a worldwide route-proving flight test exercise designed to demonstrate to aviation authorities its compatibility with airports and readiness for airline operations.

Esterline Successfully Completes Testing Of CMA-5024 GLSSU On B737NG Aircraft

Goal Is Obtaining An STC For The System

Esterline Avionics Systems is pleased to announce the successful completion of ground tests and flight tests of their Satellite-based Augmentation Systems (SBAS)-capable CMA-5024 GPS/SBAS Landing System Sensor Unit (GLSSU) on B737NG aircraft with the goal of obtaining a supplemental type certificate (STC) for ADS-B out and SBAS/GPS Navigation.

FAA Investigating Two Incidents At KVPS In Florida

One Runway Excursion, One Minor Collision Between Two Allegiant Jets

The FAA is looking into two incidents involving Allegiant Air jetliners which occurred over the past week at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport in Florida (KVPS).

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Journalist Detained During Thailand Cave Rescue For Drone Flights

Allegedly Flew Too Close To A Helicopter Operating Over The Cave System

A journalist attempting to capture images above the Tham Laung cave system during the rescue of the soccer team that had been trapped for nearly two weeks was detained by authorities for flying a drone too close to a helicopter in the area.

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JetBlue Selects Airbus A220-300 As Key Component Of Its Next Generation Fleet

Airline To Retire Embraer 190 Fleet Beginning In 2020

JetBlue has ordered 60 Airbus A220-300 aircraft – previously called the Bombardier CS300 – for delivery beginning in 2020, with the option for 60 additional aircraft beginning in 2025. The aircraft will be powered by Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan (GTF) PW1500G engines. The order follows JetBlue’s intensive review aimed at ensuring the best financial performance of the airline’s fleet while providing maximum flexibility to execute its network strategy and enhancing its industry-leading customer experience.

FAA Says Avoid Drone Registration Schemes

Has Received Reports Of Vendors Charging Up To $150 For Unnecessary Services

The FAA is warning drone owners – especially hobbyists -- about people offering to “help” register their drones with the agency. The FAA Drone Zone is all you need – and it costs only $5.00.

EASA Plans 'Vision Of The Future' Conference In November

Safety Conference On General Aviation Set For November 6-7 In Vienna, Austria

Since the last EASA Safety Conference on the topic of General Aviation which took place in Rome 4 years ago, EASA and the GA community have made a lot of progress in working towards lighter, simpler and better rules.

AEA To Again Award Cash Prizes For ADS-B Out Installation At AirVenture

Five Aircraft Owners Will Receive $1,000 Towards Installation

To help incentivize owners of general aviation aircraft to meet the Federal Aviation Administration's ADS-B Out equipage mandate in the United States, the Aircraft Electronics Association will randomly award five aircraft owners with $1,000 each toward an ADS-B compliant upgrade during the Experimental Aircraft Association's AirVenture Oshkosh, July 23-29, in Wisconsin.

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AMA Drone Report 07.05.18: UAVs Replace Foreworks, Greenpeace, VIP TFRs

Also: FCC Rules, SureFly Manned Multi-Copter, National Model Aviation Museum, Solar-Powered Drones

The drone revolution continues to show up in amazing places... Yesterday, Travis Air Force base was ready to replace it’s annual fireworks display with an Intel-controlled Shooting Star drone light show... until weather forced them to cancel and postpone the event. This drone light show was chosen in order to be a more inclusive July Fourth celebration that can be enjoyed by all families, especially those with sensitivities to the sounds of fireworks and their explosions. Was it a bird... was it a pl

Smallest Twin-Engine Aircraft Coming To AirVenture 2018

CriCri Will Fly During Several Of The Daily Airshows Taking Off From Atop A Ford Explorer

A Colomban CriCri, the smallest twin-engine manned aircraft in the world, will take off from the top of a moving Ford Explorer as part of the air show on multiple days during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018.

Garmin Integrated Flight Deck Selected For Supersonic Fighter Aircraft

To Be Installed In Tactical Air Support F-5 Airplanes

Garmin has announced the selection of its tandem integrated flight deck by Tactical Air Support, Inc. (TacAir) for its fleet of supersonic F-5 fighter aircraft. This configuration, which consists of a G3000 flight display and dual Garmin touchscreen controllers (GTCs), boasts an open architecture design that seamlessly integrates with typical mission equipment and hardware so pilots experience a single integrated cockpit system. Utilizing this rapidly deployable solution, the first flight of the Garmin-equipped F-5 is expected later this year.

Largest-Ever Solid Rocket Motor Poised For First Hot Firing

Will Validate Booster For Use On Vega-C And Ariane 6 Rockets

This week, the largest solid rocket motor ever built in one piece will be test fired at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana for the first time. This important milestone validates the booster for use on Vega-C next year and on Ariane 6 from 2020.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (07.12.18)

"The repair shop industry in the U.S. has less than 18 months to equip the general aviation fleet of more than 100,000 aircraft with ADS-B Out avionics. Aircraft owners who wait to equip will face scheduling pressure and likely higher installation costs as we get closer to the Jan. 1, 2020, deadline." Source: AEA President Paula Derks, announcing the association's annual drawing for ADS-B installation assistanc held at AirVenture.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (07.12.18): Relative Wind

Direction of the airflow produced by an object moving through the air.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (07.12.18)

Eighth Air Force Historical Society

The Eighth Air Force Historical Society was created in 1975 to preserve the legacy of the "Mighty Eighth", and the part it played in American history during WWII.

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