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August 16, 2018

AMA Drone Report 08.16.18: Model Av Politics, MultiGP Int'l, Drone Chute

Also: Illinois Drone Rules, San Diego FD, 2018 UAS Summit & Expo, Drone Ops over DOD Facilities

The aero-political scene remains active and a bit frustrating but AMA remains an active participant in important model aviation issues. AMA tells us that, “The AMA Government Affairs team has been working persistently with lawmakers this year to ensure our hobby is protected in FAA reauthorization legislation. The Senate’s August recess gave our team a few days to adjust our strategy towards preserving Section 336 and to address some state and local concerns.” The largest profession

AMA Drone Report 08.16.18: Model Av Politics, MultiGP Int'l, Drone Chute

Also: Illinois Drone Rules, San Diego FD, 2018 UAS Summit & Expo, Drone Ops over DOD Facilities

The aero-political scene remains active and a bit frustrating but AMA remionas an active participant in important model aviation issues. AMA tells us that, “The AMA Government Affairs team has been working persistently with lawmakers this year to ensure our hobby is protected in FAA reauthorization legislation. The Senate’s August recess gave our team a few days to adjust our strategy towards preserving Section 336 and to address some state and local concerns.” The largest professional drone racing league in the world hosted the biggest drone sports gathering in history last week. The 2nd annual MultiGP International Open took place Aug. 8-12 at the Academy of Mo

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No Recovery Of Aircraft That Went Down In Alaska

National Park Service Says Getting To The Aircraft Is Too Risky

Recovery of an airplane that went down earlier this month in Denali National Park is too risky to attempt, according to the National Park Service.

National Training Aircraft Symposium Tackles Pilot Shortage

Event Held At ERAU Daytona Beach Campus

A worldwide pilot shortage and new, innovative ways to enhance aviation training are key discussions this week in Daytona Beach, FL at the 2018 National Training Aircraft Symposium: The Changing Role of the Pilot, hosted by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

Gulfstream G600 Makes Steady Progress Toward Certification

Aircraft Currently In Certification Field Performance Stage

The G600 has begun FAA certification field performance testing, according to a news release from Gulfstream.

Singapore Lands On Wilhelmsen As A Maritime Partner For Drone Delivery

Announced During The Aviation Community Reception, Hosted By The Civil Aviation Authority Of Singapore (CAAS)

Wilhelmsen Ships Service is one of only four companies to have received the funding, following a Call-For-Proposal (CFP) by CAAS and the Ministry of Transport. The CFP aims to support the development of systems and technologies to enable innovations within the wide-ranging use of UAS. The maximum funding available for each project is $1.5 million (Singapore dollars), or up to 50% of the total project qualified costs.

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Airbus Aerial Helps Insurers During California’s Carr Wildfire

High Resolution Satellite Imagery Used To Speed Claims Processing

Powered by Airbus Aerial’s data analytics and high-resolution satellite imagery from Airbus Intelligence, insurance companies are helping their policyholders begin to recover from the tragic Carr wildfires — already one of the top ten most destructive wildfires in California history. At present, these wildfires continue to burn and are only 27% contained.

IAM Welcomes 60 Aircraft Engineers At Sunwing

New Union Members Based At Pearson Airport In Toronto, Canada

Sunwing Aircraft Engineers and their supervisors based at Pearson Airport in Toronto, Canada have voted to join the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers.

Thai Aviation Services S-76D Fleet Achieves 10,000 Flight Hours

Milestone Reached In Record Time Of Under Two Years

Thai Aviation Services has accumulated 10,000 flight hours on its S-76D fleet in record time of less than two years. This milestone was achieved just a few months after TAS began operating as Sikorsky’s first Customer Support Center in Thailand, according to Sikorsky parent company Lockheed Martin.

NASA Research Could Reshape Understanding Of How Planets Form

Scientists Identify Meteorite With Earth-Like Chemicals Dating Back To The Earliest Days Of The Solar System

Researchers have identified a new type of meteorite with the potential to reshape our understanding of planetary formation. A new paper from scientists at the Astromaterials Research and Exploration Science Division (ARES) at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, show that the meteorite has an Earth-like chemical composition and mineralogy that dates back to the earliest days of solar system formation. They also confirmed that this meteorite is the oldest igneous variety ever cataloged.

Gulfstream Names Prestige Jet As Sales Representative In Benelux Region

Appointment Further Strengthens Company’s Focus On European Market

Gulfstream has expanded its relationship with Prestige Jet, its independent sales representative in France, Italy and Switzerland, by adding the Benelux (Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg) region to the company’s sales responsibilities.

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FAA Establishes Restrictions On Drone Operations Over Additional DOD Facilities

Three Sites In Missouri Added To The List

At the request of its Federal security partners, the FAA is using its existing authority under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations § 99.7 – “Special Security Instructions” – to address concerns about drone operations over national security-sensitive facilities by establishing temporary flight restrictions specific to unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).

Aviation Stakeholders Urge Quick Passage Of Long-Term FAA Reauthorization

Bill Awaiting Action In The U.S. Senate

A group of aviation stakeholders has sent a letter to the leadership of the U.S. Senate urging quick action on a long-term reauthorization bill for the FAA.

NTSB Recommends Additional Training For Turbulence Forecasts

Part Of An Ongoing Investigation Into A Fatal Accident Involving A Pilatus PC 12

The NTSB has issued two safety recommendations to the National Weather Service concerning forecasting low-level turbulence following an accident involving a Pilatus PC-12 which fatally injured three people.

Boeing Names Aerospace Industry Leader To Head Boeing AvionX

Brendan Curran Brings Diverse Aerospace Expertise To The Organization

Boeing has named Brendan Curran president of Boeing AvionX, an organization formed last year to pursue the development and production of avionics and electronics systems.

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Yuneec Introduces All-New Portable Folding Drone

Voice Control And Facial Detection Among The Features Of The New Aircraft

Yuneec International has introduced its all-new Mantis Q, the latest extension of Yuneec's award winning consumer lineup, is now available for pre-order in the United States. Mantis Q is an adventure ready drone controlled via mobile device or remote, features voice control technology and is small enough to tuck away inside a bag. The Mantis Q also features foldable arms for optimal portability and convenience, up to 33 minutes of battery life and autonomous flight modes with top speeds over 44 miles per hour.

FAA Proposes To Discontinue HIWAS Services

Comment Period Open Through August 22

The FAA is requesting public comment on the agency's proposal to discontinue the Hazardous Inflight Weather Advisory Service (HIWAS).

New Airplanes On The Way For The Blue Angels

Upgraded F/A-18 E/F Super Hornets Ordered From Boeing

The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded a contract valued at $17 million to Boeing for 11 new aircraft for the Blue Angels. The order is for the retrofit documentation and kits to convert nine F/A-18E and two F/A-18F Super Hornets into a Blue Angel configuration.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (08.16.18)

"The 11 million people who work to make aviation fly count on this long-term legislation for their safety and security too. The FAA’s success and that of the aviation system will be significantly enhanced by progress and passage of a long-term FAA reauthorization bill." Source: Excerpt from a letter sent by aviation stakeholders to the leadership of the U.S. Senate.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (08.16.18): Homing

Flying the aircraft on any heading required to keep the needle pointing to the 0° relative bearing position.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (08.16.18)

Association of Professional Drone Pilots

The Association of Professional Drone Pilots says on their website that they help drone pilots run their UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) program safely and legally. Both public and private entities adding a drone program to improve efficiency and quality need the right expertise to make the most of their investment.

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