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August 29, 2017

AOPA Files Official Complaints Over FBO Fees

NATA Calls Action 'Disappointing'

On Aug. 28, AOPA, along with seven affected pilots, filed FAA Part 13 complaints over egregious FBO pricing practices at Illinois's Waukegan National Airport, North Carolina's Asheville Regional Airport, and Florida's Key West International Airport, on behalf of its membership.

Also: Nat'l Council On Public Safety, MQ-1C Gray Eagle, Army Partnerships, Nevada UAS Test Site, General Atomics

Rhet McNeal, a 26 year-old Marine Corporal from Griffin, Georgia, has developed a 3D-printed UAS nicknamed “Scout” that is a cheaper alternative to the hand-launched, fixed-wing RQ-11 Raven and RQ-12 Wasp III UAS that the Marines currently use. Costing $35,000 and $49,000 per unit respectively, the Raven and Wasp UAS are considered relatively inexpensive by military standards, but they are still expensive enough to where only a few Marines are authorized to fly them. The UAS also require $100,000+ ground control systems, adding to their overall value. McNeal’s Scout UAS is far cheaper than the Raven and Wasp UAS, as the Scout

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Airborne 08.29.17: GA v Harvey, ‘Patent Scam’, Gulfstream G280

Also: GA Accident Rate, Aero-Calendar, Gogo, Heathrow Expansion, Property Drone Consortium, F-35 At Sea, Upgraded Ka-27M

ANN is monitoring reports of extensive damage in Texas... but a number of GA pilots got out while the going was good. ANN friend, Sarah Rovner, described her company’s efforts to get susceptible GA birds out of harm’s way. "As the owner of FullThrottle Aviation, an aircraft delivery company, I often get calls from people to move airplanes... On Thursday night, I started getting calls from people who hangar airplanes in areas that flood. They were looking for someone to fly the airplanes out to a safe place... In fact, many airplane owner policies will actually cover the cost of relocation in the event of a major weather event. Austin Meyer is

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Hartzell Propeller Creates Composite Blade Pre-Flight Check Video For Pilots

Covers Evaluation Of Composite Props For Damage

The growing popularity of composite props is changing the way some pilots are conducting their pre-flight walk-around inspections.

Artificial Intelligence Allows Aircraft To Identify, Hover Over Sharks In The Water

The government of Australia is set to deploy a new tool in preventing shark attacks and summer approaches in the southern hemisphere.

Goal Is Establishment Of Long-Term Cooperation With China For Space Station Crews

ESA astronauts Samantha Cristoforetti and Matthias Maurer joined 16 Chinese astronauts earlier this month for nine days of sea survival training off China’s coastal city of Yantai. The ultimate goal is for ESA to establish a long term cooperation with China and ESA astronauts to fly on China’s space station.

Sushi Delivery By Drone Now Available In Iceland

Flytrex Teams Up With Online Store Aha

If you live in certain parts of Reykjavik, Iceland, you can have sushi delivered by drone within about 4 minutes of placing an order.

Carrier Is Making The Transition To 737 MAX 8 Airliners

Southwest is about to retire a good portion of its fleet of 737-300 airliners to make way for its new 737 MAX 8 aircraft which will be entering revenue service October 1.

Will Fly By At A Distance Of About 4.4 Million Miles

Asteroid Florence, a large near-Earth asteroid, will pass safely by Earth on Sept. 1, 2017, at a distance of about 4.4 million miles, or about 18 Earth-Moon distances. Florence is among the largest near-Earth asteroids that are several miles in size; measurements from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope and NEOWISE mission indicate it’s about 2.7 miles in size.

Long Range Anti-Ship Missile Launched Over Point Mugu Sea Range

The U.S. Navy and Lockheed Martin conducted the first free flight launch of the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) from a B-1B Lancer Aug.17 over Point Mugu Sea Range in California.

Sends Draft Back For Additional Work Following Tuesday Meeting

The Breckenridge, CO town council considered a drone ordinance at it regular meeting last Tuesday night, but after hearing from several commercial drone operators during the meeting, the council decided that the ordinance needs more work before a vote is taken.

Airport Would Manage All GA Activities If The Deal Goes Through

The Jackson Hole, WY airport board is considering purchasing Jackson Hole Aviation, the sole FBO on the field, and ending a search for a second FBO at the airport.

World Renowned RAF Red Arrows To Tour The Middle East

Part Of A Wider Regional Tour To Enhance Long-Standing Relationships In The Gulf States

On a visit to Kuwait, Sir Michael will announce that the Reds will perform in the country as part of a wider regional tour, with a program that will promote the United Kingdom’s long-standing relations across the Gulf. The Defense Secretary will also review the campaign to defeat Daesh with commanders in the coalition headquarters in Kuwait.

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Will Offer Additional Pay And Bonuses To A Larger Pool Of Pilots

Air Force officials announced three additional initiatives designed to enhance mission readiness by keeping pilots in the service and bringing retired pilots back to fill critical-rated positions.

Will Be Accepting Orders For The Aircraft Through Mid-2018

It brought fame to the Pilatus name worldwide – the Pilatus Porter PC-6. This multi-role aircraft has been produced at Stans without interruption since 1959, currently ten aircraft per year at most. The PC-6 is one of the world's longest-running production stories in the aviation industry. That will come to an end in early 2019 when production will be ceased. Support will be provided to existing customers for the next 20 years at least, thereby ensuring reliable ongoing PC-6 operations.

Also: Kratos Mako, Dronecode's Meier, Virginia Tech, Edwards AFB, Department Of The Interior

A California-based startup company plans to introduce a new, long-range, high-endurance, vertical take-off aircraft, designed and manufactured in the US. FlightWave Aerospace Systems says that the aircraft is designed to bring new capabilities to customers who need a sustained aerial presence in high-wind, maritime, or terrestrial missions. FlightWave’s FlightWave Edge UAS, requires no nets, no catapults, and no cumbersome ground equipment, according to the company. The Edge’s quick, tool-free

FAA Administrator Huerta Dedicates New Taos Runway

Federal Grants Totaling About $25 Million Paid For Most Of The Project

Culminating a two-decade-long effort, FAA Administrator Michael P. Huerta on Friday joined local and state officials in dedicating the new, 8,600-foot runway at Taos Regional Airport.

ORS-5 Satellite For The U.S. Air Force Boosted Into Orbit Saturday

An Orbital ATK Minotaur IV space launch vehicle successfully launched and placed into orbit the U.S. Air Force’s Operationally Responsive Space-5 (ORS-5) spacecraft on Saturday. The Minotaur IV launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station’s Space Launch Complex 46 (SLC-46), which is operated under license by Space Florida.

Valued At $1.2 Billion At List Prices

Boeing and Tokyo-based Japan Investment Adviser Co have finalized an order for Boeing 737 MAX 8 airplanes, valued at $1.12 billion at current list prices. The order was previously announced as a commitment at the 2017 Paris Air Show in June.

Pilot Reportedly Experienced Some Kind Of Mechanical Difficulty, Possibly Fuel Exhaustion

The pilot of an Icon A5 airplane was forced to land in the water off Short Sands Beach in York, Maine south of Kennebunkport on Friday after the airplane experience some kind of mechanical difficulty, according to witnesses.

Also: Nat'l Council On Public Safety, MQ-1C Gray Eagle, Army Partnerships, Nevada UAS Test Site, General Atomics

“The Air Force’s fiscal year 2017 Aviation Bonus take rates have been lower than what the Air Force needs. The bonus is now being offered to a larger pool of pilots." Source: Lt. Gen. Gina Grosso, the Air Force deputy chief of staff for manpower, personnel and services.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (08.29.17): Advise Intentions

Tell me what you plan to do.

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