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December 19, 2018

Airborne 12.19.18: AMA's New Boss!, LIFT Multirotor, Polish AF R44s

Also: Gone West-Bill Cutter, uAvionix' “HQ2”, Catalina Island Repairs, First ANA A380

First of all, with the first phase of training under her belt, we want to welcome Skylar Vanel to the 'hot seat' as she debuts as a new host for Airborne! She's worked hard to get here and we're excited for the future. AMA has named Chad Budreau as its new Executive Director. Budreau has held this position on an interim basis since April 2018, and previously served as AMA’s Public Relations and Government Affairs Director. “With Chad’s extensive experience in model aviation and deep understanding of AMA’s mission, he is undoubtedly the best person to lead our beloved hobby. I look forward to continue working with Chad to preserve and protect this important ho

Former Thunderbirds Pilot Continues To Break Barriers

Honors Wright Brothers Legacy, Wins Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy

Retired Gen. Lloyd Newton, the first African American Thunderbirds pilot, received the 2018 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy during the 71st National Aeronautics Association’s Wright Brothers Memorial Dinner in Washington, D.C., Dec. 14.

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UAS A Valuable Tool For Firefighting Crews At Northern California's Camp Fire

ScanEagle Provided Vital Information To Personnel On The Ground

Insitu, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, assisted from the air in the firefight against the Camp Fire in Northern California, now deemed the deadliest, most destructive wildfire in California's history.

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CAE Opens CAE Women In Flight Scholarship Applications

Company Is Awarding Five Full Scholarships Worth A Total Of Up To $1 Million (Canadian)

CAE has opened applications for the CAE Women in Flight scholarship program in collaboration with five leading global airlines. Five full scholarships, covering the entire cost of a cadet pilot training program, including accommodation and travel, will be awarded to outstanding female ambassadors to become role models and to inspire more women to join the pilot profession.

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Robinson Adds Avidyne IFD Options

Touchscreen GPS Navigators Available For All Models

Robinson Helicopters has added Avidyne’s IFD 400 series touchscreen GPS navigators to its R22, R44 and R66 avionics options. The 400 series may be operated by either touchscreen or buttons and knobs which allows the IFD to be installed in the helicopter’s lower center console or in the pilot side console. Wi-Fi, for interfacing with an iPad, and Synthetic Vision are standard.

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FAA Issues SAIB For Boeing Aircraft Fuel Controls

Potential For Disengagement Of The Fuel Control Switch Locking Feature Discovered

The FAA has issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) covering most of the airplanes manufactured by Boeing stemming from the discovery of the potential for disengagement of the fuel control switch locking feature.

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German Federal Police Strengthens Super Puma Fleet

Three New H215s Join An Existing Fleet Of 19 Super Pumas

The German Federal Police (Bundespolizei) has taken delivery of three heavy H215 helicopters, with a fourth to follow in June 2019. These twin-engine multi-role Super Pumas will enter operation at the beginning of 2020 supporting the Central Command for Maritime Emergencies (CCME), which oversees maritime missions off of Germany’s coast.

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Santa, Elves Jump For Operation Toy Drop 2018

Three-Day Event Held In Germany Earlier This Month

Santa Claus and his elves delivered toys to children via military freefall and static-line jumps as part of the 7th annual Operation Toy Drop event on Alzey Drop Zone, Germany Dec. 11-13, 2018.

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CHC Announces New Contract With OMV

Will Support Norwegian Sea Drilling Program

CHC Group has been awarded the contract from OMV (Norge) AS, to provide helicopter services in support of their forthcoming drilling program at the PL 644 field in the Norwegian Sea.

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Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission Bans Drones From Filming Hunts

Also Prohibits Use Of Motion Tracking Cameras To Monitor Game Animals

New regulations passed last week by the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission would prohibit hunters from using drones to film their hunts or track the animals they are hunting.

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PRODUCT: Certain The Boeing Company Model 777- 200 and - 300 series airplanes equipped with Rolls -Royce Model RB211- Trent 800 engines.

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Aero-TV: Innovation By Avilution – Aural Annunciation Aids Understanding

Audio Indicators Are A Critical Part Of The System
 
Avilution is creating innovative panels for GA airplanes, and while a lot of attention is paid to the visual aspect of how flight data is presented, Avilution founder Mark Spencer says that audio cues are also an important part of the system.

Aero-TV: Innovation By Avilution – Aural Annunciation Aids Understanding

Audio Indicators Are A Critical Part Of The System

Avilution is creating innovative panels for GA airplanes, and while a lot of attention is paid to the visual aspect of how flight data is presented, Avilution founder Mark Spencer says that audio cues are also an important part of the system. One of the places where an audio alert can be particularly helpful is in indicating angle of attack (AOA), Spencer said. As the AOA increases, a sound similar to a kazoo begins, and increases in both volume and pitch as the airplane gets closer to a stall.

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Canadian Government Marks Air Passenger Protection Rights Milestone

Regulations Set To Be Posted For Final 60-Day Comment Period

The Government of Canada is one step closer to providing Canadians with important new air passenger protection rights. The Canadian Transportation Agency's proposed air passenger protection regulations will be published in the Canada Gazette Part I on December 22, 2018, for a final 60-day public comment period.

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National Airlines Council Of Canada 'Concerned' About Passenger Rights Rules

Massimo Bergamini Says New Rules Will Not Come Close To Achieving Their Stated Goals

The head of the National Airlines Council of Canada says that there are some issues with Canada's proposed airline passenger rights regulations announced Monday by Minister of Transport Marc Garneau.

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China Forecast To Become The World's Largest Air Travel Market By 2020

Growth Coming Despite Anticipated Economic Slowdown

Despite its recent economic slowdown, air travel demand in China remains high and the country is expected to become the world's largest air travel market by 2020, according to North Carolina-based procurement intelligence firm Beroe Inc. Meanwhile, global airline prices are expected to grow by 2.6 percent with an increase in oil prices, competitive pressure from the shortage of pilots, potential trade wars, and increasing fare segmentation to improve yield.

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WestJet Comments On Pending Canadian Passenger Protection Regulations

Will Review New Rules After Publication On December 22

WestJet has commented on the Canadian federal government's announcement concerning the pending release in Gazette One of passenger protection regulations.

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SparrowHawk III Gyroplane Kit Back In Production

American Autogyro International Announces Reintroduction Of The Quickbuild Kit

American Autogyro International, Inc. (AAI) proudly announces the restart of production of the SparrowHawk III Quickbuild kit. In addition, AAI will provide enhanced support for the more than 100 SparrowHawk kits sold thus far.

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Boeing Delivers First 737 From Completion And Delivery Center In Zhoushan, China

Delivery To Air China Reflects Growing Importance Of Chinese Aviation Market

Boeing and joint venture partner Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd (COMAC) today celebrated the delivery of the first airplane from the new 737 Completion and Delivery Center in Zhoushan, China. Air China received the first plane, marking a new era in Boeing's partnership with the Chinese aviation industry.  

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Blue Origin, SpaceX Scrub Launches In The Same Hour

Both Companies Experienced Technical Issues

SpaceX and Blue Origin nearly launched rockets on the same day Tuesday ... but neither mission got off the ground.

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Airborne 12.14.18: Virgin Galactic in Space, Diamond Sale, Tesla Electric Plane?

Also: HondaJet Elite Japan TC, Malaysian Airlines 1st Female Pilots, Twin Otter MOTW Upgrade, CA Fatigue Regs

A long-anticipated dream was realized in Mojave, CA, as Virgin Galactic’s  SpaceShipTwo, VSS Unity landed from her maiden spaceflight. Not only is this the first human spaceflight to be launched from American soil since the final Space Shuttle mission in 2011, but the very first time that a crewed vehicle built for commercial, passenger service, has reached space. The historic achievement has been recognized by the FAA who will present pilots Mark “Forger” Stucky and Frede

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (12.19.18)

"An airline ticket is a contract for service, and it imposes obligations on both the airline and on the traveller. Once finalized, these regulations will create a more predictable and balanced approach that will benefit both." Source: The Honorable Marc Garneau, Canadian Minister of Transport.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (12.19.18): Compulsory Reporting Points

Reporting points which must be reported to ATC. They are designated on aeronautical charts by solid triangles or filed in a flight plan as fixes selected to define direct routes.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (12.19.18)

Final Destination Slovakia

This web site is dedicated to the all members of 15th USAAF and 205.BG RAF, and especially to those who were shot down, bailed out or transited Slovakia in their travels back to Allied lines.

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