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December 30, 2024

Airborne 12.30.24: Landing Fee Attack On GA, New China Fighter, Military LSA/UAV

 Also: Air Race Classic Returns, Blue Origin About To Launch, X-59 Afterburner!, VMFA-314 Returns

 
 
ANN has been looking into issues involving the proliferation/collection of landing fees, the company(s) that are involved in those collections, and the legalities surrounding all this... and we grow increasingly concerned over the effect on GA. After months of pushback from locals, the Kissimmee City Commission has questionably approved landing fees for the Kissimmee Gateway Airport (KISM). China is flying a new sixth-generation fighter jet design. While many observations are purely speculative, the aircraft seems to be equipped with several unique features for improved stealth and performance. The previously unseen jet was observed takin

Replica Tiger Moth Racer Completes Successful Maiden Flight

De Havilland Built Just Two DH-71 Aircraft In 1927

The full-size recreation of the De Havilland DH-71 Tiger Moth Racer built by Steve Jones successfully completed its maiden flight on November 26, 2024. De Havilland built only two of its racers in 1927. The replica was built in the 1990s principally by Ron Souch, who used drawings by a friend who was an aircraft draftsman. Since none of the original drawings by De Havilland had survived, he recreated the design based on a three-view, photographs, press articles, and an intimate knowledge of De Havilland’s design techniques.

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VERY Troubling Trend: Kissimmee Airport Finalizes Landing Fees

3 Bucks Per 1000 Pounds Charge to Take Effect in February 2025

E-I-C Note: ANN has been looking into issues involving the proliferation/collection of landing fees, the company(s) that are involved in those collections, and the legalities surrounding all this... and we grow increasingly concerned over the effect on GA, as well as the ponderous, questionable legal issues involved. There is MUCH more to come on this subject, although we must note that the Kissimmee Airport folks will not consent to an interview without preconditions to its conduct... take from that what you will...  -- Jim Campbell, ANN CEO/EIC After months of pushback from locals, the Kissimmee City Commission has ques

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China’s Potential Sixth-Gen Fighter Takes Flight

New, Tail-less Aircraft Spotted Flying Alongside J-20S

New imagery circulating on social media points to China flying a new sixth-generation fighter jet design. While many observations are purely speculative, the aircraft seems to be equipped with several unique features for improved stealth and performance.The Chinese Ministry of Defense has yet to comment on the sighting or announce any formal details.

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Airborne 12.20.24: SmartSky v Gogo, FAA Med Policy, Dynon Training

Also: M700 UK Cert, Symphony Engine $$$, SkyCourier CA TC, Space License Application

SmartSky Networks has filed an anti-trust lawsuit against Gogo Inc., and Gogo Business Aviation, LLC, in U.S. District Court, alleging that Gogo engaged in monopolistic actions in the air-to-ground (ATG) broadband inflight connectivity market for business aviation. Fourteen aviation associations and unions have sent a letter to Federal Air Surgeon Susan A. Northrup, MD, MPH, requesting a stay in implementation and to consider withdrawing a change in policy the FAA recently announced that affects the handling of medical certificate applications. The significantly altered

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MH-60 Jayhawk Rescues 2 Men From Capsized Vessel

Accident Located 5 Miles South Of Desecheo Island

The US Coast Guard crews rescued two men, Saturday, after their 24-foot fishing vessel ran out of fuel and capsized 5 miles south of Desecheo Island (near Puerto Rico). No injuries were reported. Coast Guard Sector San Juan watchstanders received an unregistered digital selective calling alert at approximately 1 p.m., Saturday, followed by a phone call from a good Samaritan reporting a disabled vessel off Desecheo Island. 

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NASA Armstrong Looking Toward Future Research

Numerous Achievements In 2024 Pave The Way Forward

The NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, carries out much of the fundamental aeronautical and aerospace research that enables or advances progress and innovation that promote America’s efforts in aviation and space exploration, including both human and robotic missions to Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars, and beyond.

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Van’s Aircraft Update Part III: Looking Ahead To 2025

RV-15 Progress And A New Avionics Shop

In Parts I and II we recapped the progress made by Van’s Aircraft in 2024 following their successful emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy and the restructuring of the company’s processes and business operations. Now we look ahead to see what Van’s has planned for 2025.

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Hydrogen Workshop Paves Way For EASA Certification

First International Workshop On Certifying Hydrogen-Powered Aircraft

Just before the holidays, EASA hosted the first International Workshop on the challenges and future processes for certifying aircraft powered by hydrogen, with the aim of developing a certification approach that has the support of the entire community. While they see Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) as an immediate measure for reducing aviation emissions, in the longer-term other sources of fuel and technologies will be required for the sustainability of the sector. Innovative and disruptive technologies, such as hydrogen, present possible answers, but will also involve significant change to aircraft designs.

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Airborne-NextGen 12.17.24: EcoPulse!, Drone Arrest, Sikorsky MATRIX

Also: Counter-Drone Tech, CAMCOPTER S-100, Joby Flies In Korea, ‘Moon to Mars’ Plans

EcoPulse, a distributed hybrid-electric propulsion demonstrator aircraft developed in a collaboration among Daher, Safran, and Airbus, has concluded its flight test campaign, yielding important insights to meet the goal of decarbonizing air transport by 2050. A Chinese citizen, 39-year-old Yinpiao Zhou, was arrested and charged after flying a drone over Vandenberg Space Force Base and using it to take aerial photos. A month prior, he allegedly made a Google search for “Vandenberg Space Force Base Drone Rules.” Sikorsky announced it has been

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Airborne 12.18.24: Starbase City?, Fielden Offers Flybox, Cirrus Blunders

Also: Drone Sightings, 2025 FSA FlightSimExpo, ATC Shortage?, Non-US Repair Shop Drug Tests

SpaceX is well-known for its ambition to establish a city on Mars. Before it can get there, however, company CEO Elon Musk wants to put the SpaceX name on part of Texas by making its Starbase launch site an official municipality. SpaceX submitted a formal petition to incorporate Starbase as a Type-C Municipality on December 13. The decision is now left up to elected officials of Cameron County, Texas and voters living in the outlined area. Fielden Aero LLC recently announced its designation as the exclusive North American distributor for Flybox Avionics. The techn

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Airborne 12.18.24: Starbase City?, Fielden Offers Flybox, Cirrus Blunders

Also: Drone Sightings, 2025 FSA FlightSimExpo, ATC Shortage?, Non-US Repair Shop Drug Tests

SpaceX is well-known for its ambition to establish a city on Mars. Before it can get there, however, company CEO Elon Musk wants to put the SpaceX name on part of Texas by making its Starbase launch site an official municipality. SpaceX submitted a formal petition to incorporate Starbase as a Type-C Municipality on December 13. The decision is now left up to elected officials of Cameron County, Texas and voters living in the outlined area. Fielden Aero LLC recently announced its designation as the exclusive North American distributor for Flybox Avionics. Th

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Classic Aero-TV: Debby Rihn-Harvey – A Look at Competition vs. Airshow Flying

From 2009 (YouTube Version): Decorated Champion Offers Unique Perspective on Aerobatic Community

On December 6th through December 9th, the Paris Las Vegas Hotel hosted over 1,500 air show professionals and enthusiasts to the 2009 International Council of Air Shows Convention. Started in 1967, the annual ICAS Convention provides professionals a community forum in which to network with industry leaders, plan upcoming air shows, and offer continued support to fellow performer

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NTSB Prelim: Zenith Zodiac CH601

(Engine) Manufactured By Aero Momentum... Was Observed To Have Damage Consisting Of Several Holes In The Engine Case And Oil Pan

On September 8, 2024, about 1207 central standard time, a Zenith Zodiac CH601 airplane, N9853M, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Columbia, Illinois. The pilot sustained serious injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The airplane was returning to Sackman Field Airport (IL91) in Columbia, Illinois, after suffering an apparent oil leak during a maintenance test flight. The pilot stated to first responders that he smelled oil and the cockpit started to fill with smoke.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (12.30.24)

Aero Linx: Cactus Fly-In Gates open to the Public 8:00 am Saturday, March 8st, 2025. No charge for fly-in aircraft and preregistered classic/antique vehicles (max-50 display cars). Aircraft 1957 or older please register for access to the Saturday BBQ and “pilot’s choice award”. Display vehicles, please complete the preregistration form. RV Arrivals Friday 3/7/2025. Arriving Aircraft Welcome Friday, March 7th. Automobile Arrivals Welcome Saturday, March 8th at 7:00 am.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (12.30.24): Minimum En Route IFR Altitude (MEA)

Minimum En Route IFR Altitude (MEA) The lowest published altitude between radio fixes which assures acceptable navigational signal coverage and meets obstacle clearance requirements between those fixes. The MEA prescribed for a Federal airway or segment thereof, area navigation low or high route, or other direct route applies to the entire width of the airway, segment, or route between the radio fixes defining the airway, segment, or route.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (12.30.24)

“While it is understood that each airport arrives at a fee structure meeting its unique financial needs, these fees keep with rates proposed by other East Central Florida airports and align with industry norms...” 

Source: The confounding statement KISM Airport is using to validate their decision to enact user fees for the majority of airport operations, starting early in 2025. Please note that ANN has been looking into issues involving the proliferation/collection of landing fees, the company(s) that are involved in those collections, and the legalities surrounding all this... and we grow increasi

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