Also: RAF-Alaska, VSS Unity, Airline Woes, SC Aero-Education, Weaponized MD 530s, Aviation Merit Badge, Boeing KC-46A

Edgybees has launched a new augmented reality mobile application that is compatible with DJI Phantom 3, Phantom 4 and the Mavic Pro.

The app was developed using DJI’s software development kit. The game is centered on flying the drone through a virtual obstacle course while collecting prizes and avoiding obstacles along the way. Drone pilots can compete over the best performance, points and time for a coveted place in the high-score leaderboard with other drone pilots around the world. In 2016, the FAA changed federal guidelines that required the issuance of a plastic student pilot certificate, rather than simply using the paper third-class medical certificate as the student pilot certificate, a practice in place for years. One of the effects seems to be a drop in the number of student pilot certificates issued by the FAA, according to instructor Jason Blair. Writing on his blog, Blair says that the number of student pilot certificates issued on a monthly basis decreased significantly from what were previously very stable monthly averages over recent years. On average, the decrease has been greater than 40% per month. EAA AirVenture has a strong tradition of honoring America’s veterans, and this year is no exception. Old Glory Honor Flight, partnered with EAA and American Airlines, is bringing Yellow Ribbon Honor Flight V to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017. This flight will take place on Friday, July 28. All this -- and MORE in today's episode of Airborne!!!

Airborne 05.08.17 is chock full of info in this Daily News Episode, Monday, May 8th, 2017... Presented by Aero-TV veteran videographer and Airborne Hosts Brianne Cross, Christopher Odom, and Laura Hutson, and is supported by ANN CEO/Editor-In-Chief Jim Campbell, Chief Videographer Nathan Cremisino, and Aero-Journalist Tom Patton, this episode covers:

• Edgybees Launches The First Augmented Reality Game For DJI Drone Users
• Data Shows Drop In Number Of Student Pilot Certificates Issued
• Old Glory Honor Flight Returns To AirVenture For The Fifth Year 
• RAF And Local Alaska EAA Chapter Cooperate With NPS 
• AVW: Elevating Unity - Episode 3: First Feather
• Lawmakers Tell Airlines To Improve Customer Service
• South Carolina To Launch Aerospace Curriculum In High Schools
• Kenya Approved For Purchase Of Weaponized MD 530 Helicopters 
• Scouts Earn Aviation Merit Badge With Help From EAA Chapter 534
• Boeing KC-46A Tanker Joins Flight Test Program

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