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October 18, 2024

Vast Announces Haven-2 As Proposed Successor To ISS

Projected Low-Cost Alternative With Advanced Capabilities

Vast, the Long Beach, California, -based space habitation technology company, unveiled Haven-2, its proposed successor to the International Space Station (ISS) at the 75th International Astronautical Congress being held in Milan, Italy. NASA is planning to retire the ISS by 2030 and has begun its Commercial Low Earth Orbit Destination (CLD) program. The agency anticipates selecting its Phase 2 winners in 2026, and Vast is determined to secure this prestigious contract to build the successor to the ISS.

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DJI recently unveiled its Air 3S: an updated version of the previous Air 3 model. Though the two drones share many common features, the Air 3S contains several safety and quality upgrades. The DJI Air 3S has two cameras. The primary camera has a 1-inch sensor, 24mm focal length, and f/1.8 aperture with 14 stops of dynamic range, producing 4K 60fps HDR videos, 4K 120fps slow-motion videos in D-Log M mode, and 50-megapixel photos. Police are on the hunt for a man who reportedly attempted theft of two different aircraft at the Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport (STS) on October 13. Luckily, a member of the airport sta

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Authorities On The Prowl For Attempted Plane Thief

Man Tried (And Failed) to Steal Two Different Planes

Sonoma County police are on the hunt for a man who reportedly attempted theft of two different aircraft at the Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport (STS) on October 13. Luckily, a member of the airport staff witnessed the event and was able to scare the man off before the situation got too serious.

Cockpit Video, Audio & Flight Data Recorder Gets STC-ed

The Eye In The Sky cockpit recorder recently received the FAA green light with an Approved Model List (AML) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC). This single certification permits its installation on several helicopter models. The product received certification from the New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in 2020.

Travelers Concerned About Disruptions During Holiday Season

Pilots at Denver, Colorado-based Frontier Airlines voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike in the event negotiations prove fruitless, according to Captain Micheal Maynard, chairman of the Air Line Pilot’s Association (ALPA). Maynard said about 97% of the carrier’s pilots participated in the vote and of those, 99% voted in favor of a strike if it becomes necessary. Captain Alan Christie of Frontier said negotiations have been going on for about a year, and the last time Frontier’s 2,200 pilots got a new deal was nearly five and a half years ago.

Follows a Startling Amount of Near-Miss Ground Incidents

On October 15, the FAA announced that it would be opening an audit into runway incursion risks at the 45 busiest airports in the nation. This follows a recent train of near-miss ground incidents, mostly related to ATC deficiencies. The review will build a risk profile for each field, identify potential weak points in procedures and equipment, and, eventually, generate recommendations to improve safety. It is slated to be completed by early 2025.

DJI Unveils New Air 3S Drone

Device Features Several Camera Upgrades

DJI recently unveiled its Air 3S: an updated version of the previous Air 3 model. Though the two drones share many common features, the Air 3S contains several safety and quality upgrades. Arguably the most powerful addition to the Air 3S is its obstacle avoidance technology. The DJI Air 3S has two cameras. Both of these use an entirely new processing platform and algorithm for improved detail preservation in low-light conditions.

Spectacular Airshow Planned, Aerial Performances Highlighted By Blue Angels

The Wings Over Houston Airshow, one of the most iconic and extensive flight history showcases, will celebrate its 40th Anniversary at Ellington Airport on October 26-27, 2024. The event will feature a flashy lineup of aerial performances headlined by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. The CAF Wings Over Houston was founded in 1984 as a tribute to wartime aviation and has grown into a premier annual event that connects the history of aviation with today’s technology. This year will feature an impressive collection of vintage military aircraft, opportunities to meet pilots and decorated veterans, and of course the flight demonstration teams.

Major Project Has Deep Connections With Local Community

The Commemorative Air Force’s (CAF) Razorback Wing in Little Rock, Arkansas, is diving into a major restoration of a Vultee BT-13 Valiant, a World War II-era basic trainer aircraft back to its original condition. During WWII, the Walnut Ridge Army Airfield was located in Northwest Arkansas. This was where BT-13s were used to train more than 5,000 student pilots between 1942 and 1944.

Developing STC For Fly-By-Wire In R-66

Rex Alexander spoke with Warren Curry of Skyryse about the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SkyRyse is developing that it anticipates will be certified in 2025. The STC is for a fly-by-wire system named SkyOS, in this instance for the Robinson R-66 helicopter. SkyOS is very different from what helicopter pilots are used to. Instead of using a collective, cyclic, and pedals to control the aircraft, SkyOS combines all of those parameters into one side-mounted stick that the pilot uses to control all the same flight parameters. In fact, the Skyryse One helicopter is an adaptation of the R-66 with al

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The FAA has published a rule that’s been long awaited by pilots, instructors, and flight schools that ease restrictions on transition training and other specialized instruction in experimental, primary, and limited category aircraft. The rule was proposed in the summer of 2023 and this issuance finalizes several changes to Parts 61 and 91. The FAA has issued an NPRM that will expand the models of Piper aircraft that are subject to the AD adopted by the FAA in January 2021. The AD requires wing spar cap inspections and was prompted by an accident invol

After The Airplane Exited The Left Side Of The Runway It Continued Into A Tree...

On September 25, 2024, at 1833 central daylight time, a Cirrus SR22 airplane, N565CP, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Lakeway, Texas. The pilot sustained minor injuries and the passenger sustained serious injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that he entered the traffic pattern at Lakeway Airpark (3R9), Lakeway, Texas. The closest weather reporting station indicated wind from 030° at 10 knots gusting to 16 knots, so he planned to land on runway 34.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.18.24)

Aero Linx: The Vertical Flight Society (VFS) The Vertical Flight Society, formerly the American Helicopter Society (AHS), is the non-profit technical society for the advancement of vertical flight. It has 21 different technical committees and two dozen active chapters around the world.

Air Carrier District Office An FAA field office serving an assigned geographical area, staffed with Flight Standards personnel serving the aviation industry and the general public on matters related to the certification and operation of scheduled air carriers and other large aircraft operations.

“Our focus this decade is to win the NASA Commercial LEO Destination (CLD) contract and build the successor to the International Space Station. To achieve this, we will first demonstrate our capability by building and operating the world’s first commercial space station, Haven-1, which is set to launch in 2025.” Source: Max Haot, Vast CEO, a California-based space habitation technology company, that unveiled Haven-2, its proposed successor to the International Space Station (ISS) at the 75th International Astronautical Congress being held in Milan, Italy.