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December 17, 2021

Aero-TV At DSAS21: Roomy, Rugged, Capable - The Vashon Ranger

Entry-Level, Base Model Glacier Starts At $127,000

Aero News Editor-in-Chief, Jim Campbell, takes a moment with Vashon Aircraft’s Kurt Robertson to talk about what’s new and upcoming with their Ranger aircraft. Their rugged, American Ranger R7 is a 2-place, all-metal aircraft with spacious, modern cockpit and affordable running costs. Vashon shares the same DNA as Dynon Avionics, and includes the company’s full glass panel suite, autopilot, engine monitoring, ADS-B, Wi-Fi, and accouterments that belie the aircraft’s light sport eligibility.

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Airborne 12.10.21: Rutans Honored, Airspeeder Racers, Parrot UAS

Also: Gulfstream G500-G600, Finland to Pick F-35, FAA Accepts DRL, China Begins 737 Max RTS

The Mojave Air and Space Port Board of Directors has voted to incorporate the Rutan name in their title, with specific verbiage to be announced after some brainstorming and approval. The board voted 4 to 0, with President Jim Balentine abstaining from the vote. The move aims to recognize the efforts of legendary aircraft designer Burt Rutan, and his record-setting aviator sibling, Dick Rutan, for their work in putting the facility on the flight-test map. The upcoming Airspeeder flying car series is slated to be introduced in upcoming unmanned races between compe

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (12.17.21)

Aero Linx: The Canadian Airports Council (CAC) The Canadian Airports Council (CAC), a division of Airports Council International-North America, is the voice for Canada’s airports. Formed in 1992, as the devolution of airports to local control was beginning, the CAC has established itself as the reliable and credible federal representative for airports on a wide range of significant issues and concerns.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (12.16.21): Approach/Departure Hold Area

Approach/Departure Hold Area The locations on taxiways in the approach or departure areas of a runway designated to protect landing or departing aircraft. These locations are identified by signs and markings.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (12.17.21)

"...fly to Area 51 to look at aliens."  Source: The bizarre stated intention of a man, Matthew Hancock, 36, who was arrested for attempting a breach of the security wire for the intention of stealing aircraft to fly to Area 51. In all, he is charged with communicating a bomb threat, the dispersal of a hoax substance, false threats regarding an act of terrorism, and trespass.

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