Bill Schuster Hopes to See Privatized ATC Under President-Elect Donald Trump

Bill Schuster, former Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, has reintroduced his push to separate ATC and state. If President-Elect Donald Trump revives his old policy platform, Schuster’s dreams might just come true. Donald Trump’s previous policy proposals agree with Shuster.

Capt. Lacie Hester Praised for Shooting Down Iranian Drones

The US Air Force recently awarded a Silver Star to a female airman for the first time. This recognized Capt. Lacie Hester’s contribution to the elimination of 80 Iranian drones that were used in Iran’s invasion of Israel in April. Capt. Lacie "Sonic" Hester is an F-15E instructor weapons systems officer from the 494th Fighter Squadron.

Transition To CF-35A Cited, Will Do Non-Aerobatic Tactical Demos Instead

The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) announced it will stand down its typical CF-18 Hornet Demonstration Team in 2025 due to it imminent fleet transition to the CF-35A aircraft. The RCSF released the following announcement: “The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) is on the cusp of a period of modernization not seen since the Second World War. This period will impact nearly every fleet of aircraft and all members of the organization. The RCAF’s fighter force is no exception as it transitions to the fifth generation CF-35A..."

Users Can Fly Between Worldwide Helipads And Airports

Joby Aviation announced that its electric air taxi aircraft is now available for pilots worldwide to fly in the 2024 release of Microsoft’s iconic Flight Simulator franchise. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has the Joby aircraft for all aviation enthusiasts to experience the future of urban flying from the pilot’s seat. The aircraft has an innovative approach it calls “unified flight controls” that enables pilots to intuitively transition from vertical takeoff to horizontal flight. It is flown similarly to vertical-lift military aircraft like the F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter.

Sean Duffy to Take on Complex Industry With Limited Experience

President-elect Donald Trump recently named Sean Duffy, a former Congressman and current TV co-host, his pick to become Secretary of Transportation. Duffy’s limited experience and aviation resume have generated concerns in leading industry groups.

Devices Include Two F-16s and One B737-Max Representation

The US Air Force Academy is installing three flight simulators, two representing F-16 Fighting Falcons and one acting as a Boeing 737 MAX cockpit, in its guest hotels. These devices will be the first (but hopefully not the last) simulators to be offered in a US hotel. Hotel Polaris, located in the U.S. Air Force Academy campus in Colorado Springs, opened to the public on November 14.

The Training Market, Reinvesting, And Diesel Engine For The Seminole

Aero-News Network CEO and Editor-in-Chief Jim Campbell spoke with John Calcagno, CEO and President of Piper Aircraft on opening day of Oshkosh 2024. Jim asked about Piper in 2024 especially in the training market and John replied that Piper was very fortunate in taking advantage of a very strong market not only in the U.S. but internationally as well. He mentioned Southeast Asia as being very strong in the trainer market. John sees the strong market continuing through 2025 and likely into 2026. Piper is very pleased with how the market has been but they are also reinves

Gyroplane Rolled Onto Its Right Side And Off The Runway, Which Substantially Damaged The Rotor Mast

Analysis: The pilot landed on the runway with about 10 mph forward speed. After touchdown, the gyroplane veered to the right despite the pilot’s full use of opposite rudder and nosewheel steering. The gyroplane rolled onto its right side and off the runway, which substantially damaged the rotor mast. Postaccident examination of the rudder/nosewheel steering system revealed that the mechanical stop was bent.

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Aero Linx: Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC) The Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC) was established in December 1991 on the basis of the interstate Agreement on Civil Aviation and Use of Airspace concluded between 12 newly independent states. IAC, as international organization, carries out activities in the interests of the states of the region on accident and incident investigation, aviation specialists training, certification of aviation equipment and its production, facilities, aerodromes. The IAC’s scope of activities includes coordination of issues related to the development of civil aviation, harmonization of national flight safety programs, aviation security, and development

Final Approach Fix The fix from which the final approach (IFR) to an airport is executed and which identifies the beginning of the final approach segment. It is designated on Government charts by the Maltese Cross symbol for nonprecision approaches and the lightning bolt symbol, designating the PFAF, for precision approaches; or when ATC directs a lower-than-published glideslope/path or vertical path intercept altitude, it is the resultant actual point of the glideslope/path or vertical path intercept. 

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“We’re incredibly excited to share our revolutionary aircraft with aviation enthusiasts of all ages and backgrounds, giving everyone an opportunity to experience the intuitive and effortless controls we have designed. We can’t wait to see where people will choose to take off and land with our aircraft, using its flexibility to explore cities and communities in a new way.” Source: JoeBen Bevirt, Founder and CEO of Joby, commenting on the inclusion of Joby aircraft in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.