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August 10, 2015

Airborne 08.10.15: NTSB-Harrison Ford, ICG Acquired, FAA v Anti-Skydive Airport

Also: 1st Customer Panther Sport, Precious Metal Deadstick, Runway Mower Killed, New ISS Boss, New Air Ambulance Base, Air Freight Slowdown

The NTSB has issued its probable cause report on the crash of a World War Two Ryan PT-22 being flown by actor Harrison Ford. Ford had just departed Santa Monica Airport when he radioed the tower that he had experienced an engine failure and was turning back towards the airport. Unable to make the runway, he took the next best choice -- which was to land on a golf course. Rockwell Collins has acquired International Communications Group, Incorporated, a leading provide

Airborne 08.10.15: NTSB-Harrison Ford, ICG Acquired, FAA v Anti-Skydive Airport

Also: 1st Customer Panther Sport, Precious Metal Deadstick, Runway Mower Killed, New ISS Boss, New Air Ambulance Base, Air Freight Slowdown

The NTSB has issued its probable cause report on the crash of a World War Two Ryan PT-22 being flown by actor Harrison Ford. Ford had just departed Santa Monica Airport when he radioed the tower that he had experienced an engine failure and was turning back towards the airport. Unable to make the runway, he took the next best choice -- which was to land on a golf course. Rockwell Collins has acquired International Communications Group, Incorporated, a leading provider of satellite-based global voice and data communication products and services for the aviation industry. International Communications Group’s products and services will be

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Afghanistan's First Female Pilot Threatened With Death

Taliban, Family Members Oppose Her Career As A Military Pilot

The first woman to become a pilot in fixed-wing military aircraft in Afghanistan has had to give up that dream in the face of death threats and family opposition.

Thirty Finalists Named In Annual Moonbots Challenge

Competition Open To Students Ages Eight To 17

The Google Lunar XPRIZE announced the thirty finalists for MOONBOTS, an annual global educational competition open to students between the ages of eight and 17. In all, two hundred and thirty teams from twenty nine countries registered to compete.

Analyst: F-35 Not Prepared To Run The Show Despite Being Officially ‘Ready’

Airplane, Manufacturer Still Have Hurdles To Clear, According To Analysis From FL Technics

After being developed for more than 14 years, costing more than $400 billion to make and 7 years too late, the Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jet has finally been officially approved ‘ready for combat’ by the U.S. Marine Corps. This immense milestone in the development of the world’s most expensive weapons program has once again spurred the debate on the jet’s capabilities and its readiness to take the throne from the legendary F-16. Nevertheless, it seems like this debate could be far from over as there might be some challenges waiting ahead.

China Aircraft Leasing Group Delivers Third ECA Financed A320 To Air India

Two Additional Aircraft Slated For Delivery Under 12-Year Lease

China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (CALC) has delivered a new A320 aircraft to Air India Ltd. (“Air India”). The aircraft was delivered at the facilities of Airbus in Hamburg, Germany on Monday.

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New Air Ambulance Base Opens In La Junta, CO

REACH Air Medical Services Works In Collaboration With Parkview Medical Center

REACH Air Medical Services announces the opening of its new air ambulance base in La Junta, Colorado, which will operate under the name Southern Colorado CareConnect. This much needed and anticipated emergency medical helicopter service will provide Pueblo County and an expansive surrounding region with 24/7/365 emergency air medical transport.

Millennium Space Systems Begins Production Of The First ALTAIR Spacecraft

One Year To Launch For The Software-Defined Satellite

The first commercial ALTAIR spacecraft is now in production, according to manufacturer Millennium Space Systems. ALTAIR I further validates DARPA's original SeeMe vision of game-changing affordability and responsiveness, coupled with high performance mission capability – ALTAIR leverages Millennium's SeeMe design, taking the next steps to make it a reality.

Jupiter Twin Discovered Orbiting Star Similar To Ours

Brazilian-Led Team Leading The Search For A Solar System 2.0

An international group of astronomers has used the ESO 3.6-meter telescope to identify a planet just like Jupiter orbiting at the same distance from a Sun-like star, HIP 11915. According to current theories, the formation of Jupiter-mass planets plays an important role in shaping the architecture of planetary systems. The existence of a Jupiter-mass planet in a Jupiter-like orbit around a Sun-like star opens the possibility that the system of planets around this star may be similar to our own Solar System.

Air Astana Optimizes Flight Planning

NetLine/Plan From Lufthansa Systems Adopted By The Kazakh Airline

The Kazakh airline Air Astana will optimize its network planning using the NetLine/Plan IT solution from Lufthansa Systems. The airline recently signed a five-year agreement for the solution.

An EU Air Force Paves The Way For New Aerial Firefighting System

Italian Air Force Successfully Completes 3-Week Evaluation Of California-Based Company's Gear

Evaluation of a new aerial firefighting system developed by a California-based company has been completed by the Italian Air Force. Caylym says three significant milestones have been reached with its advanced aerial firefighting system, the Guardian. These developments have moved the Guardian closer to international acceptance as a primary choice in aerial firefighting.

DoD Officials Observe Counter-Drone Demo In California

Black Dart 2015 Held By Joint Integrated Air and Missile Defense Organization

Small, unmanned aircraft systems, or drones, are easy to obtain and launch and they’re hard to detect on radar, making them of particular concern to the Department of Defense, according to officials taking part in the Black Dart 2015 counter-UAS demonstration.

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German Federal Police Introduce ProPilots‘ Training Software

Web-Based Curriculum Based On Animated Videos, Text And Images

The German Federal Police created a modern environment through the extension to the aviation school in Hangelar near Bonn in 2014 - and now the instructors have started with even more modern media when it comes to training content. The German Federal Police have introduced the training software from ProPilots to train their pilots.

U.K. Defense Secretary Welcomes Completion Of 200th F-35 Rear Fuselage

Assembly To Be Shipped To Fort Worth, TX For Aircraft Integration

The 200th aft fuselage assembly for the F-35 program has been completed by BAE Systems in the U.K.

Aero-TV: Just What We’ve Always Wanted - The New/More Powerful Rotax 915is

Rotax Raises The SportAv Powerplant Bar... In A Big Way

Rotax is the engine of choice for the low and slow light sport type aircraft… Right? While at EAA AirVenture 2015, ANN News Editor, Tom Patton, talked with Dean Vogel, who is the technology director for Lockwood Aviation. Tom and Vogel are found standing next to the new Rotax 915 iS engine, and Vogel says low and slow is not where this engine belongs.

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Aero-TV: Just What We’ve Always Wanted - The New/More Powerful Rotax 915is

Rotax Raises The SportAv Powerplant Bar... In A Big Way

Rotax is the engine of choice for the low and slow light sport type aircraft… Right? While at EAA AirVenture 2015, ANN News Editor, Tom Patton, talked with Dean Vogel, who is the technology director for Lockwood Aviation. Tom and Vogel are found standing next to the new Rotax 915 iS engine, and Vogel says low and slow is not where this engine belongs. The Rotax 915 iS is a work-in-progress to develop a new 135 horsepower turbocharged, fuel injected engine. Vogel says the engine is designed to maintain a continuous run at 127 horsepower and, b

Rockwell Collins Acquires International Communications Group

ICG’s Satellite-Based Communication Products Broaden Rockwell Collins’ Flight Deck And Cabin Connectivity Portfolio

Rockwell Collins has acquired Newport News, Virginia-based International Communications Group, Inc. (ICG), a leading provider of satellite-based global voice and data communication products and services for the aviation industry. The initial purchase price was $50 million and additional post-closing consideration of up to $14 million may be paid.

AeroSports Update: First Customer Built Panther Sport Flies

Sport Performance Aviation LLC Reports On Their Website That The First Customer Built Panther Sport Took Flight Last Week

Despite the press releases, displays, and prototype aircraft, when a kit-airplane company has their first customer-built kit completed and flying, it’s living proof that their hard work has paid off. Such is the case with Sport Performance Aviation LLC (SPA).

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Klyde Morris (08.10.15)

Klyde Has A Keen Sense Of The Kind of Talent That Is Needed By Management

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Erickson Announces Enhanced Aircrane Modifications

Designs And Implements Innovative Avionics Improvements For The Versatile Helo

Newly designed and certified enhancements for the S-64 Aircrane that the company says will improve situational awareness for aircraft pilots have been announced by Erickson.

Airborne 08.07.15: MH370 Debris Details, Titan Moving, Caribbean Flight Taxes?

Also: The Last 'Dambuster', The Magnificent Crew of ANN/OSH15, Wildlife Strike Reports, Special Forces Tragedy, Moonbots, New Airline Group, Aircrane Mods

In a televised press briefing, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has told the press that the flap debris found on the coast of Reunion Island is, in fact, a portion of the missing MH370 aircraft. While the press briefing itself is an obvious fact, the French authorities examining the debris say they have positively identified it as a Boeing 777 flaperon, but have stopped short of making a positive statement that it is from Malaysian MH370. Google ha

Bell 505 Flight Testing Proceeding Apace

High And Hot Testing Conducted In Arizona And Colorado Near Completion

The Bell 505 Jetranger X helicopter is approaching the end of high-and-hot flight testing in Arizona and Colorado, according to the company.

FAA Asks For Second Skydiving RFP From Chatham, MA Town Officials

Agency Warns That An Investigation Could Be Pending

The FAA has told the Chatham, MA Board of Selectmen that it needs to issue a second Request for Proposals (RFP) for skydiving operations at the local airport.

Man Fatally Injured Mowing A Grass Airstrip

Airplane Struck The Person While Landing

A 75-year-old man mowing a grass runway in Hollister, CA on a riding lawnmower was fatally injured when a plane arriving at the airport struck him while landing.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (08.10.15): Ground Communication Outlet (GCO)

Ground Communication Outlet (GCO) An unstaffed, remotely controlled, ground/ground communications facility. Pilots at uncontrolled airports may contact ATC and FSS via VHF to a telephone connection to obtain an instrument clearance or close a VFR or IFR flight plan. They may also get an updated weather briefing prior to takeoff. Pilots will use four “key clicks” on the VHF radio to contact the appropriate ATC facility or six “key clicks” to contact the FSS. The GCO system is intended to be used only on the ground.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (08.10.15)

Aero Linx: Fairchild Club You need not own a Fairchild to be part of our Club and share our enthusiasm for the Airplanes. To Join or renew your membership in the Fairchild Club, simply fill out the membership form, send it along with a check for $20.00 (US funds) for annual dues. If your are fortunate enough to have a Fairchild airplane, please let us know about it. We try to keep records by Model Number, by Country/State of the owner, and by owners last name.

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (08.10.15)

"If the RFP goes out in its current form the town leaves itself open to complaints, both formal and informal, from operators who may view some of the provisions unduly restrictive and obstructive. We therefore urge the town to immediately revise the RFP to fully meet our concerns and to issue the RFP with further delay." Source: Part of the FAA commentary associated with notes to the Chatham, MA Board of Selectmen spelling out the need for a second Request for Proposals (RFP) for skydiving operations at the local airport. The board recently rewrote an RFP for the activity as requested by the FAA, but the agency said that it was not sufficient.

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