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September 17, 2022

Watsonville MidAir NTSB Prelim Offers Head-Scratching Details

VFR Mid-Air Collision Claims Three Lives

On 18 August 2022, at approximately 14:55 PDT, a Cessna 152, registration N49931, and a Cessna 340, registration N740WJ, were involved in a midair collision near Watsonville, California. Both airplanes were destroyed. The pilot and passenger of N740WJ and the pilot of N49931 were fatally injured. Both aircraft were operated under Part 91.

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Mars Rover Explores Ancient Martian River Delta

The Merits of Perseverance

Since arriving on Mars in February 2020, the Perseverance rover has been about the business of investigating Martian astrobiology by caching rock and soil samples that may contain signs of ancient microbial life. In July 2022, while exploring an ancient river delta in Mars's Jezero Crater, Perseverance collected rock samples containing the greatest concentrations of organic molecules yet discovered on the Red Planet.

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GlobalX to Acquire Fifty Eviation Electric Aircraft

Absence of Alice

On 15 September 2022, Eviation, the Washington State-based manufacturer of electric aircraft, announced that Global Crossing Airlines had signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) pertaining to the purchase of fifty of the former's Alice electric-powered aircraft.

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Airborne 09.09.22: Lightspeed Delta Zulu, KingAir Theft, ArkanSTOL!

Also: Axiom Space, Teledyne FLIR’s SIRAS, Whirly-Girls Scholarships, Spirit Contract

Lightspeed has introduced the new Delta Zulu headset. The headset’s sleek lines and two-tone ear-cups connote a sense of style. The Delta Zulu’s braided connecting cord implies appreciation for durability and practicality. What cannot be seen, however, are the state-of-the-art Active Noise Reduction (ANR), audio-augmentation, Bluetooth, digital recording, and carbon-monoxide-monitoring/warning technologies. The late-summer appeal of turboprops to distressed, 29-year-old, non-pilot, airport employees is vexing. On 10 August 2018, Richard Russell—a 29-ye

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Boeing to Resell 737 MAX Airliners Built for Chinese Airlines

Geopolitical Tensions Preclude Deliveries of Popular Narrow-Body Jet

Boeing executives have disclosed their intention to begin reselling a drove of 737  MAX aircraft built for Chinese airlines. The narrow-body jets—some of which have been in storage for more than three-years—were summarily refused by the Chinese Communist government in the midst of mounting geopolitical tensions. 

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Airborne 09.09.22: Lightspeed Delta Zulu, KingAir Theft, ArkanSTOL!

Also: Axiom Space, Teledyne FLIR’s SIRAS, Whirly-Girls Scholarships, Spirit Contract

Lightspeed has introduced the new Delta Zulu headset. The headset’s sleek lines and two-tone ear-cups connote a sense of style. The Delta Zulu’s braided connecting cord implies appreciation for durability and practicality. What cannot be seen, however, are the state-of-the-art Active Noise Reduction (ANR), audio-augmentation, Bluetooth, digital recording, and carbon-monoxide-monitoring/warning technologies. The late-summer appeal of turboprops to distressed, 29-year-old, non-pilot, airport employees is vexing. On 10 August 2018, Richard Russell—a 29-ye

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Air Canada Acquires Stake in Swedish Aerospace Startup

Matters of the Heart

Air Canada has announced a purchase agreement by which it will acquire thirty ES-30 electric hybrid aircraft under development by Swedish startup Heart Aerospace. In addition to securing the regional aircraft, Air Canada has acquired a $5-million equity stake in Heart Aerospace.

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Airborne-Flight Training 09.08.22: EAA Supports LODA, FSANA DPE Mtg, ERAU-IATA

Also: Lufthansa Averts Strike, Drones Map Ancient Cities, State-Federal Agencies Coop, STEM Outreach

EAA announced its support for possible reform and expansion of the FAA's Letter of Deviation Authority (LODA). The changes desired by the EAA would allow more instructors to provide transition training in experimental aircraft while being compensated for use of the aircraft. Their latest efforts focus on traditional LODAs used for compe

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NATA Releases Unleaded Avgas White Paper

Recent Developments in Lead-Free Fuel Brings Unique Considerations for Avgas Providers

The National Air Transportation Association has released a white paper regarding recent developments in unleaded avgas following the STC approval for General Aviation Modifications Inc’s. (GAMI) G100UL. The Association's GA Fuel Subcommittee brought together a range of industry minds to create recommended best practices for the deployment of the unleaded fuel. The group threw its support behind the Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) Initiative’s goal of an entirely lead-free general aviation ecosystem by 2031.

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Classic Aero-TV: Performing Above It All -- Sean Tucker at Oshkosh 2010

From 2010 (YouTube Version): One Of Aviation's Most Ebullient Personalities Enjoys The Oshkosh Experience

ANN knows how to have fun at Oshkosh and we dare anyone to enjoy the experience as much as we do... UNLESS it's Sean Tucker taking on the challenge. Face it, when it comes to Oshkosh, Sean knows how to party... and pulls some serious Gs in the process. Sean may be one of aviation's best known ambassadors... his professionalism and infectious enthusiasm for his craft have thrilled hundreds of millions of people around the world and shown the public what a true aviation adherent can do with passion, practice and the utmost in professionalism.

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Annual Space Day Back at the EAA’s Aviation Museum

Life-Size Gemini, Mercury Capsules, Activities Abound for Spacebound Youth

The EAA’s annual Space Day returns to Oshkosh, coming back to the field on October 8th. Space Day marks the EAA’s participation in World Space Week, with activities and exhibits showing off some of the highlights of the space industry’s past while helping kids build interest in its future. This year, the Museum will have a distinguished guest to put a capstone on the festivities. Eileen Collins, the first female shuttle pilot and commander, will be speaking to the gathered youth to help them on their way to follow her footsteps.

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Airborne-Flight Training 09.08.22: EAA Supports LODA, FSANA DPE Mtg, ERAU-IATA

Also: Lufthansa Averts Strike, Drones Map Ancient Cities, State-Federal Agencies Coop, STEM Outreach

EAA announced its support for possible reform and expansion of the FAA's Letter of Deviation Authority (LODA). The changes desired by the EAA would allow more instructors to provide transition training in experimental aircraft while being compensated for use of the aircraft. Their latest efforts focus on traditional LODAs used for compe

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NTSB Prelim: Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 42

Wind Gusts Increased To About 60 Knots. The Airplane’s Left Wing Lifted, And The Airplane Rolled To The Right

On September 1, 2022, about 1700 eastern daylight time, a Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 42 NG, N43RG, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident in Orlando, Florida. The private pilot was fatally injured, and a flight instructor was seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight. The local, instructional flight was to originate at Orlando Executive Airport (ORL), Orlando, Florida.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (09.17.22)

Aero Linx: The Aviation Weather Center The Aviation Weather Center delivers consistent, timely and accurate weather information for the world airspace system. We are a team of highly skilled people dedicated to working with customers and partners to enhance safe and efficient flight. Our Vision: To be the trusted authority and leading innovator for aviation weather information.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (09.17.22): Procedure Turn

Procedure Turn The maneuver prescribed when it is necessary to reverse direction to establish an aircraft on the intermediate approach segment or final approach course. The outbound course, direction of turn, distance within which the turn must be completed, and minimum altitude are specified in the procedure. However, unless otherwise restricted, the point at which the turn may be commenced and the type and rate of turn are left to the discretion of the pilot.

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