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December 09, 2024

Airborne 12.09.24: Moon Delays, AirVenture Tkts, Color Vision Testing

Also: Russian National Arrested, DTW’s Instrument Approach, Bankruptcy Reform, Bessie Coleman WAI

Hard to believe, but NASA has delayed the Artemis II and Artemis III missions, AGAIN, which were expected to return astronauts to the moon for the first time since 1972, until 2026 and 2027. The decision was made to allow engineers to continue testing on the Orion crew capsule. Tickets for EAA’s AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 are on sale. The convention will be held from July 21-27, 2025, at Wittman Regional Airport (OSH) in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. 2025 will be the 72nd annual occurrence of “The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration.” This event surrounds the theme of ‘One Week: Endless Possibilities.’ The

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Disappointing: NASA Delays Man’s Return to the Moon to At Least 2027

Artemis Mission Stalled to Allow Further Testing on Orion Capsule

NASA has delayed the Artemis II and Artemis III missions, which were expected to return astronauts to the moon for the first time since 1972, until 2026 and 2027. The decision was made to allow engineers to continue testing on the Orion crew capsule. The two expeditions were originally planned for November 2024 and November 2025.

IU Health LifeLine Booted to Indianapolis Regional Airport

The FAA recently issued its approval to the Indianapolis Airport Authority to close the downtown Indy Heliport. The land is part of a larger chunk needed for the city to construct a Major League Soccer stadium. The process began nearly four years ago after the IAA board decided that the field’s costs outweighed its value to the community.

Fly-In Convention to be Held July 21 to 27, 2025 at Wittman Regional Airport

Tickets for the Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 have gone on sale. The convention will be held from July 21-27, 2025, at Wittman Regional Airport (OSH) in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. This event surrounds the theme of ‘One Week: Endless Possibilities.’

“Miss Connie” is One of Only Three P-39 Fighters in Flying Condition

The Commemorative Air Force recently opened donations towards restoring its P-39 Airacobra, “Miss Connie”, through the 12 Planes of Christmas program. “Miss Connie” was manufactured by Bell Aircraft in 1943 and is one of only three P-39 fighters to remain airworthy. The aircraft is based at the Central Texas CAF Wing in San Marcos, Texas.

ILS-Y Approach Reportedly Poses Risks to Landing Aircraft

US Representative Debbie Dingell recently sent a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration, pointing out safety concerns with the existing Instrument Landing System Yankee (ILS-Y) approach to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). She cited the potential for signal interruption with the system’s current placement on the ground.

Helicopter Violated Regs By Flying Too Low Over Lake

Local Resident Flew In Close Proximity To Boaters

After investigating a complaint about a helicopter flying low last summer over Candlewood Lake near Danbury, Connecticut, the FAA determined that the pilot did in fact violate regulations and will decide what actions to take. The Robinson R-22 was flown by New Milford resident Avi Shevah, who allegedly flew low over the lake and hovered in close proximity to boaters. These unsubstantiated actions took place during a series of flights between late July and early September, according to a complaint submitted to the FAA.

Linear Air Alleges New Violations, Possible Threats By Jettly, OneFlight

Charter broker Linear Air is alleging that three of its competitors have responded to complaints it filed with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) with potentially retaliatory threats of their own. During the week of November 26, 2024, Linear Air filed complaints against Jettly, OneFlight International, and Surf Air, saying the three displayed charter pricing that violated Part 295 governing charter brokers, and Part 399.84, which requires advertised prices for air transportation to be the entire price to be paid by the customer.

Worldwide Leadership Pushing for Emissions Reduction

December 7, 2024, marked the 80th anniversary of signing the Convention on International Civil Aviation, forming ICAO. Now, worldwide leadership is stepping up to continue the push for a greener future in aviation. ICAO hopes to reach net-zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2050.

While Landing On The Soft Desert Terrain, The Flight Instructor Flared Aggressively To Reduce Ground Speed

On October 27, 2024, about 1712 mountain standard time, a Cirrus SR20, N27WF, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near St. George, Utah. The flight instructor, student pilot, and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight. The flight instructor stated that the purpose of the flight was to drop the passenger off in Provo, Utah, while also providing the owner/student with familiarization experience in the airplane.

From 2016 (YouTube Edition): Onboard The Flying Fortress

Our ANN video crew was at the ‘Wings Over The Rockies Blue Star Weekend’ event that occurred during the first weekend of May, 2016. This event, with support from the National Museum of World War II Aviation, presented a Blue Star Weekend, which is a special Mother’s Day event honoring veterans and mothers of veterans. One of the features of the weekend was the arrival of EAA’s B-17G, known as the ‘Aluminum Overcast.’ The B-17 and its crew were there to display the aircraft and provide rides in this historical airplane.

Aero Linx: Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation Dedicated to preserving the memory and legacy of the greatest humanitarian aviation event in history, the Berlin airlift. Our Mission is to acquire several aircraft used in the great event and create "Flying Memorials and Classrooms" with the purpose of educating the public about this pivotal, yet forgotten, event in world history.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (12.09.24): Altimeter Setting

Altimeter Setting The barometric pressure reading used to adjust a pressure altimeter for variations in existing atmospheric pressure or to the standard altimeter setting (29.92).

“As the excitement builds for the world of flight returning to Oshkosh in 2025, we wanted to ensure that advance tickets are available for those who enjoy giving AirVenture tickets as holiday gifts. Even at this time of year, aviation enthusiasts around the world are planning for their own AirVenture experience and sharing photos, videos, and memories of past trips to Oshkosh.” Source: Rick Larsen, the EAA’s vice president of communities and member programs, starting the pitch for next year's Airventure festivities.