Thu, Aug 27, 2015
Is it possible that the concept of a manned spyplane is still valid enough to beat out drones and the satellites for the job?
The Air Force is set to retire the iconic U-2 surveillance airplane, which first flew in 1955, in 2019, but now the Popular Science website is stating that the Lockheed Martin Skunkworks is considering a follow-on aircraft to the U-2 that would be stealthier and have a longer flight time. Carter Aviation Technologies, LLC is continuing its focus to get a CarterCopter into production. Although flight testing has ramped down, flight demonstrations have not. Jay Carter has indicated they have a need for more pilot capability to give them added flexibility for the purpose of demonstrating their aircraft. The FAA says it will be issuing multiple Temporary Flight Restrictions in support of a presidential visit to Anchorage, Seward, Dillingham and Kotzebue, on August 31st through September 2nd. While the exact areas of the TFRs have not yet been published, the FAA posted a NOTAM outlining the types of flights that will be prohibited in the restricted areas. It’s reported that the TFR has pilots at many
facilities, including the seaplane base at Lake Hood, very concerned. All this -- and MORE in today's episode of Airborne!!!
Airborne 08.26.15 is chock full of info in this Daily News Episode Wednesday, August 26th, 2015... Presented by Aero-TV veteran videographer and Airborne Host Brianne Cross, and supported by ANN CEO/Editor-In-Chief Jim Campbell, Chief Videographer Nathan Cremisino, and Aero-Journalists Tom Patton, and Earl Downs, this episode covers:
- U-2 Spyplane Replacement Mulled By Lockheed Martin
- Carter Aviation Trains New Pilots In PAV
- Alaska Presidential TFR Has Pilots Concerned
- Skydivers Survive Mid-Air Collision By Bailing Out Of Airplane
- Classic Aero-TV: Plane Sense and Aero-Wisdom - LSA Expert Jim Scott Offers Advice
- United Airlines FAs File For Federal Mediation In Contract Dispute
- Montana Governor Frustrated Over Forest Service Policy On Helicopters
- WestJet Pilots' Association 'Disappointed' In Changes To Canadian Aviation Regs
- NASA To Drop Airplane... On Purpose
- Flightnow Takes Case To Federal Court
Get Comprehensive, Real-Time, 24/7 coverage of the latest aviation and aerospace stories anytime, at aero-news.net. And be sure to join us again next week for the next edition of "Airborne Unlimited" here on Aero-TV. Thanks for watching. See you, again, tomorrow!
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