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October 27, 2014

Airborne 10.27.14: New Freefall Altitude Record, NBAA14 Wrap-Up, Falcon AOG Upgrade

Also: New ALPA Officers, Hurricane Hunters, Aventura AVW, New Runway at Copiah County, LTC Tom Dougherty Flies West

Only 2 years ago, Felix Baumgartner set a record for the highest parachute jump when he stepped out of his Red Bull sponsored gondola hanging beneath a gas filled balloon at 128,100 feet. This record was broken last week when a computer scientist named Alan Eustace parachuted from an altitude of 135,890 feet. During his descent, it’s reported that Eustace reached a speed of 822 miles per hour. The NBAA’s 2014 Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition organizers are reporting that, by all indications, the show was a success for attendees and exhibitors alike. NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen said, in part, “This year’s show was an enormous

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Vector Aerospace Reaches Services Agreement

Vector Aerospace Engine Services-Atlantic, Inc. Renews Its Engine Service Agreement With Gander Aerospace Manufacturing/Evas

Vector Aerospace Corporation a global independent provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services is pleased to announce that Vector Aerospace Engine Services-Atlantic, Inc. (ES-A) has renewed its Engine Service Agreement with Gander Aerospace Manufacturing/Evas Air based in Gander, Newfoundland, Canada.

Falcon Aviation Services Signs Contract For Two AW189 Helicopters

Falcon Aviation Services (FAS) Of Abu Dhabi Will Expand FAS’ Fleet Of AgustaWestland Helicopters

AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that Falcon Aviation Services (FAS) of Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) has signed a contract for two AW189 super medium helicopters in offshore transport configuration. The contract will expand FAS’ fleet of AgustaWestland helicopters, which already includes light helicopters such as the Grand and GrandNew, and will shortly be joined by the new AW169.

Jeppesen, Honeywell Introduce Cloud-Based Navigation Service

New Integrated Navigation Data Service Improves Delivery Of Database Updates

Jeppesen and Honeywell Aerospace have introduced the Integrated Navigation Data Service (INDS) Data Manager for Windows, a new cloud-based database update delivery service.

AgustaWestland Signs New Training Services Contracts

Training Contracts In Denmark And Norway Will Provide A Comprehensive Package Of Services

AgustaWestland has announced the signing of two training services contracts to support its Family of new generation helicopters. Through these latest contracts, the company will deliver more than 500 simulator flight hours across the Family, providing the customers with fleet and crew management capabilities, enhanced flexibility and safety.

The Royal Thai Navy And Air Force Acquire Helicopters

A Total Of Seven Airbus Helicopters Consisting Of Five EC645 T2’s And Two EC725’s are Headed For Thailand

The airborne capabilities of Thailand’s navy and air force will be significantly enhanced with the acquisition of two mission-ready Airbus Helicopters rotorcraft types: the light-utility EC645 T2 and the 11-ton-class EC725.

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Competing Off-Shore Helicopter Companies Join Together For Safety

Helicopter Operators Formally Launch HeliOffshore To Collaboratively Enhance Offshore Flight Safety

Five major helicopter operators officially announced a new industry association called, HeliOffshore, for organizations with an interest in working together on safety in offshore helicopter transport.

CITGO And CAP Partner To Celebrate Congressional Gold Medal

CITGO Petroleum Corp. Has Partnered With The Civil Air Patrol To Honor CAP Members For Their Service During World War II.

As a premier sponsor of CAP’s Congressional Gold Medal presentation, CITGO is sponsoring the purchase of replica Congressional Gold Medals to be awarded to CAP World War II veterans who will travel to Washington, D.C., for the medal presentation, as well as the celebratory reception/dinner. Those who are unable to travel to Washington will be presented a replica medal by CAP in their hometowns.

Lear 60 Now FAA-Certified With New Raisbeck Aft Fuselage Locker

Adds 28 Cubic Feet Of Cargo Space To The Airplane

The Raisbeck Aft Fuselage Locker for the Lear 60 was fully FAA certified earlier this year and is now available for purchase and installation at all Raisbeck Authorized Dealer locations. The first Lear 60 to receive the Aft Fuselage Locker has been in full operation on trips across the U.S. and Europe since July 2014.

Bell Helicopter Endorses HNZ Topflight For Mountain Flight Training

Collaboration Provides Bell Helicopter Customers Additional Training Options

Bell Helicopter has approved HNZ Topflight (HNZ) as an Approved Flight Training Center for the purpose of offering Mountain Flight Training Courses on Bell Helicopter models.

Latitude Taking Orders for FANS 1/A+ Satellite Data Unit

DL150 SDU Completes Installation

Latitude Technologies has introduced and opened the order book for the company's newest Iridium satellite network data communications device - the DL150 SDU (Satellite Data Unit) at NBAA2014. The DL150 is targeted to business and commercial jet operators who are looking for a lightweight, multi-function, cost affordable datalink device to complete their FANS 1/A+ installation.

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AD NUMBER: 2014-21-06

PRODUCT: Certain Beechcraft Corporation (Type Certificate Previously Held by Hawker Beechcraft Corporation; Raytheon Aircraft Company; Beech Aircraft Corporation) Model 400, 400A, 400T, and MU-300 airplanes.

Google Exec Out-Jumps Baumgartner's Freefall Record

Near Space Parachute Jump Sets New Record

When it comes to setting a record in anything that has to do with aerospace, some records last a long time but most don’t, and such is the case with the most-recent record for the highest freefall parachute jump (which, before Baumgartner, had stood for decades...). Only 2 years ago, Felix Baumgartner set a record for the highest parachute jump when he stepped out of his Red Bull sponsored gondola hanging beneath a gas filled balloon at 128,100 feet. This record was broken last week when a computer scientist named Alan Eustace parachuted from an altitude of 135,890 feet. During his descent, it’s reported that Eustace reached a speed of 822 miles per hour.

Klyde Morris (10.27.14)

Klyde Is Missing Disney Right About Now...

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GE Honda Aero Engines Inks Three Deals At NBAA2014

Banyan Air Services, Rheinland Air Services, Sky Services FBO Added To Authorized Service Provider Network

GE Honda Aero Engines signed three long-term agreements expanding its Authorized Service Providers Network.

AeroSports Update: The Additional Pilot Program Gets Started

First Known Issuance Of Operating Limitations Including The Additional Pilot Program Are Issued

The recently established Additional Pilot Program (APP) allows an additional crew member to be carried during phase 1 flight testing of an amateur built experimental aircraft. However, the program is complex, and EAA provided us with some of the following information.

Airborne 10.24.14: AML's Innovations, NASA Preps For Mars, LightHawk Saves

Also: AW609 Pilots Honored, Airbus' VIP Cabin, FreeFlight's FTX-200, Quicksilver S-LSA Milestone

During our visit this week to NBAA 2014, Jim Campbell had a chance to talk with Mark Lange of Aviation Modification Leaders, also known as AML, and learn about a new technology that is almost beyond belief. They discussed a system that is designed to increase the situational awareness in the cockpit by identifying fatigue, the effects of hypoxia, and the side effect of sleep apnea. There are additional benefits of the system but these are the top 3 that have been identified as the short fuse to an accident. NASA has

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AW609 Test Pilots Receive Iven C. Kincheloe Award

Recognized For Flight Testing Of New Tilt-Rotor Aircraft

Three AgustaWestland AW609 test pilots have received from the Society of Experimental Test Pilots the prestigious Iven C. Kincheloe award and were recognized at the Society’s annual gala.

New Commercial Rocket Descent Data May Help NASA With Future Mars Landings

Thermal Images Of Falcon 9 Spacecraft Captured During Descent In September

NASA successfully captured thermal images of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on its descent after it launched in September from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. The data from these thermal images may provide critical engineering information for future missions to the surface of Mars.

'Hurricane Hunters' Complete Missions On Both Coasts

Multiple Sorties Flown Into Storms Over The Pacific And Atlantic Oceans

It's been a busy two weeks for the Air Force Reserve's Hurricane Hunters, the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron flew their last of 15 missions into Hurricane Ana in the Pacific Oct. 20, while gathering weather data for the Central Pacific Hurricane Center.

LightHawk Flies To Help Save Endangered Porpoise

More Than 200 Volunteer Pilots Help Conservation Groups Achieve Their Conservation Strategies

LightHawk, a non-profit conservation group, will begin flying monthly aerial surveys over the northern Gulf of California to save the critically endangered vaquita (Phocoena sinus) whose population currently stands at approximately 97 individuals. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has listed the vaquita as Critically Endangered and says immediate action is needed to prevent extinction.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.27.14)

Aero Linx: The International Birddog Association The members and Board of Directors of the International Birddog Association·sincerely hope that you enjoy this site as it is dedicated to one of the greatest aircraft that has served the United States Military and military services around the world. The L-19 Birddog in it's original configurations and later models such as the O1 Birddogs in it's many configurations was for many years and many decades, the work horse, the eyes and ears, and the most famous observation aircraft the world has known. For this reason and for the thrill of actually piloting and flying this aircraft the International Birddog Association is actively engaged in the preservation of the aircraft

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.27.14): Mass

Mass A fundamental property of an object comprising a numerical measure of its inertia; the amount of matter in the object. While an object's mass is constant (ignoring Relativity for this purpose), its weight will vary depending on its location. Mass can only be measured in conjunction with force and acceleration.

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (10.27.14)

“Following the record-breaking 135,908-foot space dive accomplished by Google’s Alan Eustace and the Paragon StratEx team, World View Enterprises, the commercial balloon spaceflight company, has acquired the technology from this history-making project. The acquisition will advance the company’s mission to pioneer a new frontier at the edge of space for travel and research.” Source: From comments made by World View Enterprises following Alan Eustace's record-making high-altitude freefall and parachute jump.

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