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June 11, 2014

Airborne 06.11.14: Schumer Wants Public Pilot Records, Air Race Classic, UAS OPs

Also: Brit Microlight Regs, Classic Aero-TV: Bob Showalter, Record Skydive, More Oshkosh Airshow Acts Announced

U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer has attached language to a pending transportation funding bill that would require the FAA to provide a status report on a proposed pilot record database. Congress requested that the FAA create the database following the Flight 3407 accident near Buffalo, New York. It was found that the pilot of that flight had reportedly failed several flight tests before being hired by Colgan Air, which said it had no way of knowing about those test results. Buchanan Field Airport in Concord, California will be the start of th

Airborne 06.11.14: Schumer Wants Public Pilot Records, Air Race Classic, FAA Approves UAS Ops

Also: Brit Microlight Regs, Classic Aero-TV: Bob Showalter, Record Skydive, More Oshkosh Airshow Acts Announced

U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer has attached language to a pending transportation funding bill that would require the FAA to provide a status report on a proposed pilot record database. Congress requested that the FAA create the database following the Flight 3407 accident near Buffalo, New York. It was found that the pilot of that flight had reportedly failed several flight tests before being hired by Colgan Air, which said it had no way of knowing about those test results. Buchanan Field Airport in Concord, California will be the start of this year’s all female pilot Air Race Classic which spans 2,338 nautical miles. The Race will be held June 16 throu

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AEA Tells Congress: Avionics Industry Is Ready To Meet Mandate

But President Paula Derks Says FAA Leadership Needs To Refocus On ADS-B

Aircraft Electronics Association President Paula Derks addressed the U.S. House Committee on Small Business Wednesday. Derks, president of the Aircraft Electronics Association, told members of the U.S. House Small Business committee that FAA leadership needs to refocus its efforts for a more rapid adoption of the safety-enhancing NextGen technologies it has invested so heavily in.

Asteroid Discovered By NASA Passes Earth Safely

Scientists Say Such Flybys Are Relatively Common

A newfound asteroid safely passed Earth on June 8 from a distance of about 777,000 miles, more than three times farther away than our moon.

Buchanan Field Airport Set As Start Of Oldest Air Race

The 2014 Air Race Classic Will Be Held June 16–19

Buchanan Field Airport in Concord, California will be the start of this year’s Air Race Classic (ARC) which spans over 2,338 nautical miles. The 2014 Air Race Classic will be held June 16–19. Racers will make ten intermediate stops in four days enroute to New Cumberland, Pennsylvania in the quest for the fastest time.

More Top Air Show Performers Added To AirVenture Lineup

Another Dozen Added To The Schedule Throughout The Week

EAA has announced 12 additional acts that have been confirmed to appear at the daily EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014 air shows this year.

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Mesa Air Group Adds E175 To Certificate

Has 30 Aircraft Scheduled For Delivery For United Express

Mesa Air Group has received approval from the FAA to add the Embraer E175 to its operating certificate, a critical accomplishment in its goal of having the aircraft “on line on time.” Mesa will begin its E-Jet operations this summer with the first of 30 aircraft scheduled for delivery as part of its United Express operation.

Helicopter Used In Canadian Prison Break

Three With Ties To Organized Crime Plucked From Prison Saturday Night

For the second time in as many years, a helicopter was used to facilitate a prison break in Quebec, Canada.

NASA Names Schmidt Director Of The Goddard Institute For Space Studies

Steps Up From Deputy Director To The Leadership Post

NASA has named Gavin A. Schmidt to head the agency’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) in New York, a leading Earth climate research laboratory.

Easyjet Eyes Move To Heathrow

Airline Says It Has Plans At Both Heathrow And Gatwick

Easyjet apparently has designs on slots at Heathrow Airport, with a company spokesman saying the low-cost carrier has expansion plans "at both Heathrow and Gatwick" airports.

Ecuador Orders Three Airbus C295s

First Of The Aircraft Has Been Delivered In Seville

Ecuador has ordered three Airbus C295 medium transport aircraft from Airbus Defence and Space for immediate delivery. The contract also includes a Full In Service Support (FISS) package for the operation and maintenance of the fleet.

Lawsuit Filed In Fatal Accident In Hawaii

Former Hawaiian Health Director Fatally Injured When Makani Kai Air Charters Flight Went Down

The brother of the former health director of the state of Hawaii named Pratt & Whitney Canada and Makani Kai Air Charters in a lawsuit filed in conjunction with her death.

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Two Fatally Injured In Florida GA Accident

Liberty XL-2 Went Down In Merritt Island, FL Neighborhood

Two people were fatally injured Monday night when the Liberty XL-2 they were flying went down in a residential neighborhood in Merritt Island, FL.

AviaAM Leasing Delivers Another Boeing 737 For Lease

Russian Carrier Aurora Takes Delivery Of The -500 Model

AviaAM Leasing, an aviation holding company engaged in commercial aircraft acquisition, leasing and sales, has recently delivered the second Boeing 737-500 aircraft to Russian Far East airline Aurora.

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Aero-TV: The D2 Backup EFIS -- Dynon Adds New Features To Their Pocket Panel

Dynon Takes Portability To The Extreme... In A Good Way

While at the AOPA 2013 convention, ANN CEO and Editor-in-Chief, Jim Campbell talks with Robert Hamilton, president of Dynon on avionics. The topic today is the coolest little instrument out there called the Dynon D2 Pocket EFIS.

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Aero-TV: The D2 Backup EFIS -- Dynon Adds New Features To Their Pocket Panel

Dynon Takes Portability To The Extreme... In A Good Way

While at the AOPA 2013 convention, ANN CEO and Editor-in-Chief, Jim Campbell talks with Robert Hamilton, president of Dynon on avionics. The topic today is the coolest little instrument out there called the Dynon D2 Pocket EFIS. The D2 Pocket EFIS is a continuation of the original D1 design. Added features on the D2 are that it’s Wi-Fi capable; its output can be connected to an iPad or other form of tablet, and the addition of a G meter to the indicator. Jim asked Hamilton how they came up with the idea of a small portable EFIS. His answer was simple, people asked for it. Hamilton said that

FAA Approves First Commercial UAS Flights Over Land

Surveys Will Check Pipelines, Infrastructure On Alaska North Slope

The FAA has given approval for energy corporation BP and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) manufacturer AeroVironment to fly an AeroVironment Puma AE for aerial surveys in Alaska -- the first time the FAA has authorized a commercial UAS operation over land.

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Citation Sovereign+ Receives EASA Certification

Recently Completed A European Demonstration Tour

EASA has certified Cessna’s Citation Sovereign+ business jet. The aircraft recently completed a successful demonstration tour in Europe, where it debuted last month at the 2014 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) in Switzerland.

FAA: Nevada UAS Test Site Now Operational

Research To examine UAS Integration With ATC Procedures And NextGen

The FAA has announced that the State of Nevada’s unmanned aircraft systems test site is ready to conduct research vital to integrating UAS into the nation’s airspace. Nevada is the third of six congressionally mandated test sites to become operational.

Dominion Aircraft Sales Offers 'Fly First Year Free' Program

Promotion Announce For One Diamond DA40 XLT Buyer

Manassas, VA-based Dominion Aircraft Sales has that their next XLT off the line is a “Special Edition” with an unprecedented feature set and a “Fly First Year Free” promotional package that pays for virtually all first year expenses of ownership.

Sikorsky Challenges Kids To Create The Helicopter Of The Future

Fourth Annual Scholarship Competition Is Underway

For the fourth consecutive year, Sikorsky Aircraft is giving kids, ages 9 - 16, a chance to compete for a $1,000 scholarship through the Sikorsky Helicopter 2050 Program and Challenge.

Cessna Kicks Off Third Annual 'Discover Flying' Challenge

Interns Will Fly 172s To Events Around The Country Again This Summer

Cessna on Tuesday kicked off of the third annual Discover Flying Challenge (DFC) during a launch event in Wichita, KS. Eight DFC participants will take part in this unique internship promoting interest in general aviation and engaging aviation enthusiasts across the country.

AeroSports Update: Model Airplanes Get A Special Day In Indiana

A Celebration In Muncie Indiana On August 16 Will Recognize The Importance Of Model Aviation In The State And Around The U.S.

If you gathered the largest crowd at EAA AirVenture and asked all the recreational flyers who got their start in flying with model aviation to raise their hands, you would see thousands of arms pointed skyward.

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (06.11.14)

“The UAS test sites will help us identify operational goals as well as safety issues we must consider when expanding the use of unmanned aircraft into our airspace.” Source: FAA administrator Michael Huerta.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (06.11.14): Elevator

The horizontal, movable primary control surface in the tail section, or empennage, of an airplane. The elevator is hinged to the trailing edge of the fixed horizontal stabilizer.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (06.11.14)

Millville Army Air Field Museum

The Millville Army Air Field Museum preserves US military aviation history, including the recent Middle East conflict.

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