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December 03, 2016

AD Requires Cycling Of Power On Dreamliners

FCMs Could Reset During Flight If Left On More Than 22 Consecutive Days

An Airworthiness Directive published in the Federal Register Friday requires repetitive cycling of either the airplane electrical power or the power to the three flight control modules (FCMs). This AD was prompted by a report indicating that all three FCMs might simultaneously reset if continuously powered on for 22 days on all Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes.

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Bolivia Suspends LaMia Airline Following Fatal Accident

Plane Went Down In Colombia With Brazilian Soccer Team On Board

The Civil Aviation Authority of Bolivia has suspended operating authority for LaMia Airline after an Avro RJ85 jet went down in Colombia resulting in the fatal injury of 71 of the 77 people on board.

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FAA Allows News Media Flight In Pipeline Protest TFR

But Media Organizations Must Contact The Agency Prior To Flight

The FAA has issued a statement indicating that news media wishing to use drones to cover the protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline can do so, if they seek advance permission from the agency.

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Five Receive Master Instructor Designation In November

National Accreditation Recognized By The FAA

Five instructors have renewed their Master Instructor designation in the month of November. Master Instructors LLC said in a news release that all were accredited as Masters by Master Instructors LLC, the international Master Instructor accrediting authority.

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FLIR Systems Acquires Prox Dynamics For $134 Million

Acquisition Adds Unique Nano-Drone Unmanned Aerial Systems

FLIR Systems has announced that it has acquired Prox Dynamics AS, a leading developer and manufacturer of nano-class unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for military and para-military intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance applications, for approximately $134 million in cash.

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New Council Member Will Cast Deciding Vote On Hollister Airshow

Panel Divided 2-2 On Whether To Continue The Event

The fate of the Hollister Airshow in Hollister, CA may rest in the hands of one incoming member to the city council.

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LMC Advances Modernization Of Current GPS Ground Control System For USAF

CUP2 Operational Control Segment Upgrades Now Fully Operational

A major upgrade to modernize the current ground control system of the U.S. Air Force's Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite constellation has been completed by Lockheed Martin.

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Sacramento Police Confiscate Drone

Was Being Flown Over CalExpo Winter Festival In Sacramento

A Sacramento man who flew his DJI Mavic drone over the Winter Wonderland festival at California Exposition last month had his aircraft confiscated by the Sacramento Police.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (12.03.16)

"This acquisition adds a unique unmanned aerial systems capability to our portfolio." Source: Andy Teich, President and CEO of FLIR, which recently acquired Prox Dynamics.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (12.03.16): Approach Speed

The recommended speed contained in aircraft manuals used by pilots when making an approach to landing. This speed will vary for different segments of an approach as well as for aircraft weight and configuration.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (12.03.16)

Blue Angels Alumni Association

The official website of the Blue Angels Alumni Association. The website offers a pictorial and written history of the Blue Angels through the many aircraft and years of service.

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