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August 30, 2016

Airborne 08.30.16: Commercial UAS Takes-Off, SWA Engine Failure, MH370 Debris

Also: Humans-To-Mars, Burgess-Wright Model-F, Aero-Calendar, Sport CFI NPRM, Air Safety Forum, Stemme Tragedy, PowerEgg

As we reported in our Monday edition of Airborne Unlimited, regulations governing recreational and commercial operations of small, unmanned aircraft systems are now in effect, and the reactions are now coming in. AUVSI President and CEO, Brian Wynne, said at a press conference on Monday that with regulations governing civil and commercial operations of unmanned aircraft systems now in effect, more businesses and innovators are poised to take flight and unlock the tremen

Airborne 08.30.16: Commercial UAS Takes-Off, SWA Engine Failure, More MH370 Debris

Also: Humans-To-Mars, Burgess-Wright Model-F, Aero-Calendar, Sport CFI NPRM, Air Safety Forum, Stemme Tragedy, PowerEgg

As we reported in our Monday edition of Airborne Unlimited, regulations governing recreational and commercial operations of small, unmanned aircraft systems are now in effect, and the reactions are now coming in. AUVSI President and CEO, Brian Wynne, said at a press conference on Monday that with regulations governing civil and commercial operations of unmanned aircraft systems now in effect, more businesses and innovators are poised to take flight and unlock the tremendous economic benefits of the technology. Wynne added that the UAS industry is poised to be one of the fastest-growing in American history. A Southwest Airlines flight fr

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Santa Monica City Council Votes To Close Airport

Says Field Should Be Closed As Soon As Allowable By Law

The Santa Monica City Council is certainly determined to do away with an invaluable resource. On Tuesday August 23, 2016, the body adopted a resolution calling for the closure of the Airport as soon as legally permitted, with the goal of closure on or before July 1, 2018.

Four Airlines Fined For Providing Inaccurate Information To Bumped Passengers

\Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, And United Airlines Fined Between $35,000 And $45,000

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has fined Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines for providing inaccurate information to passengers about how much compensation they could potentially receive for being denied boarding against their will, or “bumped” on oversold flights, and for lost, damaged, or delayed baggage.

Ice Road Truckers Star Darrell Ward Killed In Aviation Accident

Cessna 182 Stalled On Approach To Airport In Rock Creek, MT

One of the stars of Ice Road Truckers, which is currently airing its 10th season on the History Channel, has been fatally injured in an aircraft accident in Montana, where he lived.

Successful Engine Start For Flaris Jet

Polish Aircraft Moves Closer To First Flight

The Polish company building what it says is the world's smallest single-engine jet has successfully run the aircraft's engine for the first time.

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RCMP Investigates Plane Crash As Possible National Security Issue

But Spokesman Later Says No National Security Concerns Involved

An accident involving a Piper Tomahawk stolen from the Markham, Ontario Canada airport was investigated as a national security issue, but the RCMP later determined that there were no national security concerns connected to the accident.

Mars Colonization Simulation Comes To An End

Volunteers Spent A Year In Isolation In A Dome Near A Volcano In Hawaii

An experiment to simulate living conditions on Mars funded by NASA has come to an end in Hawaii.

Judge Allows Most Of A Lawsuit Against Pima County, AZ To Continue

Legal Battle Continues Over Development Deal With Balloon Spaceflight Company

A judge in Pima County (AZ) Superior Court has allowed most of a lawsuit against the county to stand, but says there is still one major component of the suit to consider.

Snyderville Basin Planned Commission Mulls Helicopter Ban

Will Recommend Stopping All But Emergency Medical Operations

The Snyderville Basin Planning Commission will put forward a recommendation banning all but emergency medical helicopters from the recreational area following a two-hour meeting last week.

Alaskan Floatplane Pilot Rescues Dog

Canine Was Struggling In A Waterway Near Ketchikan International Airport

A pilot who had just landed his floatplane in Ketchikan, AK noticed a dog struggling in the water in the channel between the Ketchikan International Airport ferry dock and the floatplane dock for Taquan Air.

Nixon's Helicopter To Be Refurbished As Part Of Museum Renovation

Will Be Given A 'Face Lift' And Put Back On Display

The Sikorsky Sea King helicopter that was used as VIP Transport for President Richard Nixon has been on display at the Nixon Museum since 2006, and has weathered under the southern California sun in Yorba Linda.

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GA-ASI UAS Flight Training Academy Graduates First Aircrews

Students Poised To Deploy As Academy Ramps Up Operations

General Atomics new Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Flight Training Academy graduated its first cadre of GA-ASI aircrews on earlier this month.

New FPV Micro-Drone Coming Soon

Blade Introduces The Inductrix FPV

While the market for drones continues to grow, it seems like many of the actual aircraft are getting smaller. Such is the case with the Blade Inductrix FPV, which will be available soon from Horizon Hobby.

Aero-TV: No Longer A Top Secret - One Aviation Unveils Project ‘Canada‘

The Engine And Airframe Changes Made To The Eclipse Allow More Flexibility

While at EAA AirVenture 2016, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, took advantage of one of the really nice days to search out Alan Klapmeier, the CEO of One Aviation. Jim wanted to talk about the latest variation of their Eclipse aircraft which, for the time being, is being referred to as ‘Canada’.

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Aero-TV: No Longer A Top Secret - One Aviation Unveils Project ‘Canada‘

The Engine And Airframe Changes Made To The Eclipse Allow More Flexibility...

While at EAA AirVenture 2016, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, took advantage of one of the really nice days to search out Alan Klapmeier, the CEO of One Aviation. Jim wanted to talk about the latest variation of their Eclipse aircraft which, for the time being, is being referred to as ‘Canada’. Just the name ‘Eclipse’ is exciting because of its unique position in the field of personal jets, and now more is on the way.

Applying For A Waiver Under The New Drone Rules

Agency Has Resources To Help You Through That Process, Others Under New Part 107

The FAA new small drone rule that went into effect Monday – formally known as Part 107 – allows for some expanded operations based on technology mitigations if you can make the safety case for a waiver of some provisions. Operators can apply for waivers to operate at night, beyond line of sight, above 400 feet and other specific types of operation.

Commercial UAS Cleared For Takeoff

New FAA Rule Allows More Businesses And Innovators To Fly, Unlocks Economic Benefits

With regulations governing civil and commercial operations of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) now in effect, more businesses and innovators are poised to take flight and unlock the tremendous economic benefits of the technology, AUVSI President and CEO Brian Wynne said at a press conference Monday.

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ALPA Issues Statement On Small UAS Regulations

New Part 107 Went Into Effect Monday

The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) has issued a statement regarding new FAA regulations for the operation of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) that became effective Monday.

Textron Aviation To Move Caravan Work To Independence, KS

Will Make Room For New Products Like Longitude And Denali In Wichita

Textron Aviation plans to move production of its Caravan airplanes out of Wichita southeast 113 miles to its facility in Independence, KS.

AeroSports Update: EAA Comments On Sport CFI NPRM

EAA Works To Have Sport Pilot Training By A Sport CFI Applicable To Higher Ratings

With the creation of the sport pilot regulations in 2004, a new category of flight instructor came into being. These instructors are certified under FAR 61 Subpart K, and are restricted to sport pilot training only. EAA is working to change this.

Southwest Airlines Jet Suffers Uncontained Engine Failure In Flight

Crew Made Emergency Landing At Pensacola, FL

A Southwest Airlines flight from New Orleans to Orlando, FL made an emergency landing at Pensacola International Airport Saturday after the airplane suffered an uncontained failure of its left engine.

More Probable MH370 Debris Located Off Mozambique

Condition Of The Wreckage Suggest Violent Impact With The Water

Additional wreckage found in the water off the coast of Mozambique is believed to be from Malaysian Airlines MH370, which disappeared more than two years ago. And if it is part of that airplane, the condition of the wreckage suggests that the aircraft violently impacted the water and was not under control of the pilot when it did.

Airborne 08.29.16: sUAS Rules Get REAL, Pilots To The Rescue, ISS Update

Also: AA MD-80s, A320 Birdstrike, SWA Picketed, Randy Babbitt, STEREO Mission, Prince Harry v Poachers, ANA Dreamliners

August 29 is a big day as it relates to recreational and non-recreational small, remotely controlled, aerial vehicles as the new FAR 107 is being implemented. Let’s take a quick look at how all of this is affecting commercial use of unmanned aerial vehicles - and recreational use of all sorts of remote-controlled aircraft. Recreational RC flyers have previously operated under an FAA advisory circular and a public law describing what they can and cannot do as hobby

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (08.30.16)

“we’ve reached another significant milestone. With the small UAS rule now in effect, the commercial drone industry is cleared for takeoff.” Source: AUVSI president and CEO Brian Wynn.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (08.30.16): Advisory Frequency

The appropriate frequency to be used for Airport Advisory Service.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (08.30.16)

“Inadvertent” in the ASRS/NASA Reporting Rules is just “Plain Vanilla” English

From the blog of attorney Mark Kolber, a post related to a joint FAA/NASA program promoting safety.

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