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RARA Announces Design Contest For 54th National Championship Air Races

Initial Poster And T-Shirt Ideas Must Be Submitted By April 14

Calling all racing fans and artists! The Reno Air Racing Association has launched a design contest for the official poster and t-shirts of the 54th National Championship Air Races.

Dynon Introduces Dual Band ADS-B Traffic And Weather Receiver

Receives Data On Both 978 MHz And 1090 MHz Frequencies

Dynons new dual band SV-ADSB-472 receives ADS-B traffic via 978 MHz (UAT) and 1090 MHz. In the US, it also receives free text and graphical weather from the FAA’s network of ADS-B ground stations. Unlike portable ADS-B receivers, SkyView and AF-5000 pilots receive FULL ADS-B and radar traffic when the SV-ADSB-472 is paired with our Mode-S transponder and SV-GPS-2020.

Drones Provide Next-Gen Oil & Gas Facility Protection

UAV Technology Sniffing For Leaks, Surveying Operations And Protecting The Environment

Oil and gas spills and leaks have been of extreme concern throughout the history of the industry, with safety of the environment and people the most critical part of a manufacturer’s infrastructure. All oil and gas companies are committed to diligent inspection. Combined with the rise and availability of drone technology, these organizations have taken note of how to advance their facility and risk programs, and integrate drone maintenance to help prevent disasters.

Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport Using Drones For Runway Inspections

Unmanned Aircraft Assisting With Runway Surveys

Officials at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport are now using drones to inspect runways and document pavement issues for future maintenance.

FlightSafety Expands G650 Simulator Training

Offers The Only Factory-Authorized Gulfstream G650 Training Close To Operators In Europe, The Middle East, And Surrounding Regions

FlightSafety International announces the start of the only factory-authorized Gulfstream G650 training program located close to operators in Europe, the Middle East, and surrounding regions.

Upwind Summer Scholarship Program Announces The Class Of 2017

Created By Bay-Area Pilots To Support Flight Training

The Upwind Foundation (Upwind) is pleased to announce the Upwind Summer Scholarship Class of 2017. The following San Francisco Bay Area high school juniors have been awarded the flight scholarship: Giles Beebe of Menlo Park, Peter Habelt of Burlingame, Dante Pacini of San Mateo, and Alexandra Strehlow of Portola Valley. These four aspiring young aviators have been awarded a complete primary flight training program which begins with ground school in April and continues with flight training during the summer.

TRU Simulation + Training Continues To Expand ProFlight Pilot Training

Recently Approved Cessna Citation CJ3+ Training Program Added To Course Offerings

TRU Simulation + Training will continue to expand its pilot training capabilities throughout 2017 to include several popular Textron Aviation business jet models including the Cessna Citation Longitude, Citation Sovereign+, Citation Latitude and Citation CJ3+.

A400M Delivers First Humanitarian Cargo With Royal Malaysian Air Force

Relief Supplies Will Be Used To Prevent Malaria Outbreaks In The Wake Of Natural Disasters

The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF), Airbus and the Spanish Red Cross have delivered a load of humanitarian goods from Seville, Spain, to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Asia Pacific Regional Office in Malaysia.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (03.25.17)

"For general aviation to continue, we have to welcome in the next generation of pilots.” Source: Upwind Executive Director Herb Patten.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.25.17): Accident, Aircraft

An occurrence associated with the operation of an aircraft which takes place between the time any person boards the aircraft with the intention of flight and until such time as all such persons have disembarked, and in which any person suffers death or serious injury, or in which the aircraft receives substantial damage.