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October 25, 2018

AMA Drone Report 10.25.18: Dave Mathewson Goes West, AMA Expo, DJI Refutes

Also: Airmap Replaced By Precisionhawk, Drone Thief, Swiss Tourist Arrested, Bargain Priced Hubsan Zino

One of the true leaders in the personal drone community and the recently retired Executive Director of the Academy of Model Aeronautics, Dave Mathewson (AMA #23), has gone west. Among a lifetime of accomplishment, Dave served as the 23rd President of the AMA from 2008-2011, and became its Executive Director in 2011, serving in that post until earlier this year when he retired. Dave received the AMA Exemplary Award in 2003, the AMA Distinguished Service Award in 2006, the AMA Fellowship Award in 2009 a

AMA Drone Report 10.25.18: Dave Mathewson Goes West, AMA Expo, DJI Refutes

Also: Airmap Replaced By Precisionhawk, Drone Thief, Swiss Tourist Arrested, Bargain Priced Hubsan Zino

One of the true leaders in the personal drone community and the recently retired Executive Director of the Academy of Model Aeronautics, Dave Mathewson (AMA #23), has gone west. Among a lifetime of accomplishment, Dave served as the 23rd President of the AMA from 2008-2011, and became its Executive Director in 2011, serving in that post until earlier this year when he retired. Dave received the AMA Exemplary Award in 2003, the AMA Distinguished Service Award in 2006, the AMA Fellowship Award in 2009 and was inducted into the AMA Model Aviation Hall of Fame in 2011. The 20th annual AMA Expo West will be at the Fairplex Exposition Center in Pomona, California for the first time

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Unique Collaboration Utilizing The ISS Accelerates Medical Research

National Stem Cell Foundation Studying Effects Of Microgravity On Parkinson's Disease and Multiple Sclerosis

The National Stem Cell Foundation (NSCF), Summit for Stem Cell Foundation, The New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF) Research Institute, and Space Tango have announced a bi-coastal research collaboration to study Parkinson's disease (PD) and primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS) in microgravity. For the first time, cells from patients with PD and PPMS will be sent to the International Space Station (ISS) for a unique opportunity to observe cell-to-cell interactions in neurodegenerative disease when the gravitational forces that act on cells are removed.

Private Jet Charter Company Awards Inaugural Pilot Scholarship

Orlando, FL Resident Kimberly Novak Receives The First-Ever Pilot Training Scholarship From Stratos Jet Charters

Kimberly Novak used to hold down a pair of bar jobs in downtown Orlando, FL, working six-day weeks to help cover the cost of flight school. Some of that financial burden has eased slightly now that she has been chosen as the recipient of the inaugural Pilot Training Scholarship from Stratos Jets, a local private jet charter company.

Airbus Helicopters Honors Leaders In Air Medical Industry

Presents Three Awards At AMTC 2018

Airbus Helicopters recognized leaders of the air medical transport industry Monday for their far-reaching efforts to strengthen safety and service for crews and patients. Jennifer Hardcastle, Air Medical Sales Manager for Airbus Helicopters Inc., presented the awards at the Air Medical Transport Conference in Phoenix, Arizona.

Boeing Launches New Disruptive Computing And Networks Organization

Goal Is To Unleash The Power Of Advanced Computing And Networks In Aerospace

Boeing has announced a new Disruptive Computing and Networks (DC&N) organization to develop computing and communications solutions for advanced commercial and government aerospace applications.

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Bell And Thales Collaborate On Flight Controls Of The Future

Sign Teaming Agreement To Work Together On VTOL And ODM Projects

Bell Helicopter has entered into a teaming agreement with Thales, for the development of flight control systems for Bell’s vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft and on-demand mobility (ODM) solutions.

Airbus Makes It Fly At Euronaval 2018

The Company Underscores Its Position As A Leading Digital Architect Of Maritime Solutions

Airbus’ comprehensive solutions for maritime missions – which are fully aligned with the company’s slogan: “We make it fly” – take center stage at Euronaval, the world’s largest international exhibition of naval defense technologies, being held through October 26.

Pilatus Opens New PC-12 NG And PC-24 US Completions Facility

New Facility Located In Broomfield, CO

Anticipating growth for its popular single-engine turboprop PC-12 NG and the all new PC-24 Super Versatile Jet, Pilatus Business Aircraft Ltd recommits to its Colorado roots and the US business aircraft market. Pilatus opens a brand new completion center in Broomfield.

West Star Aviation Receives EASA Approval For Honeywell CD-830 Installation

Work Completed At Grand Junction, CO Facility

West Star Aviation is pleased to announce it has received EASA approval for installation of a Honeywell CD-830 Control Display Unit (CDU) at their Grand Junction, CO, facility. West Star Aviation is approved to install these units in various models of aircraft including Hawker, Challenger, Global Express, Embraer, Falcon, Gulfstream and more that were previously equipped with a Honeywell FMS model CD-810, CD-815 or CD-820 CDU.

Bombardier Renames Its Global Completion Center In Honor Of Laurent Beaudoin

Recognizes Beaudoin's Outstanding Contribution To Company’s Development

Bombardier's Global Completion Center, where Global family of business jets interiors are designed, manufactured and installed, has been renamed in honor of Laurent Beaudoin, who retired in May 2018 after 55 years of service to Bombardier. Located in Dorval, Québec, the state-of-the-art facility, which was recently enlarged to host interior completion activities for the Global 7500 aircraft, will now be known as the Laurent Beaudoin Completion Center.

Vintage Aircraft Down On LA Freeway

Pilot Walks Away, But Aircraft Destroyed

A North American AT-6 Texan in WWII Luftwaffe livery went down Tuesday on the 101 freeway near Los Angeles, resulting in the total loss of the airplane. The pilot, fortunately, was pulled from the burning wreckage by passers-by and was safe.

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NASA OIG Report Finds Significant Amount Of Historic Artifacts Lost

Conducted An Audit Of Agency's Historically Significant Inventory

NASA's Office of Inspector General (OIG) has conducted an audit of the inventory of the agency's historic property, which found that a significant number of artifacts have been lost.

Opening Of Deseret UAS Headquarters Marks Major Milestone

Organization Facilitates Rural Economic Development Through The Advancement Of Unmanned Aerial Systems

Utah has officially opened its doors to the unmanned aerial systems (UAS) industry at Deseret UAS Headquarters’ in Tooele. Deseret UAS headquarters is located at the Xperience Center in Tooele City. This state-of-the-art facility boasts UAS flight simulations, real-time test flight viewing, and collaborative meeting spaces.

Award-Winning Documentary On Silver Airways Pilot Julie Wang Drawing Attention

To Be Featured At Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival And Chinese American Film Festival In Los Angeles

The award-winning documentary, “FLYING SOLO: Around the World with Julie Wang,” is scheduled to be featured during the 33rd annual Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (FLIFF) taking place in Fort Lauderdale November 2 – 18, 2018, and the Chinese American Film Festival (CAFF) taking place October 27 – November 30, 2018, in Los Angeles.

AMA Expo Debuts In Pomona, CA November 2-4

Drone Racing And More Will Be Featured At The Event

The 20th annual Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) Expo West will be at the Fairplex Exposition Center in Pomona, California for the first time on November 2-4 with a new, expanded program. This three-day event takes full advantage of Expo’s new location with loads of family-friendly activities including indoor and outdoor flying, a flying light show, drone racing, full-scale flyovers, RC cars and trucks, a model boat pond and much more.

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Kids And Parents Meet At Leesburg International Airport For Young Eagles Flights

Nine Young People Take First Flights At Central Florida Airport

A group of nine young people accompanied by parents gathered at the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534 hangar at the Leesburg International Airport (KLEE) in Leesburg FL, on Saturday October 20, 2018 for a Young Eagles Flight program. Each youngster had a flight in a private plane. It was a perfect day for flying with the temperature in the 80’s and just a few puffy clouds in the otherwise blue sky.

Grunt Style Air Show Majors Expands Tour In 2019

Thunder Over Michigan And Reno National Championship Air Races Selected As Expansion Shows

Grunt Style Air Show Majors has announced the addition of Thunder Over Michigan and Reno National Championship Air Races to their lineup beginning in 2019.

ULM Awarded $90K To Teach Drone Technology For Commercial Uses

Delta Regional Authority Creates 'Teaching The Trainer' Program

There is more to flying a drone than maneuvering it through backyard trees, especially when it is being used commercially. Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) have commercial and practical applications which are growing in demand. To meet that demand, the Delta Regional Authority created the program, Workforce Development: Training the Trainer Using Unmanned Aerial Systems.

Medical Air Rescue Company Signs For Its First Airbus Helicopter

MARC Chose The H130 To Help Grow Its Operations In The Air Medical Transport Segment

In keeping with its commitment to provide exceptional patient care, Medical Air Rescue Company (MARC) will soon operate its first Airbus helicopter, the versatile single-engine H130, following a signature ceremony at the 2018 Air Medical Transport Conference in Phoenix, AZ.

AMA Drone Report 10.11.18: MultiGP/DRL Join Up, Hurricane Warning, EAA Support

Also: Airspace Authorization Expire?, MOSAIC Proposal, New LAANC Providers, FAA Targets UAS Violators

The 2018 MultiGP Drone Racing Championship and 2019 DRL Swatch Tryouts eSports Tournament will be held together in Las Vegas, Nevada over the weekend of February 8-10, 2019. The competitions merge real-life drone racing with an eSport drone racing tournament with the best pilots in the world meeting to compete. For the first time ever, the winner of the MultiGP Drone Racing Championship will be offered a contract for the upcoming 2019 DRL season, airing on ESPN. While Hurricane Michael was bearing

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.25.18)

"Julie, welcome to the world of the Earthrounders, a very unique breed of pilots. We consider you the first Chinese pilot to have flown solo around the world and the first Chinese woman around the world. And once again, sincere congratulations for your unique achievement.” Source: Claude Meunier, who heads Australia-based earthrounders.com.

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