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February 22, 2018

AMA Drone Report 02.22.18: AMA Expo!, Raleigh Update, UAV v Helo... or Not?

Also: AMA Active In Counseling Gov'ts, Intel Drone Light Show, Drone Park Planned, ALPA Attacks Unmanned

Don’t forget... The annual AMA Expo East starts at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, New Jersey Tomorrow through Sunday, February 23 - 25. The three-day expo will provide new and seasoned hobbyists of all ages with hands-on opportunities to learn about building and flying model aircraft and drones. This includes flying demonstrations, FPV drone racing with the AMA flight simulator and more. The Raleigh, NC Parks Committee is looking at a revised drone policy that could allow small

AMA Drone Report 02.22.18: AMA Expo!, Raleigh Update, UAV v Helo... or Not?

Also: AMA Active In Counseling Gov'ts, Intel Drone Light Show, Drone Park Planned, ALPA Attacks Unmanned

Don’t forget... The annual AMA Expo East starts at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, New Jersey Tomorrow through Sunday, February 23 - 25. The three-day expo will provide new and seasoned hobbyists of all ages with hands-on opportunities to learn about building and flying model aircraft and drones. This includes flying demonstrations, FPV drone racing with the AMA flight simulator and more. The Raleigh, NC Parks Committee is looking at a revised drone policy that could allow small UAVs to be flown in almost all of the city's public parks. The new policy approved by the Raleigh Parks Committee and moved on to the full Parks, Recreation and Greenway advisory

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Texas DPS Launches Public Safety Unmanned Aerial System Program

Will Be Deployed For A Variety Of Public Safety Missions Across The State

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has launched a public safety unmanned aerial systems (UAS) program. The department's multi-purpose, small UASs will be used for a variety of public safety missions across Texas, including flight missions related to: officer safety, search and rescue, disaster support, aerial observation support, crash reconstruction, crime scene photography, and communication tower inspections.

JetBlue Appoints Steve Forte Vice President At JetBlue University

Previously Served As COO And Director Of Operations At Virgin America

JetBlue Airways has appointed Steve Forte as the carrier’s new Vice President, JetBlue University. Forte joins JetBlue this week to oversee the company’s award-winning training programs and facilities. He will be based in Orlando, FL and report to Rachel McCarthy, JetBlue’s Senior Vice President, Talent & Learning.

Safran Contributes To Boeing ecoDemonstrator Flight Testing Program

Goal Is To Accelerate New Technologies

Safran Electrical & Power is participant in the Boeing 2018 ecoDemonstrator, a campaign launched to improve commercial aviation’s environmental performance throughout an airplane’s lifecycle. After decades of successful partnership with Boeing on electrical wiring interconnection systems, Safran Electrical & Power is demonstrating its capabilities in power generation, distribution, electrical motors, and power electronics by supplying a complete electrical channel to the Boeing 2018 ecoDemonstrator.

Texo DSI Launches New UAV Platform And Payload Rental Service

Will Allow Smaller Done Operators To Have Access To High-End Aircraft And Equipment

Texo Drone Survey and Inspection (Texo DSI) has launched a new UAV platform and associated payload rental service – Texo Drone Hire Division.

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Med-Trans Partners With Care Flight

Will Offer Services In Parts Of California, Nevada

Leading national air medical transport company Med-Trans Corporation and Care Flight, a medical flight service of the Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA), have partnered to provide helicopter medical service to large parts of Nevada and California.

Mars Orbiter On Precautionary Standby Status

Sensed Unexpectedly Low Battery Voltage

NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO), at Mars since 2006, put itself into a precautionary standby mode on Feb. 15 in response to sensing an unexpectedly low battery voltage.

U.S. Navy Maps Downed C-2A Greyhound

Aircraft Went Down In The Philippine Sea In November

A Navy-led mission aboard research vessel RV Petrel has mapped the wreckage of a C-2A Greyhound aircraft that crashed into the Philippine Sea en route to USS Ronald Reagan, Nov. 22, 2017.

Small Unmanned Aircraft Prove Worth In Battlefield Roles

Reconnaissance And Intelligence Gathering Are The Primary Missions For UAVs

Small drone aircraft the Army is using are proving their worth as a useful tool for battlefield reconnaissance and intelligence gathering. Infantry units are seeing the advantage of small unmanned aircraft systems, which are an integral part of the 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, assigned to the Joint Multinational Readiness Center at 7th Army Training Command’s Hohenfels Training Area here.

Sikorsky Named In Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Widow of Troy Gentry Has Sued Following 2017 Accident

The widow of country music star Troy Gentry has named Sikorsky and Keystone Helicopter Corporation in a lawsuit related to a September 8, 2017 accident in which the musician was fatally injured, according to a report from Fox News.

The H160 Lands In Las Vegas, Kicking Off Airbus’ Presence At Heli-Expo

H160 Prototype, H145, H135 And H125 Alongside A Full Range Of Updated HCare Digital Solutions

The H160 prototype has landed in Las Vegas and will be headlining Airbus Helicopters’ presence for the first time ever at an international airshow at this year’s Heli-Expo from February 27 - March 1 at the Las Vegas convention center. Showgoers will be able see for themselves the the H160 is "raising the bar in the industry", according to Airbus.

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Gulfstream To Showcase All-New G500, Flagship G650ER At Abu Dhabi Air Expo

Show Runs From February 26-28

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. will showcase two of its award-winning, large-cabin aircraft at the Abu Dhabi Air Expo from Feb. 26-28. The static display will include the all-new Gulfstream G500 and company flagship Gulfstream G650ER.

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NTSB Recommends Changes In FAA Airliner Evacuation Procedures

Passengers Were Grabbing Carry-On Luggage During American Airlines Evacuation In Chicago In 2016

When an American Airlines Boeing 767 suffered an uncontained engine failure and subsequent fire on takeoff in Chicago in 2016, all of the passengers and crew were evacuated safely, with about 20 suffering minor injuries, and one 77-year-old man breaking several bones during the evacuation.

Textron Aviation Has Apparently Ended Cessna TTx Production

All Mention Of The Airplane Has Been Removed From The Company Website

Textron Aviation has apparently ended production of the Cessna TTx airplane, though the company has not confirmed or denied that it has made the move.

ALPA Weighs In On Reported Airplane Vs Drone Collision

Urges Transport Canada To Take Effective Measures To Protect The Traveling Public From Drones

In response to the Transportation Safety Board’s (TSB) recently released report on the October 2017 in-flight collision between a commercial passenger-carrying aircraft and a drone near Quebec’s Jean-Lesage International Airport, the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), today sent a letter to Transport Minister Marc Garneau calling on Transport Canada to ensure that soon-to-be-released unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) regulations provide for the safety of all users of Canadian airspace.

AirVenture 2018 Marks ‘Year Of The Tanker’

Event Brings 'Big Iron' To Flightline

The Air Force Reserve is celebrating its 70th anniversary at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018, bringing its impressive fleet of military refueling aircraft as part of AirVenture’s “Year of the Tanker.” The 66th annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention is July 23-29 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, WI.

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FAA Recommends Drone Operators Wear Reflective Vests

Releases InFO Saying Drone Operators Should Be Easily Identified By The Public

In order to help bolster public awareness of sUAS operations and reduce the number of distractions for remote pilots and others participating in sUAS operations, the FAA recommends remote pilots in command, anyone operating the flight controls of the sUAS, visual observers, and any other person providing assistance in the sUAS operation wear brightly colored and reflective vests during flight operations.

Bigelow Aerospace Announces The Creation of Bigelow Space Operations

Will Manage And Operate Space Stations Developed By The Company

Bigelow Aerospace has introduced Bigelow Space Operations (BSO), a new commercial space company that is the sales, operational and customer service company that manages and operates space stations developed by Bigelow Aerospace.

FreeFlight Systems Adds Transponder Integration Options For 1203C SBAS/GNSS

Part Of Rockwell Collins’ New AML STC For ADS-B Compliance

NextGen avionics company FreeFlight Systems announced today that the Company’s 1203C SBAS/GNSS sensor is now approved for installation with Rockwell Collins’ latest TDR-94/94D transponder variant. Rockwell Collins has received FAA approval of an Approved Model List Supplemental Type Certificate (AML-STC) for ADS-B Out installations across a wide range of Part 23 Class 3 and 4 aircraft with an additional Part 25 certification coming later in 2018.

AMA Drone Report 02.15.18: AMA Expo East, Skydio R1, TSB Canada Report

Also: DJI Knowledge Quiz, GoFly Competition, Drone ID Rules Coming, FAA Unenthusiastic About Prosecuting?

The Academy of Model Aeronautics will host the annual AMA Expo East at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, New Jersey February 23 - 25. The three-day expo will provide new and seasoned hobbyists of all ages with hands-on opportunities to learn about building and flying model aircraft and drones. This includes flying demonstrations, FPV drone racing with the AMA flight simulator and more. AMA Expo East will also include Home School Day on Friday, February 23. During this day, home school s

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (02.22.18)

“We are honored that the Air Force Reserve will mark its 70th anniversary at Oshkosh, as it is a perfect place to showcase the Reserve’s aircraft and Citizen Airmen.” Source: Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice president of communities and member programs.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (02.22.18): P-Factor

A tendency for an aircraft to yaw to the left due to the descending propeller blade on the right producing more thrust than the ascending blade on the left.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (02.22.18)

KC Flight Formation Team KC Flight, an RV Formation Team, is Kansas City's largest home grown civilian formation team. Founded in 2009 with 4 members, the team continues to grow and currently have 20 members of which 16 are FFI (Formation Flying Inc.) carded pilots.

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