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January 23, 2015

Airborne 01.23.15: Google/SpaceX Bucks, Pet Aero-Rescue, Return of the P-3?

Also: Disruptive Innovation, V22 Ospreys, USAF Lets Bluebook Loose, Dawn and Ceres, FAASTeam Virtual Safety Stand Down

As SpaceX’s Elon Musk pushes ahead on his development of rocket and delivery systems to supply the International Space Station, he is also looking at finding a way to provide high-speed Internet communications for the entire world. If that sounds like an ambitious plan… it is…and it’s reported that Google and Fidelity seem to agree to the tune of $1 billion. General aviation comes to the rescue. More than 200 dogs and cats were flown from Greenville Airport in Alabama to various locations in Florida last Saturday in an effort to find new homes for the animals. Called the "Plots N Paws Sunshine Flyway", the effort was coordinat

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Boeing, Thai Airways International Celebrate 75th Direct Airplane Delivery

Thai Uses Newly Delivered 777-300ER To Carry Out Humanitarian Mission

The 75th direct delivery of a Boeing airplane to Thai Airways International Celebrate has been completed. Marking the milestone delivery, Boeing and Thai collaborated to transport 1,000 wool blankets onboard Thai's newly delivered 777-300ER (Extended Range).

Unmanned Aircraft Operator Training To Be Offered In Canada

First Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) Instruction Designed Specifically To Meet Transport Canada's New Requirements

A British Columbia based next generation UAV pilot training academy launches February 2015. Classes will be held monthly starting in BC with a travel schedule to be announced by end of quarter.

IXV Spaceplane Receives Maneuvering Propellant Load

Launch Aboard Vega Booster Planned For Next Month

Europe’s Intermediate eXperimental Vehicle (IXV) has been “topped off” at the Spaceport in French Guiana as preparations continue for its launch with Vega’s year-opening mission on February 11.

Florida Resident Sues FAA

Was In Her Home When It Was Impacted By An Airplane

A resident of Palm Coast, FL has sued the FAA for the loss of her home as well as medical expenses stemming from an accident which occurred on January 3, 2013. The home of Susan Crockett was substantially damaged and eventually had to be razed. The airplane narrowly missed Crockett, who was in the home at the time, and she was forced to escape the home through a window.

Larsen To Keep Position As Top House Democrat On Aviation Issues

Puget Sound-Area Congressman Continues As Ranking Democrat On House Aviation Subcommittee

Rick Larsen, (D-WA), will remain the top House Democrat on aviation issues after a vote by his colleagues on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Larsen will keep his position as the Ranking Member on the Aviation Subcommittee, which has jurisdiction over all aspects of civil aviation including safety, infrastructure, labor, commerce and international issues, and oversees the FAA.

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Civil Air Patrol Supports Homeland Security Air-Defense Operations

Helping NORAD Fighters Train To Protect The Super Bowl

Members of the Arizona Wing took to the skies Thursday, 10 days before Super Bowl XLIX, as part of a Continental U.S. region of NORAD air-defense exercise preparing fighters to protect the airspace around Phoenix’s University of Phoenix Stadium, site of the football championship game.

First eCASS Delivered For The U.S. Navy Aircraft Fleet

Electronic Consolidated Automated Support System (eCASS) Designed To Decrease AOG Time For Naval Airplanes

The first electronic Consolidated Automated Support System (eCASS) has been delivered to the U.S. Navy for maximizing aircraft readiness. The System was developed by Lockheed Martin.

NAB Show To Feature New Aerial Robotics And UAV Pavilion

New Exhibit Area Will Feature Dozens Of UAV Companies, Flying Demonstrations

The 2015 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show, held April 11-16, will feature a new Aerial Robotics and Drone Pavilion, presented by Drone Media Group in partnership with NAB Show. The new exhibit area, located in the South Upper Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, will feature dozens of aerial robotics companies, a flying cage, demonstration area with seating, and daily sessions.

FAA SAFO Focuses On Banner Towing And Parasail Operations

The Two Often Occur In The Same Airspace At The Beach

The FAA has issued a SAFO (Safety Alert For Operators) highlighting regulations, guidance, and best practices for safe aircraft banner tow operations in the vicinity of parasail operations.

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House Hearing Drills Down Into FAA Certification Process

Committee Gathers Information About The Effects Of 'Regulatory Burdens' On Manufacturers, Others

The first hearing by the full House Transportation and Infrastructure committee for the 114th Congress was held to examine the process by which the FAA certifies new aircraft and other products.

House Committee Examines R&D To Support Deployment Of Commercial UAVs

Research Performed By The FAA And NASA To Help Facilitate UAV Integration Into The NAS

The Committee on Science, Space, and Technology on Wednesday held a hearing to review research and development (R&D) performed by the FAA and NASA that could facilitate commercial Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), commonly called drones, to be integrated into the National Airspace System.

Sebring Sport Aviation Expo: An Event In Transition?

Crowds Smaller, But Vendors Generally Happy

The 2015 edition of the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, FL which wrapped up Saturday may be an indication of an event in transition. While the crowds seemed smaller, some vendors reported that many of those at the show were more serious about airplane ownership.

Redhawk Diesel Selected For Cochise College Fleet

Redbird To Deliver Six New Aircraft To The School To Upgrade Training Fleet

Cochise College in Douglas, AZ has ordered 6 RedHawk aircraft in a move to upgrade and modernize their training fleet. Students enrolled in the upcoming fall semester will utilize the new RedHawk aircraft while training for Private Pilot, Instrument and Commercial Pilot Certification in Cochise College’s professional pilot program.

NTSB Calls For Better Ways To Find Aircraft Accident Sites

Recommendations Also Emphasize Need For Cockpit Image Recorders On Commercial Airliners

The NTSB has issued a series of safety recommendations to the FAA calling for improvements in locating downed aircraft and ways to obtain critical flight data faster and without the need for immediate underwater retrieval. The Board also re-emphasized the need for cockpit image recorders on commercial airplanes.

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AeroSports Update: CubCrafters Names New President

General Manager At CubCrafters Since 2009, Randy Lervold, Named President Of CubCrafters

Light aircraft designer and manufacturer CubCrafters has announced the promotion of Randy Lervold to the position of President. Lervold has served as General Manager at CubCrafters since 2009 and has overseen a period of unprecedented growth for the 35 year old company.

Klyde Morris 01.23.15

Chalk It Up To Coincidence, Klyde

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Airborne 01.22.15: DA50 TurboProp, Redbird Redhawk Fleet Sale, New SpaceShipTwo

Also: TBM Sales Record, Offutt Airshow Cancelled, Airbus Analyzed, More UAV Thefts, UAV Autopilot?

We are getting used to seeing some very advanced aircraft coming from the Diamond Aircraft Company, and it looks like they’re at it again. A DA50 powered by a turboprop engine made its first flight on Monday of this week. This concept was first introduced at the general aviation show AERO Friedrichshafen in April 2013. RedHawk Aero, a subsidiary of Redbird Flight Simulations, has announced that Cochise College in Douglas, Arizona has ordered 6 RedHawk aircraft in a move to upgrade and modernize their trainin

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (01.23.15)

“Commercial drones have the potential to carry out a wide range of tasks across a broad range of sectors, including agriculture, weather, energy and disaster relief. However, due to the delays in integrating UAS into the National Airspace System, the public is not yet allowed to use drones to do any of these things.” Source: House Science Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-TX).

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (01.23.15): Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS)

A system designed to determine an aircraft's clearance above the Earth and provides limited predictability about aircraft position relative to rising terrain.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (01.23.15)

Air Racing History

Probably since the day there were two airplanes, the people who flew them wanted to know whose was faster.

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