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All News

October 22, 2016

AMA Now Offering 107 Remote Pilot Test Preparation Through UAV Ground School

Program Offers 195,000 AMA Members Preparation For FAA Part 107 UAV Commercial Knowledge Exam

The Academy of Model Aeronautics serves as the nation's collective voice for approximately 195,000 modelers in 2,400 clubs in the US and Puerto Rico. Recently appointed to the FAA's Drone Advisory Committee (DAC), the AMA is the only community-based organization acknowledged by the FAA. AMA members have a strong safety record due to well-established safety guidelines and educational programs.

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Robinson Delivers Two R44 Cadets To Texas

Both To Operated By SKY Helicopters For Flight Training

On October 17th, Robinson Helicopter Company delivered two R44 Cadet helicopters (S/Ns 30006 and 30007) to SKY Helicopters, an FAA part 141 flight school, and Robinson’s dealer in Garland, Texas.

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South Africa Proposes Full Licensing For Many Airports

Could Require Fire And Rescue Forces At Up To 3,000 Airfields

Think for a moment what kind of resources it would take to have a staff of emergency fire and rescue personnel at the municipal airport nearest your home. As absurd as that might sound, that is exactly what is being proposed by the government of South Africa, and it could be coming soon.

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Two Greenville County, SC Residents Earn Wright Brothers’ Master Pilot Award

Presented To Pilots Who Have Flown Safely And Professionally For 50 Years

Two pilots from Greenville County, SC have been presented with the FAA's Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award.

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USAF, Other Services Provide Initial Critical Aid In Haiti

Joint Task Force Matthew Conducting 24-Hour Operations

Since arriving Oct. 5, U.S. service members assigned to Joint Task Force Matthew have been operating around the clock, providing aid to citizens of western Haiti.

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Space Debris Telescope Transferred To USAF

Device Said To Be 'Revolutionizing Space Situational Awareness'

DARPA has worked with the Air Force to develop an advanced telescope that already is revolutionizing space situational awareness and helping prevent potential collisions with satellites or planet Earth.

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Saab To Provide Phoenix Airport With Command And Control System

Will Present Both Airside And Landside Conditions To Safety Personnel

Defense and security company Saab has been awarded a contract by the City of Phoenix's Aviation Department to provide an event management system for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (KPHX).  As part of the five-year agreement, Saab's SAFE – an open integration software platform – will offer enterprise-wide situational awareness and a shared, common operational picture, including real-time landside and airside conditions.

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Blacklight Boogie Is A Skydiving Event For Charity

Kicks Off November 18 In Sebastian, FL

The Just Care More Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to "making kids awesome again," will present the Blacklight Boogie at Skydive Sebastian in Florida in November. Just Care More has invited champion skydivers from all over the globe to join in spectacular jumps from 3 running planes and a helicopter. Local foster kids and their foster families are being brought to enjoy the daytime festivities. By night Blacklight Boogie will turn into the most outrageous Drop Zone party on the planet.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.22.16)

"UAV Ground School ... is an excellent online resource for UAV operators preparing for the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Knowledge Test and it's especially useful for AMA members who want to increase their aviation knowledge." Source: AMA Executive Director Dave Mathewson.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.22.16): Low Approach

An approach over an airport or runway following an instrument approach or a VFR approach including the go-around maneuver where the pilot intentionally does not make contact with the runway.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.22.16)

Warner Robins AFB Museum of Aviation

The Museum Of Aviation in Warner Robins, Georgia is one of the largest aviation museums in the United States and a major Air Force Heritage, Exhibit and Education Center in the Southeast.

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