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October 28, 2016

Airborne 10.28.16: Third Scale B17, Part 107 Waivers, #BeLikeBob

Also: Spanwise Adaptive Wing, FAA SAFO, Gearbox Run, Raytheon Site, King Stallion, ASTM Spaceflight, GEICO Skytypers

Today, our first report starts with the question - When is FAA certification of a large scale model airplane required? The answer is - Anytime it must have a pilot on-board to fly it. This is the case with a 17 year labor of love that has reached a significant milestone in Dixon, Illinois. A one-third scale B-17G World War-Two bomber, built by Jack Bally, has received its special airworthiness certificate from the FAA, and is approved for flight testing. When the FAA issue

Airborne 10.28.16: Third Scale B17, Part 107 Waivers, #BeLikeBob

Also: Spanwise Adaptive Wing, FAA SAFO, Gearbox Run, Raytheon Site, King Stallion, ASTM Spaceflight, GEICO Skytypers

Today, our first report starts with the question - When is FAA certification of a large scale model airplane required? The answer is - Anytime it must have a pilot on-board to fly it. This is the case with a 17 year labor of love that has reached a significant milestone in Dixon, Illinois. A one-third scale B-17G World War-Two bomber, built by Jack Bally, has received its special airworthiness certificate from the FAA, and is approved for flight testing. When the FAA issued their new FAR 107 for non- recreational use of small unmanned aerial systems in late August of this year, they were aware that commercial operators may require special approvals for operations

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Pence Plane Involved In LaGuardia Runway Excursion

No Injuries As The Arrestor Bed Did Its Job

An airplane carrying Vice Presidential Candidate Mike Pence was involved in a Runway Excursion shortly before 2000 EDT Thursday night, causing LaGuardia Airport to close for a about two hours.

Drone World Expo Speech To Address Realities Of Drone Delivery

“Future Of Drones: Clearing The Flight Path To A Connected World” Will Be Second Day Keynote

Next month’s Drone World Expo will offer two phenomenal keynote panel discussions with leading industry experts providing the most current and forward-thinking information on this fast-paced, quickly changing and exciting industry.

ATR launches Integrated Cadet Pilot Program With ENAC

Program Will Run About 24 Months For New Recruits

ATR has announced the launch of a pilot training program in partnership with ENAC (French National School of Civil Aviation). This approximately 24-month program will recruit cadet pilots and offer a syllabus in compliance with the EASA regulations.

Spirit Airlines Pilots Respond To Third-Quarter Earnings

Express Displeasure That No Contract Agreement Has Been Reached Despite More Than Expected Earnings

Spirit Airlines pilots, as represented by ALPA, have responded to the company’s third-quarter financials. The company reported profits of $81.4 million, as well as better-than-expected revenue. In a call discussing the report, Spirit Airlines CEO Robert Fornaro cited “industry-leading cost structure” as a reason for “our track record of industry outperformance.”

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Milestone Aviation Group Contributes To Growth Of EMS Capabilities In China

Leases Two Airbus H130 Helicopters To MIT Group's HEMS999

Milestone Aviation Group Limited a GE Capital Aviation Services company, has announced that it has leased two new Airbus H130 helicopters to HEMS999 Company Ltd. ("HEMS999"), a Chinese air ambulance operator subsidiary of MIT Group, to support emergency medical service operations in China's Shandong Province.

NBAA/CAN Soiree To Feature Political Duo James Carville, Mary Matalin

Will Network With Guests, Offer Commentary During Dinner And Live Auction

The NBAA is pleased to announce that political strategists James Carville and Mary Matalin will be special guests at the 2016 NBAA/Corporate Angel Network (CAN) Soiree, a charity fundraising event to be held on Nov. 2, during NBAA’s annual Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Orlando, FL.

NASA To Test In-Flight Folding Spanwise Adaptive Wing

Would Permit The Outboard Portion Of The Wing To Move During Flight

NASA is developing and validating a system that will allow part of an aircraft’s wing to fold in flight, to test the feasibility of increasing efficiency through wing adaptation.

USS Nimitz Welcomes VAW-121's New Advanced Hawkeye

Will Bring Operational Advantages To CSG 11

Aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) and the "Blue Tails" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121 completed the first west coast aircraft carrier underway period with the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, Oct. 21.

Jeppesen To Introduce Enhanced Arrival And Departure Charts

Long-Standing IFR Charts Improved To Increase Situational Awareness

Jeppesen has been working closely with the pilot community and leading experts to enhance its SID (standard instrument departure) and STAR (standard terminal arrival route) charts to increase situational awareness and reduce 'head-down' time while referencing chart information.

Airbus Helicopters, Helibras Introduce First Naval Combat H225M

Aircraft Developed For The Brazilian Navy

Helibras and Airbus Helicopters have opened a new chapter in the history of the H225M multirole utility helicopter with the official presentation of the first aircraft in naval combat configuration. Developed and assembled locally by Helibras, Airbus Helicopters’ subsidiary in Brazil, this new H225M version is designed to meet the demanding requirements of the Brazilian Navy, with mission capabilities including anti-surface warfare and maritime surveillance.

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BA Flight Makes Unscheduled Stop In Canada

Entire Flight Crew Fell Ill During Flight

A British Airways flight from San Francisco to London made an unscheduled stop in Vancouver, B.C. after the entire Flight crew fell ill during the flight.

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FAA Introduces TALPA

Runway Condition Code Replaces Friction Values Provided To Pilots Under The Takeoff And Landing Performance Assessment Initiative

On October 1, 2016 airports in the United States began using new reporting terminology to describe contaminated paved runways in both Field Condition Notices to Airmen (FICON NOTAMs) and on Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS) messages per the Takeoff and Landing Performance Assessment (TALPA) initiative.

New Zealand TAIC Keeping A Close Watch On Robinson Helicopters

On Official List Of 'Most Pressing Concerns' Following 18 Fatalities Associated With The Aircraft

The Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) of New Zealand has placed Robinson helicopters on its list of "Most Pressing Concerns" due to a high number of fatal accidents associated with the aircraft.

Boeing Forecasts World Air Cargo Traffic To Grow Long Term

Stronger Economy, Trade, E-Commerce Primary Factors Driving Growth

Boeing projects air cargo traffic will grow at an annual rate of 4.2 percent over the next 20 years, with 930 new and 1,440 converted freighters needed to meet market demand by 2035.

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U.S. Army Hopes To Accelerate New Engine Program

Hopes To Deliver First Engines For Testing A Year Ahead Of Schedule

The head of the U.S. Army's Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP) says that several ways have been identified that could allow the project to proceed ahead of its original schedule.

AeroSports Update: FAA Compliance Philosophy

The FAA Compliance Philosophy Is A Major Cultural Change For The Agency

In a recent issue of the FAA online publication, Fast Blast, they reviewed an interesting subject which is referred to as the new FAA Compliance Philosophy. Developed in 2015, here’s a brief outline of what it’s all about.

Avidyne Relocating Lincoln Office To Concord, MA

Phone Servers Will Be Down For Several Hours On Friday, Oct 28

Avidyne's Massachusetts-based operation is relocating to a new office building this weekend.

Klyde Morris 10.28.16

Yes, Klyde, After Bob, God Broke The Mold

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Airborne 10.27.16: Cygnus at ISS, New Jepp Charts, Swedish Drone Ban

Also: Med-Heli Traffic Accident, Commemorative Air Force, NBAA-BACE, Unmanned Aircraft Safety Team, Falcon 9, Int'l ATC Awards, UPS Strike

The S.S. Alan Poindexter Cygnus spacecraft successfully completed its rendezvous and berthing procedures with the International Space Station earlier this week. This marks the company’s sixth successful berthing with the orbiting laboratory, and the fifth under NASA’s Commercial Resupply Services contract. An Orbital ATK Antares medium-class rocket launched Cygnus into orbit on October 17, marking the return of flight operations to NASA Wa

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.28.16)

“We understand what mast bumping is, but it is often difficult to determine exactly what happened to cause the mast bump.” Source: New Zealand TAIC Commissioner and spokesperson Stephen Davies Howard.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.28.16): Diversion (DVRSN)

Flights that are required to land at other than their original destination for reasons beyond the control of the pilot/company, e.g. periods of significant weather.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.28.16)

Constellation Survivors Website

The Lockheed Constellation is arguably the most graceful and beautiful airliner ever built. Conceived by Howard Hughes in the late 1930s, the Constellation represented the ultimate in airline performance and luxury during the 1950s.

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