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April 11, 2017

Airborne 04.11.17: Blue Angels New CO, PS Engineering, Astronaut Peggy Whitson

Also: ALPA, Aero-Calendar, Leonardo, StellarXplorers, Military VTOL UAVs, CA Airport Leaders, Flying Cell Towers

The Blue Angels, have announced a new commanding officer for the 2018 and 2019 seasons. A selection panel comprised of 10 admirals and former commanding officers selected Cmdr. Eric Doyle to succeed Cmdr. Ryan Bernacchi. Doyle, a native of League City, Texas, joins the Blue Angels after serving as the commanding officer of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113. Doyle has more than 3,000 flight hours and 600 carrier-arrested landings. "This was a childhood dream come true," said Doyle. "My motivat

Airborne 04.11.17: Blue Angels New CO, PS Engineering, Astronaut Peggy Whitson

Also: ALPA, Aero-Calendar, Leonardo, StellarXplorers, Military VTOL UAVs, CA Airport Leaders, Flying Cell Towers

The Blue Angels, have announced a new commanding officer for the 2018 and 2019 seasons. A selection panel comprised of 10 admirals and former commanding officers selected Cmdr. Eric Doyle to succeed Cmdr. Ryan Bernacchi. Doyle, a native of League City, Texas, joins the Blue Angels after serving as the commanding officer of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113. Doyle has more than 3,000 flight hours and 600 carrier-arrested landings. "This was a childhood dream come true," said Doyle. "My motivation to become a pilot came from watching the Blue Angels." Continuing their aggressive outreach, PS Engineering has lowered prices on popular audio panels, whi

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Airborne-Unmanned 04.11.17: Military UAS Restrictions, Stratobus, FAI Drone Races

Also: XPONENTIAL 2017, Allianz UAS Drone Insurance, KY Proposes Legislation, London Driverless Shuttle

The FAA is using its existing authority under (14 CFR) § 99.7 – “Special Security Instructions” – to address national security concerns about unauthorized drone operations over a current total of 133 military facilities. This is the first time the agency has instituted airspace restrictions that specifically apply only to unmanned aircraft. The FAA and DoD have agreed to restrict drone flights up to 400 feet within the lateral boundaries of these 133 facilities. The restrictions will be effective April 14, 2017, with limited exceptions. During the 2014 Thales’ Innovation Days, the Stratobus concept was introduced... and has been compared to ot

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Pilot Fatally Injured In Accident At Central Florida Airport

Piper PA-12 Went Down In The Grass At Orlando-Sanford International Airport

The pilot of a Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser was fatally injured Saturday when the airplane went down on the grounds of Orlando-Sanford International Airport. The plane reportedly went down in a grassy area on the airport, and a post-impact fire ensued.

Santa Monica Resident Decries Loss Of Public Access To Airport Building

City Leases Former Public Space To Highest Bidder

A resident of Santa Monica has gone online to express his opposition to the loss of what had been public space at the Santa Monica Airport Administration Building.

Patriots Jet Team Offers Upset Prevention And Recovery Training

Helps Familiarize Corporate And Airline Pilots With Loss-Of-Control Scenarios In Their Corporate Sabreliner Jet

Once again it’s been brought to the attention of the aviation world that an airplane can go from normal flight to an unexpected inverted unusual attitude within seconds. Recently, the wake turbulence of an Emirates Airbus A380 caused a Challenger 604 Jet to roll at least 3 times and only after losing 10,000 ft. did they recover.

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SSL And NASA Successfully Complete First Restore-L Milestone

Project Will Demonstrate Satellite Servicing In Low Earth Orbit

Space Systems Loral (SSL) has successfully completed the Systems Requirements Review (SRR) for the Restore-L project to demonstrate satellite servicing in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). As announced on December 9, 2016, SSL is working with NASA Goddard Space Flight Center to build a spacecraft that will use robotics to grasp, refuel, and relocate an existing U.S. government satellite already in LEO orbit with the goal of demonstrating tools, technologies, and techniques that can be implemented on future government and commercial missions.

Drone Pilots Subject To Fines, Prison For TFR Violations

Multiple Charges Can Be Brought For A Single Flight

Violating a Temporary Flight Restriction area with a drone can result in serious penalties for drone pilots, according to drone attorney Jonathan Rupprecht.

T-6G Involved In Landing Accident At Culpeper County, VA Airport

Two Injured When The Plane Flipped Over After Touching Down

Two men were hospitalized over the weekend after the 1949 T-6G airplane they were aboard was involved in a runway excursion and flipped over after landing Saturday.

NASA's JWST Completes Acoustic And Vibration Tests

Two Of Many Tests Designed To Prepare Spacecraft For Launch

At NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland the James Webb Space Telescope team completed the acoustic and vibration portions of environmental testing on the telescope. These tests are merely two of the many that spacecraft and instruments endure to ensure they are fit for spaceflight.

Boeing Business Jets, Government Of Poland Sign Multi-Airplane Deal

Agreement Calls For Three Next-Generation 737 Airplanes

Boeing Business Jets and the Government of Poland announced an order for three Next-Generation 737s at a signing ceremony held in Warsaw.

Schiebel Camcopter S-100 Heading Towards MUM-T Operations

Will Work With Patria On Coordinating With Manned Helicopter Operations

Schiebel and Patria have been working together to integrate Patria’s sophisticated Compact Airborne Networking Data Link (CANDL) communication network onto the CAMCOPTER S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS).

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Honeywell Unveils The Power Of The Connected Aircraft

Technology Introduced At Aircraft Interiors Expo 2017

Honeywell showcased how connectivity impacts the aerospace industry well beyond passengers and the cabin at the Aircraft Interiors Expo.

Man Dragged From Overbooked United Airlines Flight

Video Posted Online Confirms He Was Forcibly Removed From Airplane

A passenger was forcibly removed from a United Airlines flight in Chicago Sunday night after being chosen at random by a computer to give up his seat.

Kaney Aerospace Acquires BVR Technologies From Esterline

Acquisition Brings Actuation, Motion Control And Medical Lines Into Product Portfolio

Kaney Aerospace, an engineering, manufacturing and technology company serving Tier 1 and airframe prime manufacturers, announces the completion of its acquisition of BVR Technologies Co. from Esterline Corporation.

FAA Restricts Drone Operations Over Certain Military Bases

Ruling Includes 133 Facilities

The FAA is using its existing authority under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) § 99.7 – “Special Security Instructions” – to address national security concerns about unauthorized drone operations over 133 military facilities.

AMA Drone Report 04.06.17: FAA Drone Stats, CA Reg Concern, Freedom Drone Sports

Also: DJI Drone IDs, Single-Blade Drone Rotor, Schooled At Dronebiz U

The major players in the commercial drone world recently gathered at the reston Hyatt, near Washington DC for the most recent FAA UAS Symposium, an event undertaken by the FAA and their partner the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International. AMA’s President, Rich Hanson was there as well as the Aero-News/AMA Drone Report crew -- who also produces the Airborne Unmanned program for AUVSI. In remarks made to the massive assemblage of drone community members, and in a one-on-one interview with ANN, FAA Administrator Mich

Navy Grounds Fleet Of T-45 Goshawks

Move Follows Reports Of Pilots Refusing To Fly The Aircraft

The U.S. Navy has grounded its entire fleet of 197 T-45 Goshawk training aircraft due to issues apparently caused in part by issues with the oxygen systems aboard the aircraft.

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Drone Racing League Introduces Next Generation Of Racing Drones

Speed, Performance Improved Over DRL Racer2

The Drone Racing League has introduced its next generation Racer3 drone that will be used in the league's competitions beginning in June.

Helicopter Pilot Undertakes Second Of Three Big Adventures

Peter Wilson Is Circumnavigating The Globe In A Robinson Helicopter

Peter Wilson is a man with a mission ... to "raise the profile of ‘a better planet through sustainable development’."

Continental Motors Announces Milestone For The CD-100 Diesel Engine Family

Crosses 5.25 Million Flight Hours, Some 1.25 Million In The Last 30 Months

Continental Motors Group recently celebrated a major milestone when its CD-100 series jet fuel burning piston engines passed the 5.25 million flight hours’ mark, with a total of now over 5,000 Continental Diesel engines delivered since start of series production in 2002. As a result, Continental has surpassed all other manufacturers combined.

XPONENTIAL Hosts Co-Located Events Focusing On Repair, Research, Safety, More

Wireless Repair Round-Up To Take Place At XPONENTIAL For The First Time

The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today announced the line-up of co-located events taking place at XPONENTIAL 2017, including the Wireless Repair Roundup, which is partnering with AUVSI for the first time to provide invaluable training to wireless repair professionals and business owners on the opportunity and potential in the growing drone market.

Airbus A350-1000 Completes Noise Test Campaign In Spain

Entry Into Service Planned By The End Of This Year

Airbus’ A350-1000, MSN065 test aircraft, fitted with cabin, has completed a series of noise tests in Moron, south of Spain, between March 27 and April 5th, as part of its type certification flight test campaign, paving the way for entry into service on schedule before year end.

Airborne 04.10.17: Continental Diesel 172, Honoring Glenn, King Schools

Also: TKM Avionics, Blue Angels, Avidyne 10.2, BBJ, Learn to Skydive, JetSupport, Cassini Mission

The FAA and EASA have awarded STC authorization to Continental Motors for the Cessna 172 family of aircraft powered by the jet fuel diesel engine CD-155. The certification now includes the integration of the Garmin G1000. The European STC allows the retrofit of avgas engine equipped C172 to Continental Motors’ diesel power plants. To display engine data in the avionic system for the models 172 R and S the integration of Garmin G1000 NAV III avionics with WAAS is required. John Glenn, the first America

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Airborne-Unmanned 04.04.17: FAA UAS Event, DJI Offers ID Plan, Wynne Preps XPO

Also: Sky-Futures and Bristow, SpaceX Drone Ship, Seagull USV

The Second FAA UAS Symposium, the first to feature the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International as a pivotal partner, is now history. In addition to some well-crafted sessions, panels and discussions, the event boasted an SRO crowd that often required the hosting facility to add chairs to many of the more popular events. ANN scored an interview with FAA Administrator Michael Huerta, who started the event off with some interesting pronouncements... that all the work heretofore conducted to the get the Unmanned com

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (04.11.17)

“The ... Continental Diesel engines became a success story in a challenging market environment. Since the production started in 2002, over 5,000 new engines have been installed in client aircraft in the field. We expect to exceed the 5,500-engine milestone in 2017.” Source: Jürgen Schwarz, Vice President Engineering, Continental Motors Group.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (04.11.17): Control Surface

Any moveable surface on an aircraft which controls its motion about one of the three principal axes. Ailerons, elevators, and the rudder are examples of control surfaces.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (04.11.17)

Society Of Air Racing Historians

The Society was formed in the summer of 1985 by a small group of dedicated air racing enthusiasts who wanted to pool their efforts and knowledge with others having the same love of this great aviation era.

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