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All News

August 12, 2017

FAA Issues Lycoming Engine Connecting Rod AD

Follows Several Reports Of Failure Of The Part Leading To In-Flight Shutdowns

The FAA has issued an Airworthiness Directive (AD) for the connecting rods in certain models of Lycoming engines, and asked for comments on the AD (2017-16-11).

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NASA Selects Proposals To Study Galaxies, Stars, Planets

Six Concept Studies Funded

NASA has selected six astrophysics Explorers Program proposals for concept studies. The proposed missions would study gamma-ray and X-ray emissions from clusters of galaxies and neutron star systems, as well as infrared emissions from galaxies in the early universe and atmospheres of exoplanets, which are planets outside of our solar system.

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Morane-Saulnier Replica Donated To EAA Aviation Museum

Daher-Sponsored Airplane Will Join WWI Collection

One of the many unique aircraft present at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017, a painstakingly-accurate replica of a Morane-Saulnier Type L, is staying in Oshkosh after the Association Héritage Avions Morane-Saulnier granted a request for it to join the EAA Aviation Museum collection.

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Storm Aviation Introduces Airbus A320neo LEAP-1A Differences Training

First Classes Will Begin September 11

UK-based Storm Aviation has announced the launch of Airbus A320neo Leap-1A differences training courses. This brand-new training will start at London airports on the September 11, 2017.

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U.S. Navy Blue Angels, AeroShell Aerobatic Team Headline Georgia Air Show

The 2017 Wings Over North Georgia Air Show Will Also Feature Other Civilian And Military Demonstrations

The autumn-rich colors of the north Georgia mountains will set the backdrop as the United States Navy's Blue Angels and the AeroShell Demonstration Teams headline the Wings Over North Georgia Air Show. The show will take place at the Russell Regional Airport in Rome, GA on Oct 21-22.

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Drone Spotted On Video Near Blue Angels During Performance

Navy Spokesman Said The UAV Was Not Close Enough To Interfere With The Show

A spectator watching the Blue Angels perform during the SeaFair Air Show in Mercer Island, WA on Friday captured video of a drone flying in the vicinity of the jets, but a Navy official told local media that the UAV was no threat to the aerobatic team.

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Airbus C295 SAR For Brazil Ends World Tour

Aircraft Arrives In Brazil After Paris Airshow And Five-Week Tour

The first Airbus C295 search and rescue (SAR) aircraft for the Brazilian Air Force (FAB), which performed a successful five-week demonstration tour through four continents, ended its long trip at the Campo Grande military base.

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Lockheed Martin Will Build New Space Instrument

GeoCARB Will Focus On Vegetation Health And Carbon Monitoring

Scientists will get a better understanding of our planet’s carbon cycle and vegetation health through a first-of-a-kind NASA instrument built by Lockheed Martin. The Geostationary Carbon Cycle Observatory (GeoCARB) mission will use an advanced infrared spectrograph hosted on a commercial geosynchronous satellite. The project is led by Principal Investigator Dr. Berrien Moore at the University of Oklahoma.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (08.12.17)

“The Explorers Program brings out some of the most creative ideas for missions to help unravel the mysteries of the universe.” Source: Thomas Zurbuchen, associate administrator of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate in Washington.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (08.12.17): Radial

A magnetic bearing extending from a VOR/VORTAC/TACAN navigation facility.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (08.12.17)

Soaring Safety Foundation The Soaring Safety Foundation (SSF) is the Training and Safety arm of the Soaring Society of America (SSA). Their mission is to provide instructors and pilots with the tools needed to teach/learn both the stick & rudder skills and the Aeronautical Decision Making skills needed to safely fly a glider.

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