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ANN is proud to work with some of the best in the industry... in a number of disciplines... but only a few folks have the pedigree boasted by Ace CFI, Rod Machado. A prolific speaker, author, presenter, and all-around funny guy, Rod has built up an immense following in the flight instruction community for just a few primary reasons... he's one of the best in the field, he is a master communicator and writer, and he knows how to put forth an engaging and often humorous take on aviation's most complex topics. Rod is an Airline Transport Pilot with all fixed wing-flight powered instructor ratin

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ANN is proud to work with some of the best in the industry... in a number of disciplines... but only a few folks have the pedigree boasted by Ace CFI, Rod Machado.A prolific speaker, author, presenter and all-around funny guy, Rod has build up an immense following in the flight instruction community for just a few primary reasons... he's one of the best in the field, he is a master communicator and writer, and he knows how to put forth an engaging and often humorous take on aviation's most complex topics. Rod is an Airline Transport Pilot with all fixed wing-flight powered instructor

East Hampton Prohibits Public, Commercial Use at Local Airport

East Hampton, in Long Island, New York, is making an unusual change to its small regional airport. The anti-private aviation East Hampton Town Board approved a resolution to deactivate East Hampton Airport (HTO) through a temporary closure on March 1, and reopen it three days later as a “new airport,” a private-use facility subject to prior permission. The board says the change will greatly reduce the noise and traffic in the area, something long requested by locals. The removal of commercial services and outsiders is not popular outside of the limited circle of residents and renters, however. The airport is one of the few available to residents looking for access to t

Stranded Falcon 9 Booster in Decaying Lunar Orbit for March 4 Impact

A piece of an old Falcon 9 rocket is on a crash course with Luna, according to astronomers tracking debris in the Earth sphere. A 7-year old booster set adrift in space years ago is headed for impact, first reported by a Bill Gray in a release from January 21st. His computations show the booster making an orbit around the moon again, eventually falling into the dark side of the moon on March 4. Gray said his confidence in accuracy contains some variables in running the numbers: he is able to account for the gravitational effects of the Earth, Moon, Sun, and other planets, as well as the effect of the gentle push of sunlight on the mass.

Finds New Chief Test Pilot In Flight Test Program

Lilium has brought PHX2, one of its 5th generation technology demonstrators to the ATLAS Flight Test Center in Villacarrillo, Spain. The center will be the new home to Lilium's test program as they take their prototype to higher speeds over longer distances, expanding the testing program beyond its birthplace's German borders. The New Test pilot selected, Andrew Strachan, brings 3 decades of experience as an aircraft test pilot, formerly a Royal Air Force aviator and chief tester at Leonardo Helicopters.

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Miami Service and Maintenance Location for Active Winglet Equipped Citations

Tamarack Aerospace announced the addition of another partner to their global partner network, bringing ASG Aerospace of Miami, Florida on as an authorized service center. The MRO offers sales and service for Tamarack's active winglet systems for the Citation 525, 525A and 525B across all 8 variants. Active Winglet System provides multiple performance benefits, including smoother, quieter flight for passengers as well as improved climb performance. The compensatory effects and active load alleviation serve to decrease felt turbulence and reduce fuel usage by "double digits" according to its creators. Tamarack is in testing for a military version of the patented system, to

NYC Native Carrier Once Again Supports Law Enforcement with No-Cost Airfare

Following the tragic ambush and murder of 2 NYC police officers, JetBlue Airlines has offered free flights to their family members and law enforcement who wish to attend the funerals. The move is a public show of support by the company, one the airline says is a matter of course as "New York's Hometown Airline." The killings occurred last week, when Officers Jason Rivera and Wilbert Mora were attacked at a Harlem apartment in the city's Manhattan borough while responding to a call of domestic violence. 

Airflite Subsidiary to Provide Sales and Support for Pacific Region

Austrian manufacturer Diamond has announced the addition of Airflite's Asian subsidiary as their official sales distributor in the Philippines. Airflite Asia came to fruition in 2009 when its parent company sought to expand on its then-current business in the region. Their addition to the local business ecosystem addressed some gaps in the aviation fabric, according to their history. Airflite Asia now offers virtually everything the area needs under its large umbrella, which includes FBOs, aircraft sales, customer service, tech support, and maintenance. Their addition for local Diamond customers provides strong support for sales and service in the region, always good news not

From 2014: Simple Solutions Allow For More Efficient and Versatile Cockpits

While at the AEA Southern Regional Convention 2014, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, went in search to find a solution for a key aviation concern. That concern is: where can you plug in a USB charger in your aircraft? It seems in this modern day of aviation that finding a place to keep your PED charged is almost as important as flying the aircraft. Jim’s quest brought him to Tim Fidler, the Mid-Continent Instruments Eastern Regional sales

New Airworthiness Directive Addresses B747, 777 5G Interference

The FAA has released another 5G related Airworthiness Directive, this time prohibiting Boeing 747-8, 747-8F and 777 airplanes from landing at airports where 5G interference could possibly occur. The AD does not apply to those landings at airports the FAA has affirmed are safe and reliable in their local C-band environment, nor those airports without 5G infrastructure in their vicinity. The FAA says it issued the AD for the heavy Boeings because of its interconnected systems reliant upon its altimeter, which affects the autothrottle, ground proximity warning, thrust reversers, and TCAS. The aircraft affected are estimated to number 336 in the domestic American fleet, with over 1,700 wo

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The first prosecution of an airman operating without a certificate has been filed, with the filing of indictments for wire fraud and uncertificated airmanship. Matthew Jones of Spanish Fork, Utah, is accused of falsely presenting himself as the owner and operator of Noctem Aviation and a Certified Flight Instructor for fixed and rotary wing aircraft. Jones stands accused of defrauding prospective students by presenting himself through text messages and Instagram posts to be a capable and legal instructor for the purposes of obtaining funding for his

He Saw A Helicopter “Very Low…Very Loud…Banked Right And Left Out Of Control..."

On January 11, 2022, about 1255 eastern standard time, a Eurocopter EC-135 P2+, N531LN, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania. The airline transport pilot was seriously injured. The two medical crewmembers and the patient were not injured. The helicopter was operated by Air Methods Corporation as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 135 air ambulance flight. Preliminary Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) data revealed that the helicopter departed Chambersburg Hospital Heliport (PA60) about 1205 and was destined for Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Heliport (9PN2)

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Outer Fix Arc A semicircle, usually about a 50-70 mile radius from a meter fix, usually in high altitude, which is used by CTAS/ERAM to calculate outer fix times and determine appropriate sector meter list assignments for aircraft on an established arrival route that will traverse the arc.

“I’m thrilled to join Lilium at such an exciting moment in the company’s growth. As someone who has been influenced by aviation since childhood, it’s inspiring to be part of a company driving the next phase of sustainable, aeronautical technology.” Source: New Lilium Test pilot, who Andrew Strachan, brings 3 decades of experience as an aircraft test pilot, formerly a Royal Air Force aviator and chief tester at Leonardo Helicopters. Lilium selected Strachan as a part of the test program's extension into Spain.