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December 15, 2016

Airborne 12.15.16: Inverted Spin Record Update, Osprey Down, SpaceX Delays

Also: Pilot Recruitment, WAI, Iran/Boeing, Pakistan v ATR, Turbine Conversions, Air Traffic Services, Israeli F-35s

Spencer Suderman has informed ANN that he plans to make a third - and final - attempt at the world record for the number of turns in an inverted flat spin either late next year or early in 2018. The airshow performer sent an email to ANN outlining his plans in which he said, "I just acquired the plane for this - a Pitts S-1C with an O-360 engine. The goal is to climb to 30,000' and spin 120 times!" U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey went down off the coast of Okinawa Tuesday wi

Airborne 12.15.16: Inverted Spin Record Update, Osprey Down, SpaceX Delays

Also: Pilot Recruitment, WAI, Iran/Boeing, Pakistan v ATR, Turbine Conversions, Air Traffic Services, Israeli F-35s

Spencer Suderman has informed ANN that he plans to make a third - and final - attempt at the world record for the number of turns in an inverted flat spin either late next year or early in 2018. The airshow performer sent an email to ANN outlining his plans in which he said, "I just acquired the plane for this - a Pitts S-1C with an O-360 engine. The goal is to climb to 30,000' and spin 120 times!" U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey went down off the coast of Okinawa Tuesday with five people on board. All have been rescued, according to military officials. According to a statement from the Third Marine Expeditionary Force, the five crew members were rescued a

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F-16CM Thunderbird Accident Investigation Report Released

Mechanical Failure Led To Plane Going down During Academy Graduation

A throttle trigger malfunction and inadvertent throttle rotation resulted in an F-16CM being destroyed upon impacting the ground south of Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, June 2, 2016, according to an Accident Investigation Board report released Wednesday. The Thunderbird pilot ejected and sustained a minor injury.

Drone Package Delivery A Reality In The U.K.

Amazon Makes First Legal Package Delivery By Drone

Amazon made its first legal delivery of a package by drone last week.

Gone West: Royal Navy Swordfish Pilot Jock Moffat

Credited With Launching The Torpedo Which Crippled The Bismarck In 1941

After the passing of legendary test pilot Eric ‘Winkle’ Brown early in the year, the Fleet Air Arm community now mourns for Lt Cdr John ‘Jock’ Moffat – the man credited with crippling the Bismarck.

Continental Motors Group Provides STEM Sponsorship

Initiative Part Of Mobile Aeroplex At Brookley

Continental Motors Group has joined the Mobile Airport Authority Foundation and member companies of the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley Field to contribute to a Mobile, Alabama STEM initiative that will sponsor 36 students to attend the National Flight Academy’s six-day Deployment program on June 4, 2017.

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FAA Issues Flight Advisory For Trump Inauguration

Event To Be Held January 20

The planned 2017 Presidential Inauguration Festivities in Washington, D.C. are scheduled for January 20, 2017. At the request of the Department of Homeland Security and as part of the airspace security measures for the event, the FAA will be modifying the Washington Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA) and Washington Metropolitan Flight Restriction Zone (FRZ) with additional flight restrictions between January 19th and January 21st 0800-2300 local.

Governor Kasich Declares December 'General Aviation Appreciation Month'

GA Contributes $1.8 Billion To The State's Economy Each Year

The Alliance for Aviation Across America applauds Governor John Kasich for declaring December 2016 “General Aviation Appreciation Month.” In Ohio, general aviation airports contribute more than $1.8 billion to the state’s economy.

Bombardier CS300 Aircraft Successfully Starts Revenue Service With airBaltic

Airline Begins Transition To All-Bombardier Fleet

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft has offered congratulations to launch operator airBaltic on the successful execution of the CS300 aircraft's first commercial flight. With 120 passengers aboard, including local media, the flight departed Riga and landed in Amsterdam.

CAF Red Tail Squadron’s Exhibit Honoring Tuskegee Airmen Marks Five Years

An Estimated Half Million People Have Toured The Exhibit

The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Red Tail Squadron, America’s tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, recently wrapped up their annual cross country tour of the RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit, participating in 36 events in 16 states over 10 months. This marks five years since the Traveling Exhibit was launched to share the history and legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen with audiences across the country.

October 2016 Airline On-Time Performance Equal To September 2016

Slightly Down From October 2015

The reporting carriers posted an on-time arrival rate of 85.5 percent in October 2016, equal to the 85.5 percent mark in September 2016, but slightly down from the 87.0 percent on-time rate in October 2015, according to the Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) released Tuesday.

FAA Taps Regional Administrator For VP Air Traffic Services

Glen Martin Will Relocate To Washington, D.C.

The FAA has promoted one of its regional administrators to a new post in Washington, D.C. Glen Martin, Regional Administrator for Western Pacific Region, has been selected as the Vice President, Air Traffic Services and will be heading east.

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FAA Updates Thousands Of Section 333 Exemptions With Blanket Agreement

Allows New Capabilities That Were Not Previously Available

Thousands of UAV operators who had been granted a Section 333 exemptions prior to the FAA's change to a blanket exemption to its Certificates of Waiver or Authorization (COA) in March have been granted some new capabilities that were not possible before, according to the Rupprecht Law firm, which specializes in drone law.

Watersports Drone Seeks Funding On Kickstarter

Waterproof UAV Includes Fishfinder, Bait Drop, Line Casting Pod

A company developing a drone targeted to people looking for a new way to fish is seeking backing on Kickstarter to fund the effort.

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Demolition! Why Did Textron Destroy The Remaining Skycatchers?

Dozens of C162 LSA's -- Once The Hope of Cessna (and Much of Sport Aviation) -- Ripped, Shredded, Destroyed

Back here at ANN HQ, the staff is scratching its head over pictures that were publicized late Wednesday (first, via numerous 'shares' on Facebook), showing dozens of warehoused Skycatchers and their recent fate... being ripped up and crushed, with engines still apparently attached, by heavy equipment. It looked brutal... There were reportedly between 60 and 70 airframes being stored after Cessna/Textron made the move to withdraw the aircraft from production and sales. At its height, in the decade since its unveiling, the aircraft was a market leader with some 1200 aircraft reportedly on the books... but after a turbulent development program and what appeared to be

FAA: No Immediate Evictions Of Aviation Companies At Santa Monica

Agency Says It Needs Time To Complete Its Investigation Into Airport Closure Efforts

The FAA dealt a setback to city officials in Santa Monica, CA who hope to close Santa Monica Airport (KSMO) by issuing a cease-and-desist order to stop the immediate eviction of the two privately-owned FBOs on the field.

American Airlines Fined $1.6 Million For Violating Tarmac Delay Rule

Ordered To Cease And Desist From Similar Violations Going Forward

The U.S. DOT has fined American Airlines $1.6 million for violating the Department’s rule prohibiting long tarmac delays. The airline was ordered to cease and desist from future similar violations. This fine represents the highest amount assessed against an airline for violating the tarmac delay rule, matching a similar $1.6 million fine assessed against Southwest Airlines in 2015.

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NASA, Orbital ATK Postpone CYGNSS Launch For A Second Time

Earliest Launch Opportunity Is Now Thursday Morning

The launch of a constellation of eight microsatellites by Orbital ATK's Stargazer L-1011 aircraft carrying a Pegasus rocket has been postponed for a second time.

Orlando City Commission Takes Initial Vote On New Drone Regs

But Drone Supporters Say The Regulations May Quell Growth Of The Industry

The Orlando, FL City Commission on Monday took a first vote on its proposed new drone regulations, passing the rules unanimously.

AeroSports Update: S-LSA ADS-B Installation Update

Special Light Sport Aircraft Need Manufacturer Approval For The Installation Of ADS-B Out Equipment

Last week EAA reminded us that as the ADS-B mandate draws one year closer, EAA’s advocacy staff continues its work to ensure important segments of the general aviation community are not left behind. Here’s a little background information about why EAA is concerned about this and is helping to resolve certain issues.

Quest CEO Announces Retirement

Move Long Planned As Part Of Company's Strategic Plan

Samuel D. (Sam) Hill is planning to retire as Chief Executive Officer of Quest Aircraft Company after the first of the year. The timing of the move has been long planned as part of Quest’s overall strategic plan. A search for a successor is underway. Hill will remain as an advisor to the company and a member of the Board of Directors.

Prop Damage During Refueling Cited In MV-22 Accident In Japan

Pilot Made A 'Conscious Decision' To Land In The Water

The Commanding General of III Marine Expeditionary Force, Lt Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson, held a news conference at Marine Corps Base Camp Butler in Okinawa, Japan following the landing of an MV-22 Osprey in the shallow waters off the coast of Okinawa.

Airborne 12.14.16: Sleepy ATC, Iran Boeing Order, Balloon Accident NTSB Update

Also: Pilots Claim Fuel Problem, Tecnam Astore, EASA, SpaceX Delays, Marine Pilot Lost, Offutt AirShow, FL BizJets

Police were called to the control tower at Boise Air Terminal on November 19 after two St. Luke's helicopter pilots were unable to contact the controller on duty at 2:30 in the morning. When they arrived, the official report released late last week indicates that the police found the controller asleep and another who arrived later smelling of marijuana. Boise police arrived at the airport and attempted to contact the controllers through the security call system. It’s r

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (12.15.16)

“Our tarmac rule is meant to prevent passengers from being trapped in aircraft on the ground for hours on end.” Source: U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (12.15.16): How Do You Hear Me?

A question relating to the quality of the transmission or to determine how well the transmission is being received.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (12.15.16)

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