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May 08, 2015

Airborne 05.08.15: Lazair Returns?, New UAV Camera Platform, JAXA Lunar Ambition

Also: Barnstorming On AOPA, AUVSI Renames Tradeshow, Navy Strike Fighter Squadron 151, UAV Training Program, North Dakota

A Georgia entrepreneur wants to return the Lazair ultralight to production, and with your help, Gene Yarbrough might just get it done. ANN readers may recognize Gene's name from his reporting as a stringer during Oshkosh over the past several years. An aeronautical engineer, Gene has brought that expertise to ANN on topics ranging from high-tech engines to ultralights, which remains one of his passions. A company called Polyhelo is developing a Hexicopter that they claim offers unique

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Airborne 05.08.15: Lazair Returns?, New UAV Camera Platform, JAXA's Lunar Ambitions

Also: Barnstorming On AOPA, AUVSI Renames Tradeshow, Navy Strike Fighter Squadron 151, UAV Training Program, North Dakota

A Georgia entrepreneur wants to return the Lazair ultralight to production, and with your help, Gene Yarbrough might just get it done. ANN readers may recognize Gene's name from his reporting as a stringer during Oshkosh over the past several years. An aeronautical engineer, Gene has brought that expertise to ANN on topics ranging from high-tech engines to ultralights, which remains one of his passions. A company called Polyhelo is developing a Hexicopter that they claim offers unique features. Their design is dedicated to the mission of aerial video and the camera and its gimbal are protected from the elements. All of the functions can be controlled from a s

NATA Urges East Hampton Town Board To Reconsider And Repeal Airport Restrictions

Says Impositions Will Have A Detrimental Impact On Aviation Businesses

NATA submitted a letter Thursday to the East Hampton Town Supervisor Board urging it to reconsider and repeal its recently approved restrictions on the use of the airport. The letter is in response to the Council’s May 7th hearing that will consider additional changes to the recently approved restrictions including the adoption of penalties.  

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Ikhana Aircraft Services Delivers First Twin Otter X2

Airplane Now In The Hands Of Tropicair Of Papua New Guinea

The first Twin Otter X2 produced by Ikhana Aircraft Services (Ikhana) has been delivered to Tropicair Ltd. of Papua New Guinea.

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Jury Awards Nearly $8 Million To Drone Technologies

Finds French Company Parrot Infringed On Patents Held By The American Firm

A jury has awarded $7.8 million to Drone Technologies in a patent dispute with French UAV manufacturer Parrot, which the U.S. company claimed infringed on two of its patents.

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Judge Rules In Favor Of Airport In Eminent Domain Case

Says Township Was 'Deceptive' In Taking Of Solberg Airport Property

A New Jersey judge has ruled that Readington Township attempted to deceive and manipulate voters in 2006 in an effort to limit expansion and take control of Solberg Airport (N51), a family-run airfield west of Newark.

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Mission Aviation Fellowship Reaching Isolated Areas Of Nepal Hard-Hit By Quake

Providing Helicopter Transportation, Assisting Relief Agencies

Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) has begun providing helicopter transportation to remote areas of Nepal hard-hit by the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that occurred on April 25. MAF is also assisting authorities and relief agencies at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu with ramp management and planning, cargo handling, warehousing logistics and coordination.

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First Private Heliport In 12 Years Opens In Chicago

Facility Located Near City's Medical District

The first privately-owned commercial heliport in nearly 12 years has been opened near the Illinois Medical District at the edge of Chicago's downtown is now ready for use.

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Boeing 737 MAX LEAP-1B Begins Extensive Flight Test Program

Powerplant For Boeing's Newest Single-Aisle Airplane On Track For Engine Certification In 2016

Boeing and CFM International announced today that they successfully initiated flight testing of the LEAP-1B engine on April 29 on a modified 747 flying testbed at GE Aviation Flight Test Operations in Victorville, CA.

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NASA Test Materials To Fly On Air Force Space Plane

Builds On 10 Years Of Data From ISS

Building on more than a decade of data from International Space Station (ISS) research, NASA is expanding its materials science research by flying an experiment on the U.S. Air Force X-37B space plane.

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Air Force Offers Prize For Engine Development

Small, Efficient Turboshaft Powerplant Could Be Worth $2 Million

Registration is now open for the $2 million Air Force Prize that will be awarded to the first entrant to successfully develop a small, lightweight, fuel-efficient turbine engine.

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FAA Proposes $150,000 Civil Penalty Against Ameriflight, LLC

Allegedly Operated A Beech BE-99 Aircraft Not In Compliance With FARs

The FAA has proposed a $150,000 civil penalty against Ameriflight LLC of Burbank, CA for allegedly operating a Beech BE-99 when it was not in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations.

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NetJets Pilots Union Conducts Largest Picket In Company History

Picket Publicizes Escalating Labor Dispute, Seeks Berkshire Hathaway Intervention

More than 400 pilots and family members staged what the union called the largest informational picket in NetJets history on Saturday. The pilots, whose professional interests are represented by the NetJets Association of Shared Aircraft Pilots (NJASAP), were joined by NetJets flight attendants and Flight Options pilots represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.

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Aero-TV: Aero-Ingenuity – One Man’s Quad-Rotor Odyssey

While ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, was hanging around E-Fest 2015, he saw a lot of interesting aircraft and met with some very stimulating people. Towards the end of the show Jim ran into a gentleman that was simply known as “Quad Guy,” and he could be likened to a Marvel Comics superhero. A superhero, at least, as it relates to flying quadcopters.

Aero-TV: Aero-Ingenuity – One Man’s Quad-Rotor Odyssey

Some Guys Just Know How To Max Out Their Capabilities... And Their Enjoyment... Of Sport Aviation

While ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, was hanging around E-Fest 2015, he saw a lot of interesting aircraft and met with some very stimulating people. Towards the end of the show Jim ran into a gentleman that was simply known as “Quad Guy,” and he could be likened to a Marvel Comics superhero. A superhero, at least, as it relates to flying quadcopters. Brian Mugele is tipping towards the extreme edge when it comes to quadcopter flying...

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House Aviation Subcommittee Chair Addresses AUVSI Convention

LoBiondo Harshly Critical Of The FAA For Regulatory Delays

The chair of the House Transportation Aviation Subcommittee was among the speakers on the second day of the AUVSI convention which wrapped up in Atlanta Thursday.

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FAA Issues Memo Addressing Newsgathering By UAV

Says Agency Must Approve Such Flights Until Regulations Are Finalized

In a memo dated May 4, FAA Assistant Chief Counsel for Regulations Mark W. Bury says that news media may use UAVs for newsgathering purposes only if the agency approves such flights.

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Larsen Applauds FAA’s Continued Progress On Small UAS

Praises Initiatives Announced At AUVSI Conference

Rep. Rick Larsen, (D-WA), the ranking Democrat on the House Transportation Aviation Subcommittee, welcomed the FAA's announcement Wednesday of a new initiative to research expanded uses of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for commercial purposes.

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You Can Help Return The Lazair To Oshkosh

Georgia Entrepreneur Turns To Crowdfunding In Hops Of Exhibiting The Twin-Engine Airplane

A Georgia entrepreneur has had a dream for the past 15 years ... return the Lazair ultralight to production. And with your help, Gene Yarbrough might just get it done.

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AeroSports Update: The Legend Cub On Land And Sea

If There Was Really Such A Thing As The Perfect Toy, A Legend Cub On Amphibious Floats Would Have To Be It

Ever wanted to enjoy flying in and out of lakes, rivers and bays, and then return to your home base on solid ground? With the new LF1500A carbon fiber floats from American Legend it's now possible. They're an amphibious design that can also land on paved or unimproved surfaces. After all, it is a Cub!

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SWISS Revealed As Bombardier CSeries Launch Customer

Bombardier Targeting Year-End 2015 For CS100 Type Certification

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft and Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) announced today that SWISS will be the first customer to take delivery and operate the CSeries aircraft when the CS100 aircraft enters service in the first half of 2016. Bombardier also confirmed that the CSeries aircraft will make its world debut at the International Paris Air Show being held at Le Bourget, France.

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Klyde Morris 05.08.15

Maybe The Experience Will Prevent Him From Texting While Driving ...

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

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Airborne 05.07.15: FAA At AUVSI, SpaceX Launch Abort Test, New Blue Angel Boss

Also: Colorado NIMBY Suit, Hartzell Tech, Tasmanian Seaplanes, Textron, Espresso In Orbit

We have some great news for those who are following the race to space through private industry companies. Yesterday morning, Elon musk and his SpaceX Company completed a critically important test of the escape system for manned flights in the SpaceX Dragon capsule. Early reports indicate this first unmanned test was a success. The ANN news crew attended the Unmanned Systems 2015 Conference in Atlanta, Georgia this week where we anxiously awaited the FAA’s schedule presentation. We had hoped of hearing about fu

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (05.08.15)

“If they (the FAA) can understand that (the promise of UAV technology) and understand your commitment to safety, we have a real opportunity to convince them when these issues come up that this isn’t just some other issue.” Source: House Transportation Aviation Subcommittee chair Frank LoBiondo.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (05.08.15): Blown Flap

Flap across which bleed air is discharged at high (often supersonic) speed to prevent flow breakaway.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (05.08.15)

From U.S. Civil War to Afghanistan: A Short History of UAVs

So many stories these days are about UAVs ... Unmanned aerial vehicles. And while there is a real "gee whiz" aspect to today's unmanned aircraft, did you know that UAVs have been around since the Civil War?

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