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October 04, 2020

Next-Gen Space Toilet On Its Way To ISS

And Another 8000 Pounds Of Stuff That May Not Matter As Much To The Astro's Awaiting The Space Toilet

A Cygnus resupply spacecraft is on its way to the International Space Station with nearly 8,000 pounds of scientific investigations, technology demonstrations, commercial products, and other cargo after launching at 2116EDT Friday from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility on Wallops Island, Virginia. The spacecraft launched on an Antares rocket from the Virginia Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport’s Pad 0A at Wallops and is scheduled to arrive at the space station around 0520EDT Monday, Oct. 5. Expedition 63 Commander Chris Cassidy of NASA will use the space station’s robotic arm to capture Cygnus, while Ivan Vagner of Roscosmos monitors t

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FAA Publishes Second Amendment to SFAR 118

Many Of The Challenges That Existed When The FAA First Issued The SFAR In April Remain Today

The Federal Aviation Administration issued a final rule on September 30, 2020, that further amends Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) 118. Aviation activity continues to increase, and the industry is beginning to address the backlog of required training, checking and testing requirements. However, many of the challenges that existed when the FAA first issued the SFAR in April remain today as the public health emergency continues. SFAR 118-2 is effective on October 1, 2020, and is available for public display in the Federal Register. It will publish on October 6, 2020.

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Classic Aero-TV: AirVenture Airshow - Airshow Beauty in Slow Motion

From 2019: The Displays Never Fail To Amaze The AirVenture Audience

The world’s best aerobatic, military, and warbird pilots make Oshkosh a priority for their air show performance schedule because they have the opportunity to strut their stuff in front of their peers in the community, as well as perhaps the most aviation-savvy audience on the planet. AirVenture’s daily air shows feature a vast variety in today’s world of flight - precision aerobatics, the latest innovations, rare and unique flying examples, and history coming alive through warbird and vintage showcases.

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Avidyne Adds SkyDemon App for IFD Series

SkyDemon Provides VFR Flight Planning And In-Flight Navigation

Avidyne has announced that Europe’s SkyDemon Flight Planning Software is now compatible with the IFD Series of FMS/GPS/NAV/COMs. “Integrated wireless connectivity provides a powerful conduit for adding functionality and expanding the capabilities and utility of our IFD products, and SkyDemon is yet another example,” said Avidyne CEO Dan Schwinn. “We have a large installed base of IFD owners across Europe and we are happy to now have SkyDemon available as a wireless solution for them.”

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EHang Unveils Heavy-lift AAV

Designed to Handle Short-to-Medium-Haul Aerial Logistics

EHang has unveiled the logistics version of its flagship product EHang 216 - the “EHang 216L”, for short-to-medium-haul air logistics in both urban and rural areas. The EHang 216L boasts a payload of 200kg, which, to the Company’s knowledge, is the largest for multi-rotor AAVs for aerial logistics. The EHang 216L is another good application of its world-leading AAV technology platform in addressing real market needs such as logistics.

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Emirates Fined for Operating Flights in FAA-Prohibited Airspace

For 19 Days In July 2019, Emirates Operated Flights Carrying The B6 Code Over Parts Of Iranian Airspace

DoT has fined Emirates $400,000 for operating flights carrying the JetBlue Airways code in airspace in which the  FAA prohibited U.S. operators from flying. The airline was ordered to cease and desist from future similar violations. The Department granted Emirates economic licensing authority to display JetBlue Airways’ designator code (B6) on flights operated by Emirates to and from the United States so long as Emirates does not permit the JetBlue code to be carried in airspace in which the FAA prohibits U.S. operators and airmen from flying. 

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NTSB Prelim: Beech 35

The Pilot Was Flying In An Area Of Reduced Visibility Due To Smoke From Nearby Wildfires

On September 4, 2020, about 1148 Pacific daylight time, a Beechcraft 35 airplane, N818S was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Three Rivers, California. The pilot and the passenger sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. After family members of the pilot became concerned when he did not arrive at his intended destination, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an alert notice (ALNOT) for the airplane. The wreckage was discovered in mountainous terrain in Sequoia National Park early morning on September 5, 2020.

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AD: Airbus Helicopters

AD 2020-20-03 Was Prompted By Reports Of Some NR Indicators Displaying Incorrect Information

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters Model AS350B2 helicopters. This AD requires performing a test of the main rotor RPM (NR) indicator, and depending on the results, altering the wiring. This AD was prompted by reports of some NR indicators displaying incorrect information. The actions of this AD are intended to address an unsafe condition on these products. This AD is effective November 3, 2020.

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AD: General Electric Company Turbofan Engines

AD 2020-20-12 Requires Installation Of Electronic Engine Control (EEC) Software

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all General Electric Company (GE) GEnx-1B64, -1B64/P1, -1B64/P2, -1B67, -1B67/P1, -1B67P2, -1B70, -1B70/75/P1, -1B70/75/P2, -1B70/P1, -1B70/P2, -1B70C/P1, -1B70C/P2, -1B74/75/P1, -1B74/75/P2, -1B76/P2, and -1B76A/P2 model turbofan engines. This AD was prompted by reports of combustor case burn-through. This AD requires installation of electronic engine control (EEC) software, version B205 or later. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. This AD is effective November 5, 2020.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.04.20)

Aero Linx: Farnborough Aerospace Consortium Welcome to FAC - the leading regional aerospace and advanced manufacturing hub covering the South and East of England. It enables its members to become more competitive and increase their market share through facilitating local and international trading, technology transfer and development, sharing of best practice and training plus lobbying at national level on key issues facing the sector.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.04.20): Gross Navigation Error (GNE)

Gross Navigation Error (GNE) A lateral deviation from a cleared track, normally in excess of 25 Nautical Miles (NM). More stringent standards (for example, 10NM in some parts of the North Atlantic region) may be used in certain regions to support reductions in lateral separation.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.04.20)

"The Cygnus spacecraft for this resupply mission is named in honor of Kalpana Chawla, who made history at NASA as the first female astronaut of Indian descent. Chawla, who dedicated her life to understanding flight dynamics, lost her life during the STS-107 mission when the space shuttle Columbia disintegrated upon reentering Earth’s atmosphere." Source: Quoted from a wonderful statement by the folks at Northrop Grumman who built the Cygnus vehicle that is preparing to deliver 8000 pounds of goodies to the ISS. We're grateful that NG remembered a fine person and a dear friend of ours... it was a most-deserved honor.

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