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CSF Congratulates SpaceX And Bigelow Aerospace

Marks Successful Launch Of BEAM To ISS, And Droneship Landing

The Commercial Spaceflight Federation praised both SpaceX and Bigelow aerospace for Friday's successful launch of a Dragon cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station and the recovery of the booster on a floating barge in the Atlantic Ocean.

NTSB Issues Preliminary Report From March 26 Medical Helo Accident

Four Fatally Injured When Helicopter Went Down In Poor Weather

The NTSB has issued its preliminary report from a March 26th medical helicopter accident that fatally injured all four people on board the aircraft, including a patient.

Flight Design Aircraft Approved To Use FreeFlight Systems' RANGR

Installation Available For More Than 400 Flight Design Aircraft Operating In The U.S.

A Letter of Intent (LOI) has been signed between Flight Design USA and FreeFlight Systems for the installation of the company's certified RANGR ADS-B system aboard more than 400 LSA aircraft operating in the U.S.

Frasca R44/S300 Simulators Are Headed For China

The Simulators Are Convertible Between The Schweizer S300 And The Robinson R44

Frasca International announced it was has received an order for two Helicopter Flight Training Devices (FTDs) for China Flying Dragon General Aviation Co. Ltd, located in the Heilongjiang Province, China. The two S300/R44 FTDs will be convertible between the Schweizer S300 and the Robinson R44.

USS Hornet Museum To Host WWII Veteran From Hornet CV-8

Will Be On Hand To Commemorate The Jimmy Doolittle Raid

As part of Living Ship Day on April 16, the USS Hornet Museum (Hornet) will commemorate the 74th anniversary of World War II's famous Doolittle Tokyo Air Raid, which was led by Alameda-born Gen. James "Jimmy" Doolittle. Events include a presentation by WWII veteran and former CV-8 crewmember, Richard Nowatzki who, as an eyewitness to the launch of the historic Raid, will share his memories.

Patty Wagstaff To Speak April 25 At Lewis University

Lecture Is Open To The Public

Airshow pilot Patty Wagstaff will talk about her career as an aerobatic pilot 4-6 p.m. Monday, April 25 in the Brother Neil Kieffe Aviation Building on the Lewis University Romeoville Campus. The event is free and open to the public.

Fifteen Startups To Compete At AUVSI Xponential 2016

Unmanned Systems Entrepreneurs And Innovators Pitch Ideas For A Chance To Win $15,000 And More

Fifteen entrepreneurs and innovators in unmanned systems and robotics have been selected as semi-finalists in AUVSI’s Startup Showdown at XPONENTIAL 2016, the industry’s largest trade show, taking place at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans from May 2 to 5.

Jet Pack International VP Injured In Flight Test Accident

Reports Indicate He Fell About 20 Feet With The Device Running

An executive with Jet Pack International was injured Friday during a test flight accident in Denver, CO.

Textron Aviation Supports Business Aviation Growth In China

Grand Caravan Deliveries Have Increased 80 Percent, Company Reports

Three years after establishing a joint venture between Cessna Aircraft Company and China Aviation Industry General Aircraft Company (CAIGA), deliveries of the Cessna Caravan single-engine utility turboprop have increased nearly 80 percent in country.

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Classic Aero-TV: Phil Boyer 2012 - ‘Just An Aviation Enthusiast’

"Back To The Aviation I Knew..."

ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell had a chance to talk with Phil Boyer who had retired as president of AOPA about four years prior to this conversation. The meeting took place at EAA AirVenture 2012 and Boyer simply considered himself just another aviation enthusiast at the event. Campbell starts off by asking Boyer how he feels about general aviation as a pilot and a user of the system. Boyer’s response is that he feels overall general aviation is getting pretty good service from FBOs and from the FAA.

Senate Adds Bipartisan Airport Security Enhancements To FAA Legislation

Provisions Responding To ISIS Threat Strengthens Passenger-Friendly Bill

The U.S. Senate is set to resume debate this week on its version of the FAA reauthorization bill to provide long-term funding for the agency.

FAA Issues Final Rule On Use Of Sims For Instrument Training

Allows More Simulator Time In Obtaining An Instrument Rating

The FAA has released a final rule that will allow instrument pilot candidates to make more use of simulators in obtaining their rating.

Moon Express Begins Process Of Commercial Lunar Mission Approval

Historic First Application Submitted To FAA For A Private Space Mission Beyond Earth Orbit

Moon Express has become the first private space company to request the U.S government to conduct a payload review of its spacecraft and plans leading to regulatory approval of a commercial mission to the Moon in 2017. Moon Express initiated the review process through a submission to the FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation (FAA AST), bringing the company another important step closer to the Moon.

FAA Deputy Administrator Talks Safety At Sun 'n Fun

Participated In The 'Meet The FAA' Session Held Friday At The Show

FAA Deputy Administrator Mike Whitaker visited the Sun ‘n Fun International Fly In and Expo in Lakeland, FL as part of the agency’s ongoing partnership with the general aviation community to improve safety. Whitaker announced the FAA’s Got Data? initiative to give the private sector better access the FAA’s aeronautical data.

AeroSports Update: John Secord Flies Meyers 200C To Victory

The 40-Year-Old Meyers 200C Finished Within A Minute Of Its Turbocharged Competition

GlobalParts.aero tells us that John Secord is no stranger to flying fast in his regularly flown Glasair Super II, so Sunday’s Sunshine Express 400 from Greenwood, SC to Winter Haven, FL was another great opportunity to race in the highly regarded but fairly new venture, which debuted last year as the “Race to the Sun.”

Carter Aviation Announces Record Breaking CarterCopter

Seeks Backing To Begin Production Of Aircraft In A Variety Of Size Classes, Company Says

Carter Aviation Technologies says it has developed a configuration for its aircraft that can break the rotorcraft world records for speed, range, and altitude – records that have been unbroken in some cases for half a century.

B-29 Doc Runs Engines For The First Time In 2016

First Flight Reported To Be Coming 'Soon'

After a long, cold Kansas winter, the team restoring the B-29 'Doc' rolled the iconic bomber out of a hangar and started her engines for the first time this year on Saturday, and the team says they are anticipating a first flight soon.

Airborne 04.11.16: SpaceX Sea Landing!, STOL Ch750, Sporty’s Breakdown Program

Also: PS Engineering's Streamer Module, Airbus A400M, Patty Wagstaff, CO Expands Exemption, Esterline CMA-6800, John Grunsfeld, AUVSI Xponential

The excitement of watching the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blast off to deliver supplies, equipment, and experiments to the International Space Station is not simply because rocket flight is spectacular, it’s also because the United States is growing closer to going back into the business of launching manned spacecraft. The Falcon Nine rocket carrying SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft was launched Friday and the docking with the ISS was complete

F-16s Surge During Two-Day Drill At Misawa

Squadrons Boosted Missions To About 70 Per Day

Airmen with the 35th Fighter Wing conducted a two-day surge exercise April 4-5 with F-16 Fighting Falcons at Misawa Air Base in Japan.

Step by Step Process for Issuance of Student Pilot Certificates

Changes to the issuance of the FAA student pilot certificate now allow CFIs to issue student pilot certificates.

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Marks Successful Launch Of BEAM To ISS, And Droneship Landing

Four Fatally Injured When Helicopter Went Down In Poor Weather

Installation Available For More Than 400 Flight Design Aircraft Operating In The U.S.

The Simulators Are Convertible Between The Schweizer S300 And The Robinson R44

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Will Be On Hand To Commemorate The Jimmy Doolittle Raid

Lecture Is Open To The Public

Unmanned Systems Entrepreneurs And Innovators Pitch Ideas For A Chance To Win $15,000 And More

Reports Indicate He Fell About 20 Feet With The Device Running

Grand Caravan Deliveries Have Increased 80 Percent, Company Reports

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"Back To The Aviation I Knew..."

Provisions Responding To ISIS Threat Strengthens Passenger-Friendly Bill

Allows More Simulator Time In Obtaining An Instrument Rating

Historic First Application Submitted To FAA For A Private Space Mission Beyond Earth Orbit

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Participated In The 'Meet The FAA' Session Held Friday At The Show

The 40-Year-Old Meyers 200C Finished Within A Minute Of Its Turbocharged Competition

Seeks Backing To Begin Production Of Aircraft In A Variety Of Size Classes, Company Says

First Flight Reported To Be Coming 'Soon'

Also: PS Engineering's Streamer Module, Airbus A400M, Patty Wagstaff, CO Expands Exemption, Esterline CMA-6800, John Grunsfeld, AUVSI Xponential

Squadrons Boosted Missions To About 70 Per Day

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Step by Step Process for Issuance of Student Pilot Certificates

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