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April 05, 2016

Airborne 04.05.16: Blue Origin Threepeat, B-Model Sonex, Piper M600/UND Order

Also: NTSB Safety Alert, SFIP16 Published, Small UAV Coalition, Quest Update, DJI v Yuneec, Parkland College

Blue Origin completed another successful launch of its New Shepard booster, and this is the third successful use of this booster, and the third successful booster recovery. On its website, Blue Origin stated that "New Shepard flew again on April 2, 2016 reaching an apogee of 339,178 feet or 103 kilometers. It was the third flight with the same hardware. We pushed the envelope on this flight, restarting the engine for the propulsive landing only 3,600 feet above the ground, requiri

Airborne 04.05.16: Blue Origin Threepeat, B-Model Sonex, Piper M600/UND Order

Also: NTSB Safety Alert, SFIP16 Published, Small UAV Coalition, Quest Update, DJI v Yuneec, Parkland College

Blue Origin completed another successful launch of its New Shepard booster, and this is the third successful use of this booster, and the third successful booster recovery. On its website, Blue Origin stated that "New Shepard flew again on April 2, 2016 reaching an apogee of 339,178 feet or 103 kilometers. It was the third flight with the same hardware. We pushed the envelope on this flight, restarting the engine for the propulsive landing only 3,600 feet above the ground, requiring the BE-3 engine to start fast and ramp to high thrust fast." ANN’s Tom Patton was on hand for Sun ‘n Fun 2016’s opening day, and had the chance to take a good look

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Able Flight Announces Record-Setting Number Of Scholarships

Eight Awards Made In Program's 10th Anniversary Year

In its 10th anniversary year, Able Flight has awarded a record-setting eight scholarships so that people with disabilities can become licensed pilots. The recipients of the 2016 flight training scholarships come from throughout the country and face challenges from a variety of physical disabilities.

Lancair Showcases Lycoming IE2 Powered Evolution

Lycoming’s iE2 FADEC Control Engine Previews In The Lancair Evolution At Sun ‘n Fun

For several decades, the aviation world has come to expect much from Lancair International... a company that helped bring about new capabilities and sophistication to the high-performance sport aviation marketplace.

Parkland College Program Offers Students Faster Route To Airline Jobs

Enhanced Program A 'Win-Win' For Students, Employers, College Says

Air carriers need well-trained pilots and Parkland College Institute of Aviation has stepped up with an enhanced program to prepare students for their first job with air carriers. Through this program both students and the airlines win, the college says.

Split Reported In Small UAV Coalition

Consumer Companies Are Said To Be Forming Their Own Organization

The Small UAV Coalition has reportedly split into two factions, with four companies focused on selling consumer products set to form their own organization.

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Quest Continues To Add Certifications

Kodiak Now Certified In New Zealand

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of New Zealand has certified the Quest Kodiak aircraft, adding to its accreditations in the Asia Pacific region.

Iris Dynamics, Aircraft Spruce Introduce VR Flight Yoke System

DragonflyVR Brings Realistic Ground Vibrations, Flight Control Forces, Special Effects And Haptics To Flight Simulation

The introduction of the DragonflyVR Flight Yoke System and the appointment of Aircraft Spruce & Specialty as the worldwide distributor for Iris Dynamics products.

AeroMobil Hires Hugues Le Cardinal

Will Become 'Head Of Airworthiness' For The Flying Car Company

Joining the ranks of the AeroMobil team is renowned aerospace certification expert, Hugues Le Cardinal who has senior consulting missions for leading aircraft manufacturers and projects. Hugues brings over two decades of industry experience and entrepreneurial vigor to the team through first class aviation insight and an in-depth aeronautical background.

Next SpaceX Mission To Deliver Inflatable Habitat To ISS

Launch Currently Scheduled For April 8

When SpaceX launches its next Dragon cargo ship to ISS, currently planned for April 8, it will carry a Bigelow Expandable Activity Module (BEAM) to the station.

FAA To Study Smokestacks On Idaho Business

Pilots Say Stacks Reduce Usability Of Burley Airport

The president of the Burley Airport Users Association in Burley, ID has written a letter to Burley City Administrator Mark Mitton concerning smokestacks that are being installed on a business near the airport.

DARPA Program Aims To Facilitate Robotic Servicing Of Satellites

Servicing Vehicle Jointly Developed With A Commercial Partner

Hundreds of military, government and commercial satellites reside today in geosynchronous Earth orbit (GEO) some 22,000 miles above the Earth—a perch ideal for providing communications, meteorology and national security services, but one so remote as to preclude inspection and diagnosis of malfunctioning components, much less upgrades or repairs.

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Doug Peterson Named Raytheon 4th Air Traffic Controller Of The Year

Dallas/Fort Worth Controller Recognized For Commitment To Safety And Continuous Improvement

Air Traffic Controller Doug Peterson has been selected by Raytheon as the fourth "Raytheon Air Traffic Controller of the Year". The award recognizes controllers for outstanding efforts to improve quality, safety or efficiency of air traffic control.

Meridian Air Charter Adds Gulfstream GIV-SP To Fleet

Aircraft Built In 1996, Upgraded In 2009

Private aviation company Meridian based at Teterboro Airport in Teterboro, NJ has added a Gulfstream GIV-SP (N999AA) to its growing charter fleet of private business jets. This long range aircraft was completed in 1996 and the interior was completely upgraded and refurbished in 2009.

Airborne 04.04.16: SnF Innovation Preview!, Lancair Evolution, Wipaire, NavWorx

Also: ANN @ SnF16!!!, Avidyne Synthetic Vision, Two New Dynons, New P&M PULSR, Next SpaceX Mission, Three Receive Master Instructor Designation

Things may look a little different on Airborne Unlimited this week because we have locked the office door while we are covering the events, in person, at Sun ‘n Fun in Lakeland, Florida. That’s right, as some parts of our country are experiencing a return of winter weather, we bit the bullet to bring you all the news from Lakeland where the weather is forecast to be in the mid-70s all week... It’s a dirty job but we do it fo

Alaska Air Group To Acquire Virgin America

Seattle-Based Carrier Set To Become 5th Largest U.S. Airline

Alaska Air Group and Virgin America have announced that their boards of directors have unanimously approved a definitive merger agreement, under which Alaska Air Group will acquire Virgin America for $57.00 per share in cash. Including existing Virgin America indebtedness and capitalized aircraft operating leases, the aggregate transaction value is approximately $4.0 billion.

Avidyne Introduces IFD100 iPad App

IFD100 Wirelessly Controls Your Panel-Mounted IFD, Adding Utility And Ease Of Use

Avidyne Corporation announced their new IFD100, an iPad-based application that mimics all the functionality of their IFD-Series GPS Flight Management Systems, and giving pilots a new tool for managing their flight.

AeroJones Aviation Begins Shipments To Flight Design USA

First Taiwan-Manufactured CTLS Light-Sport Aircraft Are En Route

The first Flight Design CTLS and CTLSi customer aircraft from Taiwan-based manufacturer AeroJones have been shipped to FDUSA distributor Airtime Aviation in Tulsa Oklahoma.

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DeLand Airport Team Hopes To See You At Sun 'n Fun

Airport Is Showcasing Planned Sport Aviation Village

The DeLand (FL) Municipal Airport will be exhibiting inside the Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association (LAMA) tent in Paradise City throughout the 2016 Sun 'n Fun International Expo and Fly-In, showcasing DeLand's new Sport Aviation Village and its Preview Show.

AeroSports Update: NTSB Safety Alert

Keep Focused On Safety When Arriving At A Major Fly-In Event

The NTSB has issued a Safety Alert addressing concerns for arrivals at major fly-in events such as, Sun ‘n Fun and EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. The alert says these events pose unique challenges for pilots, and air traffic controllers, including extremely high density traffic, special flight and communication procedures, a rapid change in the environment, and changes to air traffic control separation standards.

A5 Delivery Position #23 Being Shopped On eBay

Opening Bid Placed At $250,000

This is among the most unusual eBay listings we've ever seen. The holder of delivery position #23 for an A5 LSA has placed the position on the online auction site with an opening bid of $250,000.

DJI Files Patent Infringement Suit Against Yuneec

Says 'Products And Technology' Have Been Copied

UAV manufacturer DJI has filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Central District of California claiming that rival drone-maker Yuneec has infringed on two of its patents for its aircraft.

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (04.05.16)

"The aircraft are Flight Design aircraft in all respects." Source: Flight Design USA president Tom Peghiny, on the shipment of the first aircraft from Taiwan-based manufacturer AeroJones to the U.S.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (04.05.16): Interrogator

The ground-based surveillance radar beacon transmitter-receiver, which normally scans in synchronism with a primary radar, transmitting discrete radio signals which repetitiously request all transponders on the mode being used to reply.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (04.05.16)

Bahamas Drone Laws

Bahamas drone laws are constantly changing.

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