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October 10, 2019

Airborne 10.09.19: 1st US-Built Sling TSi, All-Female EVA, V-22 Record

Also: B-17 Accident Survivor Fund, 1st Female Fighter Pilot, 2019 TBMOPA Convention, Gulfstream Announcement

A cool little bit of sport aviation history was made last week as the first US-Built Sling TSi was signed off for flight test in Southern California after 8 months of hard work by its owner at The Airplane Factory’s Builder Assist facility. Serial Entrepreneur, Algen Albritten, 32, of Jacksonville, FL, took up temporary residence in California where he worked on his Rotax 915iS powered Sling TSi from its delivery in February of 2019, until it’s sign-off by an FAA DAR last week. Albrit

AMA Drone Report 10.10.19: FAA Restricts Model Av, Drone Safety, DRL RacerAI

Also: No Drones at Balloon Fiesta, Drone Finds 'Miracle Dog', NASA And Uber, Aero-TV: Senator Inhofe

In one of the most questionable moves made by the FAA under the leadership of a new Administrator, the world of model aviation has been targeted for questionable new restrictions. AMA, after extremely aggressive efforts, is clearly shocked at the decision... as are we. The FAA unexpectedly informed AMA that, contrary to earlier commitments to the organization, the agency is planning to limit all recreational model aircraft operations to 400 feet in controlled airspace and there will be no exceptions. Alt

AMA Drone Report 10.10.19: FAA Restricts Model Av, Drone Safety, DRL RacerAI

Also: No Drones at Balloon Fiesta, Drone Finds 'Miracle Dog', NASA And Uber, Aero-TV: Senator Inhofe

In one of the most questionable moves made by the FAA under the leadership of a new Administrator, the world of model aviation has been targeted for questionable new restrictions. AMA, after extremely aggressive efforts, is clearly shocked at the decision... as are we. The FAA unexpectedly informed AMA that, contrary to earlier commitments to the organization, the agency is planning to limit all recreational model aircraft operations to 400 feet in controlled airspace and there will be no exceptions. Although a 400 feet limit may work for a large number of AMA members, the sport has a number of disciplines that will need to go higher than these proposed heights. Additionally, the

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FAA To Impose Inexplicable Restrictions On Model Aircraft

Proposing Onerous Altitude Limits In Controlled And Some Uncontrolled Airspace

The Academy of Model Aeronautics is asking for assistance in what it describes as an urgent matter. The FAA recently unexpectedly informed the AMA that, contrary to earlier commitments to the organization, the agency is planning to limit all recreational model aircraft operations to 400 feet in controlled airspace and there will be no exceptions. Although a 400 feet limit may work for a large number of our members, we have a number of disciplines that will need to go higher than these proposed heights. Additionally, the FAA is proposing re

NFAC Tests Next-Generation Military Helicopter

Wind Tunnel Test Designed To Validate The Aerodynamic Performance And Flight Mechanics Of Sikorsky’s X2 Technology Aircraft

The U.S. Army is looking to improve its aviation technology and recently called upon the AEDC National Full-Scale Aerodynamics Complex at Moffett Field in Mountain View, CA, to advance this effort.

NTSB Releases Preliminary Report From Solo Wings Windlass Accident

ATP-Rated Pilot Was Fatally Injured

The NTSB has released its preliminary report from an accident involving a Solo Wings Windlass weight-shift-control aircraft accident in Dalton, GA September 28th which fatally injured the pilot of the aircraft.

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U.S. Withholds ICAO Dues Calls For Immediate Whistleblower Protections

Calls For Immediate Whistleblower Protections

The U.S. government has put its dues to the ICAO on hold, saying the body needs to reform its policies on public access to documents and expanding its protections for whistleblowers.

Girls In Aviation Day 2019 Reaches 20,000 Attendees

Massive Recruitment Effort To Ensure Aviation’s Next Generation Workforce

With 118 individual events presented worldwide, Women in Aviation International’s October 5 Girls in Aviation Day 2019 reached approximately 20,000 attendees. Truly an international event, Girls in Aviation Day was celebrated not just in the United States but in 17 other countries in Canada and Australia as well as countries in Africa, Asia, and Europe.

GA-ASI Partnering With NASA On UAV NAS Integration

Will Demonstrate Commercial Mission With A Large UAS In Southern California

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has signed a cooperative agreement with NASA to perform a demonstration flight as part of the agency’s project to integrate Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) into the National Airspace System (NAS). The objective of the demonstration, scheduled for 2020, is to tackle key challenges that prevent routine commercial UAS operations in the NAS today, including development, integration, and certification of UAS and the technologies required for safe operation with other manned and unmanned aircraft traffic in the NAS.

Chorus Aviation Expands Leasing Portfolio

Adds Two ATR 72-600s On Lease To Malindo Air

Chorus Aviation Capital ('CAC') has acquired two ATR72-600 aircraft (MSNs 1147, 1154) on lease to Malindo Air, a Malaysian operator forming part of the Lion Air Group. Earlier this year, CAC also delivered two new ATR 72-600 aircraft (MSNs 1577 and 1579) for lease to Malindo Air, bringing the total number of aircraft leased by CAC to the Lion Air Group to five.

SNC Partners With NASA To Advance Moon, Mars Technology

Includes Hypersonic Testing And Spacecraft Thermal Imaging

Sierra Nevada Corporation is extending its partnership with NASA to two entry, descent and landing projects designed to improve affordability and safety of current and future missions. The first will test the recoverability of the upper stage of a rocket using a deployable decelerator, and the second involves thermal imaging of SNC’s Dream Chaser during reentry and landing.

Security Radar Integrators Selects Echodyne For Counter-UAS Security

3D Radar Will Be Primary Sensor In C-UAS Security Solutions For Airports, Seaports And Other Critical Infrastructure

Echodyne, the manufacturer of small electronically scanned array (ESA) radars for government and commercial markets, has announced that its EchoGuard radar has been selected by Security Radar Integrators (SRI) as its preferred 3D radar sensor for C-UAS security solutions. The radar is recognized in the industry as the best-performing sensor in its class and is a critical component for UAS detection, tracking, classification, and identification in multi-sensor systems.

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Bombardier’s Industry Flagship Global 7500 Jet Flies Farther Again

Completes Another Mission In Excess Of 8,000 Nautical Miles

Bombardier is proud to announce that its unrivalled Global 7500 business jet has once again flown another mission in excess of 8,000 nautical miles, successfully connecting Sydney and Detroit in one non-stop flight, the longest city-pair in business aviation in history flown by a purpose-built aircraft.

The Future Of USB Power, Delivered

True Blue Power Unveils Ultra-Fast, 60-Watt, USB-PD Charging Ports

True Blue Power, a provider of certified USB power products for the aerospace industry, today announced the company’s newest ultra-fast charger, the TA360 Series USB-PD Charging Port. Designed to power new and future electronic devices, the high-speed charging ports use USB Power Delivery (PD) technology to provide 60 watts of power per port.

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AMA Drone Report 10.03.19: EAA-AMA Kids Outreach, Drone Safety, Skydio 2

Also: Gatwick Drone Incident, FAA Updates DroneZone, Roofing Drone, Police Drone

Bringing hands-on aviation activities to young people is the goal as the EAA and AMA have unveiled the new “Young Eagles Build and Fly” program to engage youth in hands-on building and flying of radio-control aircraft. The initiative provides EAA chapters the opportunity to purchase a specially designed SIG LT-40 eKadet kit, all building materials, electronics, and accessories that are needed to complete and fly the radio-controlled model. EAA chapters will partner with their local AMA Club to create a “bu

ICAO Member States Aim For Zero Aviation Fatalities By 2030

Hope To Reach That Goal Through Strategic Planning, Capacity-Building And Assistance Initiatives

In her closing speech to the ICAO 40th Assembly on Friday evening, ICAO Secretary General Dr. Fang Liu highlighted several critical new endorsements by world governments relevant to aviation safety and air navigation capacity and efficiency, including “new revisions to ICAO’s Global Aviation Safety and Air Navigation Plans which will be instrumental both to achieving reduced flight emissions and managing the adoption and integration of new 21st Century aircraft and operations alongside traditional aircraft operations.”

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DOT OIG Announces Audit Of NextGen Delivery Study

Multiple Challenges To Implementation Remain

The FAA's Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) is a multibillion-dollar modernization effort to implement new technologies and capabilities for managing air traffic. NextGen’s goal is to significantly increase our air transportation system’s capacity, efficiency, and performance to benefit airlines and the flying public. The FAA’s plans and vision for NextGen have evolved over time, and currently the agency plans to implement all major systems by 2025.

Workhorse Partners With USOG

Will Launch Pilot Programs For Drone Delivery Of Medical Supplies

Workhorse Group has partnered with Unmanned Systems Operations Group, Inc. (USOG) to launch an initial pilot drone delivery program in the San Diego area with the goal of pursuing additional programs for healthcare providers, pharmacies, and specialized medical courier services using Workhorse's HorseFly, a fully functional drone delivery system.

Boeing Funds New Lab Facility At Stanford University

Contributing $2.5 Million To The School's Aero/Astro Department

Boeing is funding the creation of a state-of-the-art laboratory facility dedicated to the research and testing of autonomous aerial vehicles within Stanford University’s Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics.

JLC AirShow Management Announces AirShow Racing Series

Will Consist Of Two Classes Of Racing; Super Sport And Extreme Sport

On Oct. 1, 2019, JLC AirShow Management received official notice of accreditation from the FAA to organize and host the recently developed AirShow Racing Series (ARS). The ARS is the newest and one of the most exciting additions to the air show industry.

Stratollite Mission Reaches Key Milestone

Longest Demonstration To Date Of Navigational Stratospheric Flight With Station-Keeping

World View, the stratospheric exploration company, today announced it has reached an important milestone representing a key step towards the productization of persistent and navigational stratospheric flight. After achieving the goal of more than 30 days aloft with full navigational control, the Stratollite completed its 32-day mission over the weekend showcasing its enhanced long-duration flight capability. Prior to this mission, the longest Stratollite flight stood at sixteen days, which was achieved in June of 2019.

NASA Administrator To Visit SpaceX Headquarters

Will View Progress Towards Launch Of Astronauts From American Soil

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine will tour SpaceX headquarters in Hawthorne, CA on Thursday, Oct. 10, to see the progress the company is making to fly astronauts to and from the International Space Station from American soil as part of the agency’s Commercial Crew Program.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.10.19)

"USOG's vision is to enable nationwide medical deliveries by UAV, and we couldn't think of a better application for our HorseFly system. We look forward to working closely with USOG as well as with the FAA and other key stakeholders on safe, secure, and timely deliveries in addition to maintaining patient privacy.” Source: Workhorse CEO Duane Hughes.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.10.19): Minimum IFR Altitudes (MIA)

Minimum altitudes for IFR operations as prescribed in 14 CFR Part 91. These altitudes are published on aeronautical charts and prescribed in 14 CFR Part 95 for airways and routes.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.10.19)

Abandoned and Little-Known Airfields

On this site, you'll find information on vanished or abandoned airfields & their unusual histories categorized by state.

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