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February 02, 2016

Airborne 02.02.16: Heli-Pilot Shot, Privatization Opposition, NEW Air Force One

Also: NO Cellos, Aero-Calendar, Super Bowl 50 Procedures, ForeFlight, Textron Aviation, Challenger STC, Terror Costs
 
Last Friday, a helicopter pilot in Tanzania was struck by ground fire. He managed to safely land the helicopter, but succumbed to his wounds. Three suspected elephant poachers have been arrested in connection with the shooting of the British pilot. The pilot, Roger Gower, was helping Tanzanian authorities track the poachers when they fired on the aircraft. He landed the helicopter in the Maswa Game Reserve, near Serengeti National Park. Four U.S. Senators on the Senate Appropriations Committee have written a letter to the House Transportation Committee that is set to begin consideration of an FAA reauthorization bill, which many think will

Gone West: Engineer Roger Boisjoly

Tried To Halt Challenger Launch In 1986

The engineer who tried to convince NASA to postpone the January 28, 1986 launch of Challenger that resulted in the loss of the spacecraft and seven astronauts has Gone West at the age of 73.

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FedEx Lands At Kennedy Space Center

Becomes First Commercial Entity To Use Former Shuttle Landing Strip

FedEx has become the first commercial carrier to land an airplane at the former Space Shuttle Landing Facility at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

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Classic Aero-TV: Ion Aircraft - A Unique Entry into the LSA Category

A Two-Seat (Tandem) LSA For Training, Sightseeing, and More…

While at EAA AirVenture 2012, ANN News Editor, Tom Patton, had the chance to investigate a unique looking aircraft intended to enter the LSA market. Patton met with Steve Schultz, the president of Ion Aircraft to discuss his aircraft and how it would fit in the LSA picture.




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