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July 01, 2015

UAVs Force Firefighting Aircraft To Break Off Run

Forest Service Tells Public That UAVs Can Prevent Firefighters From Doing Their Job

A DC-10 carrying nearly 11,000 gallons of fire retardant was forced to break off its run near Big Bear Lake in California last Wednesday when the crew spotted what they described as a "hobby drone" flying at about 11,000 feet above sea level in the area. Two smaller planes also broke off their runs, and all were forced to jettison their loads before landing ... but not on the fire.

Cites Flyweight Issues Which Have The Potential To To Cause Engine Failures

The FAA has issued a SAFO (Safety Alert for Operators) for Pratt & Whitney R-985-AN-14B engines following three documented engine failures caused by failed flyweight screws. These failures occurred during flight, resulting in forced landings. At the time of the failures, engine time since overhaul ranged from 2.5 hours to 671.6 hours.

Not Known How He Managed To Start The Helicopter's Engines

For a few tense moments Saturday, a Mayo Clinic medical helicopter sat on the ground with its engines started and the main and tail rotors turning with only a six-year-old boy in the cockpit.

Aircraft Hit A Building During Pride Parade In Seattle

A 25-year-old woman was knocked unconscious Sunday after she was struck by a small drone aircraft while attending the Pride parade in downtown Seattle.

Court Finds In Favor Of Aircraft Owner

Back in November last year, Eric Joe was visiting his parent's home in Modesto, CA, and flew his Hexacopter low and slow over what he says was private property and a shared county access road.

Two Vehicles Worked In Concert For Study Of The Ecosystem

On June 19, scientists and technology companies partnered with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to passively survey the Nassau Sound Aquatic Preservation Area, situated at the oceanic coastal border between Florida and Georgia. Roveal Underwater Robotics, in collaboration with Aviation Systems Engineering Company (ASEC), teamed to achieve history by deploying an undersea robot while simultaneously flying a drone in mutually supporting roles, the first time ever in Florida in support of the scientific community.

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Flight Planning Software Powerhouse Keeps Raising The Bar

Sun ‘n Fun 2015 gave ANN News Editor, Tom Patton, the opportunity to look at ForeFlight’s new product referred to as “ForeFlight Web.” Tom met with Ryan McBride, the lead product designer for ForeFlight. The short story of this new product is that you can simply plan a flight on your home computer, transfer the flight on to your iPad ForeFlight app, and have everything in place and ready to go when it’s time to fly.

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EASA Approves EFD1000H PFD For Bell And Bell/Agusta 206

Retrofit Avionics Allows Operators To Upgrade To Glass Panels

EASA has approved installation of Aspen Avionics' EFD1000H Primary Flight Display (PFD) into Bell and Bell/Agusta 206 models under EASA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) 10053378.