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January 27, 2017

Airborne 01.27.17: Google Lunar XPRIZE, Gulfstream G280 Records, Orlando v Drone

Also: First GOES-16 Image, Piper's Drew McEwen, Flamingo Air, Trump Nominates SecAF, Armed Air Tractor, Larsen Reappointed

The race is on: the five finalist teams in the Google Lunar XPRIZE have been set, and they all have rocket launch contracts to go to the Moon in 2017. A total of $30 million in prizes is on the line, including the $20 million grand prize for whoever gets there first and completes the competition goals. It seems that Gulfstream keeps collecting more records. A Gulfstream G280 aircraft recently set a speed record between Carlsbad, California, and Kalaoa, Hawaii, comple

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Aero-TV: Jabiru's New J170-D - An Upgraded and Fine-tuned LSA

The Airplane From Down Under Is A Proven Trainer…

Jabiru was one of the early light sport aircraft (LSA) brought into the U.S.A. when the sport pilot rules were initiated in 2004. They have long been popular for pilot training in Australia, and while at the Deland Sport Aviation Showcase 2016, ANN News Editor, Tom Patton, found out more about a new model of Jabiru trainer that has been recently introduced to the U.S.

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Klyde Morris 01.27.17

So That's How That Went Down ...

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

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Airborne 01.26.17: New MRJ Delays, Record Wingsuit Jump, Remote Pilots Council

Also: FAA Changes, EAA STC Program, NBAA Update, IAM Wants Vote, Canada Pilot, GI Aviation

The first delivery to a customer of a Mitsubishi MRJ airliner has been pushed back two years, according to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The company says the change is due to revisions of certain systems and electrical configurations on the aircraft to meet the latest requirements for certification. Mitsubishi said on their website, "Since the historic MRJ first flight in November 2015, we have made significant progress in both engineering and test, and now three aircraft are in flight test in the U

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (01.27.17)

“We would like to thank the FAA Chicago Aircraft Certification Office for working with us on our request to add more types to the approved model list. We have already begun developing the list for the next round of expansion.” Source: Sean Elliott, EAA vice president of advocacy and safety.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (01.27.17): Positive Control

The separation of all air traffic within designated airspace by air traffic control.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (01.27.17)

American Helicopter Society (AHS) International

The American Helicopter Society (AHS) International is the world's premier vertical flight technical society. Since its inception in 1943, AHS has been a major force in the advancement of the global rotorcraft industry.

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