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AMA Drone Report 01.30.20: FAA Kills NPRM Extension, UAVs v Pythons, NTSB

Also: AMA Government Affairs Update, Remote ID Rule, FAA Knowledge Tests, DJI v DOI

Inconceivably; the FAA has failed to listen to some of the most expert and authoritative voices, in aviation, once again. Earlier this month, AMA, EAA and several other groups requested that the FAA extend the official comment period on the proposed rule for remote identification of UAS (Remote ID). AMA has been informed that the FAA has declined this request. The comment period will end on March 2, 2020. Fighting for a better remote ID rule continues to be AMA’s top priority. To achieve the best possible outcome,

Klyde Morris 01.31.20

At Least His Heart's In The Right Place, Klyde

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Airborne 01.29.20: Kopter Acquired, Bearhawk Companion, Collings Standdown

Also: Hartzell's Frigge Promoted, Space Cookies, VAC Postpones, Enstrom Selects AEM

Since the HAI Heli-Expo is ongoing at this time, we expected quite a bit of helicopter news... but the announcement that Leonardo has acquired the Kopter program is a bit of a surprise... and probably a welcome one to the folks who have been developing the SH09 Kopter program over the last decade. Leonardo has signed a contract with Lynwood (Schweiz) AG to acquire 100% of Kopter Group AG. This move allows Leonardo to further strengthen its position in the rotorcraft sector. Kopter’s SH09, a new single engine helico

Seth Van Beek Becomes The U.K.'s Youngest Commercial Pilot

If Seth Van Beek achieves his dream of becoming an airline pilot, he'll have his mother to thank. The London teenager's mom sold the family home for $111,000 to finance his flight training.