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Airborne 10.07.19: Warbirds Attacked, Bell 360 Invictus, UPS Flight Forward

Also: NASA All-Electric Experimental A/C, AAL PIlots Seek Lost Pay, AME Convicted, Master Instructors

In an age where the internet provides instant gratification for anyone, no matter how ill-informed, to display their aero-ignorance, it should come as no shock to anyone that the warbird community is taking some serious hits after the tragic Collings Foundation B-17 crash last week. With the NTSB barely having gotten a start on the arduous task of investigation, some familiar anti-aviation names are popping up with instant judgements on the accident which took seven lives. One of the most egregious occu

Airborne-Unmanned 10.08.19: UPS Certified!, UAV v Fugitive, Shapeshifting Drone

Also: DroneResponders Program, Drone Detection Technology, UAV Herbicide Spraying, Hydrogen-Powered 3D-Printed Drone

It’s a first... The FAA has awarded air carrier and operator certification to a UAS delivery company, UPS Flight Forward. “This is a big step forward in safely integrating unmanned aircraft systems into our airspace, expanding access to healthcare in North Carolina and building on the success of the national UAS Integration Pilot Program to maintain American leadership in unmanned aviation,” said U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao. A human trafficker who esc

Coast Guard Rescues Two Pilots From Helicopter Accidents

Gyrocopter And Polk County Sheriff's Helo Made Hard Landings Near Ft. Meade, FL

The Coast Guard rescued two pilots from two separate helicopter accidents near Ft. Meade, Florida, Thursday afternoon. Rescued are Polk County Deputy Lavon Hughes and a gyrocopter pilot.

Airborne-Unmanned 10.01.19: AUVSI Hill Day, Hydrogen-Powered Drone, Drone Safety

Also: WASP Aerostats, WavDrone Acquired, Skymagic Drone Show, CBP Selects Citadel

One of the biggest topics of discussion during AUVSI’s annual Hill Day on Wednesday, Sept. 25 was remote identification and the progress, or lack thereof, on this rulemaking. Many in the UAS community believe the FAA is moving too slow on the rules for remote ID. These sentiments were echoed by Rep. Sam Graves (R-MO), the ranking member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. “I think that has a lot to do with the simple fact that I don’t think they really know which direction they’re going,” Graves said. It has not previously been done in Dutch airspace: NLR is flying a h

Online Fundraiser Established For B-17 Accident Survivor

Nearly $18,000 Raised In Five Days For Mitchell Melton

A fundraising campaign has been established on Facebook for Mitchell Melton, one of the survivors of last Wednesday's accident involving a Collings Foundation B-17 in Connecticut.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.08.19)

"As the use of automation increases in aircraft design, it is important to consider how ICAO Standards and guidance should evolve to ensure that pilot training programs align with technological advancements. Further study of the issues surrounding automation in the flight deck could enhance the safety of flight operations worldwide." Source: Excerpt from an FAA paper presented to the ICAO during the recent 40th General Assembly.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.08.19): Minimum Fuel

Indicates that an aircraft’s fuel supply has reached a state where, upon reaching the destination, it can accept little or no delay. This is not an emergency situation but merely indicates an emergency situation is possible should any undue delay occur.