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Airborne 11.17.14: Jabiru Problem Reported, ANOTHER Civvy Harrier, Orion Arrives

Also: Indoor Skydiving??!!, Fk12 Comet, Philae Bounces, Canada Works With UAVs

The Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority has just issued a consultation draft of the operating limitations to be placed on aircraft fitted with engines manufactured by Jabiru Aircraft. CASA is responding to a high, and increasing, rate of engine failures among aircraft that are powered by engines manufactured by, or under license from, Jabiru Aircraft. Former U.S. Marines test pilot Art Nalls, who has been the only civilian pilot and owner of a BAE Harrier, has announced the acquisition of a second Harrier. It’s a rare tw

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Airborne 11.14.14: Comet Landing!, Google@Moffett, FAA's UAV Rule Pending?

Also: Mark Baker on AOPA2014, ForeFlight 6.4, Jet Rebound?, Musk Plans Sat-Internet, Jabiru Engine Problems Reported

The European Space Agency confirmed the touchdown by sending a message on Twitter announcing "Receipt of signal from surface" shortly after the landing Wednesday morning. The landing 300 million miles from Earth culminates a 10-year journey for the Philae spacecraft. It’s reported the message from the comet confirming the landing took 28 minutes to reach Earth. NASA has signed a lease with Planetary Ventures, LLC to manage Moffett Federal Airfield , an agency facility located in Moffett Fie

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (11.17.14): Ground Clutter

Ground Clutter A pattern produced on the radar scope by ground returns which may degrade other radar returns in the affected area. The effect of ground clutter is minimized by the use of moving target indicator (MTI) circuits in the radar equipment resulting in a radar presentation which displays only targets which are in motion.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (11.17.14)

Aero Linx: The T-34 Association, Inc. The T-34 Association, Inc. is a non-profit corporation promoting the safe enjoyment of the Beechcraft T-34 Mentor. The Mentor is known for its honest flight characteristics, aerobatic capabilities, and formation flying. The tandem seat trainer was built for the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and many other military training commands around the world. As such, the T-34 is a true Warbird and a welcomed guest at all airshows. Membership in the T-34 Association is open to anyone with interest in the Mentor. We have members around the world.

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (11.17.14)

“We’ve been working on this acquisition for nearly three years. The two-seat Harrier front cockpit is nearly identical to the Sea Harrier we already have flying and have flown successfully for seven air show seasons.” Source: A guy we love to hate... out of sheer jealousy... Art Nalls, who has just acquired his SECOND civilian V/STOL Harrier -- a rare two-place T Mk 8 that will be used for flight training and air shows which, when it becomes airworthy in about a year, will be the world’s only flyable Harrier trainer.