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Airborne-Unmanned 11.27.18: 50K LAANC App's, UAV Organ Transport, Shooting Stars

Also: Hirth Engines, University Of Maryland, GA-ASI Selected, Snap UAS

The FAA's nationwide deployment of the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) has exceeded all of the program’s original objectives. Since the program began with a prototype system in November 2017, LAANC has processed more than 50,000 applications from drone operators for authorization to fly in controlled airspace. The system now covers almost 300 air traffic facilities serving approximately 500 airports, providing near-instantaneous approvals and allowing operators to quickly plan their flights. A Uni

New Zealand Rescue Helicopter Crewman's Book Available For Free

'Emergency Response: Life, Death And Helicopters' E-Book Can Be Downloaded From Multiple Sources

A new book chronicling the work of Dave Greenberg as a member of the Life Flight - the Westpac Rescue Helicopter service has been published, and an e-book version can download it for free.

Airborne-Unmanned 11.20.18: Solar-Powered Odysseus, QF-16 Delivered, FT Aviator

Also: Hover 2, TX Man Charged After Drone Shooting, ZF First In Germany, AviSight, Inc.

Aurora continues its nearly 30-year legacy of advancing autonomous systems with Odysseus, a solar-powered autonomous aircraft. Odysseus is an ultra-long endurance, high-altitude platform utilizing advanced solar cells and built with lightweight materials. Odysseus can effectively fly indefinitely – all powered by clean, renewable energy. The inspiration for Odysseus started with the Daedalus Project that ultimately set records in distance and for human-powered flight in 1988 with a 72-mile flight between the Gr

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (11.27.18)

"Thanks to the joint efforts performed by EASA and the European Commission with the extensive support from the Member States and stakeholders we have created the foundation for EU wide rules for drone operations. As this industry is rapidly expanding it is important for us to anticipate market developments and be prepared for change.” Source: Patrick Ky, Executive Director of EASA.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (11.27.18): Negative Static Stability

The initial tendency of an aircraft to continue away from the original state of equilibrium after being disturbed.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (11.27.18)

Final Destination Slovakia

This web site is dedicated to the all members of 15th USAAF and 205.BG RAF, and especially to those who were shot down, bailed out or transited Slovakia in their travels back to Allied lines.