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Airborne 12.28.18: Gatwick Drone Paranoia, Blue Angels, SB>1 DEFIANT

Also: Alternative Jet Fuels, A319neo With CFM LEAP-1A, Laser Strike, Pilot Sign-On Bonus

The details of the alleged drone incursions on or near the UK’s Gatwick airport get stranger by the day... The runway at London's Gatwick airport was closed barely a week before Christmas for what was termed “a deliberate disruption of air travel using drones.” Despite numerous reports, and no small amount of hysteria from local and national officials as well as the media, and innumerable instant drone experts, little evidence of actual drones exist... outside of some often questionable eyewitness

Klyde Morris 12.28.18

That's Probably Not The Answer They Are Looking For ...

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Latest Gatwick 'Drone' Sighting Was Attached To The Ground

Police Sent To Investigate What Turned Out To Be Lights On A Crane Near The Airport

They're still a little skittish around Gatwick Airport following a 36-hour shutdown just before Christmas due to a drone being flown near the airport. So maybe that's why Surry Police were called out to investigate a red light that appeared to be hovering over a bus station in Redhill about six miles from the airport.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (12.28.18)

"Our agency's accomplishments in 2018 are breathtaking. We've inspired the world and created incredible new capabilities for our nation. I want to thank the entire NASA team for a fantastic year of American leadership in space, and I am confident we will build on our 2018 successes in 2019." Source: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (12.28.18): Model Aircraft

An unmanned aircraft that is: (1) capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere; (2) flown within visual line of sight of the person operating the aircraft; and (3) flown for hobby or recreational purposes.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (12.28.18)

Experimental Soaring Association Formerly known as the Sailplane Homebuilders Association, the ESA is a national source for information regarding the design, building and flying of advanced and homebuilt sailplanes.