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NASA's X-59 Quiet Supersonic Research Aircraft Cleared For Final Assembly

Aircraft Is Shaped To Reduce The Loudness Of A Sonic Boom Reaching The Ground To That Of A Gentle Thump

NASA's first large scale, piloted X-plane in more than three decades is cleared for final assembly and integration of its systems following a major project review by senior managers held last week at NASA Headquarters in Washington.

Inventor Flies 'Iron Man' Suit Up To 85 Miles Per Hour

Sets Record For Fastest Speed In Such A Suit

A British inventor wearing a flying suit that is entirely 3-D printed has flow the suit at speeds up to 85.06 miles per hour (73.91 knots), setting a new world record for "fastest speed in a body-controlled, jet-engine-powered, wind-guided suit".

Airborne 12.16.19: C-130 Tragedy, Drone Racing Showdown, AirVenture 2020

Also: Clay Lacy Aviation, AF Academy UAS Center, New Flying Classroom, UN World Space Forum

Human remains have been recovered from a Chilean Air Force C-130 which went down last week while enroute to Antarctica. Arturo Merino, head of Chile’s air force, said there were no survivors from the accident. The plane had departed Monday from the southern city of Punta Arenas in Chilean Patagonia. There were 12 passengers and 17 crew members on board the aircraft. “The condition of the remains we discovered make it practically impossible that anyone could have survived the airplane accident,”

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (12.18.19)

“Opener has an unparalleled leadership position in new technology driving personal flight. They have been a part of the Innovation Showcase at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh for the past two years and have been a prime example of the innovative aviation technology we’ve been introducing at AirVenture.” Source: Dave Chaimson, EAA’s vice president of business development and membership.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (12.18.19): Contact Approach

An approach wherein an aircraft on an IFR flight plan, having an air traffic control authorization, operating clear of clouds with at least 1 mile flight visibility and a reasonable expectation of continuing to the destination airport in those conditions, may deviate from the instrument approach procedure and proceed to the destination airport by visual reference to the surface.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (12.18.19)

Classic Jet Aircraft Association

The Classic Jet Aircraft Association (CJAA) is a federally chartered, tax exempt 501(c)7 organization with headquarters in Maryland. CJAA is organized into a nine-member board supported by experts in finance, safety and administrative functions.