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December 28, 2020

Airborne 12.23.20: Pan Am 103 Charges, $182K UAV Fine, Busted For Naked Airplane

Also: Genesys Aerosystems Sold, Super Hornet Ski-Jump, Final 2020 Falcon 9, EHang 216

Attorney General William Barr, Director of the FBI, Christopher Wray, Assistant Attorney General for National Security John Demers, and Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, Michael Sherwin, announced new charges against a former Libyan intelligence operative, Abu Agela Mas’ud Kheir Al-Marimi, aka, “Hasan Abu Ojalya Ibrahim” (Masud), for his role in building the bomb that killed 270 individuals in the destruction of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland on Dec. 21, 1988. Pan Am Fligh

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Classic Aero-TV: Air Mission Trainer -- SAIC's Versatile R/W Sim

From 2008: Another Fascinating Technology Seen At I/ITSEC 2008!

It is one thing to simulate an aircraft, it is another to be able to not only simulate the vehicle but allow a full simulation of the mission that vehicle may be asked to undertake. According to SAIC, flight mission trainers are efficient and effective training devices that can help junior pilots acquire flying skills and help experienced pilots become familiar with new operating procedures associated with collective mission training. Science Applications International Corporation’s (SAIC) new air mission trainer (AMT) is based on our virtual trainer product line. The AMT establi

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (12.28.20)

Aero Linx: The HARS Aviation Museum The HARS Aviation Museum is an all volunteer group of Aviation Professionals and Enthusiasts who have premises at Shellharbour Regional Airport (YSHL), Albion Park just over an hour by road South of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Over the last year or so, another “branch” has been of increasing importance at the airport at Parkes, also in NSW. Whilst many here are active and retired aircraft engineers and pilots, recent years have seen more and more people contributing their diverse skills. All someone needs is dedication and a love of aircraft and history.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (12.28.20): DOD FLIP

DOD FLIP Department of Defense Flight Information Publications used for flight planning, en route, and terminal operations. FLIP is produced by the National Geospatial−Intelligence Agency (NGA) for world-wide use. United States Government Flight Information Publications (en route charts and instrument approach procedure charts) are incorporated in DOD FLIP for use in the National Airspace System (NAS).

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (12.28.20)

“We are honored to support the important programs the Royal Flying Doctor Service provides throughout the central corridor of Australia. The innovative design of MissionFit will help to increase the effectiveness of its Pilatus PC-12NG training program, while providing value and added flexibility.” Source: Nathan Speiser, FlightSafety Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing, commenting on their having been selected by the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia Central Operations to provide a MissionFit Flight Training Device for use in its Pilatus PC-12NG pilot training program.

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