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Airborne 02.26.20: Harriers 4 Sale!, FAA Nixing NOTAM Pubs, SpaceX Tourism

Also: Gone West: NASA's Katherine Johnson, Flying Without A License, Laser v Aircraft, FreeFlight Acquired

Courtesy Aircraft of Rockford, IL announced at the National Warbird Operators Conference a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: A three-aircraft Harrier package has been placed on the market. The three-aircraft package includes the world's only civilian “jump jet” harrier certified to be airworthy. In addition, the package also includes two additional aircraft; one TMK-8 dual controlled Harrier that is undergoing inspection for certification, and a GR-3 Harrier that is very complete and woul

AMA Drone Report 02.27.20: 30K+ RID NPRM Responses!, RID V GA?, FAA DAC

Also: ASTM Releases RID Standard, No More NOTAM Pubs, Battle Creek MI Drone Park, Australia Delays Drone Regs

William Zerby... Joel Keller... Sam Ackerman... These are but three of the 30000 names that are attached to overwhelmingly critical comments over the FAA’s misguided Remote ID NPRM. Spurred on by AMA, EAA and most other entities with an interest in the future of model aviation, if not all of aviation, the aviation community is coming together, aggressively. They are fighting what most consider to be draconian and unnecessary rule-making that would destroy much of the model aviation world..

AMA Drone Report 02.20.20: Aerobatic Drone, Michigan Ruling, AMA v SecTrans

Also: 19000 NPRM Comments, ABA on Drones, RID Flyer, DJI Releases RID Video

A drone capable of carrying a person and performing aerobatics has been built and flown by Drone Champions AG as a way to promote its Drone Champions League video game. The DCL has released a video of the drone flying in Croatia. While the aircraft is designed to carry a person, that person is not the pilot. The aircraft is intended to be flown from the ground. The so-called "Big Drone" is built around an all-carbon aerodynamically-faired frame with six arms supporting two coaxial rotors for a total of 12 rotors. After more than

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (02.27.20)

"Remote ID standards also are critical for ensuring airspace safety by helping law enforcement identify and distinguish authorized UAS from those that may pose a security threat. While these voluntary standards provide guidance to the industry for remote ID, we urge the FAA to move as quickly as possible with rulemaking.” Source: AUVSI president and CEO Brian Wynne.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (02.27.20): Fix Balancing

A process whereby aircraft are evenly distributed over several available arrival fixes reducing delays and controller workload.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (02.27.20)

Eighth Air Force Historical Society

The Eighth Air Force Historical Society was created in 1975 to preserve the legacy of the "Mighty Eighth", and the part it played in American history during WW2.