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February 26, 2022

Airborne 02.18.22: FAA's Dickson Resigns, Candy Bomber Goes West, Joby Falters

Also: Dassault Falcon 6X, AMT Scholarships, Republic Airline Fundraiser, Another Airshow Canceled

FAA Head honcho Steve Dickson has announced his resignation from the FAA, effective March 31. He said the rationale is that the pandemic has caused lengthy separation from his family, made more common by the rise of travel restrictions along his Georgia to D.C. commute. While premature, he said his tenure has guided the administration into becoming a better version of itself than it was when he was appointed by the Trump administration. Colonel Gail Halvorsen, famous for his role in originating the morale-boosting 'candy bombing' operation during the early

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Airborne 02.18.22: FAA's Dickson Resigns, Candy Bomber Goes West, Joby Falters

Also: Dassault Falcon 6X, AMT Scholarships, Republic Airline Fundraiser, Another Airshow Canceled

FAA Head honcho Steve Dickson has announced his resignation from the FAA, effective March 31. He said the rationale is that the pandemic has caused lengthy separation from his family, made more common by the rise of travel restrictions along his Georgia to D.C. commute. While premature, he said his tenure has guided the administration into becoming a better version of itself than it was when he was appointed by the Trump administration. Colonel Gail Halvorsen, famous for his role in originating the morale-boosting 'candy bombing' operation during the early

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (02.26.22)

Aero Linx: The South Dakota Aviation Association The South Dakota Aviation Association is an organization comprised of pilots, business owners and allied industry representatives. We use aircraft to assist agricultural producers in the production of food, fiber and biofuel. Our pilots take to the skies to not only protect crops, but also rangeland, timber and areas threatened by fire.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (02.26.22): Procedure Turn

Procedure Turn The maneuver prescribed when it is necessary to reverse direction to establish an aircraft on the intermediate approach segment or final approach course. The outbound course, direction of turn, distance within which the turn must be completed, and minimum altitude are specified in the procedure. However, unless otherwise restricted, the point at which the turn may be commenced and the type and rate of turn are left to the discretion of the pilot.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (02.26.22)

"Honestly, if it goes beyond 2023, and it goes on for another year, we will probably cancel the program. What else can we do? We can’t continue the way we are. Boeing really needs to get their act together and get this aircraft sorted. Don’t forget – the aircraft was originally designed for delivery in April 2020, it’s now 2024 if we are lucky. You’ve now got a four-year delay with the program. If they got another year on it, we are going to question if this is fit for purpose or not, what’s the problem with it?" Source: Dubai's Emirates has joined with fellow Boeing waitlisters in debating their retention of order slots for the 777X if delays continue. The airline's president, Tim Clark, has hinted that

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