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Airborne 03.03.16: A Year In Space, Greg Koontz, RD-180 Replacement

Also: Scratch 2 More Airshows, Redbird/Disney ‘Dusty’ FlightSim, TSA v KS Airport, S-76C+ Upgrade, Greenport NY NIMBYs, Predator B, Antique Druine Turbulent

NASA astronaut and Expedition 46 Commander Scott Kelly and his Russian counterpart returned to Earth on Tuesday after a historic 340-day mission aboard the International Space Station. NASA Administrator Charles Bolden said in part, “Scott Kelly’s one-year mission aboard the International Space Station has helped to advance deep space exploration and America’s Journey to Mars.” The American Legend

Classic Aero-TV: Talking S.A.R. - Becker Avionics To The Rescue

Becker Avionics' Wireless Intercom for SAR Operations...

ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell talks with Brett Gardner, Director of Sales and Marketing for Becker Avionics. Among other things, Becker Avionics provides electronic devices used in search and rescue operations. Gardner introduces Jim to the Polycon wireless intercom system. When we think of an intercom system, it’s common to think of communicating only inside the aircraft. But in a search and rescue operation, the intercom has to be stretched to outside the aircraft.

Airborne 03.02.16: WASP Update, Honeywell Rotor-Forecast, Enstrom TH-180

Also: Jepp Flitedeck Pro, ‘Dusty’ FlightSim, Chinese Civil Aircraft, Aspen On Cabri G2, PW210, Ryanair Files Suit, Vietnam Airlines

The House Veterans Affairs Committee last week passed legislation authored by Congresswoman Martha McSally that would restore the rights of the WASPs, who were pioneering female World War II pilots, to have their ashes inurned at Arlington National Cemetery, which is run by the U.S. Army. Arlington National Cemetery approved in 2002 active duty designees, including WASP pilots, for military honors and inurnments. However, in March 2015, then-Secr

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (03.03.16)

“Scott Kelly ... has become the first American astronaut to spend a year in space, and in so doing, helped us take one giant leap toward putting boots on Mars.” Source: NASA Administrator Charles Bolden.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.03.16): Flameout

An emergency condition caused by a loss of engine power.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.03.16)

Alliance for Aviation Across America

The Alliance for Aviation Across America (AAAA) is a diverse coalition of aviation enthusiasts and professionals, local airports, civic organizations representing rural and agriculture voices, city, county and state officials, economic development entities, non-profit organizations, small and mid-size businesses and others dedicated to protecting small and rural communities.