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A Few Words About This Year's April 1st Edition

Sorry to Disappoint... But Our Hearts Just Aren't In It This Year...

For a few decades, we've greatly enjoyed the chance to spoof you, make you do a double (or triple) take, and just plain amaze you with our bizarre sense of humor every April 1st. The April 1st edition has become legendary in the aero-biz, and we've really enjoyed bringing it to you. However; the last few days leading up to this year's event have, well, kinda sucked... in a big way. The loss of my Father a few days ago, coupled with the fact that our family memorial service will take place this Saturday, AND the fact that April 1st is my parent's anniversary have put me in a less than productively silly mood.

AMA Drone Report 03.22.18: Learn the Drone Laws, DRL and BMW, ‘DroneBall’

Also: AEA Week 2018 Schedule, Consortiq/Sinclair Comm. College, RPA Pilot Selection, Drone Delivery Canada

A recent AMA program, ‘Even the Sky Has Limits: Learn the Drone Laws’ – is targeted at consumers who have recently purchased or have an interest in drones. “Nothing is more important than the safety of our nation’s airspace,” said Rich Hanson, President of AMA. “This is an exciting time as more and more people are enjoying this great recreation, but everyone needs to learn the drone laws before they take to the skies.” BMW is collaborating with the Dr

WWI Centennial Activities Highlighted At AirVenture

Historic Aircraft, Flying Activities To Be Part Of Programs Throughout Week

The final year of World War I centennial activities at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018 will feature historic aircraft from the era and flying activities that commemorate the final year of the “Great War” that concluded with the armistice of 1918.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (03.31.18)

“Unmanned aircraft systems represent one of the most innovative and fastest growing segments in aviation and aerospace. Every day new possibilities present themselves and the future is very bright." Source: Michael Huerta, advisory board member, former FAA administrator, and senior advisor to Macquarie Holdings (USA), Inc. He has been named to the board for Interdrone.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.31.18): Differential Ailerons

Control surface rigged such that the aileron moving up moves a greater distance than the aileron moving down.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.31.18)

This 20-Year-Old Launched His Own Successful Drone Startup In His Teens In between his high school classes, George Matus raised millions of dollars to fund his own company, which tech insiders say is revolutionizing the drone industry. “The world could be a better place if more people took the dive into trying to build out their own company,” he says.