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Airborne 04.17.15: DC Gyroplane Fallout, ICAS Airshow Update, Message To Space

Also: Blue Origin, Flying Cucumber?, BBJ Combi, NetJets Partners w/Ohio State, ExIm Helo Deal, Long-Range Navy UAS

Obviously, the stunt pulled by Douglas Hughes of Ruskin, Florida on Wednesday afternoon of landing his small autogyro on the capitol building lawn did not receive a kind welcome. It appears his attempt to deliver a message protesting campaign financing is lost in the media hype regarding the lack of security in the sky over Washington. Unfortunately, his choice of a protest vehicle also delivers an incredibly bad impression of those of us who enjoy responsible recreational aviation. Airshows are ex

Klyde Morris 04.17.15

But You Can Bet That's In R & D, Klyde

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Airborne 04.16.15: Record-Setting AEA15, 9000 RVs!!!, ULA's 'Vulcan'

Also: DJI Phantom 3, API Update, Skyhawks In China, Air Methods Fined, Naming Pluto Features, Era Group Sale

The 58th annual Aviation Electronics Association International Convention & Trade Show, which took place April 8 through the 11th in Dallas, Texas, attracted 1,897 attendees with more than 350 avionics repair shops and more than 20 countries represented. The attendance figure breaks the event's previous high mark set in 2005. In addition, more than 135 companies displayed their products and services in the AEA Exhibit Hall, which sold out for the first time since 2005. Just in case you weren&r

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (04.17.15)

“Our overall assessment is we’re making slow but steady progress on all fronts, and each day, the program is improving.” Source: Air Force Lt. Gen. Christopher C. Bogdan, F-35 Program Director.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (04.17.15): AIRMET

Inflight weather advisory issued as an amendment to the area forecast, concerning weather phenomena of operational interest to all aircraft.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (04.17.15)

da Vinci Ornithopter

The concept of an ornithopter, an aircraft which flies by virtue of flapping wings like a bird, has been around literally for centuries. One of the first to put the concept on paper was Leonardo da Vinci in 1485.