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May 09, 2016

Airborne 05.09.16: GA Sales Continue Dive, SpaceX Triumphs... Again, Asiana Pays

Also: Martin Aircraft, Rotax 912 iS, Marine Cmdr Relieved, Pilot Wannabee-Wasn't, Nevada Droneport, Sunwing Airlines, NBAA Scholarships 

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association published the first quarter 2016 aircraft shipment results, and the report shows lower deliveries than hoped for. The general aviation industry shipped 614 aircraft in the first three months of the year for a total value of $4.5 billion. Shipments of general aviation aircraft were soft across the board with only a handful of bright spots. Piston airplane and rotorcraft shipments were stable in the firs

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Classic Aero-TV: Pipistrel Virus Motor-Glider - Funky Name, Great Plane!

Giving You The Choice To Take A Long Flight Or Soar With The Birds...

In this video, ANN talks with Rand Vollmer, the owner of Salsa Aviation which is a Pipistrel dealer. Vollmer introduces us to the Pipistrel Virus (pronounced as vearus) Motor-Glider. The interesting thing about the Pipistrel Virus is that it can be certified as a motor-glider or as an airplane. If certified as a motor-glider, the pilot must be glider pilot rated but does not need an FAA medical certificate.

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Klyde Morris (05.09.16)

Klyde Just Has A Different Set of Priorities...

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

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Military Acts Headline The Syracuse International Air Show

US Navy Blue Angels, US Air Force F-16 Heritage Flight And US Army Golden Knights All Perform June 11th And 12th

Military presence will be stronger than ever at the Syracuse International Air Show. Celebrating their 70th Anniversary, the US Navy Blue Angels flight demonstration exhibits choreographed refinements of skills possessed by all naval aviators.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (05.09.16): Local Airport Advisory (LAA)

Local Airport Advisory (LAA) A service provided by facilities, which are located on the landing airport, have a discrete ground−to−air communication frequency or the tower frequency when the tower is closed, automated weather reporting with voice broadcasting, and a continuous ASOS/AWSS/AWOS data display, other continuous direct reading instruments, or manual observations available to the specialist.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (05.09.16)

Aero Linx: The Helicopter Association of Canada (HAC) The Helicopter Association of Canada (HAC) has the following objectives: To promote a political and regulatory environment that will foster a prosperous Canadian Helicopter industry; To educate members, civil servants, and the general public about issues important to the industry; To promote the continued enhancement of flight safety; To develop expanded utilization of helicopter transport at all levels of Canadian life; and; To exchange maintenance practices and common issues among members.

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (05.09.16)

“We’re particularly excited about an upcoming SpaceX project that would build upon a current ‘no-exchange-of-funds’ agreement we have with the company. In exchange for Martian entry, descent, and landing data from SpaceX, NASA will offer technical support for the firm’s plan to attempt to land an uncrewed Dragon 2 spacecraft on Mars.” Source: NASA’s Deputy Administrator Dava Newman. 

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