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June 27, 2014

Airborne 06.27.14: World View Test Flight, TTx FIKI Cert, SpaceX Holds Launch

Also: Citation M2 EASA Cert, XPRIZE 10th Anniversary, Police Threaten Quadcopter Confiscation, Greenpeace Flight Faux Pas

The commercial balloon spaceflight company, World View, has successfully completed a scaled test flight of its high-altitude balloon spaceflight system, and claims it has broken the world record for highest parafoil flight in the process. Cessna reported that it has certified the flight into known icing system, referred to as FIKI, for their high performance TTx single-engine airplane. It can provide up to two-and-a-half hours of protection from most ice attaching to the airframe, with minimal impact on the performance. Now for some

Not Even The FAA Is Pro-Zombie, Klyde

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

“It is a win for both airport owners and for pilots who now have more recreational opportunities in the state.” Source: RAF California state liaison John Kounis.

FAA: “Let me know that you have received my message."

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