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Airborne 07.14.15: Solar Impulse Delay, USN Pilot Betrayal, Wright Flyer-OSH15!

Also: AirVenture Innovation Preview, Aero-Calendar, Last Mugu EA-6B, ATSB, XCOR, Teamsters v Republic, MT-Prop

Following the record breaking oceanic flight of 5 days and 5 nights in the solar powered airplane by André Borschberg, Solar Impulse will undergo maintenance repairs on the batteries. Despite having completed the longest and most difficult leg of the Round the World Solar Flight, the solar powered airplane has suffered battery damages due to overheating. The Solar Impulse team said in a news release that the damage to certain parts of the batteries is irreversible and will require repairs

Airborne OSH14 Day 2 Redux: Mooney Delivers, AEA ADS-B Bucks, Perlan Project

Also: Hartzell Accessorizes, Lycoming's 85th, New Continental Diesel, Pelton Intvw-Part 2, DeltaHawk Diesel Update

Mooney CEO Dr. Jerry Chen handed the keys for the first new Acclaim to come off the production line to a proxy for the new owner. Unfortunately, the winner of the auction, Ricardo Pascoe, was unable to be at AirVenture to claim his new airplane. So instead, his flight instructor got the honors of accepting the keys during the presentation ceremony. The Aircraft Electronics Association Is trying to help aircraft owners get ready for an ADS-B out installation by giving away $1,000 towards the

ANN's 'Who's Who' At Oshkosh: Eric Van Gilder

Introducing Staff, Stringers, Videographers, And People Who Make It All Work

Anyone who's ever been to Oshkosh knows that there are hundreds of events and activities as well as tens of thousands of people that descend (some quite literally) on Wittman Regional Airport in mid-summer. While we have a very hard-working and dedicated staff, ANN could not provide you with the extensive information we do without the help of some equally ... some might say more ... dedicated volunteers who give a week of their time to make sure you have the best possible coverage of the show.

ANN's 'Who's Who' At Oshkosh: Dan Klopp

Introducing Staff, Stringers, Videographers, And People Who Make It All Work

Anyone who's ever been to Oshkosh knows that there are hundreds of events and activities as well as tens of thousands of people that descend (some quite literally) on Wittman Regional Airport in mid-summer. While we have a very hard-working and dedicated staff, ANN could not provide you with the extensive information we do without the help of some equally ... some might say more ... dedicated volunteers who give a week of their time to make sure you have the best possible coverage of the show.

Airborne 07.13.15: Airbus Beat--Electrically, RIP Jim Bede, FAA Snubs Trump

Also: MI-14 Production Re-Start, Project Zero Flying, Aviation Gateway Park, Warbirds Top Action-Attractions, Twin Otter Expands, 2020 UAV Mkt Worth $1.27B, HAI Seeks Safety Director

Sometimes, all it takes is a little inspiration. ANN received an email from Pipistrel USA Master Distributor Michael Coates saying that while the Pipistrel Alpha would not be the first electric airplane to cross the English Channel, neither would the Airbus E-Fan aircraft, which completed the round trip Friday. As it turns out, that distinction went to French pilot Hugues Duwal, who crossed the channel from Calais, France to Englan

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (07.14.15)

“This Committee has a responsibility to ensure that the American taxpayers are getting all that they can from every dollar they send to the Federal Government. I believe this investment is worthwhile and that the benefits far outweigh the cost.” Source: House Space Subcommittee Chair Brian Babin (R-TX) at a recent hearing on ISS challenges.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (07.14.15): Execute Missed Approach

Instructions issued to a pilot making an instrument approach which means continue inbound to the missed approach point and execute the missed approach procedure as described on the Instrument Approach Procedure Chart or as previously assigned by ATC.