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July 21, 2016

Airborne 07.21.16: KC46 Update, Fly A P40 at AirVenture?, Runway Conditions

Also: ANN 2016 Oshkosh Schedule, Airplane Efficiency, Federal Excise Tax, A320neo, Jet Demos, 100+ Exoplanets, CFM's $8.2B Deal

The KC-46 Pegasus aerial tanker program moved closer to production last week as it completed all flight tests required for the Milestone C production decision by offloading 1,500 pounds of fuel to an A-10 Thunderbolt II - this is the airplane commonly known as the Warthog. Attendees at AirVenture next week will have an opportunity to Remember Pearl Harbor first hand. Redbird, A2A Flight Simulations, and Flying are sponsoring a 75th Commemoration of the attack on

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Fly A P40 Simulator At AirVenture

Redbird, A2A Simulations And Flying Commemorate The 75th Anniversary Of The Attack On Pearl Harbor

Attendees at AirVenture next week will have an opportunity to Remember Pearl Harbor first hand. Redbird, A2A Flight Simulations and Flying are sponsoring a 75th Commemoration of the attack on Pearl Harbor booth, #445, exhibiting with Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor and experience flying the custom MX2 full motion simulator built by Red Bird Flight Simulation to mimic the P40 that Major George Welch (2nd Lt at the time of the Pearl Harbor attack) flew in the Battle of Pearl Harbor. 

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North American Market Finds Appeal In New Aircraft From Holland

Dutch Flying Car Manufacturer Introduces New Commercial Design, The PAL-V Liberty

According to Dutch "flying car" designer PAL-V, its new 'Liberty' model represents a big step forward in aesthetics and safety from its "proof of concept" vehicle. The crux of getting a flying car into commercial production has been to design a vehicle that fits the current regulations ... which PAL-V says all of its competitors have strayed from.

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Giving At-Risk Youth A Chance To Become Pilots

Tuskegee NEXT Celebrates Second Anniversary Of Program Assisting 100 Chicago-Area Youngsters Obtain Pilot Licenses by 2025

Honoring the legacy of the Tuskegee Airman, Tuskegee Next seeks to transform the lives of at-risk youth through aviation education providing career path opportunities so they can transform their communities. This year, nine Tuskegee NEXT cadets are participating in the program.

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Aero-News AirVenture Update: This Is So Cool!

We Need Your Help To Find The Coolest Stuff At EAA AirVenture 2016

Stuff that’s new is cool…we get it…that’s why we’re bringing our AirVenture Innovation Preview webcast to you on Saturday evening, July 23, to introduce the things that are new and unique at EAA AirVenture 2016. However, there is a lot of cool stuff that has nothing to do with being new stuff. This is where we need your help.

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Airborne 07.20.16: R44 Cadet Deliveries, Red Bull Budapest, UAL Pilot Suspended

Also: CA Airshow Tragedy, Zenith Designer Chris Heintz, Blue Angels, Astronics EVS, Mars Rover, USCG Rescue, Skydiver v KingAir

In the realm of helicopter training, a new trainer is now in service as the Robinson Helicopter Company has delivered its first two production R44 Cadet helicopters to Heliflite Australia, which is a longtime Robinson dealer. The two-place R44 Cadet received FAA certification in May of this year. The Cadet features a reduced maximum gross weight of 2200 pounds, while the derated engine power provides increased performance margins at high altitudes and extends th

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (07.21.16)

“India continues to have a strong commercial aerospace market and the highest domestic traffic growth in the world.” Source: Dinesh Keskar, senior vice president, Asia Pacific and India Sales, Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (07.21.16): Due Regard

A phase of flight wherein an aircraft commander of a State-operated aircraft assumes responsibility to separate his/her aircraft from all other aircraft.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (07.21.16)

1986 Mig 29 UB / Fulcrum B For Sale

Having warbird dreams ... here's an opportunity. Occasionally we come across a listing for an unusual airplane for sale, and this one fits that bill. For a cool $4,650,000, you can own a Fulcrum B, demilitarized, of course.

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