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August 19, 2016

Airborne 08.19.16: Congress Fails PAX?, AIRLANDER 10, Air Threats

Also: UAV SAR, The Fight For Truth, Medical Accident?, New Drones, A4A, CBP @NBAA, Continental Consolidates

FlyersRights.org has released a comprehensive Airline Passenger Report Card for all 535 members of Congress. Paul Hudson, the President of FlyersRights.org and a member of the FAA Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee, noted, "The very low scores and grades will come as no surprise to millions of American air travelers. Many members on both sides of the aisle received failing grades." A unique new aircraft that is a combination of lighter-than-air, airplane, and helicopter, has be

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Aero-TV: Goodyear's Wingfoot One - What it Takes to Tour in a Zeppelin

Fly Along With Chief Pilot Hissem…

Goodyear’s Wingfoot One Zeppelin is not the blimp (Navy slang, “Poopy Bag”) that you have known from the past. It’s a modern lighter-than-air machine, and this video will provide a fascinating insight as to how it operates and what makes it work. Your guide in this captivating video is Spirit of Goodyear chief pilot, Gerald Hissem. The first part of the video discusses the operational requirements of the zeppelin, and you’ll probably hear things that you have never thought of before. Hissem formats his discussion by describing his trip from Akron, OH to Oshk

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Klassic Klyde Morris 08.19.16

Beginning August 29, You May Get The Same Blank Stares From Hopeful Commercial Drone Pilots, Klyde

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

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Airborne 08.18.16: New NAA Boss, Santa Monica Safe???, EASA Medical Update

Also: Military Chute Problem, Spaceport America, XPONENTIAL 2017, DeLand Tradeshow, NASA @Chicago, Speed Record, Bristow Rescues

The Board of Directors of the National Aeronautic Association has approved the nomination of Greg Principato to become the association's President and CEO. Principato has served in numerous executive positions within the aviation and aerospace industry including President and CEO of the National Association of State Aviation Officials, President and CEO of Airports Council International, and Executive Director of the National Commission to Ensure a Strong Compe

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (08.19.16)

“It was privilege to fly the Airlander for the first time and it flew wonderfully. I’m really excited about getting it airborne. It flew like a dream.” Source: Airlander 10 chief test pilot Dave Burns.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (08.19.16): Jump Zone

The airspace directly associated with a Drop Zone. Vertical and horizontal limits may be locally defined.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (08.19.16)

Museum of Flight

The Museum of Flight exists to acquire, preserve and exhibit historically significant air and space artifacts that provide a foundation for scholarly research and lifelong learning programs inspiring an interest in and understanding of science, technology and the humanities.

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