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August 31, 2021

Aero-TV At OSH21: Oshkosh 2021 Final Press Conference

Jack Pelton’s Closing Remarks, MOSAIC, Numbers, AV22

Jack Pelton, CEO And Chairman of EAA, speaks at an Oshkosh press conference about the hopeful look ahead after bouncing back from 2020’s cancellation. Pelton opened up by saying, “We’re back. We are finally back, and this is gonna be the beginning of the next resurgence of what we are going to see as far as AirVenture goes in the years to come”

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Airborne 08.27.21: Sonex High-Wing, Balloon Record, Midwest LSA Expo

Also: Piedmont Pilots, Virgin Orbit, NBAA Promoting Owner-Pilot Pavilion, Private Jet Prices

Sonex Aircraft presents its newest kit aircraft design: Sonex Aircraft High Wings. The aircraft will be available in both conventional tail and Y-Tail models. Additionally, four model options are available between tail and gear configuration options. The aircraft is set to display at Oshkosh in 2023, which is when the company will be taking orders. The aircraft will not be a backcountry airplane, and will take after the current Sonex Aircraft fleet, carrying on the mission for fun, local flying, aerobatics and fuel-efficient cross-countries. A new Guiness World

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Airborne-Unmanned 08.24.21: Autel Dragonfish, Blood Transport, MQ-25 Fuels E-2D

Also: Vantis, Model Politics, Tucson Drone Chase, New Shepard’s 17th Flight

Lee County Sheriff’s Office in Fort Myers, Fla. has officially become the first law enforcement agency in the nation to own a Dragon-fish, an advanced eVTOL fixed-wing drone. Developed by Autel Robotics, the Dragonfish has a unique tilt rotor design that allows it to takeoff and land vertically, enabling deputies to deploy it from anywhere within 10 seconds and stream footage back to their Real Time Intelligence Center immediately. As donation and transplantation needs continue to rise in Maryland and across America, a faster, safer and more efficient solution for o

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Airborne Oshkosh Day 5 Redux: RV-15!!!, Sen. Inhofe Speaks, Rugged Skyleader 600

07.30.21: The KitFox LIVES, New NAFI Boss, Jet It HondaJet Fractional, ORBIS Flying Eye Hospital, Pelton Int'vw-Final

The few details surrounding the Van’s RV-15 took Oshkosh by storm and the interest level in the latest product from Van’s Aircraft is skyrocketing. Mike Tomazin is showing off the Skyleader 600 at Oshkosh... a rugged LSA-type aircraft that ANN’s Jim Campbell REALLY liked... The KitFox was one of the first really popular sport aircraft kit offerings... and thousands were built... now, the Kitfox continues to evolve and show up in greater numbers each and every year. Senator James Inhofe is one of aviation’s m

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Airborne Oshkosh Day 4 Redux: FAA on LODA-Mosaic, Gogo 5G, The Aerostars

07.29.21: King Schools APPs, Wally Funk an Astro?, Pelton Int'vw, Part 4

Today FAA Boss Steve Dickson got hit with the big question early on… What is the FAA going to do about recent mis-steps with the flight training interpretations and the need for L.O.D.A.’s to do what used to be simply allowed as standard procedure. But... Jack Pelton didn’t seem satisfied with Dickson’s answers... and said so. Administrator Dickson also dealt with questions about MOSAIC and the future reimagining of the Light Sport segment... a program that forecast will NOT be complete until the fall of 2023. And finally, Dickson dodged our questions abou

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Airborne 08.25.21: Skytyper Lost, RC Paper Airplane, Blue Origin

Also: FAA's Warpath, Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett, Spacewalk Postponed, Oceana Air Show

The aviation community is in mourning... Tragically, on the evening before an airshow in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains, a pilot for the GEICO Skytypers died during a practice run. Andy Travnicek was confirmed as the pilot. He was an Air Force Academy graduate, a 20-year veteran of the Air Force, a commercial airline pilot, and a certified flight instructor. He resided in New Hampshire with his wife, Sandy, also a veteran military pilot.He was the only person on board. Because smartphones can pretty much do almost everything, now they can power pa

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Airborne Oshkosh Day 3 Redux: Volocopter Flies, Hartzell Family, GAMI G100UL

07.28.21: Flight Design's F2, Pilot Communications Bluetooth, Daher Talks Kodiak and TBM940, Pelton Int'w, Part 3

The 'Multi-Multi-Rotor' Volocopter is not only here but already conducted several manned flight demonstrations showing off the craft’s maneuverability and VERY low noise signature. Must see video! Hartzell’s Family of aviation businesses continue to grow and grow, with Tanis being the latest addition. Here’s an overview of their many companies and numerous projects and upgrades. Flight Design’s F2 is the latest generation of composite high-wing light sport aircraft... and the F2 shows that the Flight Design team has

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Airborne Oshkosh Day 2 Redux: Aspen Avionics, DA50 RG, Aviation Safety Resources

07.27.21: WACO Aircraft, Cessna/Textron Sky Courier, AMAZING Able Flight, Pelton Int'vw Part 2

Aspen Avionics has announced programs that allow you to dump your old AI and clean up your cockpit... relying on Aspen’s outstanding Primary Flight Displays.... John Uczekaj explains. One of the most popular airplanes at Oshkosh, Diamond’s new five seat, diesel-powered DA50-RG is drawing crowds. It looks like the ultimate Cirrus-beater has finally arrived. Aviation Safety Resources is adding new airplane partners and adjusting to the new capabilities they have as a result of the purchase of Strong Parachutes. They report strong business from the f

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Airborne Oshkosh Day 1 Redux: Avidyne Vantage, Stratos 716X, Curti-Zefhir Heli

07.26.21: Opening Comments, Redtail Piper 100i, AeroEducate Builds, Pelton Int'vw Part 1

Jack Pelton opens up a VERY busy first day of EAA AirVenture after a two year drought. He talks about how busy day 1 has been  and if they beat previous numbers. Avidyne introduced a whole new generation of glass panel cockpits for the GA biz... and also showed the work they are doing with AI for the up and coming cockpit. Stratos has flown their 716X to Oshkosh... the first of a generation of experimental jet kits that will precede the certified version in the coming years. The Curti Aerospace Zefhir is now on sale... the very cool-looking two place turbine e

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (08.31.21)

Aero Linx: NASA Headquarters Library The NASA HQ Library supports the shared NASA mission of pioneering the future by: Enabling HQ staff to increase productivity by offering expert research services of professional librarians, desktop and remote access to electronic information, and a consolidated collection of Headquarters-focused information resources. Providing immediate, high-quality information and full service research for senior management and high level agency-wide missions and projects. Specializing in the collection, preservation, and dissemination of space policy and management information. Fostering learning,

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (08.31.21): Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)

Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) An unmanned aircraft and its associated elements related to safe operations, which may include control stations (ground, ship, or air based), control links, support equipment, payloads, flight termination systems, and launch/recovery equipment. It consists of three elements: unmanned aircraft, control station, and data link.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (08.31.21)

"The world's aerospace companies and aircraft operators are looking to digital aviation to provide the next revolution in aviation efficiency and reliability, and we are excited to join Collins Aerospace and Raytheon Technologies at this pivotal time to continue to lead that revolution at an even broader scale." Source: Daniel Baker, CEO of FlightAware, in comments made as a result of the sale of FlightAware to Collins Aerospace.

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