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Bird Strike Curtails Red Arrows Performance

Bird Bests Hawk: Uninjured Pilot Lands Safely

The British Royal Air Force’s Red Arrows aerobatic team was forced to cut short its performance at the Rhyl Air Show on 28 August 2022 when squadron leader Gregor Ogston was forced to break away from a formation after a bird impacted and shattered the canopy of his BAE Hawk T1A aircraft. Witnesses on the ground reported hearing a “loud pop” as bird and plane collided.

Airborne-UnCrewed 08.23.22: Drone Bucks, Pixy Drone Kaput, MQ-9B Gets PT-6

Also: Vertical Flight Society, SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy, Drone Bootlegging, Airworthiness Directives Migrated

The FAA has awarded $2.7-million to further research pertaining to the means and methods by which Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAV)s may be applied to disaster preparedness and emergency relief efforts. Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen states: “Every second counts in an emergency, and this funding will allow drones to safely and more quickly deploy in moments when minutes matter:” In 2016, Snapchat—the American multimedia instant messaging app and service—rebranded itself Snap Inc. In addition to the name change, Snap a

Classic Aero-TV: Camp AMA - Where Tomorrow’s Aviators Get Started

From 2019 (YouTube Version): A Week-Long Program Open To Young People Ages 13-19

The Academy of Model Aeronautics offers a lot of programs designed to foster interest in model aviation. One of those is Camp AMA, a week-long summer camp program at the organization's headquarters in Muncie, IN. According to the AMA website, the cost of the camp includes instruction time, meals, lodging, and nighttime activities. Campers will get the chance to work personally with some of the best RC pilots in the world, including Nick Maxwell, Andrew Jesky, AC Glenn, and RJ Gritter.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (08.31.22)

Aero Linx: Utah Soaring Association Utah Soaring Association is a large club with four different soaring locations in northern Utah. The club facilitates basic and advanced instruction and maintains multiple gliders for member use. Annual events such as an OLC Camp and regional/national competitions are also sponsored by the association.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (08.31.22): Minimum Fuel

Minimum Fuel Indicates that an aircraft’s fuel supply has reached a state where, upon reaching the destination, it can accept little or no delay. This is not an emergency situation but merely indicates an emergency situation is possible should any undue delay occur.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (08.31.22)

"With the Boeing 787, we are introducing another modern aircraft type that is one of the most fuel-efficient long-haul aircraft in our fleet. This will allow us to significantly further improve the average CO2 balance. This aircraft is sustainable and offers customers a premium flying experience." Source: So says Jens Ritter, the CEO of Lufthansa Airlines, as Boeing and the Lufthansa Group celebrate the delivery of the first 787 Dreamliner, a 787-9, to Europe's largest airline group at Paine Field, Everett, Wash.