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September 04, 2015

Airborne 09.04.15: FAA's Updated Model Guidance, WTC Base Jumper, Gordon Bennett

Also: WOW Conference, Hoover v FAA--Part II, National Safety Forum, Slovakian Bell 429, AAR Milestone, Record UAV Flight, Commercial UAV Operator's Balloon Ticket

The FAA has just published updated guidance on model aircraft operations that reflects current law governing hobby or recreational use of unmanned aircraft. Advisory Circular 91-57A replaces the previous guidance that was written in 1981 which did not reflect the rules Congress wrote into Section 336 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012. Among other things, the guidance stresses model aircraft operators must comply with all Temporary

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Klyde Morris 09.04.15

At Least It's Quicker Than The Old Magnifying Glass Method, Klyde

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

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Classic Aero-TV: Bob Hoover At AirVenture -- Getting a Little Help Along the Way

Aviation's Greatest Living Legend Talks About His Life In Aviation

ANN is pleased to offer you yet another snippet from the public conversations that took place with Bob Hoover at AirVenture 2011... where he was honored for a lifetime of aviation excellence. In this program, Bob continues his discussion about his life in aviation, in a segment entitled, 'Getting a Little Help Along the Way.' Ask any pilot who he (or she) thinks is the best he ever saw and depending on how long they've been in the business, the answers might surprise you... BUT, for anyone who had the grand opportunity to see much of the Golden A

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Northerly Island Park Set To Open In Chicago

Site Of The Former Meigs Field Transformed Into Parkland

It had been the site of the 1933-34 World's Fair, and then became a thriving airport. When the runways were bulldozed, in violation of various promises and covenants in the middle of the night in 2003, several airplanes were left stranded on the island that at the time was primarily known as Meigs field.

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Airborne 09.03.15: Falcon 9 Delayed, UAV 'Favor' Fined, Impounded In The UK

Also: Rob Holland's Gold, API: Innovative Aviation Content, Master Instructors, Wallops' New Launch Command Ctr, Webb Space Telescope, Satellite Broadband Network, Another FAA Fine

SpaceX will delay its next Falcon 9 launch as it continues to investigate a June 28th accident that resulted in the loss of a booster and a Dragon cargo vessel headed to International Space Station. It’s reported the announcement was made at a scientific forum being held in Pasadena. SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell said that the company is “a couple of months away from the next flight.” This report comes und

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (09.04.15)

"The nature area at Northerly Island features beautiful strolling paths, casual play areas and a spectacular view of the Chicago skyline. It is also home to some of the best fishing in Chicago." Source: Chicago Parks District website.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (09.04.15): Minimum Controllable Airspeed (MCA)

The speed below which your control surfaces do not generate sufficient lift to control the aircraft.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (09.04.15)

Aviation History Online Museum

The Aviation History Online Museum offers extensive information about the history of dozens of aircraft, as well as engines, people, and even some flight theory.

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