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August 11, 2011

ANN Daily Aero-Briefing: 08.11.11

A Boeing customer reports another Dreamliner delay.
The SubSonex jet prototype makes its first flight.
And the FCC has put LightSquared on hold.

Lee Bottom Flying Field Issues First Ever 'Non-Governmental TFR'

'Sinful Sunday' Ice Cream Social Protected By 'Myrtle Rose TFR'

The folks at Lee Bottom Flying Field in southern Indiana have issued what they say is the first ever non-governmental TFR, dedicated to Myrtle Rose. Rose, as you probably know, is the 73-year-old woman who was recently escorted out of a Presidential TFR area by a pair of F-16s. Rose was out joyriding in her vintage Piper Cub, and said she thought the pilots of the NORAD jets were just admiring her award-winning antique.

Low-Speed Portion Of Envelope First To Be Explored

Sonex Aircraft, LLC is excited to announce that the SubSonex jet aircraft prototype, JSX-1, made its maiden flight Wednesday at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, WI. The SubSonex was piloted by Bob Carlton, an air show performer and owner of Desert Aerospace LLC. The flight lasted approximately 14 minutes and focused on exploring the low-end of the aircraft's speed envelope including stalls and a low approach in the landing configuration.