Offers Impressive 4,000 USG Payload For Both Their B737 And C-130

Coulson Aviation has been awarded a 5-year aerial firefighting contract for their Boeing 737 FIRELINER aircraft by the United States Forest Service (USFS). “We are honored to have our Boeing 737 FIRELINER selected by the USFS as the highest ranked aircraft/vendor in the latest Next Generation Airtanker contract award,” said Britt Coulson, President and COO of Coulson Aviation. “With the impressive 4,000 USG payload of both our B737 and C-130, our fleet continues to provide agencies with the largest capacity Large Airtankers.” Coulson Aviation is the first in the world to convert Boeing’s 737 commercial airliners into FIRELINER aircraft. Each FIRELI

First New Crew Spacecraft To Be NASA-Certified For Regular Flights With Astronauts In Nearly 40 Years

Years of design, development, and testing have culminated in NASA officially certifying the first commercial spacecraft system in history capable of transporting humans to and from the International Space Station as part of the agency’s Commercial Crew Program. NASA completed the signing of the Human Rating Certification Plan Tuesday for SpaceX’s crew transportation system after a thorough Flight Readiness Review ahead the agency’s SpaceX Crew-1 mission with astronauts to the space station. “I’m extremely proud to say we are returning regular human spaceflight launches to American soil on an American rocket and spacec

Kudos... EAA Is Exploring Simulator Training Sessions Being Conducted Remotely

EAA is investigating the feasibility of allowing remote simulator sessions to satisfy FAA training and currency requirements for training and currency checks normally conducted in person using simulators. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the development of remote training technology in simulators, allowing student and instructor to be physically distant while facilitating the same transfer of knowledge to meet FAA requirements. The instructor could be in another room or even another state, with full communication with the student and the capability to control the simulator over the internet. This technology has applications beyond the current pandemic situation, al

Klyde... Some Times You Just Can't Pick Your Friends Too Carefully

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From 2010: Yeah.... This IS A Really Cool Job

When ANN's Nathan Cremisino took over the lead of our Aero-TV teams, he knew he was in for some extra work and a lot of extra responsibility. Still... with all that, there ARE times when its good to be the top guy.... like when our friends at Aspen Avionics call over and ask if we want to put one of our Aero-TV videographers aboard a formation aerobatic flight with the world famous Aero-Shell Aerobatic Team. At such times, its good to be in a position to say... "Hey, I want to go..." and go.

Revolutionary "Iron Bird" Prototype Being Optimized For The Next Generation Of Commercial Electric Aircraft

The VerdeGo Aero team has successfully performed the first test runs of their "Iron Bird" prototype diesel-hybrid (Jet A fuel) generator system in early August. VerdeGo Aero has now successfully performed its initial series of tests to validate the Iron Bird system at power output levels above 150KW. This ground-based development hardware, built around the certified Continental CD-265 high efficiency diesel aviation engine, is being used for testing to refine the weight, power output, cooling systems, and reliability of the conformal hybrid systems now being engineered for aerospace customers. The VerdeGo hybrid generator can be combined wit

Qatar Emiri Air Force to Receive Boeing Aircrew and Maintenance Training Support for F-15QA

Boeing has confirmed three foreign military sales contracts with the USAF for training services and support in the Middle East valued at more than $800 million. The first previously unannounced contract was awarded in 2019 and will support the Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) with F-15QA program management, maintenance and aircrew training valued at $240 million over a five-year contract period.

Also: Beringer Aero Takes Stand, Hill Helicopters, AMA Updates Testing Details, Crew 1 In Position

We're pleased to note that a story we did a few days appears to be heading towards a proper resolution. Miss Pick Up is the name of one of the world's only airworthy PBY Catalina flying boats and is currently operated by Plane Sailing based in Duxford, Cambridge. After hopes for a simple fix were dashed, they asked for help from aviators the world over. Their funding target was just short of 30,000 pounds, and they have exceeded that number handily...  A recent update was filed as the failed starboard

Stamoules Produce Company Is A Family-Owned Business Based In Central California

Textron has confirmed the first delivery of its Beechcraft King Air 360 turboprop aircraft. The event was commemorated in a special delivery to its launch customer - Stamoules Produce Company, Inc. The California-based business selected the flagship King Air 360 as its first-ever aircraft purchase due to its combination of outstanding performance capabilities, ease of operation and the enhanced passenger experience, all of which will help expand the company's growing operations. The occasion marks another major milestone for the King Air turboprop lineup, which has been flying customers throughout the world for more than 50 years.

About 15 Minutes After Departure He Heard A “Binding Sound” And Felt A Reduction In Engine Power

On October 16, 2020, about 1515 eastern daylight time, a Bell 206B, N777CP, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Zephyrhills, Florida. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. According to the pilot, about 15 minutes after departure he heard a “binding sound” and felt a reduction in engine power and a slight nose left yaw. He checked his engine instruments and noted no illumination of annunciator lights or engine warnings. The low rotor rpm aural alarm then sounded, and he initiated an autorotation to a swamp.

Aero Linx: Illinois Agricultural Association The members of the Illinois Agricultural Association are dedicated to providing the very best aerial application service possible, with an equal commitment to be conscientious stewards of our fragile environment. The purpose of the IAAA (Illinois Agricultural Aviation Association) shall be to coordinate and generally direct the efforts of the agricultural aviation industry on a state basis, at the state level, representing the entire industry and related interest, and the mutual benefits derived there from all its members including Operator Members, Pilot Members, Allied Members and Associate Members.

Transponder The airborne radar beacon receiver/transmitter portion of the Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System (ATCRBS) which automatically receives radio signals from interrogators on the ground, and selectively replies with a specific reply pulse or pulse group only to those interrogations being received on the mode to which it is set to respond.

"We are honored to have our Boeing 737 FIRELINER selected by the USFS as the highest ranked aircraft/vendor in the latest Next Generation Airtanker contract award. With the impressive 4,000 USG payload of both our B737 and C-130, our fleet continues to provide agencies with the largest capacity Large Airtankers.” Source: Britt Coulson, President and COO of Coulson Aviation. commenting on the massive USFS conmtract they have won, which will utiliize a unique squadron of firefighting aircraft, including C-130s and a Boeing 737.