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Zenith Workshop Coming To Florida This Week

Members Of The Lakeland Aero Club Have Been Building A Zenith CH 750 Cruzer Kit, As Well

The folks at Zenith Aircraft tell us that they will be in Florida this coming week for Sun 'n Fun’s Holiday Flying Festival (and Car Show). In addition to the SnF festivities, they'll be hosting their very popular hands-on kit aircraft building workshop. These events are outstanding ways to learn basic aircraft construction techniques under the watchful eyes of the experts and meet folks who are similarly inclined toward building their dream-bird. ANN's Masako Campbell went through one of these builder events a few years ago and not only enjoyed it, she's still trying to con Jim into getting her the rest of the kit (after she built a CH-750 rudder, solo)

Airborne 11.23.20: Drone Pilot Arrest, AirVenture 2021!, Virtual WAI

Also: Vega Flight VV17, Expanded ISS Crew, XTI Aircraft-Verdego Aero, Helo Maritime Strike Squadron 37

Special agents with the FBI this week arrested a Hollywood man on a federal charge alleging that he recklessly operated a drone that crashed into a Los Angeles Police Department helicopter. 22-year-old Andrew Rene Hernandez,was arrested pursuant to a criminal complaint that charges him with one count of unsafe operation of an unmanned aircraft. Using data from the remains of the drone that hit an LAPD helicopter last September and other evidence, the Feds believe they have found the operator of the rog

Five N.C. Airports Get Funding For Infrastructure Projects

Airports And Aviation-Related Industries Contribute More Than $52B To NC's Economy

In its November meeting, the N.C. Board of Transportation approved state and federal grants for safety and airfield improvement projects at five North Carolina airports. More than $6.6 million in state and federal funding has been awarded for projects that help airports increase capacity, attract new jobs and businesses, and improve the safety of the pilots and passengers. At Ashe County Airport in Jefferson, for example, the funds will be used to construct a new, partial parallel taxiway so more aircraft can safely maneuver on the airfield and reduce possible safety hazards.

NASA Armstrong Launches Virtual Tours

See Historical Aircraft Like The SR-71, X-29 and F-8 Digital Fly-By-Wire

Have you ever wanted to visit a NASA flight research center? Now you can take a behind-the-scenes look at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in California. Obviously; the center is currently not open to the public, but two virtual phases have been unveiled. In the first phase, visitors enter the center and see historical aircraft like the SR-71, X-29 and F-8 Digital Fly-By-Wire are on display. Continuing the tour, guests go inside the center’s main aircraft hangar to see current NASA aircraft used in flight research like the F/A –18BV and F-15B as well as a TG-14 that is capturing data for sonic boom research.

GAMA Welcomes Expanded Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement on Pilot Training

Will Allow For Reciprocal Conversions Of Certain FAA Pilots Certificates And EU Part-FCL Licenses

GAMA has commended the signing of two new annexes to the EU-U.S. Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement on Cooperation in the Regulation of Civil Aviation Safety. These new annexes reach agreements on pilot licenses and flight simulation training devices. “The signing of these two new annexes mark a significant milestone in the ongoing work to improve aviation safety and streamline acceptance of pilot licensing and training. We applaud the work done between the EU and the U.S. to finalize and reach agreement on these long-awaited annexes. GAMA has been at the forefront of advocating for the harmonization of license validations and recognition of fl

ANN Wishes Our Readers, Listeners And Viewers A VERY Happy Thanksgiving Holiday

Yes... We Will Be On A Holiday Schedule For The Rest Of Week

As the Aero-News staff observes the US holiday of Thanksgiving on Thursday, we wanted to let our readers know that ANN will still be on the job, reporting breaking news in the aviation and aerospace fields as it happens -- in Real Time -- just like always. Aero-News will be publishing at a slightly reduced level on November 26th and 27th, as our staffers spend some time with their families... some of whom may not recognize them away from their computers. Basically, we're going to treat the four-day weekend as just that: a four-day weekend, meaning you'll still be able to find several new stories each day on our website.

Classic Aero-TV: The Sporty's Foundation - Giving Back To The GA Community

From 2019: It's All About The Future of General Aviation

We talk about the general aviation community, and that’s what it is – not just pilots and aircraft owners, but all the skilled technicians that support them. With glass cockpits, composite technology, and new powerplants, maintenance and support are all the more necessary. The Sporty’s Foundation strives to reach young people at the earliest possible age. Since its inception, EAA’s Next Step has been the primary recipient of Foundation funds. This program ensures that every EAA Young Eagle has a place to go next after

Rheinland Air Service Appointed As The First German Dealer For The Bell 505

Europe’s First Authorized 505 Dealership In Germany

Bell Textron has appointed Rheinland Air Service GmbH (RAS) the first German dealer for the Bell 505. Approaching 50 years of business aviation experience, RAS is a proven provider of expert aviation sales and service. "With the Bell 505 dealership, we can use our customer collaboration to attract new owners and establish a stronger presence in the region." "This partnership is important for Bell’s work in Germany. We want to provide customers with a complete 505 solution through a local company in their national language," said Patrick Moulay, Senior Vice President International Business. "With its team’s experience in aviation and excellent reputation, we believe RAS is the be

Rocket Lab to Launch Mission for Japanese Earth Imaging Company

Synspective Is The Customer For Rocket Lab’s 17th Electron Launch

Rocket Lab, a space technology company and global leader in dedicated small satellite launch, has announced Japanese Earth-imaging company Synspective as the customer for Rocket Lab’s 17th Electron launch, and its seventh mission of the year. The dedicated mission for Synspective is scheduled for lift-off during a 14-day launch window opening on 12 December UTC and will launch from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 on New Zealand’s Mahia Peninsula to a targeted 500km circular low Earth orbit. The mission is named ‘The Owl’s Night Begins’ in a nod to Synspective’s StriX family of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) spacecraft developed to be able to ima

USCG C-130 Locates Missing Mariner Located 86 Miles East Of Port Canaveral

Watchstanders Dispatched A C-130 Hercules Aircrew From Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater

Stuart Bee, 62, was located approximately 86 miles east of Port Canaveral, Florida, Sunday. The 225-foot motor vessel Angeles located the man alive on the hull of his 32-foot Sea Ray and took him aboard at approximately 11 a.m., after he was reported missing November 28. Bee departed Cape Marina in Port Canaveral on November 27 and did not return. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville received initial report of the missing man at 11:40 a.m., Saturday from a member at Cape Marina stating Bee typically does not stay out overnight on his boat. Watchstanders dispatched a C-130 Hercules aircrew from Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater to respond and dire

NTSB Prelim: Cessna 180

The Engine “Coughed” About Three Times And Was Not Making The Power He Expected

On October 02, 2020 about 1130 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 180E, N8678X, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Princeton, Oregon. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot stated that he departed from Moses Lake, Washington about 0900 with an estimated 44 gallons of fuel on board. While en route to the destination, he chose an altitude of 11,500 feet mean sea level (msl) in an effort to stay above the smoke and leaned the fuel/air mixture accordingly. After arriving in the vicinity of the intended destination, he planned on

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (11.30.20)

Aero Linx: IALPA, the Irish Air Line Pilots' Association Welcome to IALPA, the Irish Air Line Pilots' Association, the professional association and registered trade union* established to represent the interests of Irish pilots. Established in 1946 to regulate the relations between employees and employers, the Association has grown to represent over 1,200 members and acts for Irish pilots not just in Ireland, but throughout Europe and the World. IALPA are proud to represent its members in the many broad and diverse facets of international aviation from industrial issues to professional standards, looking after pilot welfare and giving a "voice" to Irish pilots. We are proud to be a professional body,

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (11.30.20): Final Approach Fix

Final Approach Fix The fix from which the final approach (IFR) to an airport is executed and which identifies the beginning of the final approach segment. It is designated on Government charts by the Maltese Cross symbol for nonprecision approaches and the lightning bolt symbol, designating the PFAF, for precision approaches; or when ATC directs a lower-than-published glideslope/path or vertical path intercept altitude, it is the resultant actual point of the glideslope/path or vertical path intercept.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (11.30.20)

"North Carolina's 72 public airports serve as vital economic engines connecting people and business enterprises with the world. Airports and aviation-related industries contribute more than $52 billion to North Carolina's economy each year, according to the 2019 State of Aviation report. They support 307,000 jobs, generate more than $2.2 billion in state and local tax revenue and provide more than $12.6 billion in personal income." Source: From a statement by the N.C. Board of Transportation, after having approved state and federal grants for safety and airfield improvement projects at five North Carolina airports.

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Airborne 11.30.20: NEW Fisher ARIA, AN-124 Grounding, Walmart Drone Shows

Zenith Workshop Coming To Florida This Week

Members Of The Lakeland Aero Club Have Been Building A Zenith CH 750 Cruzer Kit, As Well

Airborne 11.23.20: Drone Pilot Arrest, AirVenture 2021!, Virtual WAI

Also: Vega Flight VV17, Expanded ISS Crew, XTI Aircraft-Verdego Aero, Helo Maritime Strike Squadron 37

Five N.C. Airports Get Funding For Infrastructure Projects

Airports And Aviation-Related Industries Contribute More Than $52B To NC's Economy

NASA Armstrong Launches Virtual Tours

See Historical Aircraft Like The SR-71, X-29 and F-8 Digital Fly-By-Wire

GAMA Welcomes Expanded Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement on Pilot Training

Will Allow For Reciprocal Conversions Of Certain FAA Pilots Certificates And EU Part-FCL Licenses

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ANN Wishes Our Readers, Listeners And Viewers A VERY Happy Thanksgiving Holiday

Yes... We Will Be On A Holiday Schedule For The Rest Of Week

Classic Aero-TV: The Sporty's Foundation - Giving Back To The GA Community

From 2019: It's All About The Future of General Aviation

Rheinland Air Service Appointed As The First German Dealer For The Bell 505

Europe’s First Authorized 505 Dealership In Germany

Rocket Lab to Launch Mission for Japanese Earth Imaging Company

Synspective Is The Customer For Rocket Lab’s 17th Electron Launch

USCG C-130 Locates Missing Mariner Located 86 Miles East Of Port Canaveral

Watchstanders Dispatched A C-130 Hercules Aircrew From Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater

NTSB Prelim: Cessna 180

The Engine “Coughed” About Three Times And Was Not Making The Power He Expected

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