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Sportys Home Airport Concerned About NEARBY Housing Development

The Proposal Could Place Homes Near The Base To Final Leg Of The Airport Traffic Pattern

The Clermont County Airport business community, including Sporty's Academy, Eastern Cincinnati Aviation, AirMod, Select Aircraft Service and the Tri-State Warbird Museum, are dealing with a recently approved zoning change (by the Batavia Township Trustees) for a 73 acre parcel in VERY close proximity to Clermont County Airport. The zoning change, from light industrial to planned development "PD," paves the way for a potential 185 unit planned community with homes located as close as 1,000' from the runway surface. You can all imagine what will happen from there... people will move near an airport and then inexplicably start complaining about all those air

Airborne-Unmanned 03.16.21: Final Drone Regs, LiquidPiston, EASA Airpt Incidents

Also: Axon and Skydio, CBP Del Rio, Sagetech and American Aerospace, Sun ‘n Fun Digital Daily

The final rules requiring remote identification of drones and allowing some flights over people, over moving vehicles and at night under certain conditions will go into effect on April 21, 2021. Remote ID requires identification of drones in flight as well as the location of their control stations or takeoff point. It provides crucial information to our national security and law enforcement partners, and other officials charged with ensuring public safety. Airspace awareness reduces the risk of drone inte

EAA B-17 Takes Bird Strike With Minor Damage

Lawrenceville, Georgia Tour Interrupted, Other Schedules May Be Impacted

Beware of our fine feathered friends... or they may mess up your bomber! At approximately 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 20, EAA's B-17G, Aluminum Overcast, suffered some minor damage to a wing from an apparent bird strike during a landing approach to Gwinnett County Airport/Briscoe Field near Lawrenceville, Georgia, during the B-17 tour stop. The damage was discovered after the B-17 flight experience had landed, and the apparent bird strike did not cause any disturbance or complications during the flight.

Ultimate Bad Reg? Senator Proposes Relieving FAA of Airspace Control

Senator Lee Reintroduces Myopic Drone Integration and Zoning Act

If you think things have been messed up, heretofore, just wait and see what happens if aeronautically-deficient Senator Mike Lee, gets his way. AMA informs us that Lee (R-UT) has reintroduced the misguided Drone Integration and Zoning Act, a bill that would give states, counties, cities, and local tribal governments the right to manage low altitude airspace -- there by creating something of an airspace free-for-all.

SkyPixel Announces Winners of Its 2020 Aerial Storytelling Contest

Contest Attracted More Than 26,000 Submissions

SkyPixel has announced the winners of its 2020 Aerial Storytelling Contest. Co-organized with DJI, this year's contest attracted more than 26,000 submissions from professional photographers, videographers, aerial enthusiasts and content creators from 136 countries. The Video Category grand prize winner Ellis Van Jason shared breathtaking, high-speed FPV sequences shot on the island of Madeira. "A year ago, I asked myself what kind of pilot do I want to be," said Van Jonson. "Race drone pilot or Freestyle Pilot? Neither of the two was an option, and it took me some time to find my place. I ended up in the cinematic mid-long-range area and I kind of like it out here."

Van's Aircraft Reports Solid Sales Despite Pandemic/Supplier Issues

January and February Sales Set Records....

Despite recent issues with a contractor that affected an unspecified number of RV Quick Build kits, Van's Aircraft is soldiering on. Affected kits are being replaced where necessary and the company seems to be dealing with an outside issue with unusual candor and is being fairly upfront with their customer base. One would think that the QB issue would have a negative effect on sales... but the honesty of the company seems to have mollified that greatly. As a matter of fact, Van's reports that, "...it turns out that January and February were – by a significant margin – the largest months of kit sales in the history of Van’s Aircraft … and March is looking about the same.."

Classic Aero-TV: The Visual Eagle 360-Seeing/Experiencing Flying Comprehensively

From 2014 (YouTube Version): Ingenious Airborne Video System Catches ANN's Eye

While at AOPA 2013, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell spoke with David Tenenbaum, CEO of Airborne Sensor, LLC. Airborne Sensor produces an externally mounted aircraft camera system called the Eagle 360. Being a self-admitted techno-geek, Jim just couldn’t pass this up. The Eagle 360 camera system is a pod that mounts externally on the outside of the aircraft. A simple plate is installed on the airplane and the pod can be easily attached or detached. It uses the GoPro camera, and can house from 1 to 4 cameras for any type of video recording. The installation requi

SmallRig Releases DJI FPV Aerodynamics Combo

Four New Accessories Available For The Recently Released DJI FPV

SmallRig has launched their DJI FPV aerodynamic package with four accessories, including multifunctional mounting bracket that supports multiple action cameras and panoramic cameras, a protective cover that effectively protects the lens while optimizing the aerodynamic layout of the fuselage, a vertical tail that can enhance the ultimate performance at higher speeds, and a 3D fuselage sticker that meets customized needs.

Airborne 03.19.21: AERO South Africa, Des Barker, F-16 Demo Team

Also: SE Aeronautics, Airline Passengers Busted, NTSB Wants More Regs, New K-MAX

Due to the ongoing pandemic AERO South Africa Delayed to July 2022. Messe Frankfurt South Africa has taken the decision to postpone the AERO South Africa exhibition and conference to July 2022. The three-day event will take place at Wonderboom National Airport and is supported by AERO Friedrichshafen. The launch event in 2019 was reportedly well received by the General Aviation Sector and it is hoped that the new dates will allow sufficient time for the impacts of the pandemic to settle. The International Council of A

NTSB Prelim: Beech C23

Airplane Struck Several Trees And Came To Rest In A Heavily Wooded Area

On March 4, 2021, about 1510 eastern standard time, a Beech C-23, N67013, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Purcellville, Virginia. The private pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. According to a witness, she heard the airplane take off from runway 19 at Krens Farm Airport (14VA), Hillsboro, Virginia, and looked back to watch it depart. When she saw the airplane, it was “tilted to the left” as it descended into the trees. She heard the engine the entire time and stated that it made “traditional engine noises.” In addition, she noted that r

AD: Airbus SAS Airplanes

AD 2021-05-12 Requires Revising The Existing Maintenance Or Inspection Program

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A330-200 Freighter series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. This AD requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. This AD is effective April 26, 2021.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.23.21)

Aero Linx: Alliance of Air National Guard Flight Surgeons Our Mission is to provide strong support to the overall mission of the Air National Guard and the USAF through continued advancement of the art and science of aerospace medicine. We seek to recruit, mentor and retain highly qualified leadership in the ANG medical service. We promote networking, educational programs, and professional relationships among health care providers of the ANG, the Air Force Reserve, and the USAF. Our Vision is to be an Air Force medical team that seamlessly integrates the knowledge, skills, and motivation of citizen-soldiers with those of our active duty counterparts, while supporting our State mission in se

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.23.21): Flight Plan Area (FPA)

Flight Plan Area (FPA) The geographical area assigned to a flight service station (FSS) for the purpose of establishing primary responsibility for services that may include search and rescue for VFR aircraft, issuance of NOTAMs, pilot briefings, inflight services, broadcast services, emergency services, flight data processing, international operations, and aviation weather services. Large consolidated FSS facilities may combine FPAs into larger areas of responsibility (AOR).

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (03.23.21)

"At approximately 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 20, EAA's B-17G, Aluminum Overcast, suffered some minor damage to a wing from an apparent bird strike during a landing approach to Gwinnett County Airport/Briscoe Field near Lawrenceville, Georgia, during the B-17 tour stop. The damage was discovered after the B-17 flight experience had landed, and the apparent bird strike did not cause any disturbance or complications during the flight." Source: From an EAA report describing the effects of a bird strike this past weekend... thankfuly, the damage does not appear extreme.

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Airborne-Unmanned 03.23.21: Skyfront Record, Airspace Control, Drone Tests

Sportys Home Airport Concerned About NEARBY Housing Development

The Proposal Could Place Homes Near The Base To Final Leg Of The Airport Traffic Pattern

Airborne-Unmanned 03.16.21: Final Drone Regs, LiquidPiston, EASA Airpt Incidents

Also: Axon and Skydio, CBP Del Rio, Sagetech and American Aerospace, Sun ‘n Fun Digital Daily

EAA B-17 Takes Bird Strike With Minor Damage

Lawrenceville, Georgia Tour Interrupted, Other Schedules May Be Impacted

Ultimate Bad Reg? Senator Proposes Relieving FAA of Airspace Control

Senator Lee Reintroduces Myopic Drone Integration and Zoning Act

SkyPixel Announces Winners of Its 2020 Aerial Storytelling Contest

Contest Attracted More Than 26,000 Submissions

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Van's Aircraft Reports Solid Sales Despite Pandemic/Supplier Issues

January and February Sales Set Records....

Classic Aero-TV: The Visual Eagle 360-Seeing/Experiencing Flying Comprehensively

From 2014 (YouTube Version): Ingenious Airborne Video System Catches ANN's Eye

SmallRig Releases DJI FPV Aerodynamics Combo

Four New Accessories Available For The Recently Released DJI FPV

Airborne 03.19.21: AERO South Africa, Des Barker, F-16 Demo Team

Also: SE Aeronautics, Airline Passengers Busted, NTSB Wants More Regs, New K-MAX

NTSB Prelim: Beech C23

Airplane Struck Several Trees And Came To Rest In A Heavily Wooded Area

AD: Airbus SAS Airplanes

AD 2021-05-12 Requires Revising The Existing Maintenance Or Inspection Program

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.23.21)

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.23.21): Flight Plan Area (FPA)

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (03.23.21)

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