Wed, Apr 14, 2021
And That's But One Of Over A Dozen Major Developments Planned For The Next Year Or So
Aero-News Network is now available on Roku and Amazon FireTV! That’s right folks. You can now get your daily dose of aviation news… right on the ol' giggle box! This is an EPIC development for our network, one of many to come, and we’re thrilled to offer you this new way to watch our news programming. Whether you’re a traditional website reader, podcast listener, or YouTube subscriber, we’re dedicated to giving you quality, honest, aviation news that you can trust and broadening our reach and audience aggressively in the coming years, so that we may both Grow and Inform the aviation and aerospace world.
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Wed, Apr 14, 2021
Make Sure You NEVER Miss A New Story From Aero-News Network
Do you ever feel like you never see posts from a certain person or page on Facebook or Instagram? Here’s how you can turn on “post notifications” that will send you an update when new stories are posted on the Aero-News Network Facebook or Instagram pages.
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Wed, Apr 14, 2021
Convective SIGMET
A weather advisory concerning convective weather significant to the safety of all aircraft. Convective SIGMETs are issued for tornadoes, lines of thunderstorms, embedded thunderstorms of any intensity level, areas of thunderstorms greater than or equal to VIP level 4 with an area coverage of 4/10 (40%) or more, and hail 3/4 inch or greater.
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Wed, Apr 14, 2021
Aero Linx: British Helicopter Association
The BHA promotes the compliant, safe and considerate use of rotorcraft throughout the UK. Its activities are directed by a Council of Management. The BHA encourages European harmonisation through its membership of the European Helicopter Association. The BHA negotiates with government departments, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), on behalf of the industry.
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Wed, Apr 14, 2021
“The formula for the Beechcraft Bonanza’s longevity involves an ageless style and utility, a passionate legion of owners and aspiring owners, and a seven-decade commitment by company engineers to continuously refine and update features to meet customer, technology, regulatory and environmental needs. We know Walter and Olive Ann Beech would be proud of where we’ve taken their stylish and powerful piston with today’s Bonanza G36.”
Source: Lannie O’Bannion, senior vice president, Global Sales & Flight Operations, discussing the announcment of a special 75th Anniversary Beechcraft Bonanza.
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Tue, Apr 13, 2021
Aero Linx: Flying Wings of Louisiana
Rusty Lavergne is the founder of Flying Wings of Louisiana along with his wife and co-founder, Kelly Lavergne. Rusty is a former Army Blackhawk Helicopter pilot and has been fulfilling his passion of aviation by flying helicopters for the past 24 years. Rustys love of aviation has led him to flying fixed wing airplanes where he has acquired many ratings. Having raised their 3 sons, Rusty and Kelly are ready for another chapter in life of giving back. Cancer has affected both of their families and they decided to help by supporting the smallest victims, the children. Flying Wings will serve pediatric cancer patients and their families in the local area. Flying Wings is Rusty and Kelly’s contribution to the community. The organization may consider expanding its geographical reach in the future, but while it's still growing, the organization will focus on serving children in the local communities.
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Tue, Apr 13, 2021
IFR Military Training Routes (IR)
Routes used by the Department of Defense and associated Reserve and Air Guard units for the purpose of conducting low-altitude navigation and tactical training in both IFR and VFR weather conditions below 10,000 feet MSL at airspeeds in excess of 250 knots IAS.
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Fri, Apr 09, 2021
Also: Western Global Pilots, Tamarack Touts Aiken, Metro Delivers EC145E, FRASCA On TH-73A Program
One of the new aircraft you might see at Sun ‘n Fun next week is an exceptionally stout Czech LSA by the name of the Skyleader 600. Distributed by SkyleaderUSA’s Michael Tomazin, the Rotax powered two seater is not your average bargain basement LSA... and boasts some pretty extensive and well-thought-out refinements, including a very slick canopy mechanism and one of the neatest trailing edge wing-steps we've ever seen. UPS, together with its UPS Flight Forward subsidiary, has reported plans to purchase electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft from Beta Technologies (BETA) to augment its air service for select small and mid-size markets. These aircraft will take off and land on-property at UPS facilities in a quiet fashion, reducing time-in-transit, vehicle emissions, and op
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Fri, Apr 09, 2021
Katherine Tryon: Marketing/Communications/Graphic Design
Katherine is most at home on the flight line, learning stories from veteran flyers, and shooting photos of vintage aircraft and warbirds. Her mind is like a sponge for aviation knowledge, and prior to the pandemic she managed to attend 8 consecutive years of Oshkosh & SUN ’n FUN airshows. She has worked within the aviation world for the last 8 years as well. She started her journey off at a major flight school working in their HQ; while her most recent job had her travel much of the country operating a camera doing aerial imaging in a Piper Navajo and Aztec. Now she is excited to be joining ANN team, not just for Sun ‘n Fun but as a member of the HQ Team.
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Tue, Apr 06, 2021
Introducing Staff, Stringers, Videographers, And People Who Make It All Work
Nathan Cremisino: Senior Video Producer
Coming to us from world renown Brooks Institute of Photography, Nathan Cremisino will be heading to Lakeland for his 14th year as part of the Aero-TV crew. Prior to his experience with Aero-News Network, Nathan focused his talents on short human interest documentaries; however, he's found the opportunity to be a part of the aviation world a thrilling opportunity.
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