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July 09, 2014

Airborne 07.09.14: Sad: Mustang Down, Museum Gets Help, Thunderbirds OSH14 Sked

Also: Bendix/King AOI, 737 Train Dump, Vari-Eze Reboot, 100 Years of Spins!

We are sad to report that the crash of a World War II P-51D Mustang took the lives of its 2 occupants. Reports indicate that the crash occurred shortly after takeoff from Durango-La Plata County Airport, Colorado on July 4th. It was reported by one source that the aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff. Many of our reports about the relationship between city councils and airports are about problems. We are glad to say this report is about cooperation. The Virginia Beach, Virginia City Council last week voted 8-1 to waive real estate and personal property taxes for th

Airborne 07.09.14: Sad: Mustang Down, Av Museum Gets Help, Thunderbirds OSH14 Sked

Also: Bendix/King AOI, 737 Train Dump, Vari-Eze Reboot, 100 Years of Spins!

We are sad to report that the crash of a World War II P-51D Mustang took the lives of its 2 occupants.
Reports indicate that the crash occurred shortly after takeoff from Durango-La Plata County Airport, Colorado on July 4th. It was reported by one source that the aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff. Many of our reports about the relationship between city councils and airports are about problems. We are glad to say this report is about cooperation. The Virginia Beach, Virginia City Council last week voted 8-1 to waive real estate and personal property taxes for the Military Aviation Museum. That tax bill was estimated to be over $81,000 this year. The schedule is now set for the first-ever full

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Boeing, Emirates Finalize Order For 150 777Xs

Record-Breaking Order Includes Combination Of -8 And -9 Variants

Boeing and Emirates Airline have finalized an order for 150 777Xs, valued at $56 billion at list prices. First announced as a commitment at the 2013 Dubai Airshow, the order by the world's largest 777 operator was part of the largest product launch in commercial jetliner history.

FAA Certifies New B757/767 Aftermarket Flight Deck

Dreamliner-Inspired Large-Format Display System Enhances Situational Awareness, Company Says

The FAA has granted an initial supplemental type certificate (STC) to Rockwell Collins for its Boeing 757/767 large-format display flight deck retrofit. The STC is a result of the collaboration between Rockwell Collins and Boeing.

FAA Proposes $295,750 Civil Penalty Against Skywest Airlines

Carrier Allegedly Violated Drug And Alcohol Testing Regulations

The FAA is proposing a $295,750 civil penalty against SkyWest Airlines, Inc. of St. George, Utah, for allegedly violating DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations.

ACSF Announces New Chairman And Vice-Chairman

Executives From Wheels Up, Key Air Move Into Leadership POsts

The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) has announced the selection of David Hewitt, Executive Vice President, Safety of Wheels Up, as the new ACSF Chairman, and Greg Kinsella, President and CEO of Key Air, as the new ACSF Vice-Chairman, beginning July 1, 2014. Hewitt succeeds Jeff Baum, President and CEO of Wisconsin Aviation whose term expired June 30, 2014.

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TRU Simulation + Training Is 1st Provider Of An ATR-600 FFS In Latin America

Full Flight Simulator Is In Use By Several Airlines With Operations In The Region The first full flight simulator for the ATR-600 series aircraft in Latin America has been established by Textron subsidiary TRU Simulation + Training. ATR selected the company's FFS X Level D Full Flight Simulator for its Avianca training facilities in Bogota, Colombia. The FFS X is configured for training on the ATR 72-600 aircraft and is being supported by ATR.

Air China, Lufthansa Group Strengthen Strategic Partnership

Announcement Made During German Chancellor Angela Merkel's State Visit

During German Chancellor Dr Angela Merkel's state visit to China, Song Zhiyong, President & Executive Director of Air China Limited and Carsten Spohr, Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO of Deutsche Lufthansa AG, signed a memorandum of understanding in Beijing to expand the scope of the strategic partnership between their companies.

Soyuz Rolls Out To Launch Zone For July 10 Mission

Four Satellites Will Be Stacked Aboard The Booster

The Soyuz for Arianespace’s next medium-lift mission has arrived at the launch zone in French Guiana, where it stands ready to receive the four satellite passengers that will join O3b Networks’ pioneering high-speed connectivity system.

NASA Launches Undergraduate Student Instrument Program

Opportunity For Students To Develop Earth- Or Space-Based Flight Projects

College and university students from across the country are taking science to greater heights thanks to a new NASA program.

AA Breaks Ground On Robert W. Baker Integrated Operations Center

Facility Expected To Be Completed In 2015

American Airlines has broken ground on the Robert W. Baker Integrated Operations Center in Fort Worth. Earlier this year, American announced plans to consolidate the current American Airlines operations center in Fort Worth and the current US Airways operations center in Pittsburgh. The new facility will be located near American's headquarters and Flight Academy south of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.

CAE Awarded Multiple Civil Aviation Training Contracts

Will Place Seven Full-Flight Sims Worth About $112 Million

CAE has signed contracts for civil aviation training solutions including seven full-flight simulators (FFSs), a series of training devices as well as simulator update services to customers in North America, Asia, the Middle East and Eurasia.

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Video Recognizes 100 Years Of Intentional Spinning

Rich Stowell Demonstrates Spins Done By Harry Hawker In 1914

As a tribute to the first intentional spins performed in aviation, eight-time Master Instructor Rich Stowell recently published a 5-1/2 minute YouTube video demonstrating the spins done by aviation pioneer Harry Hawker in June/July 1914.

UAV Pilot Gets Warning From FAA For 'High-Altitude' Flight

Aircraft Operating Near Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport

A UAV flight near Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport in May caused an automated warning to go out to pilots from the FAA about an unauthorized UAV operating near a navaid at the airport.

AZ B-17 Flying Fortress Coming To The Peach State

Tour Stop Will Headline Atlanta Warbird Weekend

One of the last flying B-17 Flying Fortress bombers, “Sentimental Journey,” will lead a flight of vintage World War II aircraft to Peachtree Dekalb-Airport (KPDK),and inaugurate the Atlanta Warbird Weekend, September 27-28. Cockpit tours and flights will be available in the B-17 and other aircraft, including a P-51 Mustang and rare SBD Dauntless dive bomber.

RANS S-20 Raven -- The Best of Two Birds

The S-20 Represents An Amalgam Of All The Best RANS Birds

At the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo 2014, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell had a chance to talk about and fly the new RANS S-20 Raven. The Raven was on display at the Expo and it’s an airplane you just couldn’t walk by without stopping to look. Randy Schlitter, the owner of RANS Designs, explains the rationale behind an airplane that looks like a classic but has the modern features you would want in a new light sport aircraft.

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Aero-TV: RANS S-20 Raven -- The Best of Two Birds

The S-20 Represents An Amalgam Of All The Best RANS Birds

At the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo 2014, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell had a chance to talk about and fly the new RANS S-20 Raven. The Raven was on display at the Expo and it’s an airplane you just couldn’t walk by without stopping to look. Randy Schlitter, the owner of RANS Designs, explains the rationale behind an airplane that looks like a classic but has the modern features you would want in a new light sport aircraft. Schlitter said the design started by combining the best of the RANS Coyote and the RANS Courier, but they ended up with a design that stands on its own.

NTSB Prelim Shows Elevator Cables Cross-Connected In PA-12

Airplane Went Down July 2 Near Anchorage, AK Fatally Injuring The Pilot

The NTSB has determined that the elevator cables on a Piper PA-12 that went down July 2 shortly after takeoff from Merrill Field Airport, Anchorage, AK were incorrectly installed, according to a preliminary report.

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Industry Wary Of Possible FAA Funding Bill Delay

Long-Term Authorization Expires In September 2015

Some in the aviation industry are expressing concerns that delays in passing a transportation bill in Congress could be troublesome for the FAA.

What's The Buzz? Buzz Aldrin's #Apollo45

Second Man On The Moon Celebrates The Landing's 45th Anniversary

Apollo 11 astronaut Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin is turning to social media to get people involved in the 45th anniversary of man's first landing on the Moon.

AeroSports Update: Two Test Pilots Could Make Phase 1 Flight Testing Safer

EAA Is Working To Allow An Additional Crew Member During Phase 1 Flight Testing Of A New Homebuilt Aircraft

For those of you that are not familiar with the test flight requirements of a newly certified homebuilt aircraft, here’s a brief review. Every new homebuilt airplane must go through what is called 'phase 1 flight testing.' The amount of test flying time is specified in the operating limitations. As it stands now, only the test pilot may be onboard during this testing. However, EAA is working to allow a 2nd pilot to be onboard under certain conditions.

SWA Pilots Commend DOT Dreamjet Exemption

Says It Is How The Open Skies Agreement Is Supposed to Work

The Southwest Airlines Pilots' Association (SWAPA) has released a statement commending the U.S. DOT for granting an exemption to Dreamjet, a startup airline based in France.

After Nearly 70 Years, Glenn Miller's Plane Is Still Missing

PBS Program Explores Possible Alternative Explanations

Glenn Miller was one of the superstars of his time. In a era before the Internet, social media and viral videos, the leader of the Glenn Miller Orchestra was a household name.

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (07.09.14)

"Can it communicate with someone that can give it its exact XYZ state vector? Can it land safely on another object? No, it's gonna hit the floor and crash and probably stop working." Source: Buzz Aldrin, on the relative computing power of the computers on board the Eagle LEM compared to an iPhone.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (07.09.14): Rebuilt Aircraft Engine

A used engine that has been completely disassembled, inspected, repaired as necessary, reassembled, tested, and approved in the same manner and to the same tolerances and limits as a new engine with either new or used parts.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (07.09.14)

EASA General Aviation Safety Road Map

EASA recognizes the importance of General Aviation (GA) and its contribution to a safe European aviation system. For this reason, the Agency is implementing the recommendations of the GA Safety Strategy through the Road Map for Regulation of General Aviation (also called GA Road Map).

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