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September 19, 2014

Airborne 09.19.14: Cool City R44 Cert, Reno Rumblings, Sierra Re-Jets The CJ

Also: Eclipse Improvements, AEA Urges NextGen GA Fund Adoption, FAA OKs External Cams, GA Accident Rate Declines

The FAA has granted an STC to Cool City Avionics for the installation of its family of six autopilots in Robinson R-44 helicopters. The approved autopilots include the HAP-100 2-axis autopilot, the HAP-150 3-axis autopilot, the HFC-100 2-axis autopilot with stability control and augmentation systems, known as SCAS, the HFC-150 3-axis autopilot with SCAS and the HFC-150-LE and HAP-150-LE that add an orbit mode specifically designed for law enforcement and electronics news gathering helicopters. Last Sunday concluded what was one of the most c

Airborne 09.19.14: Cool City R44 Cert, Reno Rumblings, Sierra Re-Jets The CJ

Also: Eclipse Improvements, AEA Urges NextGen GA Fund Adoption, FAA OKs External Cams, GA Accident Rate Declines

The FAA has granted an STC to Cool City Avionics for the installation of its family of six autopilots in Robinson R-44 helicopters. The approved autopilots include the HAP-100 2-axis autopilot, the HAP-150 3-axis autopilot, the HFC-100 2-axis autopilot with stability control and augmentation systems, known as SCAS, the HFC-150 3-axis autopilot with SCAS and the HFC-150-LE and HAP-150-LE that add an orbit mode specifically designed for law enforcement and electronics news gathering helicopters. Last Sunday concluded what was one of the most competitive Reno National Championship Air Races in recent histories. However, there were some questions raised about the disquali

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Out-Of-Warranty G1000 Systems Covered Under New Service Contract Program

FliteLevel Extended Warranty May Be Purchased At Any Time, Garmin Says

A new extended warranty program for aircraft equipped with Garmin G1000 systems that are both in and out of warranty coverage has been introduced by Garmin.

ForeFlight: Version 6.3.2 Is Ready For iOS 8

But Company Still Recommends Heavy Users Delay Download Until After First iOS 8 Maintenance Update

ForeFlight Mobile version 6.3.2 is now available on the App Store, and the company says the update brings performance improvements, a few bug fixes, and most importantly support for iOS 8, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.

FAA Proposes $425,000 Civil Penalty Against Gulfstream

Alleges Failure To Properly Train Aircraft Mechanics

The FAA is proposing a $425,000 civil penalty against Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., for failing to comply with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) related to training aircraft mechanics.

USAF Brass: F-35 To Deliver Global Security On Time

Lt. Gen. Christopher Bogdan Credits Re-Baselining In 2012 For Bringing Program Back On Track

Work leading up the completion of the multinational F-35 program is largely on track, the F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office executive officer said in remarks during the 2014 Air Force Association’s Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition just outside Washington, D.C. on Sept. 15.

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Embraer, Republic Airways Holdings Sign Firm Contract For 50 E175 Jets

Aircraft To Be Flown Under United Express Brand

Embraer S.A. and Republic Airways Holdings have entered into a contract for the sale and purchase of 50 firm E175 jets. The value of the firm order, which will be included in Embraer's 2014 third-quarter backlog, is estimated at $2.1 billion, based on 2014 list prices.

Young Eagle Named Flight Training Scholarship Recipient

Brandon Gore Will Receive $7,500 Towards His Private Pilot Certificate

EAA is happy to announce that Brandon Gore of Quad Cities, Illinois, is the recipient of the Tinker Murdock Flight Training Award and will receive $7,500 to complete his private pilot certificate training.

V-22 Flight Tests Validate 'Hot And High' Capability Of AE 1107C Engines

Upgraded Rolls-Royce Engines Designed As Retrofit For Osprey Tiltrotor Aircraft

Flight tests have validated a new engine upgrade for Rolls-Royce AE 1107C engines powering V-22 aircraft, maximizing "hot and high" capability up to 6,000 feet of altitude and 95°F.

European Carrier easyJet Orders 27 Additional A320 Aircraft

Airline Has A Total Of 315 Airbus Airplanes On Order

easyJet has placed an order for 27 additional current engine option A320s, taking its combined total order for the type to 315 aircraft. With an all Airbus fleet, easyJet selected the A320 Family aircraft as it delivers the best operating economics and the roomiest cabin for unequalled passenger comfort in the single aisle category.

Bell Introduces Bell 505 Jet Ranger X To South Africa

On Display At Africa Aerospace And Defense Exhibition This Week

Bell Helicopter showcased the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X for the first time at the 8th Africa Aerospace and Defense (AAD) in Tshwane, South Africa this week.

CSF Congratulates Midland International Airport On Spaceport License

First Spaceport Combined With Commercial Service Airport

The Commercial Spaceflight Federation says it welcomes the announcement by the FAA’s Office of Commercial Space Transportation that the spaceport license application for Midland International Airport has been approved, making it the 9th U.S. spaceport.

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OpenAirplane Rewards Pilots With New Referral Program

Offers $25 Credit When A Referred Pilot Rents Through The Company

OpenAirplane has launched a new service it hopes will encourage pilots to fly more. The new feature rewards pilots who have rented using OpenAirplane for referring their friends to OpenAirplane with a $25 credit the first time another pilot they referred flies using OpenAirplane.

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Aero-TV: AT LAST!!! - Avidyne’s IFD540 Receives Certification

Avidyne's Long-Awaited IFD540 Finally Gets A Chance To Show Its R9 Roots

If you are looking for the bells and whistles of modern avionics you missed an opportunity if you were not at EAA AirVenture 2014. Well, ANN was there and in this video, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell takes a look at the newly released Avidyne IFD540 GPS/NAV/COM system.

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Aero-TV: AT LAST!!! - Avidyne’s IFD540 Receives Certification

Avidyne's Long-Awaited IFD540 Finally Gets A Chance To Show Its R9 Roots

If you are looking for the bells and whistles of modern avionics you missed an opportunity if you were not at EAA AirVenture 2014. Well, ANN was there and in this video, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell takes a look at the newly released Avidyne IFD540 GPS/NAV/COM system. Jim talks with Tom Harper, the Director of Marketing for Avidyne. Harper said the IFD540 has been under development for about 3 years. Some of this time was spent going through the bureaucratic morass to obtain certification, but Harper also said that developing a system like the IFD540 is a challenge an

House Leaders Mull Next FAA Reauthorization

Transportation Committee Already Has A Bill In The Works

The Transportation Committee in the U.S. House of Representatives already has an FAA reauthorization bill in the works, according to committee chair Bill Shuster (R-PA), who hopes to avoid another three-year string of continuing resolutions for the agency this time around.

ULA, Blue Origin To Develop New American Rocket Engine

Partnership To Address The Nation's Need For A Domestically-Produced Engine

United Launch Alliance (ULA), and Blue Origin, LLC, a privately-funded aerospace company owned by Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos, have entered into an agreement to jointly fund development of the new BE-4 rocket engine by Blue Origin. This new collaboration will allow ULA to maintain the heritage, success and reliability of its rocket families – Atlas and Delta – while addressing the long-term need for a new domestic engine.

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Boeing Executive Predicts Dreamliner Production Costs Will Fall

Ray Connor Said Costs Will Begin To Decline in 2016

One of Boeing's top executives says that the cost of producing the Dreamliner should begin to decline in 2016 as the company begins to push more airplanes off the assembly line.

Companies Partner To Develop A New Citation Jet Retrofit Program

Sierra Industries, GE Honda Aero Engines Announce Joint Project Using HF120 Engine

An engine retrofit program for the legacy Citation Jet platform using the recently certified GE Honda HF120 engine is being developed by Sierra Industries and GE Honda Aero Engines

AeroSports Update: Jabiru USA Celebrates Its 15th Anniversary

After 15 Years In Operation, Jabiru USA Holds A Unique Position In The Sport Aviation Business

To understand how Jabiru USA is unique, you have to ask some questions. Does Jabiru USA sell manufactured light sport airplanes or do they specialize in developing firewall forward Jabiru engine packages for non Jabiru aircraft? The answer to these questions is…yes.

Klyde Morris 09.19.14

Don't You Just Hate A Good Reality Check, Klyde?

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

NASA Administrator Visits North Texas Air Traffic Management Facilities

Will Discuss NextGen Development During Friday Event

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden will discuss several new and cutting-edge NASA aeronautics technologies being evaluated to improve air travel across the country at an event being held Friday at the agency's North Texas Research Station (NTX) facility.

Airborne 09.17.14: Boeing/SpaceX Win CCtCap, Flying Docs Endorse, Jetpack Bucks

Also: Chris Heintz, Lear 70/75 Certs, Beluga Birthday, Leap Frogs 9/11 Jump Cancelled, Lawyers Sue NTSB

The Commercial Spaceflight Federation congratulates NASA and the winners of the Commercial Crew Transportation Capability, referred to as the “CCtCap,” contract awards announced yesterday. CCtCap is the latest round in NASA’s Commercial Crew Program that will develop domestic space transportation capabilities for NASA astronauts. We recently reported that 11 U.S. Senators had submitted a letter to the DOT urging action on revised 3rd class medical requirements, and now the Flying Physicians Association, known as the FPA, has added t

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (09.19.14)

"We're actually already in the process of putting some framework together, but we're going to hit the ground running when we get back in January." Source: U.S. Representative Sam Graves (R-MO).

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (09.19.14): Breakout

A technique to direct aircraft out of the approach stream. In the context of simultaneous (independent) parallel operations, a breakout is used to direct threatened aircraft away from a deviating aircraft.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (09.19.14)

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