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September 12, 2014

Airborne 09.12.14: Alan Klapmeier's $10M Win, OWW Progress, 3rd Class Update

Also: Zero-G Engine Repo, Collier Trophy, EAA Addresses FAA Hangar Use, CAF's Dallas Air Expo

While it comes as no surprise to those of us that have had to deal with Cirrus Aircraft's negative tactics and behaviors, a judge in Hennepin County, Minnesota last month dismissed post-trial motions filed by Cirrus Industries following a jury verdict that awarded $10 million to Alan Klapmeier last March. The actual judgment was posted this week by the court. During the week of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014, thousands of people had a hand in building EAA’s One Week Wonder Zenith CH 750 Cruzer. During the ensuing weeks a handful of pilots have completed the

Airborne 09.12.14: Alan Klapmeier's $10M Win v Cirrus, OWW Progress, 3rd Class Update

Also: Zero-G Engine Repo, Collier Trophy, EAA Addresses FAA Hangar Use, CAF's Dallas Air Expo

While it comes as no surprise to those of us that have had to deal with Cirrus Aircraft's negative tactics and behaviors, a judge in Hennepin County, Minnesota last month dismissed post-trial motions filed by Cirrus Industries following a jury verdict that awarded $10 million to Alan Klapmeier last March. The actual judgment was posted this week by the court. During the week of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014, thousands of people had a hand in building EAA’s One Week Wonder Zenith CH 750 Cruzer. During the ensuing weeks a handful of pilots have completed the required 40 hours of Phase one flight testing, beginning with the first flight by Jeff Skiles the day after the convention. Elev

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Navy F/A-18 Hornets Down In The Pacific Ocean

One Pilot Recovered, One Still Missing

Two F/A-18 Hornets from Carrier Air Wing 17 embarked on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) went down at 5:40 p.m. local time Friday while operating at sea in the western Pacific Ocean. The initial report is that the two aircraft are assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 94 (VFA-94) and Strike Fighter Squadron 113 (VFA-113).

Ohio C172 Fatalities May Be Tied To Fraternity Rush

Fraternity Says The Flight Was Not A Recruitment Event

The family of one of four Case Western Reserve University students fatally injured in an accident August 25 are weighing a wrongful death lawsuit that may involve a fraternity on the campus.

American Airlines FAs To Use Electronic Manuals

First Mainline Carrier To Obtain FAA Approval For The Devices

American Airlines was the first airline with a paperless cockpit, and now the airline's cabins are also paperless. The airline is the first mainline carrier to provide flight attendants with electronic manuals, accessible through a handheld tablet.

GA Awards Organization Seeking Nominations

Open To CFIs, A&Ps, Avionics Techs, FAAST Team Members

Each year for the past 50 years, the General Aviation Awards Program and the FAA have recognized aviation professionals for their contributions to general aviation in the fields of flight instruction, aviation maintenance, avionics, and safety. Nominations for the organizations 2015 awards are open now, and the deadline is approaching quickly.

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BTS: Airlines Improve In Both On-Time Performance, Cancellations

July Saw Gains Both Monthly And Year-Over-Year

The nation’s largest airlines posted an on-time arrival rate of 75.6 percent in July, up from both the 73.1 percent on-time rate in July 2013 and the 71.8 percent mark in June 2014, according to the latest U.S. Department of Transportation’s Air Travel Consumer Report.

NBAA Veterans Blouin, Stine To Be Recognized At Convention

Will Be Honored At Annual Awards Luncheon For Their Service To The Industry

NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen has announced that Kathleen Blouin, the Association’s former senior vice president of conventions and forums, and William H. “Bill” Stine II, NBAA’s former director of international operations, will each receive NBAA’s Pillar of the Association Award, formerly known as the Staff Lifetime Achievement Award.

Air France-KLM Investing $1.29 Billion In Transavia

Hopes To Compete With Ryanair, Easyjet

Air France-KLM has announced its "Perform 2020" turnaround plan for low-cost carrier Transavia that comes with an investment equal to nearly $1.3 billion.

Portland, OR Man Hurt In BASE Jumping Accident

Hit Rock Wall After Becoming Tangled In His Parachute

A Portland, OR BASE jumper was injured in an accident on Tower Rock, a 3,300-foot formation near Randle, WA.

UAV Test Site Adds Airport Runway As Option For Test Flights

FAA-Approved Range For Lone Star Unmanned Aircraft Systems Center Includes Port Mansfield Airport

The Lone Star Unmanned Aircraft Systems Center at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi now has an airport and runway in its approved flight ranges.

Hawaii Student Receives Richard Harper Scholarship

Riley Turk Will Receive $7,500 Towards His Flight Training

A young Hawaiian man with aspirations of being a pilot has been selected to receive $7,500 for flight training through EAA’s Richard Harper Flight Training Scholarship. Riley Turk, a high school senior from Oahu, Hawaii, met the requirement of a minimum 3.8 GPA and wrote an essay describing his passion for flight and ambition for wanting to fly.

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HFI Scholarship Program Accepting Applications

Offers 19 Scholarships Each Year To Support Vertical Aviation Industry

HFI has long recognized the need for qualified commercial helicopter pilots and helicopter maintenance technicians — the current shortage is very real and many of our experienced pilots and maintenance technicians are nearing retirement age. HFI annually offers up to 19 scholarships to help support students studying to become part of tomorrow's vertical aviation industry.

Golden Wings Museum To Host WWII Glider Event

Reunion For The Pilots Who Flew The Aircraft 'On Silent Wings'

The Golden Wings Museum at the Anoka County Airport in Blaine, MN will host a reunion next month for some of the remaining few men who flew on silent wings to deliver troops, weapons and supplies in key points on the World War II front.

CHP Awards Fleet Replacement Contract To Airbus Helicopters

Up To 15 AS350B3e Aircraft May Be Acquired By The State Of California

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has awarded a contract to Airbus Helicopters for the purchase of up to 15 AS350B3e AStar helicopters. The initial order is for three helicopters, with deliveries beginning in December. The contract is for three years, with two one-year options.

Aero-TV: The Latest At ForeFlight -- Weight and Balance, Track Logs and More!

ForeFlight 6.3 Continues To Raise The Bar In The Ultra-Competitive Mobile Flight Planning Market

At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014 ANN’s News Editor, Tom Patton, took a walk to find some of the neat electronic stuff and talked with Eric Hake, a ForeFlight Evangelist. In case you hadn’t figured it out by his title, Hake knows his stuff about ForeFlight.

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Aero-TV: The Latest At ForeFlight -- Weight and Balance, Track Logs and More!

ForeFlight 6.3 Continues To Raise The Bar In The Ultra-Competitive Mobile Flight Planning Market

At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014 ANN’s News Editor, Tom Patton, took a walk to find some of the neat electronic stuff and talked with Eric Hake, a ForeFlight Evangelist. In case you hadn’t figured it out by his title, Hake knows his stuff about ForeFlight. It would be hard to believe that anyone doesn’t know at least something about the ForeFlight product and Hake explains some of the features of the new 6.3 version. Hake seemed enamored with the “More” button and quickly demonstrated some of the cool features in the weight and b

Boeing Responds To Al Jazeera English Documentary On 787

'This Specious Production Appears To Have Ignored The Factual Information Provided By Boeing', Planemaker Says

Boeing issued the following statement prior to the airing of a television program on Al Jazeera English focused on the development and production of the Dreamliner. The company said it will not be providing any further comment.

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Space Station Expedition 40 Crew Returns To Earth

Lands Safely In Kazakhstan After 169 Days In Space

Three crew members from the International Space Station (ISS) returned to Earth Wednesday after 169 days of science and technology research in space, including a record 82 hours of research in a single week, which happened in July.

Final Tally: ‘Gathering’ Raises More Than $2 Million

F-35-Inspired Ford Mustang Went For $200,000

EAA’s annual Gathering of Eagles fundraiser held July 31 during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014 brought together more than 1,000 aviation enthusiasts that raised more than $2 million in support of EAA’s youth education programs.

Space Subcommittee Considers ASTEROIDS Act, Planetary Exploration Priorities

Panel Leadership Still Skeptical About Asteroid Redirect Mission

The Space Subcommittee if the U.S. House Science Committee on held a hearing Wednesday to review issues facing planetary exploration of our solar system, including NASA’s proposed budget for planetary science, and potential commercial interests. Witnesses also testified on the American Space Technology for Exploring Resource Opportunities In Deep Space (ASTEROIDS) Act, H.R. 5063.

FAA Authorizes UAV Uses In SAR Effort

Texas EquuSearch Given Permission To Fly UAV In Search For Missing Woman Near Dallas

The FAA approved an Emergency Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) Wednesday afternoon for the use of an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) in the search for a missing woman near Dallas, Texas. The agency approves Emergency COAs for natural disaster relief, search and rescue operations and other urgent circumstances.

AeroSports Update: Do Student Pilots And Single Place Airplanes Go Together?

A Little Single Place Experimental Certificated Airplane Could Be A Good Way To Build Flying Time, But There Might Be A ‘Catch 22’

Flying can certainly be fun and cheap in a little single place experimental airplane. However is this a way for a student to build flying time? The regulations don’t specifically prevented this, but there is a catch. Here’s a true story with a fictional name to make the point.

Klyde Morris 09.12.14

Now We Know Why Zif's The Boss, Klyde

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

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Airborne 09.10.14: CSeries Flies Again, Reno Tragedy, GA Fuel Update

Also: New Osprey Engines Wanted, Red Bull Air Race, Retired Hueys, Atlanta Warbird Weekend, Congressman Petri on Aero-TV!

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft has confirmed to ANN that the CSeries aircraft resumed flight testing with flight test vehicle number two taking flight Sunday at Bombardier's facility in Mirabel, Quebec. The flight follows an in-depth review and analysis of the engine-related incident that occurred during stationary ground maintenance testing involving CSeries flight test aircraft number 1 on May 29. The investigation into the crash of a Reno air racer continues. It is confirmed that the airplane in question was the experimental Spor

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (09.12.14)

"This specious production appears to have ignored the factual information provided by Boeing and instead based the majority of its reporting on unnamed sources pursuing their own agendas and a disgruntled former employee engaged in a legal dispute with Boeing." Source: Statement released by Boeing prior to the airing of a documentary on Al Jazeera English focused on the development and production of the Dreamliner.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (09.12.14): Intercooler

A device used to reduce the temperatures of the compressed air before it enters the fuel metering device.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (09.12.14)

National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR)

Since its inception in 1985, National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) at Wichita State University has made a name for itself as the most capable university-based aviation research center in the United States.

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