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August 13, 2015

Airborne 08.13.15: UAV Shootdown Dispute, Controller Fatigue, 'Sportsman Pilot'

Also: G500's 1st 5 Test Flts, Building The API, VFA-195, Airline Consumer Complaints, Orion Launch Abort Motor, F-16s In Turkey, CAP Award

The owner of a UAV that was shot down by a neighbor who claimed it had been spying on his sunbathing daughter has released a video of the flight. Unlike modern airliners, the small UAV has a flight recorder that continuously downloads a record of its flight to the operator’s iPad. It’s reported that UAV owner David Boggs says that the video proves he was not flying low the home of William Meredith. Boggs says tracking data captured by his iPad, proves that

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Airborne 08.13.15: UAV Shootdown Dispute, Controller Fatigue, Sportsman Pilot Lives On

Also: G500's 1st 5 Test Flts, Building The API, VFA-195, Airline Consumer Complaints, Orion Launch Abort Motor, F-16s In Turkey, CAP Award

 

The owner of a UAV that was shot down by a neighbor who claimed it had been spying on his sunbathing daughter has released a video of the flight. Unlike modern airliners, the small UAV has a flight recorder that continuously downloads a record of its flight to the operator’s iPad. It’s reported that UAV owner David Boggs says that the video proves he was not flying low the home of William Meredith. Boggs says tracking data captured by his iPad, proves that the aircraft was at 272 feet in altitude when it was blasted out of the sky. A study conducted by NASA at the request of the FAA shows that air traffic

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Chorus Aviation Announces New Executive Appointments

All Changes Effective October 1

Chorus Aviation has announced new executive appointments to strengthen the organization in support of its growth and diversification plans. The executive appointments are effective October 1, 2015, allowing for a period of transition.

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Trent XWB Engines Selected By International Airlines Group

Will Provide Power For Eight A350-900 Aircraft

Rolls-Royce has been selected by International Airlines Group to provide Trent XWB engines for eight Airbus A350-900 aircraft.

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SkyWest Airlines Pilots Move Forward With Three-Year Agreement

Contract Secures A Salary Increase For All Pilots

SkyWest Airlines' pilots last week accepted a three-year pay agreement, securing top compensation and work rules in the regional industry. The agreement, for which the strong majority of pilots voted in favor, is effective immediately and runs through mid-2018.

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Google Will Repay New Mexico Nearly $1 Million In Incentives

Had Promised The State Jobs At The Titan Aerospace Facility

While it will likely not be any particular financial hardship, Google, which this week stood up an umbrella company called "Alphabet", will repay the state of New Mexico $995,000 in incentives it had received for infrastructure improvements at Titan Aerospace.

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Textron Aviation Bolsters Support In Latin America

Expands relationship With TAM Aviação Executive

Textron Aviation has expanded its relationship with longtime channel partner TAM Aviação Executive (TAM) with the approval of its Jundiai, Brazil, facility as an authorized service facility for Beechcraft King Air turboprops. The company expects to authorize additional TAM facilities for King Air support in the coming months.

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New Jersey Wing Cadet Named 2,000th Recipient Of Top CAP Award

Cadet Col. Matthew Jackson Achieves The Gen. Carl A. Spaatz Award

The most elite group in Civil Air Patrol’s cadet program gained its 2,000th member today – a milestone 50 years in the making – when Cadet Col. Matthew Jackson of the New Jersey Wing’s Twin Pine Composite Squadron achieved the Gen. Carl A. Spaatz Award.

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Nepal UN Relief Helicopter Services Face Funding Shortfall

Helicopters May Stop Flying Earlier Than Planned

The United Nations office in Nepal says that helicopter relief services for areas in areas hit by recent earthquakes may be cut short due to a funding shortfall.

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Royal Jordanian Air Force Chooses The Pilatus PC-9 M Training System

Purchases Nine Aircraft, Simulator, Support Package

The Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) has signed a contract for the purchase of nine Pilatus PC-9 M training aircraft. The order also includes a simulator, training equipment and a comprehensive logistics support package.

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First Gen III F-35 Helmet Mounted Display System Delivered

Technology Is Integral To The Function Of The F-35 Lightning II JSF

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA), Lockheed Martin and Rockwell Collins executives commemorated the delivery of the first Gen III F-35 Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS) Tuesday. In addition to the HMDS, the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II demonstrator was on site at the Cedar Rapids headquarters of Rockwell Collins for Sen. Ernst to get a first-hand experience of “flying” the military’s most advanced fighter jet following the delivery ceremony.

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ERAU Announces Return To Brazil After 72 Years

Plans To Open An Office In São Paulo In November

Nearly 72 years after Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University first helped establish an aviation school for the Brazilian Air Force, the university announced its return to the now ever-growing Brazilian industry on Tuesday during the opening ceremony of the Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (LABACE).

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Aero-TV: Getting Back In Gear - Mooney's Drive to Re-Energize a GA Success Story

More Insight Into The Rebirth Of Mooney... And What The Future May Bring

While at Sun ‘n Fun 2015, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, asked Tom Bowen, who is the CEO of Mooney International, to talk about the challenges he faced when bringing the legacy Mooney back into production.

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Aero-TV: Getting Back In Gear - Mooney's Drive to Re-Energize a GA Success Story

More Insight Into The Rebirth Of Mooney... And What The Future May Bring

While at Sun ‘n Fun 2015, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, asked Tom Bowen, who is the CEO of Mooney International, to talk about the challenges he faced when bringing the legacy Mooney back into production. Bowen started off by describing the challenge this way; he said, “It would have been easier to start off with a piece of dirt and build a new factory and go through all the steps from scratch.” From this statement, he moves on to explain how the rebirth of the Mooney is also a rebirth of the manufactu

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California Modifies Proposed UAV Trespass Bill

Would Consider Any Flight Under 350 Feet As A Violation

The California general assembly is considering a modified UAV trespass bill that would make any flight over private property at an altitude under 350 feet a violation of the state's trespassing law.

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Brazil Certifies Embraer's Legacy 450 Executive Jet

Ceremony Held At LBACE 2015

The Brazilian Civil Aviation Agency has granted type certification for the Legacy 450 mid-light executive jet during a ceremony at the Latin American Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (LABACE) in São Paulo, Brazil.

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Multiple Orders Taken For The HondaJet At LABACE 2015

Show Marks Public Debut Of The Airplane In South America

HondaJet has secured multiple orders for the aircraft at LBACE 2015, being held this week at the Conghonas Airport in São Paulo, Brazil.

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NASA Plans Hot Fire Test Of RS-25 Engine

One Of Four That Will Power Core Stage Of SLS

NASA will conduct the "penultimate" hot fire test of an RS-25 engine on Thursday. This is one of four engines that will power the core stage of NASA’s new Space Launch System (SLS), and carry the agency’s Orion crew capsule as part of the journey to Mars and other deep space destinations.

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AeroSports Update: How Low Can You Go?

When Flying Lightweight Recreational Aircraft It’s Fun To Fly Low And Slow, But The Regulations And Common Sense Need To Be Applied

When flying something like an ultralight, powered parachute, a trike, or an open-air flying machine, it’s hard to resist the temptation to fly low and enjoy the scenery. The issue is how low are you allowed to fly and what restrictions may apply to flying over something on the ground.

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AF Welcomes New Vice Chief Of Staff

Gen. David L. Goldfein Assumes New Role

The Air Force welcomed an Airman to the rank of four-star general and announced the appointment of the new Air Force vice chief of staff during a ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Aug. 6.

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Survey: Drone Restrictions Supported By A Majority Of Americans

Nearly 80 Percent Think At Least Some Restrictions Are Necessary

The first drone delivery of a package that was approved by the FAA recently took place. But an overwhelming majority of Americans say they support restrictions on the use of drones as they become more commonplace, according to a new survey by FindLaw.com.

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Airborne 08.12.15: Banner Plane Down, 900th T-6, Airline With A Heart

Also: Elon Musk -- Wingwalker, NM Aviation Career Expo, Asiana Crash Settlement, Nigeria Boots Abandoned Airliners, USAF Upgrades, Fort Drum FOAMED!

The pilot of a banner towing plane was fatally injured in California Sunday after making multiple attempts to pick up a banner at Compton-Woodley Airport. Media reports suggest that the banner the pilot was trying to pick up was an ad for Budweiser Light Beer. A witness is reported to have said that the plane made seven attempts to hook the banner. While the seventh attempt was successful, the plane suddenly nose-dived into the ground. A post-impact fire ens

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (08.13.15)

“General Goldfein knows this isn’t a reward, it’s a challenge. He respects the opportunity; he is not intimidated by it, and he also acknowledges the unbelievable privilege it represents.” Source: Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A Welsh III, at a ceremony to swear in the new Vice Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (08.13.15): Local Traffic

Aircraft operating in the traffic pattern or within sight of the tower, or aircraft known to be departing or arriving from flight in local practice areas, or aircraft executing practice instrument approaches at the airport.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (08.13.15)

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Sport Aircraft Association NZ Incorporated is a non-profit organization run for its members by an annually elected Council.

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