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March 18, 2021

Airborne-Flight Training 03.18.21: XPW USAF Training, Italian Navy, CAP Scholarships

Also: WAI Scholarships, Final Drone Rules, Ray Foundation CAF Grant, Nat'l Aerobatics Day

 

Seven Airmen made history as the first “Accelerated Path to Wings” program  to graduate and they transitioned from students to Air Force pilots during a ceremony on March 12. Nicknamed the “XPW” program, the course is part of Air Education and Training Command's current pilot training transformation efforts and consists of students completing an undergraduate pilot training curriculum that only utilizes one airframe, the T-1 Jayhawk. Traditional UPT is a three-phase program that produces pilots in 12 months. The Italian navy’s first female strike fighter pilot received her Wings of Gold after completing undergraduate flight trainin

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Airborne 03.17.21: Falcon SAM STC, Alaska ANG Rescue, Fifth 2021 Spacewalk

Also: B-17 Avionics Upgrade, Fenix Air Charter Penalty, Jazz Agreement, RAA Says Industry Needs Bucks

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics has announced the company's SAM MD302 Standby Attitude Module, is STC approved on Falcon 900 A/B/C/EX Series for FAA, EASA and AFAC (Mexico) registered aircraft. The 2-inch, solid-state instrument displays attitude, altitude, airspeed, slip, vertical trend and heading information to the pilot during normal or standby operation in the event of primary instrument failure. SAM replaces the Attitude Horizon Standby, Altimeter and Standby Mach Airspeed Indicator onboard

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Airborne-Flight Training 03.11.21: SAFE v NTSB, Huge Diamond Buy, Hodges U

Also: Pan Am Flight Academy, Virtual WAI, Rod Machado eCourses, NAS Pensacola

If you were looking forward to the 2021-2022 most wanted list, well the NTSB postponed it , with no future announcements set. The agency said only it will post the new date on the NTSB Board Calendar. SAFE has long advocated for flight training reform based on educator improvement. SAFE convened the GA Pilot Training Reform Symposium in 2011 (which was extensively documented by ANN's video teams). This event led to the creation of the FAA ACS. "The MVL press release says the postponement is to let them 'further refine' the saf

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Airborne-Flight Training 03.11.21: SAFE v NTSB, Huge Diamond Buy, Hodges U

Also: Pan Am Flight Academy, Virtual WAI, Rod Machado eCourses, NAS Pensacola

If you were looking forward to the 2021-2022 most wanted list, well the NTSB postponed it , with no future announcements set. The agency said only it will post the new date on the NTSB Board Calendar. SAFE has long advocated for flight training reform based on educator improvement. SAFE convened the GA Pilot Training Reform Symposium in 2011 (which was extensively documented by ANN's video teams). This event led to the creation of the FAA ACS. "The MVL press release says the postponement is to let them 'further refine' the saf

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‘Accelerated Path to Wings’ (XPW) USAF Pilot Training Makes History

Undergraduate Pilot Training Curriculum Only Utilizes One Airframe -- The T-1 Jayhawk

Seven Airmen made history as the first “Accelerated Path to Wings” program graduated and they transitioned from students to Air Force pilots during a ceremony March 12. Nicknamed the “XPW” program, the course is part of Air Education and Training Command's current pilot training transformation efforts and consists of students completing an undergraduate pilot training curriculum that only utilizes one airframe, the T-1 Jayhawk.

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MGen Des Barker Killed In Accident

Well-Known Test Pilot and Airshow Pilot Lost

The International Council of AirShows reports that Major General Des Barker (South African Air Force, retired) died Wednesday afternoon in an aircraft accident near the city of Gqeberha, about 450 miles due east of Cape Town on South Africa's southern coast. Barker's wife reported to ICAS that Des was conducting a check-ride in a museum's Patchen Explorer when it experienced a likely engine failure and crashed short of the runway at Swartkop Air Force Base. Both Des and another retired air force officer were killed in the accident.

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DroneUp Acquires Web Teks

Web Teks Has Been A Contractor Of DroneUp's Since Its Founding In 2016

DroneUp, LLC has acquired Web Teks, Inc. Web Teks designed and developed all of DroneUp's patented and proprietary platforms. The combination will create a closely collaborative environment that will allow DroneUp to accelerate innovation further. "It's an exciting transition for the Web Teks team. We have been intricately involved from the beginning. Industry knowledge and a sense of pride and ownership will serve DroneUp well. It makes perfect sense," stated Dyanne Walker, Founder and CEO of Web Teks, Inc.

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93 CAP Cadet Scholarships Worth $155,500 Awarded

Twenty More Cadets Were Recommended For Acceptance To The USAF Prep School

Nearly 100 Civil Air Patrol cadets from 35 wings are receiving academic and flight scholarships worth a combined total of $155,500 in 2021. Twenty more cadets were recommended for acceptance to the U.S. Air Force Preparatory School in Colorado Springs. In all, 61 academic scholarships account for $120,500 of the total amount, with 32 flight scholarships totaling the remaining $35,000. “You had tough competition, and you should be proud of your selection,” Maj. Gen. Mark Smith, CAP’s national commander and CEO, said in a congratulatory message prepared for the scholarship recipients.

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ALPA Applauds DOT Action on Hong Kong Flights

“In Response To This Egregious Situation, ALPA Requested The DOT Examine This Issue."

Capt. Joe DePete, president of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), issued the following statement in response to an order issued by the Department of Transportation (DOT) yesterday that requires Hong Kong–based Cathay Pacific and other Hong Kong carriers to submit flight schedules for all U.S. flights to determine if any are “contrary to applicable law or adversely affect the public interest. ALPA applauds the DOT for their quick action on this very important issue and their efforts to restore a level playing field in the U.S.-Hong Kong market...."

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SE Aeronautics To Manufacture 'Greenest' Widebody Airliner

Reportedly Capable Of Carrying 264 Passengers With A Range Of 10,560 Miles

SE Aeronautics is launching a new widebody airliner concept, a 100% monocoque molded wide-body airliner that is being touted as a new generation of aircraft. SE Aeronautics' new mid-market airliner concept, the SE200, carrying up to 264 passengers with a range of 10,560 miles and reducing CO2 production as measured by per seat kilometer by 80%. SE Aeronautics, leaders in sustainable air travel technology, announced the launch of their widebody airliner concept. Aircraft manufacturers have been using the same aircraft design for the past 60 years, with few exceptions.

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Classic Aero-TV: The Amazing Julie Clark - 32,000 Hours and Counting

From 2014 (YouTube Version): Possibly THE Ultimate All-American Airshow Performer!

Aero-News Special Correspondent, Michael Maya Charles, got one of the plum assignments when he interviewed airshow performer, Julie Clark, at EAA AirVenture 2014. Charles started the interview by pointing out that Clark has been in the airshow business for 35 years, and then quickly covered his gaffe. You’ll have to watch the video to see just how smooth this guy is. Clark is best known for her aerobatic performances in her polished Beechcraft T-34 Mentor, which she has been flying for 40 years. 

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FAA Proposes Two More Civil Penalties Against Airline Passengers

Charged With Allegedly Interfering with Flight Attendants

The FAA has proposed civil penalties of $20,000 and $12,250 against two passengers for allegedly interfering with, and in one case assaulting, flight attendants who instructed them to wear facemasks and obey various federal regulations.

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Airborne 03.15.21: CAF $$$ Grant, Ipanema Ag-Plane, Sun 'n Fun 2021 Stringers

Also: 1st Female Italian Navy Strike Fighter Pilot, Federal Air Surgeon, 737 MAX Order, WAI Concludes

The Commemorative Air Force has announced a generous $500,000 matching grant from the Ray Foundation to aid in funding the Henry B. Tippie National Aviation Education Center at the CAF’s headquarters in Dallas. The Ray Foundation will match all funds raised dollar-for-dollar, up to $500,000, received through December 31, 2021. The CAF has raised $13 million against a campaign goal of $14 million. The gift comes as construction of the Education Center nears completion this spring. The Henry B. Tipp

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NTSB Prelim: Boeing 777-222

Experienced A Failure Of The Right Engine, A Pratt & Whitney PW4077

On February 20, 2021, about 1309 mountain standard time (MST), United Airlines flight 328, a Boeing 777-222, N772UA, experienced a failure of the right engine, a Pratt & Whitney PW4077, while climbing through an altitude of about 12,500 feet mean sea level (msl) shortly after takeoff from Denver International Airport (DEN), Denver, Colorado. There were no injuries to the 239 passengers and crew onboard, and the airplane sustained minor damage.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.18.21)

Aero Linx: The Rhode Island Pilots Association The Rhode Island Pilots Association has more than 300 members in and around the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. As a member of RIPA, you can both participate with and benefit from us. We are here to promote the mutual benefit and welfare of our members as a part of the aviation community. We: Promote aviation safety Exchange information among our members as well as the general public concerning the aviation industry and general aviation Foster good will and camaraderie among our members Assist our members with issues relative to general aviation <

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.18.21): Circle-To-Land Maneuver

Circle-To-Land Maneuver A maneuver initiated by the pilot to align the aircraft with a runway for landing when a straight-in landing from an instrument approach is not possible or is not desirable. At tower controlled airports, this maneuver is made only after ATC authorization has been obtained and the pilot has established required visual reference to the airport.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (03.18.21)

“We had students from various backgrounds, including five who had completed their initial flight training and two who had earned their private pilot’s license. This is a great program for students who want to go fly heavy aircraft in Air Mobility Command, or who want to go fly certain aircraft in special operations or in Air Combat Command.” Source: Lt. Col. Eric Peterson, 99th Flying Training Squadron commander, explaining details about how seven Airmen made history as the first “Accelerated Path to Wings” program graduated and they transitioned from students to Air Force pilots during a ceremony March 12.

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