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March 05, 2021

Airborne 03.05.21: Starship SN10 Lands, EAA/FAA Virtual Summit, Bearhawk 5

Also: USCG PIlot Rescue, Gulfstream G280, Kalitta Pilots Approve, Supersonic NetJets?

On Wednesday, March 3, Starship serial number (SN10) successfully completed SpaceX’s third high-altitude flight test of a Starship prototype from a SpaceX test site in Cameron County, Texas. Similar to the high-altitude flight tests of Starship SN8 and SN9, SN10 was powered through ascent by three Raptor engines, each shutting down in sequence prior to the vehicle reaching apogee – approximately 10 km in altitude. SN10 performed a propellant transition to the internal header tanks, which hold landing propellant, before reorienting itself for reentry and a controlled aerodynamic descent. General aviation safety, aircraft certification, and the MOSAIC initiative were among the numerou

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Airborne 03.03.21: DJI FPV!, Hartzell STC's Voyager, Loyal Wingman Flies

Also: Samaritan's Purse DC-8, X-57 Readies, CAE Acquiring L3Harris MilBiz, Federal Air Surgeon

DJI has launched a new type of drone -- an FPV drone that combines the first-person view and performance of racing drones, the camera capabilities of traditional drones, and an optional innovative single-handed motion controller that allows pilots to control the drone with just hand movements. The DJI FPV ecosystem includes the drone, goggles, a dedicated remote controller, and a new intuitive motion controller option that steers the drone based on the movement of your hand. Hartzell has expanded the eligibili

Reported Hard Landing May Have Created Explosive Results Several Minutes After Touchdown

SpaceX-watching is one of the most exciting pursuits in the aerospace world. Between their extraordinary successes, and their occasional explosive disappointments, watching their efforts is rarely disappointing. On Wednesday, March 3, Starship serial number (SN10) successfully completed SpaceX’s third high-altitude flight test of a Starship prototype from a SpaceX test site in Cameron County, Texas. Similar to the high-altitude flight tests of Starship SN8 and SN9, SN10 was powered through ascent by three Raptor engines, each shutting down in sequence prior to the vehicle reaching apogee – approximately 10 km in altitude. SN10 performed a prop

The Summit Finished With An Agreed-Upon Action List Of More Than 30 Items

General aviation safety, aircraft certification, and the MOSAIC initiative were among the numerous topics discussed as top officials from EAA and the FAA wrapped up the three-day Winter Recreational Aviation Summit, again held in a virtual format based at EAA headquarters. "Even in a virtual format, this was a spectacular success as we look forward to the return of in-person meetings in the future," said Jack J. Pelton, EAA's CEO and chairman of the board, in his closing remarks on Thursday. "We welcomed a record 38 participants to these sessions. I was impressed with discussions all week, especially the safety discussions focused on even more improvement in GA and amateur-b

Highlighted The Critical Role Played By The Payroll Support Program (PSP)

Testifying before the Aviation Subcommittee of the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Capt. Joe DePete, president of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), reiterated the importance of pilots and other frontline aviation workers to the nation’s economic recovery, and highlighted the critical role played by the Payroll Support Program (PSP) to save jobs and position the aviation to weather the current storm. “Since the pandemic began, airline pilots have been on the front lines in the fight against COVID-19. We’ve kept supply chains flowing and the global economy connected. We’ve transported medical personnel, PPE, an

Aerion Signs MOU with NetJets and FlightSafety International

Aerion is collaborating with NetJets, and FlightSafety International, to 'shape the future of global mobility.' NetJets, via this agreement with Aerion, is looking to become the exclusive business jet operator for a new global mobility platform, Aerion Connect. As part of this program; NetJets has obtained purchase rights for 20 AS2 supersonic business jets, which may start production at Aerion Park in Melbourne, Florida in 2023. Aerion's global order backlog for the AS2 is reportedly now valued at more than USD $10 billion. The AS2 continues to advance toward a manufacturing start after concluding wind tunnel validation late last year.

Classic Aero-TV: RIMOWA'S F13 Junkers - The Legend Grows New Wings

From 2016 (YouTube Version): Rebuilding “The World’s First Airliner”…

The RIMOWA Luggage slogan for their line of high-end luggage products is, “The Luggage with the Grooves.” At EAA AirVenture 2015, our ANN crew met up with Stefan Bitterle, a public relations spokesman for the aviation operation within their company, to learn about their very special airplane. RIMOWA has created the first ever airworthy replica of a Junkers F13 airplane that could be called, “the airplane with the grooves.” Bitterle provides us with a detailed background of the Junkers F13 and of the re-creation of this aircraft by

Update Is Reflected In The G280’S Aircraft Flight Manual

Gulfstream Aerospace is reporting that that the FAA has confirmed that the super-midsize Gulfstream G280 meets the certifying organization’s recently intensified noise standards. Known as Stage 5, the standard lowers the noise limit for subsonic aircraft. The G280’s noise emissions have reportedly always fallen below the levels now classified as Stage 5.

Company Has Conducted More Than 6,000 Flights To Date

Flirtey has 'completed the technology' to certify and expand U.S. production of its drone delivery system for last-mile delivery. The aircraft designer and manufacturer's technology includes the Flirtey Eagle, an advanced drone that conducts precision delivery to homes and businesses; the Flirtey Portal, a take-off and landing platform that conducts scalable operations from storefronts; and Flirtey's autonomous software platform that conducts autonomous flight operations.

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Ever wondered what it's like to fly a loop or a roll? Maybe you've considered taking an upset recovery course to improve your stick and rudder skills? If so, Sportys thinks this is THE course for you. Basic Aerobatics with Patty Wagstaff puts you in the cockpit with an airshow legend to experience flight beyond straight and level. More than just a list of maneuvers, this course explores the art and sport of high performance flying-it's the perfect complement to in-airplane training. You'll learn abou

Both Pilots Stated They Believed The Runway That They Saw Was Runway 36

On February 18, 2021, about 1905 central standard time (CST), a Learjet 55, N559RA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Jeffersonville, Indiana. The captain and first officer were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 135 on-demand cargo flight. The Royal Air Cargo flight, was being operated on an instrument flight rules flight plan from Southwest Florida International Airport, Fort Myers, Florida, to Clark Regional Airport (JVY), Jeffersonville, Indiana.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.05.21): Clearway

Clearway An area beyond the takeoff runway under the control of airport authorities within which terrain or fixed obstacles may not extend above specified limits. These areas may be required for certain turbine-powered operations and the size and upward slope of the clearway will differ depending on when the aircraft was certificated.

“The Gulfstream team continues its commitment to the future of the G280 program, ensuring adherence to the most stringent standards, whether for safety, performance or noise emissions. Aircraft noise abatement goals are vital to ensuring the livelihood of the aviation and aerospace industries and demonstrating our efforts to be good neighbors to those who live or work near airfields, airports or flight paths.” Source: Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream, commenting on recent determinations by the FAA. which has confirmed that the super-midsize Gulfstream G280 meets the certifying organization’s recently intensified noise standards.