Month: March 2023

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (03.16.23): Notice To Air Missions (NOTAM)

Notice To Air Missions (NOTAM) A notice containing information (not known sufficiently in advance to publicize by other means) concerning the establishment, condition, or change in any component (facility, service, or procedure of, or hazard in the National Airspace System)...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (03.17.23)

"It [the MQ-9] probably broke up, probably not a lot to recover, frankly. … As far as the loss of anything of sensitive intelligence, etc., as normal we would take, and we did take, mitigating measures. So we are quite...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (03.17.23)

Aero Linx: Colorado Aviation Historical Society Mission: "To acquire, restore, and preserve aircraft and other items of historical interest related to the development of aviation and spaceflight in the State of Colorado." The Society’s aircraft and artifacts are on display...

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ALPA Supports Additional Safety Measures at FAA Summit

Rash of Close Calls Brings Industry Together for Solutions Personnel from the Air Line Pilots Association spoke at an FAA safety summit, throwing the group's weight behind ongoing safety programs across the aviation industry. In giving a post-game of their...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (03.15.23)

“I want to stress that this MQ-9 was operating in international airspace over international waters and posed a threat to nobody.” Source: National Security Council strategic communications coordinator John Kirby briefing reporters on a U.S. European Command report that a...

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Airborne 03.10.23: LAST Reno Air Race!, JetBlue v DOJ, MORE SF50 Problems

Also: SnF Innovation Preview, ANN's April 1st Edition, Enstrom Update, NAA Boss Steps Down If anyone needed another reminder that aviation is a bit troubled this, tragically, is it. The Reno Air Racing Association has announced that 2023 will mark...

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Airborne Affordable Flyers 03.09.23: EAA Webinars, Merlin Update, 160HP eMotor

Also: SnF Innovation Preview Is ON!, SnF NOTAM, DarkAero Prototype, MSFS Reno Race Lovers of Low and Slow were captivated by the EAA’s Virtual Ultralight Days, which returned in 2023 with 15 webinars over three-days in late February. The presentations...

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Airborne 03.15.23: Carbon Cub on HeliPad!, Warbird Assoc., Saudia Boeing Buy

Also: Air Force One Livery, Task-Based Phase I Guidelines, AirVenture Pattern Changes, Enstrom Rotor Governor CubCrafters has achieved an unprecedented and, frankly, remarkable feat of aeronautical engineering and airmanship by landing one of its fixed-wing Carbon Cub aircraft on the...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (03.14.23): Ground Controlled Approach

Ground Controlled Approach A radar approach system operated from the ground by air traffic control personnel transmitting instructions to the pilot by radio. The approach may be conducted with surveillance radar (ASR) only or with both surveillance and precision approach...

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Airborne 03.13.23: Midnight Awaits!, A Vet Remembers, Enstrom Revs Up

Also: PAL-V Medevac?, Airbus Hires, F-35 Test Flights Resume, Piper Tours Archer is heralding the final assembly of the first production Midnight eVTOL. The company reports all major aerostructures, to include the machine’s fuselage, wing, and empennage, have been built...

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