Month: April 2023

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (04.16.23): Friction Measurement

Friction Measurement A measurement of the friction characteristics of the runway pavement surface using continuous self-watering friction measurement equipment in accordance with the specifications, procedures, and schedules contained in AC 150/5320-12, Measurement, Construction, and Maintenance of Skid Resistant Airport Pavement...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (04.15.23)

"SkyDrop is excited to work with the CAA to make New Zealand the innovation leader in speedier, cheaper, and greener last-mile drone delivery. This approval is a groundbreaking milestone for SkyDrop, and the drone delivery industry," Source: Matthew Sweeny, SkyDrop's...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (04.15.23): Say Altitude

Say Altitude Used by ATC to ascertain an aircraft's specific altitude/flight level. When the aircraft is climbing or descending, the pilot should state the indicated altitude rounded to the nearest 100 feet.

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Vee Neal Aviation Proposes Growth

New LBE Hangars and Flight School Planned Based at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport (LBE) in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, Vee Neal Aviation offers aircraft maintenance, management, charter, brokerage, and fixed-base operator (FBO) services. The company has been in business for more...

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Incidents of Airline Passenger Misconduct Continue

Diminished Frequency, Worsening Unruliness The Federal Aviation Administration announced on Thursday, 13 April 2023 that it has referred 17 additional unruly passenger cases to the FBI for criminal prosecution review, thereby bringing the total number of such cases since 2021...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (04.14.23)

“The ash reached twenty-kilometers high; the ash cloud moved westwards and there was a very strong fall of ash on nearby villages... The volcano was preparing for this for at least a year. … and the process is continuing; though...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (04.14.23): Radar Service Terminated

Radar Service Terminated Used by ATC to inform a pilot that he/she will no longer be provided any of the services that could be received while in radar contact. Radar service is automatically terminated, and the pilot is not advised...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (04.14.23)

Aero Linx: Fairchild Club You need not own a Fairchild to be part of our Club and share our enthusiasm for the Airplanes. If you are fortunate enough to have a Fairchild airplane, please let us know about it. We...

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Airborne 04.10.23: Pilot v Cobra, IFR Capable R-66, Innovation Preview

Also: EAA B-25 Flies Again, FAA Video Game, NAAA v Drones, Overpriced Boeing A pilot in South Africa made a hasty emergency landing after discovering a highly venomous cobra stowed away beneath his seat. Rudolf Erasmus, who was transporting four...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (04.13.23): Braking Action

Braking Action (Good, Good To Medium, Medium, Medium To Poor, Poor, Or Nil) A report of conditions on the airport movement area providing a pilot with a degree/quality of braking to expect. Braking action is reported in terms of good,...

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