Month: May 2023

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (05.06.23)

Aero Linx: The Brodhead Pietenpol Association The Brodhead Pietenpol Association is a newly reorganized (in 2017) non-profit educational corporation that grew and developed from an earlier type club for owners, pilots, builders, and aficionados of the Pietenpol Aircamper and Sky...

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Aero-TV: Kolb Aircraft to Resume Production of Select Models

New Owners Look to Revitalize Popular Ultralight Marque Kolb Aircraft Company is a Kentucky-based manufacturer of kit-built ultralight aircraft. Founded in 1980 by Homer Kolb—who flew his initial design, the Kolb Flyer, in 1970—the company has marketed a dozen models...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (05.06.23)

“Accomplishing the impossible has been AeroVironment’s mission for more than fifty-years and we are excited to be working with the NASA/JPL team again to conquer the next challenge. Ingenuity’s flights on Mars are a giant leap for robotic technology. Now...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (05.05.23): Takeoff Hold Lights (THL)

Takeoff Hold Lights (THL) The THL system is composed of in-pavement lighting in a double, longitudinal row of lights aligned either side of the runway centerline. The lights are focused toward the arrival end of the runway at the “line...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (05.05.23)

Aero Linx: International Federation Of Airworthiness IFA’s mission is to contribute to the debate and formation of policies, which affect the Airworthiness of civil aircraft worldwide, and to influence Regulators, Airlines, Maintenance Organisations and Governments to constantly improve aviation safety.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (05.05.23)

“For more than six-decades, the AEA has been focused on being a global technology-driven association—one that embraces change and invests in innovation. The new logo embodies a renewed sense of purpose of nearly 1,300 member companies and symbolizes an innovative...

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Airborne 05.03.23: Air Combat USA v Fullerton, AA Strike Vote, Army Standdown

Also: Theater In the Woods, Beechjet 400 Lithium-Ion, 11th Circuit Court, FAA Noise Policy ANN is investigating a long drawn out battle between Air Combat USA, a pretty well-known and highly regarded business that offers simulated air combat flights with...

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Airborne-Flight Training 05.04.23: Rising Aviation HS, Army Safety, Aerobility

Also: NetJets Sued, CAE Opening C Europe Facility, Flight Education Access Act, AirVenture Jobs Thrust Flight, an Addison, Texas-based flight academy, announced that it has entered into a partnership with Rising Aviation High School by which the two institutions will...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (05.04.23)

“We’re not seeking to get into a conflict with Russia, nor are we looking to divert attention from why it is that we’re there.” Source: Pentagon press secretary USAF Brigadier General Patrick S. Ryder, commenting on info released about a...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (05.04.23): Security Notice (SECNOT)

Security Notice (SECNOT) A SECNOT is a request originated by the Air Traffic Security Coordinator (ATSC) for an extensive communications search for aircraft involved, or suspected of being involved, in a security violation, or are considered a security risk. A...

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