Month: November 2023

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Classic Aero-TV: LTA Aviatrix Cheri White — The Intricacies of Gas Ballooning

From 2010 (YouTube Version): Cheri's Achievements Are Exceeded Only By The Heights She Has Achieved As A World-Class Balloonist You may all be a little sick, by now, in hearing about the amazing team ANN's Aero-TV crews has at the...

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Classic Aero-TV: Precision Flight With An Accent-Patrouille De France at SnF

From 2017: A Rare U.S. Appearance For The French Precision Demonstration Team Sun 'n Fun 2017 attendees got a rare treat during the April 3 and 4 air shows ... a performance by the Patrouille de France, the French military...

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NTSB Prelim: Bell UH-1H

According To The Pilot, This Was Going To Be His First Flight In The Helicopter In 2 Weeks On November 4, 2023, at 1200 Pacific standard time, a Bell UH-1H, N3053Q, was substantially damaged during startup near Firebaugh, California. The...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (11.23.23)

Aero Linx: The Medevac Foundation International (MFI) The Medevac Foundation International (MFI) serves the medical transport industry’s professionals and families through academic research, wellness training, continuing education scholarships, and practical support for families during times of tragedy.

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (11.23.23): Decision Altitude (DA)

Decision Altitude (DA) A specified altitude (mean sea level (MSL)) on an instrument approach procedure (ILS, GLS, vertically guided RNAV) at which the pilot must decide whether to continue the approach or initiate an immediate missed approach if the pilot...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (11.21.23): VFR-On-Top

VFR-On-Top ATC authorization for an IFR aircraft to operate in VFR conditions at any appropriate VFR altitude (as specified in 14 CFR and as restricted by ATC). A pilot receiving this authorization must comply with the VFR visibility, distance from...

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Klyde Morris (11.24.23)

Klyde Tries To Play Games With 'The Shape of Space to Come' FMI: www.klydemorris.com

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (11.21.23)

Aero Linx: Stearman Restorers Association The Stearman Restorers Association is an independent “Not for Profit” 501C-3 Corporation dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and safe flying of Stearman Aircraft through the education of both members and the public. We are passionate...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (11.20.23)

"Flyer received our certificate of recognition for the RV-10 LSA as a light sport aircraft! We're grateful to all our clients, customers, partners, and friends for being a part of this decisive moment in our business' history. We're especially grateful...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (11.20.23): Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI)

Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) An airport lighting facility, similar to VASI, providing vertical approach slope guidance to aircraft during approach to landing. PAPIs consist of a single row of either two or four lights, normally installed on the left...

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