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Airborne-NextGen 08.26.25: Iran UAV Knockoffs, X-37B Spaceplane, Army Training

Also: ERAU Uses UAVs, P550 Group 2 UAS, Starship’s Florida Launches, NASA Missions Chopped The Air Force has put out a call to commission a one-to-one copy of the Iranian-designed Shahed-136. This is a low-cost attack drone that Russia has...

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Classic Aero-TV: Profiles in Aviation – Aaron Singer’s Nanchang CJ-6A

From 2009 (YouTube Edition): From China to Wittman Field, Singer Introduces the Nanchang CJ-6A From 1954 until 1958, the Nanchang Aircraft Factory build the Soviet Yak-18 under license as the CJ-5; however, with increasing advancements in jet pilot training, Chinese...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (08.23.25): On-Course Indication

On-Course Indication An indication on an instrument, which provides the pilot a visual means of determining that the aircraft is located on the centerline of a given navigational track, or an indication on a radar scope that an aircraft is...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (08.23.25)

“Developing UL100E has required an exacting level of precision, both in the VP lab here in Texas and through PAFI’s rigorous testing structure. The PAFI process has been challenging, but it's validated the strength of our approach and the robustness...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (08.23.25)

Aero Linx: Sun 'n Fun International Fly-in and Expo From its humble beginnings in 1974 as a fly-in for sport aviation enthusiasts, the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo has grown into one of the largest and most successful aviation events...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (08.24.25)

“This Russian activity in the Alaskan ADIZ occurs regularly and is not seen as a threat.” Source: From an email release from Canadian Armed Forces Capt. Rebecca Garand, a NORAD spokeswoman, as Russian aircraft flew through the ADIZ for a...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (08.24.25): Terminal Radar Service Area

Terminal Radar Service Area Airspace surrounding designated airports wherein ATC provides radar vectoring, sequencing, and separation on a full-time basis for all IFR and participating VFR aircraft. The AIM contains an explanation of TRSA. TRSAs are depicted on VFR aeronautical...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (08.24.25)

Aero Linx: International Fellowship of Flying Rotarians IFFR is one of the oldest Rotary Fellowships and was formally established through the efforts of a dedicated Rotarian, E. Edison Kennell, of Seattle, Washington, in 1965. In countries where distances are great...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (08.22.25): Takeoff Roll

Takeoff Roll The process whereby an aircraft is aligned with the runway centerline and the aircraft is moving with the intent to take off. For helicopters, this pertains to the act of becoming airborne after departing a takeoff area.

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (08.22.25)

Aero Linx: Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association (MSPA) We are the Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association (MSPA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering seaplane pilots across our great state. At MSPA, we pledge to work collectively to promote seaplane flying...

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