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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (06.11.24): Abeam

Abeam An aircraft is “abeam” a fix, point, or object when that fix, point, or object is approximately 90 degrees to the right or left of the aircraft track. Abeam indicates a general position rather than a precise point.

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Seaplane Collides with Boat During Takeoff

Video Shows Effect of Broadsiding a Boat While Accelerating to Takeoff Speed A well-filmed clip began circulating over the weekend, showing a Harbour Air seaplane as it began its takeoff roll and collided with a boat. The aircraft was operating...

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Airbus, Avincis Peer Into their AAM Crystal Ball

With a Shift in the Industry Coming, Planners Seek to Call the Shots Before they Land Airbus and Avincis have signed off on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to partner on the development of Advanced Air Mobility tech together, focusing...

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FAA Adds Launch and Reentry Date from Virgin Galactic, Sierra Space

Addition of New Commercial Operators Fleshes Out Traffic Data Initiative The FAA has added two more companies to its Space Data Integrator tool, adding to the public's situational awareness and helping the administration manage air traffic during space operations. Now,...

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NTSB Prelim: Cirrus SR20

At A Low Altitude, The Pilot Activated The Parachute System On June 1, 2024, about 1218 central daylight time, a Cirrus SR20 airplane, N275RS, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Aitkin, Minnesota. The pilot and...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (06.11.24)

Aero Linx: The Air Charter Safety Alliance The group, called the Air Charter Safety Alliance, will raise awareness of illegal charter flights among potential customers, charter brokers, ministries of transport, and national aviation authorities. The coalition is already promoting best...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (06.06.24)

"To advance autonomous flight systems, our focus remains on automating pilot skills that enhance efficiency but most importantly, prioritize safety at every stage. Progressing these skills underscores our commitment to gradually integrate automation with human pilots so that eventually these...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (06.06.24): Airport Taxi Charts

Airport Taxi Charts Designed to expedite the efficient and safe flow of ground traffic at an airport. These charts are identified by the official airport name; e.g., Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (06.06.24)

Aero Linx: MC-12W Liberty The MC-12W is a medium-to low-altitude, twin-engine turboprop aircraft. Its primary mission is providing intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance support directly to ground forces. The MC-12W is a joint forces air component commander asset in support of...

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NTSB Final Report: Holland Travis E Velocity

Pilot’s Failure To Engage The Turbocharger For Takeoff And His Improper Decision To Continue The Takeoff... Analysis: The owner recently purchased the experimental amateur-built, modified airplane. He did not have a lot of experience in the make and model airplane,...

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