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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (05.31.24)

"The loss of a pilot and a historic airframe is a terrible thing. Our thoughts go out to his family and teammates. BBMF is a very close knit organisation." Source: Aviation Heritage UK Chairman Allan Winn in a statement echoing...

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Airborne 05.24.24: NPS Kills Rushmore Flyover, VAI v NYC, New Reno Home-Roswell!

Also: Samson Sky, CAF Great Plains Wing, New Cert Standards, Flying Start Day There are, occasionally, blisteringly dunderheaded bits of governmental incompetence to be found with increasing regularity... but the most recent move by the Nat'l Parks Service leaves us...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (05.31.24)

Aero Linx: National Naval Aviation Museum Located aboard historic Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, and offering free admission, the National Naval Aviation Museum is one of the largest aviation museums in the world. With the mission to “select, collect, preserve...

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Airborne 05.30.24: High Time B29 Pilot, KLAL Teams With ACE, CHOPPER COPS

Also: Midnight eVTOL Certification, Falcon 9 Record, Pro Line Fusion, Europa Clipper The warbird community celebrated Mark Novak, Chief Pilot of their B-29 'Doc', and his accomplishment of racking up 500 hours in the vintage bomber. On top of that,...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (05.28.24)

"Clearing this certification hurdle is a major step forward in providing European CJ customers with a solution that not only enhances their aircraft operations but can also extend the life and functionality of an aircraft. This milestone underscores Collins' commitment...

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US Navy Returns Jet Trainer to Service

Engine Gremlins Flare Up for Second Operational Pause, But This Time It's (Probably) Fixed The US Navy's T-45C Goshawk trainer is back in action, after a 1-month operational pause to assess an inflight engine mishap. The Navy's T-45C fleet can...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (05.27.24)

Aero Linx: The 1-26 Association (Schweizer) Welcome to the 1-26 Association. The Association’s goal is to foster the helpfulness, the camaraderie, and the opportunity for head-to-head competition that is found in One Design groups in sailing. It is an organization...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (05.27.24)

"It is with great sadness that we must confirm the death of an RAF pilot in a tragic accident near RAF Coningsby today. The pilot's family has been informed and we ask that their privacy is respected at this time."...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (05.27.24): Parallel Runways

Parallel Runways Two or more runways at the same airport whose centerlines are parallel. In addition to runway number, parallel runways are designated as L (left) and R (right) or, if three parallel runways exist, L (left), C (center), and...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (05.28.24): Permanent Echo

Permanent Echo Radar signals reflected from fixed objects on the earth's surface; e.g., buildings, towers, terrain. Permanent echoes are distinguished from “ground clutter” by being definable locations rather than large areas. Under certain conditions they may be used to check...

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