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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (12.29.23): Glideslope

Glideslope Provides vertical guidance for aircraft during approach and landing. The glideslope/glidepath is based on the following: 1) Electronic components emitting signals which provide vertical guidance by reference to airborne instruments during instrument approaches such as ILS; or, 2) Visual...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (12.29.23)

Aero Linx: Alaska Aviation Advisory Board The purpose and function of the Aviation Advisory Board is to advise and provide recommendations to the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities and Deputy Commissioner of Aviation on public policy...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (12.27.23)

Aero Linx: The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is a government body that ensures the safety of aviation in Australia. We license pilots, register aircraft, certify aerodromes, oversee aviation safety and promote safety awareness....

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (12.27.23): Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)

Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) A radio transmitter attached to the aircraft structure which operates from its own power source on 121.5 MHz and 243.0 MHz. It aids in locating downed aircraft by radiating a downward sweeping audio tone, 2-4 times...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (12.27.23)

“The world witnessed history during that airlift, borne on the shoulders of mobility heroes. This recognition is long overdue for what our heroes did during those historic 17 days. Make no mistake, we should have done this last year immediately...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (12.26.23)

"Holding the world championships here in the United States is a great honor. We are fortunate to have wonderful drop zones here that have the capacity and desire to support and host our world community. This event, to be held...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (12.26.23): En Route Air Traffic Control Services

En Route Air Traffic Control Services Air traffic control service provided aircraft on IFR flight plans, generally by centers, when these aircraft are operating between departure and destination terminal areas. When equipment, capabilities, and controller workload permit, certain advisory/assistance services...

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Airborne 12.27.23: Israel Loses Skydive Event, Wagstaff Awarded, PSA Buck$$$

Also: Lufthansa Orders Boeings, uAvionix Updates AV-30-E, Afghani AF Pilots Lost, Butterfly Prototype Israel has announced that they won't be able to hold the 2024 Féderátion Aéronautique Internationale World Championships of Artistic Events, Formation Skydiving, Wingsuiting and Speed Skydiving as...

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Airborne 12.22.23: CubCrafters 1000th!!!, Skyhawk On Ice, AeroEducate Hits 40K

Also: ANN Holiday Wishes, Lufthansa Boeing Buy, SWA Agreement, Virgin Galactic 2024 Yeah.... it's one heck of a milestone. CubCrafters made company history this week by delivering its 1000th new aircraft to Tim Sheehy, CEO of Bridger Aerospace, in Bozeman,...

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NTSB Final Report: Cessna 150

Instructor Assumed Control Of The Airplane, Attempted To Restore Power, And Performed A Forced Landing Analysis: The student pilot and flight instructor reported that the engine lost partial power during cruise flight. The instructor assumed control of the airplane, attempted...

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