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Airborne 03.06.26: Blue Angels Cancel, WA Rolls Back Plane Tax, China UAV Ban $

Also: Utah Airport Denied Business License, FAA Survey, UAL 787 Engine-Out, Updated NBAA Resource The first two air shows in the Blue Angels 2026 season have been canceled because of force-protection issues due to tensions with Iran. Naval Air Facility...

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Airborne 03.04.26: Starlink Screws GA, TurbAero 4 Sale, Balloon v Tower Rescue

Also: Cessna 172 Splashdown, 1000 Iranian Targets, Twin v Hangar, Flight School Association Name Change SpaceX is not-so-secretly moving to push pilots into more expensive Starlink connectivity tiers, restructuring its in-motion service to place a 100 mph ground-speed cap on...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (03.10.26): Powered-Lift

Powered-Lift A heavier-than-air aircraft capable of vertical takeoff, vertical landing, and low-speed flight that depends principally on engine-driven lift devices during these flight regimes and on nonrotating airfoil(s) for lift during horizontal flight. Powered-lift aircraft can operate on routes or...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (03.11.26)

"This certification is the culmination of a rigorous training season, and it is a testament to the skill, motivation, and attitude this team shows up with every day. They have earned the honor of representing the U.S. Air Force and...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (03.07.26)

'Median time to complete private pilot training has dropped to 24 weeks and instrument training to 15 weeks. Commercial pilot training showed a median cost near $10,000 and a completion time of about 18 weeks. Sport pilot cost is listed...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (03.07.26)

Aero Linx: National Waco Club The National Waco Club is recognized as the oldest “Type Club” in the United States. Membership is open to anyone with a love for Waco airplanes, be it a current owner, former owner, employee, or...

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NTSB Final Report: Thomas Graham Teenie Two

Pilot Reported That He Filled His Fuel Tanks To Full, For The First Time Since Purchasing The Airplane Analysis: The pilot reported that he filled his fuel tanks to full, for the first time since purchasing the airplane, to conduct...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (03.07.26): Oceanic Airspace

Oceanic Airspace Airspace over the oceans of the world, considered international airspace, where oceanic separation and procedures per the International Civil Aviation Organization are applied. Responsibility for the provisions of air traffic control service in this airspace is delegated to...

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Classic Aero-TV: Starting ’em Young – Aero-Education for K-12 Students

From 2016 (YouTube Edition): The Aspen Aerospace Alliance Motivate Students towards STEM Subjects… Here’s a video that runs a little longer than our normal Aero-Minute because it’s a subject that’s fascinating and could make a difference in the lives of...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (03.08.26)

"Today's sentencing sends a clear and unequivocal message that those who engage in extensive, far-reaching schemes to steal, transport, and resell avionics equipment will face serious consequences..." Source: So said Greg Thompson, special agent-in-charge, Department of Transportation Office of Inspector...

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