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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (02.23.23)

“SAF is one of the key pillars in our strategy to decarbonize the helicopter industry. Our engines are certified to operate on up to fifty-percent SAF and our objective is to certify in the coming years the use of one-hundred-percent...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (02.23.23): Under The Hood

Under The Hood Indicates that the pilot is using a hood to restrict visibility outside the cockpit while simulating instrument flight. An appropriately rated pilot is required in the other control seat while this operation is being conducted. (Refer to...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (02.22.23): Safety Logic System

Safety Logic System A software enhancement to ASDE-3, ASDE-X, and ASSC, that predicts the path of aircraft landing and/or departing, and/or vehicular movements on runways. Visual and aural alarms are activated when the safety logic projects a potential collision. The...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (02.22.23)

Aero Linx: Global Licensed Aircraft Dealer Association GLADA strives to be the leading advocate in the fair business of buying, selling and leasing business aircraft. GLADA champions as a resource and leader in developing standards for efficient, effective and principled...

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U.S. Mint Presents its New Bessie Coleman Commemorative Quarter to the FAA

The coin is the first issued this year under the Mint’s “American Women Quarters Program.” Coleman was the first licensed African American and Native American female pilot, and the first African American to earn an international pilot’s license.

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (02.21.23): Hazardous Weather Information

Hazardous Weather Information Summary of significant meteorological information (SIGMET/WS), convective significant meteorological information (convective SIGMET/WST), urgent pilot weather reports (urgent PIREP/UUA), center weather advisories (CWA), airmen's meteorological information (AIRMET/WA) and any other weather such as isolated thunderstorms that are rapidly...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (02.20.23)

Aero Linx: The European Society of Aerospace Medicine The European Society of Aerospace Medicine was founded in 2006 as an umbrella organisation in the field of Aerospace Medicine. As a pan-European, independent forum, it works to promote the safety and...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (02.20.23)

“We are excited to deliver this compelling combination that turbocharges our strategic growth, enabling JetBlue to bring our unique blend of low fares and exceptional service to more customers, on more routes. Spirit and JetBlue will continue to advance our...

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Airborne 02.17.23: Santa Monica Update, Kerry Gulfstream, FAA Safety Audit

Also: F-16s Intercept Russians, Protestors Disrrupt EBAA, Continental Engine Issue, FAA 5G NPRM The anti-aviation Santa Monica City Council has resolved to close SMO by 2028—approving a closure plan and timeline during a 24 January 2023 meeting. Santa Monica Mayor...

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Airborne-Flight Training 02.16.23: Ray Scholarships, LODA Update, GV Curricula

Also: Pilot Standards, Canadian Helo Pilots, Charles McGee Award, NAFI Conference The EAA Ray Aviation Scholarship minted its 300th pilot this month, helping to inaugurate the newest class of aviators under the program. The scholarship is funded by the Ray...

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