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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (05.18.21)

"Hartzell has provided outstanding support for our engine-conversion program and our customers by developing both aluminum and composite propellers designed to maximize the performance of the Supervan conversion. The result is a true 200+ knot airplane, with a 40 percent...

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Airborne 05.17.21: Snowbird Update!, Rocket Lab Snafu, Robinson Audio Alerts

Also: NTSB on Mid-Air Collision, Skiatook Municipal Airport, Starliner Flight Test, Bell 407 According to the International Council of Air Shows, the Snowbirds have updated their schedule... The Canadian Forces Snowbirds initially released their 2021 air show schedule during the...

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Airborne-Flight Training 05.13.21: Sporty’s Award, Beech Training, Young Eagles

Also: H145 Sim, Flight Path Museum, Van’s Transition Training, CAP SD Learns sUAS Search While under quarantine in a small New York City apartment during the pandemic, Jake Phillips returned to his childhood dream of becoming a pilot as an...

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Airborne 05.14.21: Eviation Powers Up, Piper M500/M600 RVSM, Avidyne Atlas

Also: Garber Shrine Honoree, Airport Improvement Grants, Pricey Astronaut Orientation, First T-7A Red Hawk Eviation Aircraft has taken delivery of the first Alice EPU from magniX, the company powering the electric aviation revolution, a milestone in the build of 'Alice'...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (05.17.21)

“I loved being able to talk to one of my fellow squadron pilots as they were overhead looking for me. I couldn’t stop thinking about how much more difficult this would be if I had really ejected and sustained injuries....

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (05.17.21)

Aero Linx: The Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations (CAPA) The Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations (CAPA) is the world’s largest pilot trade association representing over 30,000 professional passenger and all-cargo airline pilots. CAPA’s mission is to address safety, security, legislative...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (05.17.21): Option Approach

Option Approach An approach requested and conducted by a pilot which will result in either a touch-and-go, missed approach, low approach, stop-and-go, or full stop landing. Pilots should advise ATC if they decide to remain on the runway, of any...

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Airborne-Unmanned 05.11.21: FAA UAS Symposium, Starship SN15, Wisk-Blade

Also: Altitude Angel, AMA Meets With OMB, CAP SD Members, UASidekick The FAA and AUVSI will co-host Episodes III and IV of the virtual FAA Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Symposium - Remotely Piloted Edition. The theme for this year's virtual...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (05.16.21): Obstacle Departure Procedure (ODP)

Obstacle Departure Procedure (ODP) A preplanned instrument flight rule (IFR) departure procedure printed for pilot use in textual or graphic form to provide obstruction clearance via the least onerous route from the terminal area to the appropriate en route structure....

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (05.16.21)

Aero Linx: Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association The purpose of the Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association is to: 1) Promote seaplane flying and safety programs pertaining to seaplane operation throughout the State of Minnesota, 2) Promote a forum for the purpose of...

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