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Mega-drone taxis edge closer to reality by
Larry Dighera
https://www.avweb.com/blogs/insider/When-Government-Cant-Keep-Up-230190-1.html
When Government Can't Keep Up
By Russ Niles | January 19, 2018
As the U.S. girds for another budget showdown that threatens to shut
down the government, aviation, deemed an essential service in most
respects, will...
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NOVA PRESENTS: The Impossible Flight, January 31 at 9 pm on PBS by
Larry Dighera
NOVA PRESENTS
“The Impossible Flight”
Airing Wednesday, January 31 at 9 pm on PBS
On March 9, 2015, Solar Impulse II took off from Abu Dhabi on one of
the greatest aviation adventures of our time: the first solar-powered
flight around the world. Together with a team of brilliant engineers,
two...
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Intel leads $100 million in new funding for Joby's tilt-rotor flying taxi by
Larry Dighera
If the possibility of engine failure is doubled in a twin, what are
the chances with 12 engines? :-)
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https://newatlas.com/joby-aviation-funding/53232/
Intel leads $100 million in new funding for Joby's tilt-rotor flying
taxi
Joby hopes to cut down on traffic and pollution in...
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Don’t privatize Air Traffic Control by
Larry Dighera
http://www.bendbulletin.com/opinion/5984192-151/guest-column-dont-privatize-air-traffic-control
Guest column: Don’t privatize Air Traffic Control
Published Feb. 8, 2018 at 09:30PM
(Andy Tullis/Bulletin photo)
It’s hard to fathom the Washington, D.C., interest in privately
contracting the...
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China taps Piper to supply 152 GA training aircraft by
Larry Dighera
https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2018/february/07/piper-wins-record-order-for-152-training-aircraft
Piper wins record order for 152 training aircraft
Order announced at Singapore Airshow
February 7, 2018 By David Tulis
Piper Aircraft Inc. scored a big win with firm orders for 152...
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AOPA, NBAA Decry WSJ’s ATC Stand by
Larry Dighera
https://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/AOPA-NBAA-Decry-WSJs-ATC-Stand-230331-1.html
AOPA, NBAA Decry WSJ’s ATC Stand
By Mary Grady | February 19, 2018
A Wall Street Journal editorial last week said it would be a good idea
to privatize the air traffic control system, and singled out the
opposition...
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Identify this taildragger by
Danl J
I have a friend who bought an airplane in 1962, and he cannot remember the make.
It was a white or cream taildragger with tandem seating and a control stick rather than a yoke. It was a high-wing airplane, and it was easy to fly.
He bought it when he was 15, for $600, and his only training was...
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FAA Expands Drone Access To Airspace by
Larry Dighera
https://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/FAA-Expands-Drone-Access-To-Airspace-230405-1.html
FAA Expands Drone Access To Airspace
By Mary Grady | March 7, 2018
The FAA is expanding a program that will provide “near real-time”
processing of requests for access to controlled airspace from...
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Personal drone' sparks 335-acre wildfire north of Flagstaff by
Larry Dighera
Once again the FAA makes absolutely NO Sense. So if I am a hobbyist
who knows NOTHING about airspace, flight paths, regulations, etc. I
can just call up the local tower tell them I am flying and
where.....if I even know my true relationship to the tower, and I can
fly my drone. But If I am a Part...
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FAA Poorly Managed NextGen Funding by
Larry Dighera
FAA Poorly Managed NextGen Funding
By AVweb Staff | March 11, 2018
A new report this month from the Office of the Inspector General (OIG)
https://www.oig.dot.gov/sites/default/files/FAA%20NextGen%20Developmental%20Funding%20Audit%20Final%20Report.pdf
says the Federal Aviation Administration...
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How drones are lowering the cost of clean energy by
Larry Dighera
Here's a potential employment opportunity for licensed pilots:
https://www.greenbiz.com/article/how-drones-are-lowering-cost-clean-energy
How drones are lowering the cost of clean energy
Katie Fehrenbacher Thursday, March 15, 2018 - 2:00am
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FAA OKs Drones On Airport by
Larry Dighera
https://www.avweb.com/eletter/archives/101/3976-full.html
FAA OKs Drones On Airport
Mary Grady
Drone flights are restricted within 5 miles of an airport, unless the
FAA gives advance permission, but now the FAA is beginning to approve
flights within the airport boundaries for professional...
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Siemens Electric Airplane Makes U.S. Debut by
Larry Dighera
https://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/Siemens-Electric-Airplane-Makes-US-Debut-230531-1.html
Siemens Electric Airplane Makes U.S. Debut
By Mary Grady | March 29, 2018
Siemens brought its prototype electric aircraft to the U.S. this week
for the first time, showcasing the airplane at the...
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Russia has figured out how to jam U.S. drones in Syria, officials say by
Larry Dighera
The FAA intends to abandon radar, and rely on GPS-based ADS-B for
NextGen ATC despite its proven vulnerability. Space-based satellite
communications signals are puny and easily overwhelmed by ground-based
higher powered transmitters, but NextGen is dependent on satellite
communications. Is this a...
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Terrafugia, Inc. to bring the first practical flying car to market by
Larry Dighera
Terrafugia, Inc. To Create 130 New U.S. Jobs
Geely Holding's acquisition leads to expansion across all departments
Woburn, MA – April 10, 2018 –
Terrafugia, Inc. created 75 new US-based jobs within the past 12
months and is on track to add at least another 50 more by the end of
the year....
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SMO Reports Fewer Jets, More Helicopters by
Larry Dighera
https://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/SMO-Reports-Fewer-Jets-More-Helicopters-230473-1.html
SMO Reports Fewer Jets, More Helicopters
By Mary Grady | March 21, 2018
The operators of Santa Monica Airport shortened the sole runway in
December, but the airport’s...
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