Crash

Plane crash victim identified as John Sigman (70) of Dyersburg Tennessee. Sigman was pronounced dead at the scene. Fredrick Dawson"Noah" Holloway was the pilot. Holloway was flown to a regional hospital with serious injuries.

FAA Safety Alert Addresses Pop-Up ATC COVID Closures - AVweb

https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/faa-safety-alert-addresses-pop-up-atc-covid-closures/ 

Study Finds Pilots' Brains Work Differently - AVweb

https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/study-finds-pilots-brains-work-differently/ 

Fwd: U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces Historic Commercial Space Transportation Reforms

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Date: Thu, Oct 15, 2020, 10:13 AM
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News & Update You are subscribed to News & Updates from the FAA Homepage. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces Historic Commercial Space Transportation Reforms WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao today announced the publication of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Streamlined Launch and Reentry Licensing Requirements Final Rule (PDF) for commercial space transportation launches and reentries.   "This historic, comprehensive update to commercial space launch and reentry licensing requirements facilitates greater growth in this industry and helps America to maintain our #1 position in the world," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao.   This rule modernizes the way FAA regulates and licenses commercial space operations and allows the burgeoning aerospace industry to continue to innovate and grow, while maintaining public safety.    Deputy Assistant to the President and Executive Secretary of the National Space Council Dr. Scott Pace said, "In meeting the President's mandate in Space Policy Directive-2 to streamline regulations on commercial spaceflight, the Department of Transportation is strengthening the United States' continued leadership in space commerce. I commend Secretary Chao, the Department, and the Office of Commercial Space Transportation for updating launch regulations and licensing to ensure the United States remains the flag of choice for the growing commercial space sector."   The new rule consolidates four regulatory parts and applies a single set of licensing and safety regulations for all types of vehicle operations. It also provides flexibility for operators to meet safety requirements. The rule improves efficiency by encouraging launch and reentry operators to suggest and implement design and operational solutions to meet the regulatory standards.   "This rule paves the way for an industry that is moving at lightning speed," said FAA Administrator Steve Dickson. "We are simplifying the licensing process and enabling industry to move forward in a safe manner."    The final rule's improved application processes allow: A single operator's license that can be used to support multiple launches or reentries from potentially multiple launch site locations. Early review when applicants submit portions of their license application incrementally. Applicants to negotiate mutually agreeable reduced time frames for submittals and application review periods. Applicants to apply for a safety element approval with a license application, instead of needing to submit a separate application. Additional flexibility on how to demonstrate high consequence event protection. Neighboring operations personnel to stay during launch or reentry in certain circumstances. Ground safety oversight to be scoped to better fit the safety risks and reduce duplicative requirements when operating at a federal site. This rule will become effective 90 days after publication in the Federal Register. The FAA will initially seek public comment (for a period of 30 days) on three Advisory Circulars  (ACs) on the following topics:  High Consequence Protection (PDF), High Fidelity Flight Safety Analysis (PDF), and Computing Systems and Software (PDF). The FAA may issue updated versions of these ACs if warranted based on comments received.  Each AC will contain a feedback form with specific instructions on how to provide comments to the FAA on that AC.   Twenty-four additional ACs will be published within one year or as needed. Legacy licenses can still be used for up to five years after the rule's effective date.   FAA is responsible for ensuring the protection of the public, property, national security and foreign policy interests of the U.S. during commercial launch or reentry activities. The agency also encourages, facilitates, and promotes U.S. commercial space transportation. To date, FAA has licensed or permitted more than 380 launches and reentries. Please do not reply to this message. See our Contact FAA page for contact information.

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Air Force Top Leaders Witness First Agility Prime “Flying Car” Demo > U.S. Air Force > Article Display

https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2321614/air-force-top-leaders-witness-first-agility-prime-flying-car-demo/ 

EHang's amazing passenger drone to be tested in Canada - DroneDJ

https://dronedj.com/2020/07/30/ehangs-amazing-passenger-drone-to-be-tested-in-canada/ 

Watch "Global air traffic before & after COVID-19 lockdowns" on YouTube

https://youtu.be/hkO1bLKTiiI 

Georgia Flight School Abruptly Suspends Most Training | Aero-News Network

http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=bf4af0a4-2c20-4b8a-8b1d-387035493f41 

FAA Announces New Pilot Testing System - Changes for Manned and Drone Pilots - DRONELIFE

https://dronelife.com/2019/12/18/faa-announces-new-pilot-testing-system-changes-for-manned-and-drone-pilots/ 

Unwarranted: Reconsidering the Air Force Warrant Officer - War on the Rocks

https://warontherocks.com/2019/05/unwarranted-reconsidering-the-air-force-warrant-officer/

Come Fly With Me: Civilian Accidentally Fired From Fighter Ejection Seat - ExtremeTech

https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/289078-come-fly-with-me-civilian-accidentally-fired-from-fighter-ejection-seat

Harbour Air Is Switching Over To 100% Electric Seaplanes | CleanTechnica

https://cleantechnica.com/2019/04/06/how-maritime-harbour-air-is-switching-over-to-100-electric-seaplanes/

737 Passenger Plane Slams Into Drone During Landing, Reports Say

https://petapixel.com/2018/12/14/737-passenger-plane-slams-into-drone-during-landing-reports-say/

Danger spins from the sky: The Robinson R44, the world’s best-selling civilian helicopter, has a long history of deadly crashes - Los Angeles Times

https://www.latimes.com/projects/la-me-robinson-helicopters/

Boeing says Asia needs 240,000 pilots over next two decades - BBC News

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-45330440

Pre-registration opens for global emergency aircraft tracking service

https://generalaviationnews.com/2018/08/22/pre-registration-opens-for-global-emergency-aircraft-tracking-service/

Watch "Audio reveals drama in Seattle stolen plane incident" on YouTube

https://youtu.be/jEpxK9rGAL8

Researcher Seeks Input On Landing Techniques - AVweb flash Article

https://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/Researcher-Seeks-Input-On-Landing-Techniques-231164-1.html?zkMobileView=false

Need a job? Delta's hiring 8,000 pilots

https://www.cnbc.com/2018/07/16/help-wanted-delta-seeks-8000-pilots-flight-attendants-may-apply.html

The FAA could be weakened for the sake of diversity and inclusion | Columnists | tylerpaper.com

https://tylerpaper.com/opinion/columnists/the-faa-could-be-weakened-for-the-sake-of-diversity/article_c4a19752-799c-11e8-be70-935837b53cd0.html

Republic Airways plans to churn out hundreds of pilots at new local flight school | 2018-05-31 | Indianapolis Business Journal | IBJ.com

https://www.ibj.com/articles/69043-republic-airways-plans-to-churn-out-hundreds-of-pilots-at-new-local-flight-school

BuzzVideo [Mother and Infant Shot Out of the Sky]

[Mother and Infant Shot Out of the Sky] http://www.topbuzz.com/article/i6554652768894714378?user_id=6499135372444828681&language=en&region=us&app_id=1184&impr_id=6556261661676669194&gid=6554652768894714378&c=sys

Another one

http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2018/05/15/alaska-airlines-flight-makes-emergency-landing-at-philadelphia-airport-after-crew-shuts-off-engine.html

Breaking: Airline Trojan Horse threatens US ATC system

Breaking: Airline Trojan Horse threatens US ATC system

As this issue of Aviation eBrief was being drafted, AOPA announced it will be issuing an urgent message to general aviation pilots today asking them to call their members of Congress to oppose a surprise eleventh-hour backroom amendment crafted by Rep. Jim Shuster, R-Pa., outgoing chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The manager's amendment is an airline-derived Trojan Horse that proposes to place the US air traffic system under the control of an airline-dominated board under the Department of Transportation and outside the Federal Aviation Administration, the only federal agency with the expertise and background to safely operate the largest, most complex air traffic system in the world. A vote on the bill could occur as soon as April 25. Pilots should contact their member of Congress immediately and look for more details via email later today from AOPA and on its website.

BuzzVideo [Knock knock, Who's there]

[Knock knock, Who's there] http://www.topbuzz.com/article/i6538093570778202633?user_id=6499135372444828681&language=en&region=us&app_id=1184&impr_id=6538501441894484234&gid=6538093570778202633&c=sys&language=en

Drone swarm

https://boingboing.net/2018/03/28/watch-military-swarm-drones-lo.html

Rocket man

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/self-taught-rocket-scientist-finally-blasts-california-sky-n859801

Ufo

https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/the-military-keeps-encountering-ufos-why-doesnt-the-pentagon-care/2018/03/09/242c125c-22ee-11e8-94da-ebf9d112159c_story.html

Watch someone stand beneath a Blue Angels fighter on takeoff - CNET

https://www.cnet.com/news/watch-someone-stand-beneath-a-blue-angels-fighter-on-takeoff/

Another dog bite

https://www.ajc.com/travel/delta-passenger-bitten-emotional-support-dog-couldn-escape-says-attorney/nYtlgO1rGbVMv68XekCWUL/

More flatulence on a plane

https://www.aol.com/article/news/2018/02/16/pilot-forced-to-make-emergency-landing-after-fight-breaks-out-over-farting-passenger/23363917/

BuzzVideo [Aviation]

[Aviation] http://www.topbuzz.com/article/i6486397486305903113?user_id=6499135372444828681&language=en&region=us&app_id=1184&impr_id=6521331676075804938&gid=6486397781639430410&c=sys&language=en

Fwd: The most popular drones are on sale today. Come pick one up at 50-80% off!

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Nut

https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/nation/2018/02/02/z-passenger-duct-taped-zip-tied-american-airlines-flight-charlotte/302361002

C47

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/01/us/thats-all-brother-plane.html

AD Affects 14,653 Cessnas - AVweb flash Article

https://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/AD-Affects-14653-Cessnas-230257-1.html

BuzzVideo [Flight 175 rare video!]

[Flight 175 rare video!] http://www.topbuzz.com/article/i6517039146177921545?impr_id=6517318440825424137&gid=6517039146177921545&user_id=6499135372444828681&app_id=1184&c=sys&language=en

C-47 First Flight To Be Webcast - AVweb flash Article

https://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/C-47-First-Flight-To-Be-Webcast-230247-1.html

Russian

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/russian-jet-flies-within-feet-us-navy-plane-black-sea/

Plane lands on taxiway: Will FAA review cockpit recordings?

https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/01/26/the-mystery-at-pullman-airport-plane-lands-on-taxiway-but-was-key-evidence-inspected/