Obama OKs Sale of F-15s To Saudi Military

http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=0345acef-36a0-44e7-af04-512240cca572

New WAI Scholarships - Apply Now

http://www.alabamaaviator.com/news.asp?record_no=22886

FAA Regulations

http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2011-08-31/pdf/2011-22308.pdf

FAA Issues New 51% Guidance |

http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=549788fd-2739-4deb-91b8-c97385048fd6

Fwd: "FAAST Blast" - FAASafety.gov

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	FAA Safety Team | Safer Skies Through Education
FAAST Blast Notice Number: NOTC3427 FAAST Blast — Week of Dec. 26 – Jan. 01, 2012 Biweekly FAA Safety Briefing News Update FAA Issues SAIB for Diamond DA20 Nose Gear Cracks      The FAA recently issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) regarding a potentially unsafe condition with the nose landing gear on the Diamond DA20 series aircraft.  The SAIB, issued December 22, warns of cracks discovered in the nose landing gear (NLG) fork assembly during routine inspections. In response, Diamond Aircraft Industries has revised their maintenance manual to require more frequent and detailed inspections.     The FAA recommends all affected owners and maintainers acquaint themselves with and adhere to the changes in Diamond's revised inspection schedule as well as replace their original NLG fork assembly with the improved part. See the SAIB at: http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgSAIB.nsf/(LookupSAIBs)/CE-12-09?OpenDocument   NPRM Seeks Comments on Future Airspace Transition       On Dec. 15, 2011, the FAA issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to seek comments on a proposed transition of the U.S. National Airspace System (NAS) navigation infrastructure to enable performance-based navigation (PBN) as part of the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen). The FAA plans to transition from defining airways, routes and procedures using VORs and other legacy NAVAIDs towards a NAS based on Area Navigation (RNAV) everywhere and Required Navigation Performance (RNP) where beneficial. Since VORs do not enable RNAV, RNP, or Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) operations, the FAA plans to reduce costs by drawing down the number of these FAA-provided VORs to a minimum operational network.       As part of this transition process, the FAA will form a working group to engage aviation industry stakeholders and other members of the public for input. The group will also provide a candidate list for VORs for discontinuance that will ensure safety and continuous operations. For details and instructions on how to provide comments, see: http://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2011/12/15/2011-31451/proposed-provision-of-navigation-services-for-the-next-generation-air-transportation-system-nextgen   New FAA Safety Briefing Issue Now Available     The January/February issue of FAA Safety Briefing is now available online at www.faa.gov/news/safety_briefing/. This first issue of 2012 explores some of the resources available to help you in your initial quest for pilot certification, as well as the lifelong quest to improve your aeronautical knowledge. Feature articles show you how to leverage the information power of aviation regulations and handbooks as well as provide tips to help prepare for your next checkride and find an aviation school that's right for you. Check it out today!  Produced by the FAA Safety Briefing editors, http://www.faa.gov/news/safety_briefing/ Address questions or comments to: SafetyBriefing@faa.gov. Follow us on Twitter @FAASafetyBrief or http://www.twitter.com/FAASafetyBrief. This notice is being sent to you because you selected "General Information" in your preferences on FAASafety.gov. If you wish to adjust your selections, log into https://www.faasafety.gov/Users/pub/preferences.aspx where you can update your preferences.
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Fwd: C-130 Gear Collapse

Keep your eye on the outboard engine on the right wing as the wingtip touches the runway and the prop strikes the pavement.  The prop mounting bolts shear off, the prop assembly separates from the driveshaft and the engine runs away in a cloud of smoke.  Just before that, something either ruptured a wing tank or cut a fuel line in the vicinity of the inboard engine, with a huge fireball that didn't turn into a major fire.

 

But the most impressive thing was how the pilots shut down the remaining three engines, simultaneously went to coarse pitch on the propellers, and got out of there, all in about 30 seconds.  I guess all the training kicks in, and you go on pure adrenalin.  Best in Full Screen mode.

 

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New spy drone has 1.8 gigapixel camera |

http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/110873-new-spy-drone-has-1-8-gigapixel-camera?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ziffdavis%2Fextremetech+%28Extremetech%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

The Army goes Android

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/open-source/the-army-goes-android/10061?tag=content;feature-roto

China's Military Now Has Its Own GPS—And It's Better Than the American

http://gizmodo.com/5871351/china-military-now-has-its-own-gps

LightSquared Files FCC Petition

http://www.avweb.com/avwebbiz/news/LightSquared_Files_FCC_Petition_205912-1.html

China Getting Ready For GA

http://www.avweb.com/avwebbiz/news/China_Getting_Ready_For_GA_205845-1.html

NTSB Looking At Phoenix Airspace

http://www.avweb.com/avwebbiz/news/NTSB_Looking_At_Phoenix_Airspace_205811-1.html

Speaking Of Christmas Miracles… This Guy Can Fly (Almost)

http://techcrunch.com/2011/12/24/speaking-of-christmas-miracles-this-guy-can-fly-almost/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Techcrunch+%28TechCrunch%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

One Nation Under The Drone: The Rising Number Of UAVs In American Skies |

http://tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/12/one_nation_under_the_drone.php

New research may explain why serious thunderstorms and tornados are less prevalent on the weekends

http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-12-thunderstorms-tornados-prevalent-weekends.html

Video: Got an Oily Hangar Floor? This Stuff Can Spruce It Up

http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/exclusivevids/ExclusiveVideo_AviationConsumer_ReKrete_HangarFloorCleaner_205923-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS

'Barefoot Bandit' Sentenced To Seven-Plus Years |

http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=df18f87e-2007-40f3-a1ba-1679d46c2ee7

FAA: Sport Pilot Examiners Don't Need A Medical

http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/FAA_SportPilotExaminersDontNeedAMedical_205905-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS

FAA Plans VOR Reductions

http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/FAAPlansVORReductions_205903-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS

Did the Military Really Try To Smuggle a UFO Through Kansas In Plain Sight?

http://gizmodo.com/5869389/did-the-military-really-try-to-smuggle-a-ufo-through-kansas-in-plain-daylight

Marines' Robot Cargo-Copter Takes Flight in Afghanistan |

http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2011/12/robot-helicopter/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wired%2Findex+%28Wired%3A+Index+3+%28Top+Stories+2%29%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

Barefoot Bandit faces sentencing for 2-year crime spree |

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/12/16/us-barefoot-bandit-idUSTRE7BF0XZ20111216

BBC News - New Zealand helicopter pilot recalls crash and another view

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-15868647

Pilots could get software assist in low-visibility landings (video) | Cutting Edge

http://news.cnet.com/8301-11386_3-57344327-76/pilots-could-get-software-assist-in-low-visibility-landings-video/?part=rss&subj=latest-news&tag=title

U.S. Army envisions the helicopter of the future |

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13639_3-57343105-42/u.s-army-envisions-the-helicopter-of-the-future/?part=rss&subj=latest-news&tag=title

Fwd: "FAAST Blast" - FAASafety.gov

	FAA Safety Team | Safer Skies Through Education
FAAST Blast Notice Number: NOTC3410 FAAST Blast — Week of Dec. 12 – Dec. 18, 2011 Biweekly FAA Safety Briefing News Update Cessna Launches New Safety Initiative               Cessna Aircraft Company launched a new safety initiative this month to educate owners about new inspection procedures designed to help safeguard against corrosion and fatigue. The initiative affects 145,000 airplanes of the 100- and 200-series built between 1946 and 1986. The program stresses visual inspections for both corrosion and cracks caused by metal fatigue.             The revised inspection program will be published in the airplane service manual in December 2011 for the 200-series, and in April 2012 for the 100-series. According to a Cessna engineer, the program is primarily a "visual process aimed at supporting the continued airworthiness of aging airframes." The criteria for inspections will vary by model and aircraft age or hours of operation.             Cessna's website contains more details on the program along with links to a video and interactive presentation: www.cessna.com/NewReleases/FeaturedNews/NewRelease Number-1192361531220.html.             To learn more about aging GA aircraft, be sure to also read the article  "Too Old to Fly" on page 25 of the Sep/Oct 2011 FAA Safety Briefing. www.faa.gov/news/safety_briefing/2011/media/SepOct2011TooOld.pdf   Take the Mystery Out of Airport Sign Language              With an average of three runway incursions each day in the United States, it's always a good idea to regularly review airport signs and markings and regard airport surface operations with the same importance as any other phase of flight. You can learn more on taking the mystery out of airport sign language in the article "How a Runway Earns Its Stripes" on page 12 of the Nov/Dec issue of FAA Safety Briefing. The article also has a full-page quick reference guide on airport signs and markings.  http://www.faa.gov/news/safety_briefing/2011/media/NovDec2011.pdf   Happy Holidays!              Happy holidays from all of us here at the FAA Safety Briefing staff. We wish you an enjoyable New Year and safe journeys in 2012!              And just in case you're still looking for that last-minute gift, consider giving your favorite pilot or mechanic a free online subscription to FAA Safety Briefing. Just go to www.faa.gov/news/safety_briefing/, click on the subscribe link (green checkmark), and register your e-mail address. From there you'll find FAA Safety Briefing as a subscription option under the Flight Standards category. You (or your gift recipient) will get an email each time a new issue is available online. Enjoy!   Produced by the FAA Safety Briefing editors, http://www.faa.gov/news/safety_briefing/ Address questions or comments to: SafetyBriefing@faa.gov. Follow us on Twitter @FAASafetyBrief or www.twitter.com/FAASafetyBrief. This notice is being sent to you because you selected "General Information" in your preferences on FAASafety.gov. If you wish to adjust your selections, log into https://www.faasafety.gov/Users/pub/preferences.aspx where you can update your preferences.
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Revolutionary Space Transportation- Stratolaunch System HQ Coming to Huntsville

http://www.alabamaaviator.com/news.asp?record_no=22804

Fwd: Fw: FW: Drone Controllers

 

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This is fascinating; especially in light of the killing last week of al-Awlaki in Yemen . Drone Controllers: The female controller is actually flying the aircraft. Her flight instruments screen is located in the upper left of the lower central large monitor screen. The other screens are views from the drone itself. Nicely done! The control booths or rooms are made in Garland , Texas at Raytheon. For non-pilots, these controllers are in Nevada and are each flying a drone thousands of miles away in the combat zone in Iraq and Afghanistan . Their left hand is on the throttle controlling the drone's engine.  Note all the buttons which perform various tasks without removing the hand from the throttle.  The right hand is flying the plane. Kill a Taliban leader then go home for dinner! Welcome to the new world.  This is modern warfare. Today's headline:  Missiles fired from Nevada controlled drone aircraft kill Taliban leader.  Watch how it's done.

 

 

 

 

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Black Hawk Made: A Peek Inside the Sikorsky Factory

http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2011/12/black-hawk-factory/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wired%2Findex+%28Wired%3A+Index+3+%28Top+Stories+2%29%29&utm_content=Google+Reader&pid=1029

American Airlines First To Be Granted FAA Approval For Pilot iPads | TechCrunch

http://techcrunch.com/2011/12/13/american-airlines-first-to-be-granted-faa-approval-for-pilot-ipads/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Techcrunch+%28TechCrunch%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

Microsoft Flight Needs Pilots For Beta Testing [News]

http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/microsoft-flight-pilots-beta-testing-news/

New generation GPS satellite starts tests in Colo.

http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-12-gps-satellite-colo.html

Gadgets on Airplanes: Young Adults Want FAA Rule Changed |

http://www.livescience.com/17447-gadgets-airplanes-young-adults-faa-rule-changed.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Livesciencecom+%28LiveScience.com+Science+Headline+Feed%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

This Insane Giant Mothership Will Launch Rockets Into Orbit (Updating Live)

http://gizmodo.com/5867710/this-crazy-320+foot-wingspan-giant-mothership-will-launch-rockets-into-orbit

US Air Force Crashes Yet Another Drone

http://gizmodo.com/5867590/us-air-force-crashes-yet-another-drone

Fwd: Heli-Expo 2012 - FAASafety.gov

	FAA Safety Team | Safer Skies Through Education
You have asked us to notify you when a seminar is scheduled that meets your criteria. The following seminar may be of interest to you: "Heli-Expo 2012" Topic: HAI's HELI-EXPO is the World's Largest Helicopter Trade Show On Sunday, February 12, 2012 at 11:00 AM Location: Dallas Convention Center 650 S. Griffin Street Dallas, TX 75202 Select Number: EA2541468 Description: HELI-EXPO 2012 will take place from Feb. 12-14, 2012 in Dallas, TX at the Dallas Convention Center.  Featuring one million square feet of floor space, 26 professional education courses, a job fair, IA Renewal, and many free seminars and events! To register for the show and for more information, visit the web site at:  http://www.rotor.com/Events/HELIEXPO2012.aspx. To view further details and registration information for this seminar, click here. The sponsor for this seminar is: The FAA Safety Team The following credit(s) are available for the WINGS/AMT Programs: n/a Click here to view the WINGS help page
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‘Sovereign Citizens’ members arrested with help of Predator drone

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/12/12/sovereign-citizens-members-arrested-with-help-of-predator-drone/

Study Finds New 4G Network Interferes with 75% of GPS Systems |

http://www.shellypalmer.com/2011/12/study-finds-new-4g-network-interferes-with-75-of-gps-systems/

AirWX Mobile

http://m.airwx.com/

New Features Available For ForeFlight Users |

http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=313bccf0-64cb-47a6-adb4-dde16655c14e

Free Tuition Available for Post 9-11 Military Vets at Wallace State Flight Technology Program

http://www.alabamaaviator.com/news.asp?record_no=22768

'Most Challenging' Mountainside Helicopter Rescue Wins Cormorant Trophy |

http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=8abbfcac-c1af-4a92-b751-543c8d8e18c3

Plano Woman, Model Seriously Injured In Airplane Propeller Accident « CBS Dallas / Fort Worth

http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2011/12/05/plano-woman-injured-in-airplane-propeller-accident/

Video: Lightning Sprites Caught Exploding Over Thunderclouds

http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2011/12/lightning-sprites-video/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wired%2Findex+%28Wired%3A+Index+3+%28Top+Stories+2%29%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

Babbitt resigns as FAA chief after weekend arrest | Politics - Home

http://www.click2houston.com/news/politics/FAA-administrator-resigns-after-arrest/-/2574696/4887090/-/u0ca3mz/-/index.html

Babbitt resigns as FAA chief after weekend arrest |

http://www.click2houston.com/news/politics/FAA-administrator-resigns-after-arrest/-/2574696/4887090/-/u0ca3mz/-/index.html

Those Crazy Russians Use Retrorockets to Slow Down Tanks Dropped From Planes

http://gizmodo.com/5864987/those-crazy-russians-use-retrorockets-to-slow-down-tanks-dropped-from-planes

Awesome NASA Video Captures What Looks Like an Alien Spaceship

http://gizmodo.com/5865808/has-nasas-satellite-captured-an-unidentified-object-near-mercury

New Jetpack Brings Man Closer to Dolphin-Like Leaps

http://gizmodo.com/5865517/man-just-got-a-little-closer-to-leaping-like-a-dolphin

China's New Airplane Seems Designed By Batman

http://gizmodo.com/5865496/china-zeroes-on-us-with-new-batman-spy-drone

NORAD Santa

http://www.noradsanta.org/en/index.html

Glider record flight over the Alps.mov - YouTube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=UcogQyzPOu4

Flying robots build 20-foot tower in France |

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57336313-1/flying-robots-build-20-foot-tower-in-france/?part=rss&subj=latest-news&tag=title

FAA Safety Inspection & Supplemental inspection document (SID) - YouTube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-68AdXVHHI8&feature=youtu.be

Supplemental inspection document (SID)

Real life “Constructicon” quadcopter robots being developed |

http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/107217-real-life-constructicon-quadcopter-robots-being-developed?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ziffdavis%2Fextremetech+%28Extremetech%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

TSA Stops Stupid Teen Wearing a Purse With a Replica Gun On It

http://gizmodo.com/5864489/tsa-stops-stupid-teen-wearing-a-purse-with-a-replica-gun-on-it