Anthony On Aviation: January 2013

	FAA Safety Team \| Safer Skies Through Education
CFI User Tip for FAASafety.gov Notice Number: NOTC4531 Here is a tip for instructors who have an account on FAASafety.gov. After you log in at www.FAASafety.gov, have you noticed the red flag next to your log in information? That flag means you have actions pending, such as completing your WINGS Profile, or as recent email traffic to us indicates, that you have a WINGS credit request waiting for your action. In this case, all you have to do is click on the red flag (directly on it works best) and then click on one of the links shown below the blue log in banner. If you have credit requests pending, the next page will display those requests and you can then click on the icon with the green check mark to either approve the credit request or reject it (with a reason). There may be more than one request, so be sure to take action on each one. Thanks for your participation as an instructor in the WINGS Program. If you are not already participating as a pilot, we invite you to go to your Home page at FAASafety.gov and click on the Quick WINGS link in your WINGS portal to start. The red flag will go away only after you have taken action on each item in your Pending Action list. Thanks for promoting and using the WINGS Program. Participants really are safer pilots! 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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Volocopter Two-Seater In Development

http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/VolocopterTwoSeaterInDevelopment_208049-1.html

NASA's Landsat 8 satellite to launch on February 11 |

http://www.gearthblog.com/blog/archives/2013/01/nasas_landsat_8_satellite_to_launch.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+GoogleEarthBlog+%28Google+Earth+Blog%29

Thursday, January 17, 2013

A First Look At Silvercar, The Future Of Airport Car Rentals

http://techcrunch.com/2013/01/16/silvercar-first-look/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Techcrunch+%28TechCrunch%29

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

FAA grounds all Boeing 787s over safety concerns -

http://www.nbcnews.com/business/faa-grounds-all-boeing-787s-over-safety-concerns-1B7991426

HeliVert-Built AW139 Takes Flight in Russia

http://www.aviationtoday.com/rw/commercial/ems/HeliVert-Built-AW139-Takes-Flight-in-Russia_78248.html

Video: Garmin's New GNC255A Navcomm Radio

http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/exclusivevids/ExclusiveVideo_Garmin_GNC255A_NavcommRadio_208008-1.html

Enstrom Helicopters Sold To Chinese Firm

http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/EnstromHelicoptersSoldToChineseFirm_208014-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS

Sallie Mae To Offer Flight Student Loans

http://www.avweb.com/avwebbiz/news/Sallie_Mae_Flight_Student_Loans_208016-1.html

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Aeros Prototype Starts 'Float' Testing

http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/AerosPrototypeStartsFloatTesting_208012-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS

Senator Asks CIA Nominee When Drones Can Kill Americans |

http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2013/01/wyden-brennan/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wired%2Findex+%28Wired%3A+Top+Stories%29

Outdoor Technology CHIPS announced »

http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20130114/outdoor-technology-chips-announced/

FAA to pilots: Turn off personal devices in the cockpit |

http://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/usatoday/article/1833313

Boeing Tests CHAMP Microwave Weapon In Utah |

http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=50346bfb-7c0d-406a-bab4-633c5b4c1afe

Air Show entertainment this season

http://www.alabamaaviator.com/news.asp?record_no=25010

Sunday, January 13, 2013

Probation For Shooting At Airplane

http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/Probation_Shooting_At_Airplane_207996-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS

AR.Drone 2.0 Flight Recorder GPS (CES 2013 Preview) - YouTube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uONYReHiRpk

Local leaders explore airport options »

http://www.cullmantimes.com/local/x1633449535/Local-leaders-explore-airport-options

Never before seen Video of WTC 9/11 attack - YouTube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0Qu6eyyr4c&feature=em-subs_digest-vrecs

Friday, January 11, 2013

Aviation Today :: New RNAV Routes Go Live in Gulf of Mexico

http://www.aviationtoday.com/categories/commercial/New-RNAV-Routes-Go-Live-in-Gulf-of-Mexico_78227.html#.UPBaQvL4aC8

Accident occurred Tuesday, January 01, 2013 in Jasper, AL Aircraft: PIPER PA-30, registration: N7700Y Injuries: 3 Fatal.

http://www.ntsb.gov/aviationquery/brief.aspx?ev_id=20130102X72037&key=1

Citing privacy, critics target drones buzzing over USA |

http://www.marionstar.com/usatoday/article/1566212

Video Shows 9.8-Foot Python Riding on an Airliner's Wing

http://gizmodo.com/5975086/video-shows-98+foot-python-riding-on-an-airliners-wing

Thursday, January 10, 2013

AR.Drone 2.0. Parrot new wi-fi quadricopter- AR.Drone.com

http://ardrone2.parrot.com/usa/

Soviet Top Secret Weapons - YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcUJJNNxj3M

More great updates to the Google Earth Flight Simulator |

http://www.gearthblog.com/blog/archives/2013/01/more_great_updates_to_the_google_ea.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+GoogleEarthBlog+%28Google+Earth+Blog%29

Question of the Week: Private Flight Schools

http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/qotw/QuestionOfTheWeek_PrivateFlightSchools_207984-1.html

Flight Training Is Broken

http://www.avweb.com/blogs/insider/Fixing_Flight_Training_207982-1.html

lockheedu2utilityflighhandbook1959.pdf

http://www.avweb.com/pdf/lockheedu2utilityflighhandbook1959.pdf

Exclusive Video: Lockheed U-2S "Dragon Lady" Cockpit Tour

http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/exclusivevids/ExclusiveVideo_U2CockpitTour_197436-1.html

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

What Are The Best Weather Websites?

http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/what-are-the-best-weather-websites/

Pilot Shortage

http://www.wisinfo.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013130106023

Watch a Hot Air Balloon Wedding Crash

http://gizmodo.com/5974361/watch-a-hot-air-balloon-wedding-crash

If You Thought Obama's Drone Godfather Was Powerful, Wait 'Til He's at the CIA |

http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2013/01/brennan-2/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wired%2Findex+%28Wired%3A+Top+Stories%29

Exclusive: Ford Wants to Create the Android of Automotive Apps |

http://www.wired.com/autopia/2013/01/ces-2013-ford-applink-for-all/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wired%2Findex+%28Wired%3A+Top+Stories%29

Massive Airship Reaches Milestone In Development |

http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=e650749b-17e9-407a-8b74-8f4a67004232

NTSB: Pilot in Libby crash was "noncertified"

http://www.kfbb.com/news/state/185953091.html

CHAMP - lights out (Video)

http://www.boeing.com/Features/2012/10/bds_champ_10_22_12.html

Monday, January 7, 2013

VFRMAP - Digital Aeronautical Charts

http://vfrmap.com/

Fwd: "New Issue of FAA Safety Briefing Available"

	FAA Safety Team \| Safer Skies Through Education
New Issue of FAA Safety Briefing Available Notice Number: NOTC4511 The January/February 2013 issue of FAA Safety Briefing focuses on aerospace medicine. Articles cover key issues that affect medical certification for pilots, discuss the pilot's role in this process, and explain the FAA's responsibilities. Among the feature articles in this medically-themed issue include: understanding what your medical can (and can't) do for you, (pg 14) how to fast track your medical certificate with FAA's online MedXPress system, (pg 20) what pilots should know about refractive eye surgery, (pg 24)and how the FAA evaluates drugs for aeromedical use, (pg 28) There's also a special two-page pullout infographic (pgs 18-19) that details the medical certification process. The link to the online edition is: http://www.faa.gov/news/safety_briefing/. FAA Safety Briefing is the safety policy voice for the non-commercial general aviation community. The magazine's objective is to improve safety by: making the community aware of FAA resources helping readers understand safety and regulatory issues, and encouraging continued training Produced by the editors, FAA Safety Briefing, 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 "FAA Newsletters" 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: "Maintenance Safety Tip" - FAASafety.gov

	FAA Safety Team \| Safer Skies Through Education
Maintenance Safety Tip Notice Number: NOTC4510 Stressed Out Propellers Are you operating your propeller under stress? Are you damaging your propeller? Will your propeller suddenly fail? You will likely respond with a confident - NO! But wait! How do you know for sure? If you want to be sure, obtain and read FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB NE-08-21, dated May 14, 2008. Yikes! 2008! Yes, it is dated, but the information could save your life; because what you don't know can hurt you! Consider the following. Does the piston engine aircraft you work on or operate have a range of restricted propeller RPMs? Does it have a maximum propeller RPM indicated on the tachometer? Many aircraft models do. Some aircraft may require a placard or marking that states, for example, "Avoid continuous operation between 2,000 and 2,250 RPM". Such limitations typically result from certification testing when increased propeller stresses are observed during certain operating conditions. Operating in these ranges can result in some very significant vibration. Prolonged violation of such restrictions could result in structural damage to a propeller, leading to propeller failure or internal engine component failure, such as the crankshaft. Ask yourself the following: When was the last time you had your tachometer accuracy checked? It might be out of calibration resulting in propellers being operated in a restricted RPM operating range or causing propellers to exceed their maximum propeller RPM without your knowledge. Is it possible the restriction placards in the aircraft are no longer correct? If so, there is an increased risk of exposing the propeller to damaging vibratory stresses. If a tachometer was replaced or modified, does it have the proper markings, such as redlines, yellow arcs, red arcs, green arcs, or other noted limitations? Are instrument panel placards for RPM restrictions incorrect, illegible, or missing? If a propeller and/or an engine was replaced or modified, are the propeller RPM restrictions or placards still providing correct information? Ponder this: On June 18, 2012, a Piper PA-28-200, lost about 6" of the tip of one propeller blade while still in flight! It can happen - and does happen! (BTW, although the pilot described "a violent vibration," he made a successful precautionary landing at a nearby airport.) If you keep the stress off the propeller, you will remove stress from yourself. 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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