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Fwd: [AFS056123] Datalink: Cockpit Weather Do's and Don'ts Webinar - FAASafety.gov

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: "Datalink: Cockpit Weather Do's and Don'ts Webinar" Topic: Datalink Weather On Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at 7:00 PM Location: Webinar N/A Frederick, MD 21701 Select Number: AFS056123 Description:   Datalink has taken a lot of the uncertainty out of weather flying, but using it safely means more than just counting on NEXRAD to steer you around whatever's out there. Whether you're already flying with datalink or just considering it, join AOPA Foundation president Bruce Landsberg and datalink expert Dr. David Strahle for a must-see discussion of how you can use cockpit weather to both complete more trips and minimize your weather risks.   To register for the webinar, please follow this link: https://goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1033394 To view further details and registration information for this seminar, click here. The sponsor for this seminar is: FAASTeam The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the 'Contact Information' area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services. The following credit(s) are available for the WINGS/AMT Programs: Basic Knowledge 3 - 1 Credit Click here to view the WINGS help page

Fwd: You are invited to participate in THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE

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You're invited to participate. THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE! Please join us tonight at 7:00 PM EST.  THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE is a completely interactive aviation education program.  Viewers ask questions via our Live Chat and our instructors will answer your questions live on the internet. Thursday Night Live is both entertaining and educational and a must for pilots of all experience levels. When THURSDAY MAY 29, 2014  From 7pm to 8pm EST Where  www.af.tv/96 Forward this email STAY CONNECTED

The Future of Flying: Michigan College at Forefront of UAV Education | FOX17online.com

http://fox17online.com/2014/05/20/the-future-of-flying-michigan-college-at-forefront-of-uav-education/#axzz32HKFFZPP

Iran unveils bootleg copy of US Sentinel stealth drone

http://sploid.gizmodo.com/iran-unveils-bootleg-copy-of-us-sentinel-stealth-drone-1574974710/+ericlimer

Fwd: "FAAST Blast" - FAASafety.gov

FAAST Blast Notice Number: NOTC5314 FAAST Blast — Week of April 27 – May3, 2014 Biweekly FAA Safety Briefing News Update    FAA Releases New AC on Cockpit Weather Displays             In April the FAA released an updated Advisory Circular (AC) on the Use of Cockpit Displays of Digital Weather and Aeronautical Information AC 00-63A. This AC covers not only FAA Flight Information Services (FIS) like FIS-Broadcast (FIS-B) through ADS-B systems but also non FAA commercially available data link systems.             The FAA recognizes the advantages that these services can offer for both Weather and Aeronautical information display in the cockpit. The AC explains the system requirements that must be met to use this information as a sole source for decision making without a need to verify it.             To view the AC please visit: http://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC_00-63A.pdf   FAA Announces First UAS Test Site Operational             On April 21, 2014, the FAA announced that the first of six selected test site for performing unmanned aircraft system (UAS) research is now operational in North Dakota. The FAA granted the North Dakota Department of Commerce team a Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) to begin using a Draganflyer X4ES small UAS at its Northern Plains Unmanned Aircraft Systems Test Site. The COA is effective for two years. The team plans to begin flight operations during the week of May 5. "North Dakota has really taken the lead in supporting the growing unmanned aircraft industry," said Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. "We look forward to the contributions they and the other test sites will make toward our efforts to ensure the safe and efficient integration of UAS into our nation's skies."             For more information: http://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=16154 Hands Off! Could a simple change to your flying style help save your life? Veteran flight instructor Gene Hudson thinks it just might. In his article on page 13 in the latest edition of FAA Safety Briefing (http://www.faa.gov/news/safety_briefing/) he suggests a methodology for avoiding unintentional stall through the proper use of trim. To learn more please visit the link above.   Got Medical Questions?             Thank you to everyone who sent in medical questions for Dr Scott. We will forward them along to him for a response.   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 https://twitter.com/FAASafetyBrief

Watch a helicopter do the impossible and fly upside down

http://sploid.gizmodo.com/watch-a-helicopter-do-the-impossible-and-fly-upside-dow-1567298299/+kcampbelldollaghan

Longtime Cullman Co. airport manager being forced out by board » Breaking News

http://www.cullmantimes.com/breakingnews/x749161307/Longtime-Cullman-Co-airport-manager-being-forced-out-by-board?mobRedir=false

Plane flips after landing short of Huntsville runway - Several videos

http://www.cbs3springfield.com/story/25303235/small-plane-makes-emergency-landing-at-huntsville-airport

Garmin Pilot for Android Adds Interactive Map Features

http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=10f6ad56-691c-4334-9259-d2a903118cc6

Fwd: "Check out the latest issue of FAA Safety Briefing" - FAASafety.gov

	FAA Safety Team | Safer Skies Through Education
Check out the latest issue of FAA Safety Briefing Notice Number: NOTC5282 The recently published March/April 2014 issue of FAA Safety Briefing offers insights into getting back into the flying game after a period of inactivity. In addition to the detailed feature articles, a number of the regular departments offer personal advice on the subject. In Jumpseat, Director of Flight Standards John Duncan discusses his own plan to get back in the air after a medical hiatus. In Checklist, Editor Susan Parson explains how important stall awareness is even if you don't like to practice them. In Nuts, Bolts, and Electrons, Assistant Editor Sabrina Woods talks about the maintenance concerns you may encounter in getting your aircraft back in the game. To view all these articles and more please visit: http://www.faa.gov/news/safety_briefing/

Every Helicopter in the US Military Could Soon Be a Drone

http://gizmodo.com/5921101/the-war-zone-cargo-copter-that-lifts-6000-pounds-without-a-pilot/1561022402/+andrewtarantola

SkyVector: Flight Planning / Aeronautical Charts Link

http://skyvector.com/

FAA Releases Easier-to-Read Digital Charts | Flying Magazine

http://www.flyingmag.com/avionics-gear/pilot-supplies/faa-releases-easier-read-digital-charts

Email and SMS Weather Alert Services

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These aborted landings and violent take-offs will make anyone pale

http://sploid.gizmodo.com/these-aborted-landings-and-violent-take-offs-will-make-1558456180/+caseychan

Video: Skydiver almost gets hit by meteorite

http://sploid.gizmodo.com/holy-f-ck-this-skydiver-almost-got-hit-by-a-meteorite-1557739698/+jesusdiaz

At least 2 compete on satellite plane tracking

http://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/At-least-2-compete-on-satellite-plane-tracking-5370870.php

This Is What It Looks Like To Fly A Plane With Google Glass

http://flightclub.jalopnik.com/this-is-what-it-looks-like-to-fly-a-plane-with-google-g-1552646899/@barrett

Fwd: Accident Case Study: Live - 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: "Accident Case Study: Live" Topic: Accident Case Study: Live seminar On Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at 7:00 PM Location: Southern Museum of Flight 4343 73rd Street North Birmingham, AL 35206 Select Number: NR0353997 Description: To the average person, it might seem a bit morbid that pilots pay so much attention to aircraft accidents. After all, when was the last time you saw an article about an accident in a car magazine? But flying isn’t like driving, and accidents deserve attention: They let us learn from others’ mistakes, help us think critically about our skills, and provide a mental “nudge” if we find ourselves in similar situations.   With that in mind, the Air Safety Institute’s new seminar, Accident Case Study: Live, aims to put a new spin on safety-oriented accident analysis. Working with several compelling real-life cases, presenter and audience will play the role of accident investigator—starting at the crash scene and working backwards through physical evidence, eyewitness testimony, and other leads to figure out exactly what went wrong, and why.      To view further details and registration information for this seminar, click here. The sponsor for this seminar is: AOPA Foundation The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the 'Contact Information' area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services. The following credit(s) are available for the WINGS/AMT Programs: Basic Knowledge 3 - 1 Credit

How satellites tracked down flight MH370 - but why we still can't find the plane | ExtremeTech

http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/179112-how-satellites-tracked-down-flight-mh370-and-why-we-still-cant-find-the-plane

China May Have Spotted Piece Of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370

http://jalopnik.com/chinese-may-have-spotted-piece-of-malaysia-airlines-fli-1549348653

FAA Grants STC To Gogo For A330 Ku-Satellite Connectivity Service |

http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=2667cfe7-9f0e-4794-a362-6bd0e5926920

DEBRIS DISCOVERY: Flight MH370 Questions Answered | WHOTV.com

http://whotv.com/2014/03/20/debris-discovery-flight-mh370-questions-answered/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wholocalnews+%28WHOtv.com+-+Iowa+headlines%29

Flight 370: Photos of the Search for Missing Malaysian Plane |

http://www.livescience.com/44228-photos-missing-malaysian-flight-370.html

A 'Credible Lead' For MH370? - AVweb flash Article

http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/A-Credible-Lead-For-MH370221649-1.html

Missing jet changed course 12 minutes BEFORE co-pilot's CALM last message, say US officials

http://www.malaysia-chronicle.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=246871:missing-jet-changed-course-12-minutes-before-co-pilots-calm-last-message-say-us-officials&Itemid=2

New airborne GPS technology for weather conditions takes flight

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/03/140317170646.htm

Most Difficult Landing in the World (Peru) - YouTube

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

Video: Helicopter Crew Rescues a Dog

http://www.neatorama.com/2014/03/18/Video-Helicopter-Crew-Rescues-a-Dog/#!Apatu

Fwd: How Not to Prop an Airplane.....

 

 

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It started out at the self-service Avgas pump. A guy fueled his Cherokee, but knew he had a dead battery. Pushed the plane back, hopped in, primed the engine, left the throttle half open, mags on, and got back out. Gave the prop a swift swing, and the engine fired right up. Right up to around 1800 rpm I guess. The plane took off, straight for the fuel farm. Fortunately, the prop hit this concrete filled steel post, designed for this very situation: to keep idiots from running into the fuel tanks. Here's what happened next: Prop hit the post, and the crankshaft sheared right off the engine sending the prop, hub and spinner flying like you only see in cartoons, landing on the roof of a hangar, about 150 yards away. Here it is: Aftermath: And no, this did not buff right out. Plane was sold for $400 on the spot, parted out and sold on eBay. With today's medical expertise and knowledge, we can fix a lot of things. Stupid is not one of them. Guy had no insurance, and was under scrutiny of the FAA for running another plane out of fuel, and landing it on highway 41 in Ft Myers I believe. He should just quit flying all together..

 

 

 

 

Goodyear unveils next-gen blimp, first in 45 years

http://news.cnet.com/8301-10797_3-57620367-235/goodyear-unveils-next-gen-blimp-first-in-45-years/?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=

Anyone Anywhere (with Internet) Can Look for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370

http://techpresident.com/news/wegov/24814/anyone-anywhere-internet-can-look-malaysia-airlines-flight-370

Exclusive: Radar data suggests missing Malaysia plane deliberately flown way off course - sources

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/14/us-malaysia-airlines-radar-exclusive-idUSBREA2D0DG20140314?feedType=RSS&feedName=topNews&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter&dlvrit=992637&utm_reader=feedly#comments

High-End GPS May Give Airline Passengers A Smoother Ride

http://www.i4u.com/2014/02/64483/high-end-gps-may-give-airline-passengers-smoother-ride

Man gets 14 years for 'lasing' helicopter

http://blog.sfgate.com/crime/2014/03/10/man-gets-14-years-for-lasing-helicopter/

Terrifying collision between airplane and skydiver, everyone survives

http://sploid.gizmodo.com/airplane-crashes-into-skydiver-but-miraculously-everyon-1540664060/@caseychan

Skydiver, pilot survive airborne collision

http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/story/24923080/2014/03/08/plane-collides-into-skydivers-parachute-mid-air

Google Wins Right To Lease Moffett Field, Will Restore Hangar One

http://techcrunch.com/2014/02/10/google-wins-right-to-lease-moffett-field-will-restore-hangar-one/

Scrapped $300 Million Army Blimp Rises Again - AVweb flash Article

http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/Scrapped-300-Million-Army-Blimp-Rises-Again221526-1.html