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| Posted: 08 Dec 2012 01:11 AM PST ----------------------------------------------------------------- Aero-News Network "Propwash" E-Mail Aero-News Summary A Free E-Mail Newsletter ISSN: 12.08.12 Issue 156/08 Aero-News.Net 'Propwash' Daily News Provided to registered subscribers, Daily: ISSN: 1530-9339 For Subscribe/Unsubscribe procedures: Manage Your Subscription here For Subscribe/Unsubscribe procedures and Privacy Statement, scroll to end. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to this day's ANN 'Propwash' Daily News Brief. We welcome and encourage your comments, criticism and suggestions... and hope that you'll become active members of the ANN community, though we'd like to ask you one big favor... PLEASE TELL EVERYONE ABOUT AERO-NEWS! NEWS SUMMARY: Remember... You Have to Go to www.aero-news.net to read the WHOLE story! There's much more! ----------------------------------------------------------------- ANN Daily Sponsor: 12.08.12 Edition: Airborne 12.07.12: Dynon ADS-B, Italian LSAs, New Army Helos Also: LightSquared Returns?, Trig Transponder, Iran Drone Claims, First A350 Moves, R.I.P. Spidernaut... Pilots of light sport and experimental aircraft will welcome the news that Dynon Avionics is now shipping the SV-ADSB-470 UAT Band Traffic and Weather Receiver for the SkyView system. This remotely mounted receiver module integrates with the SkyView system to provide easy access to weather and traffic information on top of the detailed navigational information SkyView already provides. Italico Aviation USA, a spin-off of the Italian ultralight builder Euroala, is opening an LSA manufacturing facility at Kissimmee Gateway Airport. The US Army's long serving OH-58 Kiowa Warrior scout helicopter, may be on its way out. According to Reuters, Army officials are backing a plan to replace the aging helo, which first flew in Viet Nam, rather than extend its service life. All this... and MORE in today's episode of Airborne!!! Airborne 12.07.12 is chock full of info about the half-week period ending Friday, December 7th, 2012... Presented by Aero-TV veteran videographer and Airborne Host Ashley Hale, and supported by ANN CEO/Editor-In-Chief Jim Campbell, Chief Videographer Nathan Cremisino, and Aero-Journalists Tom Patton, and Glen Moyer, this episode covers: 1) Dynon Ships New ADS-B “In” Weather, Traffic And TFR Receiver 2) Italian LSAs To Be Built In Kissimmee, FL 3) Army Reportedly Leaning Towards New Scout Helicopter 4) Barnstorming: LSA Needs To Get Its Act Together 5) LightSquared Makes Bid To Share Weather Balloon Spectrum 6) FAA Approves Trig’s ADS-B Out Transponder For Use With NexNav GPS 7) Iran Claims It Has Captured A U.S. Drone 8) First Flyable A350 XWB 'MSN-001' Structurally Complete 9) Smithsonian Spidernaut Has Died 10) TSA: No Snowglobes In Whoville Get Comprehensive, Real-Time, 24/7 coverage of the latest aviation and aerospace stories anytime, at aero-news.net. And be sure to join us again next week for the next edition of "Airborne" here on Aero-TV. Thanks for watching. See you, again, in just a few days! © 2012, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved. FMI: www.aero-news.net, www.aero-tv.net, www.youtube.com/aerotvnetwork, http://twitter.com/AeroNews, The Full ANN/YouTube AIRBORNE Roster -- www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL42E90078D99B1053&feature=view_all For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/featurestories.cfm?ContentBlockID=9eb60b50-03db-472f-a37d-6b8718869a35 ----------------------------------------------------------------- New LODA Page Facilitates Easier Transition Training For Experimentals List Of CFIs Authorized For Instruction In Their Particular Aircraft Type The EAA has debuted an online listing of Letter of Deviation Authority (LODA) holders for instruction in experimental aircraft. The list, categorized geographically by state, includes certificated flight instructors who are authorized by the FAA to offer certain types of instruction for hire in their experimental aircraft for the purposes of type-specific training. FARs otherwise prohibit flight instructors from receiving compensation for the operating costs of an experimental aircraft. The list of LODA-holding instructors makes finding transition training easier for builders and new owners of experimental aircraft. Using an E-AB LODA instructor allows pilots to become familiar flying a similar aircraft to their own (during Phase 1 testing or at any point thereafter). Proper transition training is an essential first step toward safe operation of experimental aircraft and a key element in the continuing effort to improve aviation safety. Publication of this list was one of four safety recommendations made by the NTSB directly to EAA in its study of amateur-built safety earlier this year. The other three recommendations, which tie directly into EAA's longstanding efforts to support the homebuilding community, include: 1) Create a Type Club Coalition that includes kit manufacturers, type clubs, and pilot and owner groups (nearly completed - website to be live next week). 2) Develop transition training resources and identify and apply incentives to encourage both builders of experimental amateur-built aircraft and purchasers of Identify and apply incentives to encourage owners, builders, and pilots of E-AB aircraft to complete flight test training prior to conducting flight tests of E-AB aircraft. (Not completed but significant progress made). 3) Work with the EAA membership, aircraft kit manufacturers, and avionics manufacturers to develop standards for the recording of data in electronic flight displays, engine instruments, or other recording devices to be used in support of flight tests or continued airworthiness of E-AB aircraft. (Not completed but significant progress made). FMI: www.eaa.org For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/sport.cfm?ContentBlockID=099715b3-2a90-4782-bc56-17862593d780 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Aurora Delivers First Centaur Optionally-Piloted Aircraft To Swiss DoD Modified Diamond DA42MNG Airplane Will Be A Military Test Bed The world's first production Optionally-Piloted Aircraft (OPA) system has been delivered by Aurora Flight Sciences to Switzerland's Department of Defence. The Centaur OPA, flown by an onboard crew in FAA Normal Category, departed the Manassas Regional Airport in Virginia on November 26 for delivery to armasuisse at the Emmen Military Airfield in Switzerland. It arrived at Emmen on November 28. The Centaur OPA is a new type of aircraft that can be flown in both manned and unmanned configurations. A third flight configuration, the hybrid mode, allows for control from the ground with a safety pilot onboard the aircraft. The capability to fly both manned and unmanned missions creates a system with optimal flexibility for the operator. The hybrid flight mode facilitates flight operations that are identical to an unmanned aircraft by utilizing a safety pilot to watch for other aircraft or take over control in an emergency. Armasuisse is the official procurement agency of the Swiss Department of Defence and operates its own Flight Test Center. Upon installation of the OPA equipment and site preparation of Aurora's Ground Control Station in January 2013, armasuisse will use Centaur as a flying test bed. Initial projects include new sensors as well as sense and avoid equipment required to operate Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in the entire Swiss National Air Space (NAS). The Swiss are leaders in the development of UAS operations in complex and dense airspace. Following hybrid mode flight tests in Virginia and Switzerland, armasuisse will have the ability to operate Centaur unmanned in March 2013. The Centaur OPA's unique design with its hybrid flight mode make it an ideal platform for research and development. Centaur is based on the successful Diamond Aircraft DA42MNG, a four-seat twin-engine heavy fuel aircraft specifically designed to deploy airborne sensors. Centaur is the world's first OPA to retain its FAA and EASA Normal Category Airworthiness Certification in the manned flight mode with the ability to provide its full functionality for unmanned flight. The conversion between manned and unmanned flight modes only takes four hours to complete. Centaur is able to carry its own ground control station, making it the world's first self-deployable unmanned aircraft system. "Centaur is an ideal platform for Switzerland's initiative to develop new technologies that will enable UAV operations in the Swiss National Air Space," said Dr. John Langford, Aurora Flight Sciences' Chairman and CEO. "Coupled with our recent selection by the US Navy for the AACUS program and by DARPA and Raytheon for the PCAS program, Centaur establishes Aurora as the industry leader in Optionally-Piloted Aircraft technology." (Image provided by Aurora Flight Sciences) FMI: www.aurora.aero For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/military.cfm?ContentBlockID=6ad32f77-ca1a-40fc-9cf7-ad414ae8068b ----------------------------------------------------------------- Boeing Commends Senate Passage Of Russian Trade Relations Bill McNerney: Action 'Offers Enormous Opportunity For U.S. Exports' Boeing on Thursday commended the U.S. Senate for its approval of legislation previously enacted by the House that establishes Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) with Russia. "Today's (Thursday's) action by the Senate sends long-sought legislation to the president's desk that offers enormous opportunity for U.S. exports, economic growth and jobs," Boeing Chairman, President and CEO Jim McNerney (pictured) said. "We commend Senators Reid and McConnell for bringing legislation already passed by the House to the Senate floor, as well as Senators Baucus, Hatch, Kerry, Thune and McCain for their longstanding support of Russia PNTR." Russia is a nation rich in natural resources with a $1.9 trillion economy. In 2011 it imported more than $400 billion of goods and services. It is a growing market that offers significant opportunity for workers in a broad range of American industries – telecommunications, energy, agriculture, chemicals, machinery, medical equipment and aerospace, to name just a few. Boeing forecasts that Russian airlines will purchase some 900 commercial airplanes over the next 20 years, a market valued at approximately $100 billion. "We urge President Obama to sign this important legislation without delay," McNerney said. "Russia has made significant concessions to join the World Trade Organization and the governments of 155 other nations have already normalized trade relations with Russia. We must do the same to ensure that American exporters and their employees have the same advantages as their foreign competitors when doing business in Russia." FMI: www.boeing.com For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/commair.cfm?ContentBlockID=66686b40-1a03-438e-9da9-f58d703adc90 ----------------------------------------------------------------- SoCal Congressman Continues The Helicopter 'Noise' Crusade Will Push For Legislation In 2013 To Regulate Minimum Altitudes, Flight Paths Over LA A congressman in southern California is taking up the fight against what he says are "persistent fly-overs" by helicopters in the areas around Los Angeles. Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA) said in a statement released Wednesday that he would work to revive a bill first introduced by Congressman Howard Berman (D-CA) that would require the FAA to establish helicopter flight corridors that were away from residential areas. Berman lost his re-election bid when another Democrat ousted him in a primary fight. Schiff (pictured) released the statement after meeting with FAA officials in LA. “While I appreciate the FAA’s willingness to engage residents and hear their concerns directly, it is plain that voluntary actions will not be sufficient to address the real quality of life and safety issues raised by these persistent fly-overs,” said Rep. Schiff. “Residents living throughout Los Angeles are deeply impacted by the intrusive, disruptive and often non-emergency related helicopter traffic above their homes and neighborhoods. The canyons and mountains across our region concentrate the low-flying helicopter noise to extremely high levels. Add to that the problem of tourist and press helicopters tracking celebrities in the Hollywood Hills and West Hollywood or perusing the Rose Bowl, and you have a significant impact on the quality of life of thousands of constituents. The residents in these areas deserve peace and quiet, and I will be taking up the legislation shepherded by Congressman Berman in the new session of Congress.” The statement was posted to the Pasadena Now website. In a separate statement, Congressman Berman said he was "heartened" by Schiff's move to continue to push his legislation. "Los Angeles County residents should know that they will have an important voice in Washington who will continue to fight for common sense reforms to protect their safety and quality of life from intrusive helicopter flights,” he said. The bill calls on the FAA to establish specific flight corridors and minimum altitudes for helicopters operating in residential areas of Los Angeles. It makes exceptions for law enforcement, emergency responders, and military aircraft. FMI: http://schiff.house.gov For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/commbus.cfm?ContentBlockID=067161c8-2899-40ef-a233-7d891f250409 ----------------------------------------------------------------- NORAD Provides Website, Apps To Track Santa Annual Holiday Countdown Underway By The North American Aerospace Defense Command Children of all ages will be able to track Santa Claus on his annual journey, thanks to the North American Aerospace Defense Command. The "NORAD Tracks Santa" website is up and running. The site features a holiday countdown, games and daily activities, video messages from students around the world and more, officials said, and it is available in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese and Chinese. Official apps also are available in the Windows Store, Apple Store, and Google Play so parents and children can count down the days until Santa's launch on their smartphones and tablets. Tracking opportunities also offered on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Google Plus. Santa followers just need to type "@noradsanta" into each search engine to get started. Starting at midnight Mountain Standard Time on Dec. 24, website visitors can watch Santa make the preparations for his flight. Then, at 4 a.m. Mountain time, trackers worldwide can speak with a live phone operator to inquire as to Santa's whereabouts by dialing the toll-free number 1-877-Hi-NORAD (1-877-446-6723) or by sending an email. NORAD's "Santa Cams" also will stream videos as Santa makes his way over various locations. NORAD Tracks Santa is possible, in large part, to the efforts and services of numerous program contributors, officials said. New to this year's program are Bing, HP, iLink-Systems, Kids.gov, Microsoft's Windows Azure, BeMerry! Santa, and SiriusXM. Returning collaborators include the 21st Space Wing, Acuity Scheduling, Air Canada, American Forces Network, Analytical Graphics Inc., Avaya, Citadel Mall, Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Council, CradlePoint, Defense Video Imagery Distribution System, the Federal Aviation Administration, First Choice Awards and Gifts, Globelink Foreign Language Center, the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, Meshbox, the National Tree Lighting Ceremony, Naturally Santa's, the Newseum, OnStar, PCI Broadband, the Pentagon Channel, RadiantBlue, Space Foundation, TurboSquid, twtelecom, UGroup Media, Verizon and VisionBox. Santa's Countdown Calendar and the Santa Cam videos will feature music by military bands, including the Naden Band of the Maritime Forces Pacific, the Air Force Academy Band, the Air Force Band of Liberty, the Air Force Band of the Golden West, the Air Force Band of the West, the Air Force Band, the Air Force Heartland of America Band, the U.S. Army Ground Forces Band, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Band, the Air Force Band of Mid-America, and the West Point Band. It all started in 1955, when a local media advertisement directed children to call Santa direct - but the number was misprinted. Instead of reaching Santa, the phone rang through to the crew commander on duty at the Continental Air Defense Command Operations Center. NORAD has carried the tradition on since the command was created in 1958. FMI: www.noradsanta.org For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/military.cfm?ContentBlockID=4f5f3292-bc57-4902-b06b-c6abbb00230f ----------------------------------------------------------------- NBAA Urges Quick Action To Preserve Accelerated Depreciation Tax Provision Set To Expire At The End Of The Year The NBAA has joined a number of other organizations in strongly urging Congressional leaders to continue stimulating capital expenditures among businesses, big and small, by extending their ability to speed up depreciation schedules for a wide variety of major capital investments. That process, known as accelerated, or “bonus” depreciation, is set to expire at the end of this year. “While it is too late to impact investments made in 2012,” NBAA and the other organizations wrote in a Dec. 5 letter to leaders in both houses of Congress, “it is imperative that we continue the 50% percent bonus depreciation…for 2013 and beyond. This will provide some certainty to U.S. businesses to allow them to continue to make capital investments, which in turn will create more jobs and help ward off a possible recession in 2013.” As the group’s letter noted, The Wall Street Journal reported last month that half of the nation’s 40 biggest publicly traded companies plan to cut back on capital expenditures. Already, the amount of money businesses invested in new equipment and software was stagnant in the third quarter of 2012 for the first time in three years. “Businesses need to invest in major assets to help keep America’s economy on the right track,” said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. “Extension of the 50-percent bonus depreciation policy is one of the things that can incentivize companies to make those investments, helping to create jobs and sustain our fragile recovery.” FMI: Read The Letter For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/commbus.cfm?ContentBlockID=d04cb550-1ada-4597-b0ee-34fb99b955ad ----------------------------------------------------------------- Southwest Airlines' Gary C. Kelly To Chair A4A Board Of Directors United CEO Jeffery Smisek To Serve As Vice Chair Two well-known names in the airline industry have been elected to top posts on the Board of Directors of industry trade group Airlines for America (A4A). Southwest Airlines Chairman, President and CEO Gary Kelly has been elected to a two-year term to serve as Chairman of the board, and United Airlines Chairman, President and CEO, Jeffery Smisek was elected to serve as Vice Chairman. Kelly succeeds Delta CEO Richard H. Anderson. "Gary Kelly (pictured) is a dynamic leader who has been instrumental in moving the goals of the U.S. airline industry forward," said A4A President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio. "We congratulate Gary on his election as our Chairman and look forward to working with him in our continued push to further a National Airline Policy, which is critical to America's economic growth, our communities, our infrastructure and the traveling public. We also want to thank Richard Anderson for his exceptional leadership as A4A's Board Chairman over the past two years. Richard's clear vision, unwavering commitment and determination helped transform A4A into a highly effective advocate for the U.S. airline industry. His efforts have paved the way for a more competitive global commercial aviation industry in this country." "I am honored to be named as A4A's Chairman, and I am committed to our continued work to help ensure the long-term stability and viability of the aviation industry," Kelly said. "The U.S. airline industry plays a vital role in the overall health of our nation's economy. I look forward to the opportunity to work with my industry peers to advocate for a National Airline Policy and serve our passengers, our employees and our communities." Gary Kelly began his career at Southwest Airlines as controller in 1986, moving up to Chief Financial Officer and Vice president of Finance, then Executive Vice President and CFO, before being promoted to CEO and Vice Chairman in July 2004. Gary assumed the role of Chairman in May 2008 and President in July 2008. Prior to joining Southwest Airlines in 1986, Gary was a CPA for Arthur Young & Company in Dallas and controller for Systems Center, Inc. Smisek is President and CEO of United Continental Holdings, Inc., the holding company for both United Airlines and Continental Airlines. Previously, Smisek was Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Continental Airlines, Inc. Smisek joined Continental in 1995 as Senior Vice President and General Counsel. In 2004, he became President and was elected to the company's board of directors. He became President and Chief Operating Officer in September 2008 and assumed the role of Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer in January 2010. FMI: www.airlines.org For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/commair.cfm?ContentBlockID=b6674a17-8775-4101-bec8-2d2930d02bc7 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Public Invited To Free Lecture On Apollo 17 Anniversary 'It's A New Moon 40 Years After Apollo' For those living close to or perhaps traveling near NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD, next week, the public is invited to a free event in December to experience "Asking What Was Once Unthinkable," by Dr. Noah Petro, research scientist and team member for the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) mission. The talk is part of the Gerald Soffen Lecture Series and will be held at the Visitor Center at NASA Goddard on Wed., Dec. 12, 2012 at 1900 EST (doors will open at 1845). The presentation is about one hour and will end with a question and answer session. "To us, the moon is different today than it was 40 years ago because our understanding has changed," said Dr. Petro. Petro is a research scientist and is part of the Project Science team for the LRO mission. During the Apollo program his father helped build parts for the lunar lander and the astronauts' backpacks, now he helps run the LRO mission that has imaged the landing sites and re-sparked interest in the past and future exploration of the moon. Between 1969 and 1972, six Apollo missions sent humans to the surface of the moon. Now, 40 years after the last Apollo mission explored the moon, we are beginning to better understand the entire moon, including the six Apollo sites, and how its surface evolved to its current state. Within the last five years, we have learned the moon is wetter, colder, more active, and more diverse than we previously knew. These discoveries are changing how we view the moon, how we think it formed, and how it evolved. Using data from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, we now see the moon in a new light and can ask questions that were once unthinkable just 10 years ago. The Gerald Soffen lecture series is dedicated to Dr. Gerald Soffen (1926-2000) who led the science team for NASA's Viking program, was Director of Life Sciences at NASA Headquarters, Project scientist for NASA's Earth Observing System, and created NASA Academy, NASA's premiere leadership training internship. He was best known, however, for his passion for inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers. The Goddard Visitor Center is located off ICESat Road. Visitors are still welcome to attend without pre-registration. Attendees who have submitted pre-registration forms will have priority for seating and overflow seating may be required to accommodate all guests. FMI: Registration For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/aerospace.cfm?ContentBlockID=8e8bc07e-64cd-4174-864e-a31eaba67825 ----------------------------------------------------------------- AIA Warns 2013 Aerospace And Defense Outlook Threatened By Fiscal Cliff Remarks Come During Blakey Speech To Association's Annual Year-End Luncheon Warning that "we're getting closer to a 'Thelma and Louise' moment, when we careen off into the void," AIA President and CEO Marion C. Blakey told attendees at AIA's Year-end Luncheon Wednesday that "the time for real work, real negotiation and a real solution" to sequestration "is now." Blakey devoted most of her remarks to 300 members of the news media and industry at the association's 48th annual Year-end Luncheon to the need for a solution to sequestration. She pointed out that it is extremely difficult to forecast next year's outlook for the aerospace and defense industry, given the cloud of fiscal cliff uncertainties. Blakey (pictured) said although the 2012 numbers for the aerospace and defense industry "remain encouraging despite the headwinds, it is far too easy to conclude that the companies, workers and communities that comprise this industry can withstand anything; that they can adapt to any change, no matter how sudden or harmful." 2012 aerospace and defense industry sales are projected to increase by 3.8 percent from $210.8 billion in 2011 to $217.9 billion, Blakey reported. The sales increase, along with a healthy expansion of aerospace and defense exports from $85.3 billion in 2011 to an estimated $95.5 billion in 2012, is largely due to strong civil aircraft sales, Blakey noted. The industry's positive trade balance rose from $55.8 billion in 2011 to an estimated $63.5 billion in 2012, the largest trade surplus of any manufacturing industry. On the jobs front, aerospace employment increased modestly this year from around 625,000 at the end of 2011 to more than 629,000 in the last quarter of 2012, despite layoffs in some facilities supporting military programs – reflecting the increased output of the industry, particularly in the civil aircraft sector. However, the specter of sequestration cuts could significantly impact the defense, civil space and civil aviation workforce, Blakey observed. Sequestration's impact on jobs feeds into larger national security concerns – concerns that will linger even if a deal is reached on the fiscal cliff. "Call it, the 'day after' effect of sequestration, or, if you'd prefer, the 'sequestration hangover,' " Blakey said. "What message did sequestration telegraph to the world about our country, our commitment to national security, our commitment to economic prosperity and our commitment to the next generation of defense and aerospace innovation?" "The fact that the world's arsenal of democracy has been relegated to the status of political bargaining chip is difficult to fathom," Blakey continued. "But I am even more concerned about the long-term consequences for our country's leadership position in terms of global security, technology and economic strength." Looking ahead to 2013, Blakey said notwithstanding sequestration, "we have a lot of work to do to ensure the long-term health of our industry. Blakey said among the association's top policy priorities for next year are promoting the following: implementation of NextGen, export control reform, extension of the R&D tax credit, focused investment in defense procurement and R&D, and progress on NASA's human space exploration strategy. "But first, in the short term, we must avoid the fiscal cliff," said Blakey. A combination of "bipartisanship, collaboration and a finding of common ground" presents the "best chance we have for smartly addressing our country's current fiscal situation, and for confronting our long-term economic and defense challenges." FMI: www.aia-aerospace.org For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/aerospace.cfm?ContentBlockID=e631c4f2-41d4-4c9e-9614-f48016e0ba39 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Why Not Be A 'Bird Brain' It’s Cold Out There, But Warm Down Here By Bruce Brandon, Special to ANN Well, once again it’s that time of the year. No, not Christmas: COLD. One observation I have continually made is that is that those creatures that can head south for more hospitable weather. That is, all but many of those aviators who have general aviation aircraft and don’t. Having pondered this I have narrowed the reasons down to two: (a) Birds have more intelligence or (b) GA pilots are unsure of procedures when flying south. By south, I mean the Caribbean, those “little latitudes”, where one knows the winter weather is great, the water beautiful and the local population delightful, including American’s Virgin Islands, Saint Croix and Saint Thomas. For those who are fall under “a,” that problem’s solution is beyond the scope of this article. If you are in category “b”, then the solution is simple and, unlike so many things in aviation, inexpensive. Caribbean Flying Adventures is the most helpful organization this author has used. It is a team effort of Jim and Margie Parker (pictured). Jim is retired from the U.S. State Department and Margie still works at State in the U.S. Dominican Republic embassy. They recognized that many pilots were intimidated, ignorant, or phobic about flying over water in the Caribbean. Uninitiated pilots fear they might meet the same fate as the early sailors when sailing in uncharted areas that contained the warning hic sunt dracones (that is, Here Be Dragons). All pilots have heard the stories of how the engine immediately starts to run “rough” when becoming “feet wet,” the Bermuda Triangle superstitions, and the fear of the unknown. Guess what--there are no dragons. Jim has “been there/done that”. He has flown his Cessna 172/RG with standard fuel tanks throughout the Caribbean and has gotten to know “the authorities”. He has taken this experience and knowledge to create an organization that removes the hassle and uncertainty of first time pilots traveling to the Caribbean. As he says, Caribbean Flying Adventures isn’t a book: If you have questions, call him (the author, who is a member, can verify that when he called several times, Jim either answered the phone immediately or returned the call in a timely manner with helpful information). One other very helpful source—of the book variety-- is “Bahamas & Caribbean Pilot’s Guide.” Air Journey is another organization that assists/leads pilots flying to the Caribbean, and other destinations including an around the world trip. They will do as little or as much as you want in assistance. (Around the world trips require a turbine powered airplane and cost start around $80,000/person plus fuel and landing fees). The around the world trip is done FIRST CLASS). The author has not personally used Air Journey but has heard good reports on them. When flying down the island chain down to South America, depending on altitude, one is rarely out of the sight of land. There are numerous fuel stops available and the people at them are marvelous. Your confidence quickly increases when you realize that it doesn’t take a “rocket scientist” to do this. If one uses Saint Croix (TISX/STX), the author’s base, as a home base flying down island is a treat. Saint Croix, a US territory, has a 10,000 foot runway with one of the friendliest full service FBOs, (Bohlke International Airways) not only in the Caribbean, but in the U.S. Regardless of where you base yourself, the islands are a delight to visit. Several of the author’s favorite islands include (note that no passport is needed for St Croix, St. Thomas and Puerto Rico but it is needed for the other destinations): 1) Saint Croix, USVI: the only U.S. land that Columbus’ expedition physically touched (he landed on STX on his second voyage). It has beautiful beaches, snorkeling, scuba diving, museums, two rum factories, kite surfing, sailing and all the attractions of an American paradise, including an excellent FBO. 2) Dominican Republic: Christopher Columbus discovered it in 1492. Santo Domingo, its capital, is the oldest city in the New World. It has beautiful old buildings, including Alcazar de colon built by Christopher Columbus’ son. It is a magnificent country that offers a wide variety of activities including hiking the 10,000 foot Pico Duarte Mountain, the highest mountain in the Caribbean. 3) Dominique: If you weren’t sure, you would think when visiting portions of Dominique that you were in Jurassic Park, minus the dinosaurs. It is one of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean with a “boiling lake” and 365 rivers, one for each day of the year. Caribbean Flying Ventures also organizes, and Jim Parker leads, trips to the Caribbean. These and other wonderful Caribbean islands are within reach of a Cessna 172. It can be an exceptional educational and fun adventure exploring them. And your journey will be made much easier with Caribbean Air Adventures or Air Journey at your side. Show the smarts of a bird brain! After all, aren’t these types of adventures the reason you learned to fly? FMI: www.Caribbeanflyingadventures.com, www.flytheislands.com, www.Airjournery.com For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/genav.cfm?ContentBlockID=e347a2bd-0417-498e-9924-a501bcc37d12 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Airlines For America Launches National Airline Policy Campaign Goal Is To Help Ensure Global Competitiveness Of U.S. Airline Industry A comprehensive policy that supports the integral role the domestic airline industry plays in connecting people and goods globally, spurs economic growth and creates more high-paying U.S. jobs has been launched by the airline industry trade organization Airlines for America (A4A). "A National Airline Policy is good for passengers and shippers, businesses and our economy because it will take a holistic look at what impedes the industry from competing globally, including high taxes, excessive regulation, infrastructure challenges and volatile fuel prices," said A4A President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio (pictured). "The U.S. airline industry safely and efficiently transports 2 million customers and 50,000 tons of cargo every day, and is a critical driver of the U.S. economy, creating $1 trillion in economic activity and 10 million jobs. We can do even more in an environment that recognizes the airlines as a national asset." Calio, along with airline CEOs, are unveiling the campaign on Capitol Hill this week and continuing to brief legislators on the benefits of a comprehensive policy. The five priorities of the National Airline Policy include: 1) Reduce Taxes: Air travel is taxed at a federal rate that exceeds those on alcohol and tobacco, products that are taxed to discourage use. A National Airline Policy would help keep ticket prices affordable. 2) Reform Regulatory Burden: Airlines are among the most highly regulated deregulated industries. A National Airline Policy would help reform regulations that add unnecessary costs and do not improve safety or the customer experience. 3) Modernize Air Traffic System: The air traffic control system dates back to the 1950s. With the right policies and procedures in place, U.S. airlines could reduce flight delays, missed connections and cancellations while lowering fuel burn and related emissions. 4) Compete Globally: U.S. airlines are increasingly competing with foreign carriers that have more favorable tax and regulatory environments. A National Airline Policy would help ensure U.S. carriers can compete and maintain air service to smaller communities and invest in new aircraft. 5) Stabilize Energy Prices: Fuel is the largest expense for airlines, and prices are high and volatile. A National Airline Policy would support a balanced and comprehensive national energy policy. To coincide with the launch, A4A is running a series of advertisements at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport during the holiday season. Throughout 2013, A4A will be building a coalition of state and local organizations, businesses and others to support the priorities of the Policy. A4A will be promoting the campaign to the traveling public via social media campaigns, earned media placements, and print, digital and mobile advertising. FMI: www.NationalAirlinePolicy.com, www.facebook.com/nationalairlinepolicy For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/commair.cfm?ContentBlockID=c51ff88d-f4ad-4e0a-9263-6441add7e70c ----------------------------------------------------------------- Another TSA Screener Caught Stealing iPads At JFK Agency 'Working Cooperatively With Port Authority' Following The Arrest A baggage screener working at JFK airport in New York has been arrested and charged with stealing iPads and other electronic devices from passenger's luggage. Sean Henry was taken into custody Tuesday following a sting operation that was conducted jointly by TSA and the Port Authority Police Department. The 32-year-old baggage screener was caught leaving the airport with two of the popular tablet devices that had been planted by authorities. At the time of his arrest, he was also in possession of several other items he had allegedly stolen from passenger's luggage, according to a report from ABC News. The iPads were tracked using their internal GPS functions, as had been the case in previous arrests. In a statement, TSA said that the agency "is working cooperatively with the Port Authority Police Department (PAPD) following the arrest of a TSA employee at JFK accused of stealing an iPad. The individual is being processed for removal from TSA." The agency reiterated that it has a "zero tolerance policy" for workplace misconduct. Among the items found in Henry's backpack were an iPad mini, a MacBook Pro, an iPod and an iPhone, as well as two pairs of expensive headphones. All were thought to be stolen property and taken for further investigation. (Booking photo provided by Port Authority Police) FMI: www.tsa.gov, www.panynj.gov/police For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/commair.cfm?ContentBlockID=9f1c240c-b4fe-4011-bde1-f74c515acf1f ----------------------------------------------------------------- McCain Wildfire Aircraft Transfer Amendment Passes The Senate Part Of The Larger Defense Reauthorization Approved Tuesday Included in the bill reauthorizing the Defense Department passed Tuesday by the U.S. Senate was the Wildfire Suppression Aircraft Transfer Act, a measure Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) introduced earlier this year. This amendment gives priority to the U.S. Forest Service and the U.S. Coast Guard to acquire excess aircraft from the United States Air Force after they have been deemed surplus equipment. It allows the Forest Service to obtain several aircraft that McCain said in a news release posted on his website it "desperately needs to fill a significant gap in its overall fire suppression strategy." This amendment is supported by the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Forest Service and the U.S. Coast Guard. The Air Force's fiscal year 2013 force structure proposal identified an excess of 21 to 38 nearly new C-27J fixed-wing aircraft. Thanks to the provision, the Forest Service would be able to acquire fourteen C-27Js to enhance its severely diminished firefighting fleet at no cost to the Air Force or Forest Service. The bill now awaits consideration in the House of Representatives. (MAFFS image from file) FMI: http://mccain.senate.gov For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/military.cfm?ContentBlockID=6c10699f-bbee-440a-8b97-1f9b74dd0fce ----------------------------------------------------------------- NASA Offers High School Girls A Chance To Jump-Start Their Future Extends WISH Application Deadline To January 3 NASA is offering high school junior girls from across the United States an opportunity to jump-start their future by participating in the Women In STEM High School (WISH) Aerospace Scholars program for 2013. WISH participants will participate in online forums focusing on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) topics, and complete online activities to qualify for a six-day summer experience at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston. During the summer experience, they will work with mentors to design a mission to Mars, interact with NASA female role models, and mingle with scientists and engineers as they learn about careers in STEM. As part of the program, participants will: 1) Participate in an online community including chat sessions with subject matter experts. 2) Complete online lessons covering past, present and future space exploration. 3) Research about leading female STEM professionals. 4) Attend the summer experience with selection based on application, participation in online activities and research at no cost. Applications are due Jan. 3. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, female high school juniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher and interested in STEM. They must have access to the Internet and e-mail, be able to commit to the project for one year and participate in the Johnson summer program in 2013. WISH Aerospace Scholars is sponsored by NASA's Education Flights Project Office and offered at no cost to the participants. FMI: http://wish.aerospacescholars.org For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/aerospace.cfm?ContentBlockID=a4371964-c7d2-4817-854f-f758d36b76ad ----------------------------------------------------------------- SpaceX Awarded Two EELV-Class Missions From The USAF Will Launch Deep Space Climate Observatory, STP-2 The United States Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center has awarded SpaceX two Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV)-class missions: DSCOVR (Deep Space Climate Observatory) and STP-2 (Space Test Program 2). To be launched on SpaceX’s Falcon launch vehicles in 2014 and 2015 respectively, the awards mark the first EELV-class missions awarded to the company to date. “SpaceX deeply appreciates and is honored by the vote of confidence shown by the Air Force in our Falcon launch vehicles,” said Elon Musk, CEO and chief designer, SpaceX. “We look forward to providing high reliability access to space with lift capability to orbit that is substantially greater than any other launch vehicle in the world.” The DSCOVR mission will be launched aboard a Falcon 9 and is currently slated for late 2014, while STP-2 will be launched aboard the Falcon Heavy and is targeted for mid-2015. Both are expected to launch from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, FL. Both missions fall under Orbital/Suborbital Program-3 (OSP-3), an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for the US Air Force Rocket Systems Launch Program. OSP-3 represents the first Air Force contract designed to provide new entrants to the EELV program an opportunity to demonstrate their vehicle capabilities. The two missions will support the EELV certification process for both the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy. Falcon Heavy, the most powerful rocket in the world, is expected to take its first flight in the second half of 2013. Building on reliable flight proven architecture, the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy launch vehicles are designed for exceptional reliability, meeting the stringent U.S. Air Force requirements for the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) program. FMI: www.spacex.com, www.af.mil For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/aerospace.cfm?ContentBlockID=a8897ecd-597c-4160-abca-eb132c233e6b ----------------------------------------------------------------- US Navy Awards Maritime Patrol Aircraft Trainer Maintenance Contract New 5-Year Contract With Boeing Covers 6 Platforms U.S. Navy aircrew training devices for six aircraft types will be maintained by Boeing under a new $56 million contract, setting the stage for the company's expansion into trainer maintenance for militaries worldwide. The five-year contract, which began Dec. 1, involves P-3C, EP-3, P-8A, EA-6B, EA-18G and SH-60B training devices. They are located at Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville, FL; Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, HI; NAS Whidbey Island, WA, and Kadena Air Base, Japan. "This addition to our portfolio is strategically important as we bolster our maritime patrol trainer maintenance business, especially internationally," said Mark McGraw, Boeing vice president for Training Systems and Government Services. Under a separate Navy contract, Boeing will deliver training systems for its P-8A aircraft to NAS Jacksonville next year. Other sites will follow as that program moves into full-rate production. Boeing will provide trainers and all support functions for U.S. Navy P-8A aircrew training. (PA-8 Image provided by Boeing) FMI: www.navy.mil, www.boeing.com For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/military.cfm?ContentBlockID=f465a33f-4db4-4b1e-bdc4-450ca5e2b09d ----------------------------------------------------------------- NASA-NOAA Satellite Reveals New Views Of Earth At Night VIIRS Detects Nocturnal Glow Of Earth's Atmosphere Scientists have unveiled an unprecedented new look at our planet at night. A global composite image, constructed using cloud-free night images from a new NASA and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) satellite, shows the glow of natural and human-built phenomena across the planet in greater detail than ever before. Many satellites are equipped to look at Earth during the day, when they can observe our planet fully illuminated by the sun. With a new sensor onboard the NASA-NOAA Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership (NPP) satellite launched last year, scientists now can observe Earth's atmosphere and surface during nighttime hours. The new sensor, the day-night band of the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS), is sensitive enough to detect the nocturnal glow produced by Earth's atmosphere and the light from a single ship in the sea. Satellites in the U.S. Defense Meteorological Satellite Program have been making observations with low-light sensors for 40 years. But the VIIRS day-night band can better detect and resolve Earth's night lights. The new, higher resolution composite image of Earth at night was released at a news conference at the American Geophysical Union meeting in San Francisco. This and other VIIRS day-night band images are providing researchers with valuable data for a wide variety of previously unseen or poorly seen events. "For all the reasons that we need to see Earth during the day, we also need to see Earth at night," said Steve Miller, a researcher at NOAA's Colorado State University Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere. "Unlike humans, the Earth never sleeps." The day-night band observed Hurricane Sandy, illuminated by moonlight, making landfall over New Jersey on the evening of Oct. 29. Night images showed the widespread power outages that left millions in darkness in the wake of the storm. With its night view, VIIRS is able to detect a more complete view of storms and other weather conditions, such as fog, that are difficult to discern with infrared, or thermal, sensors. Night is also when many types of clouds begin to form. "The use of the day-night band by the National Weather Service is growing," said Mitch Goldberg, program scientist for NOAA's Joint Polar Satellite System. For example, the NOAA Weather Service's forecast office in Monterey, CA, is now using VIIRS day-night band images to improve monitoring and forecasting of fog and low clouds for high air traffic coastal airports like San Francisco. According to Goldberg, VIIRS images were used on Nov. 26, the Monday after Thanksgiving, to map the dense fog in the San Francisco Bay area that resulted in flight delays and cancellations. Unlike a camera that captures a picture in one exposure, the day-night band produces an image by repeatedly scanning a scene and resolving it as millions of individual pixels. Then, the day-night band reviews the amount of light in each pixel. If it is very bright, a low-gain mode prevents the pixel from oversaturating. If the pixel is very dark, the signal is amplified. "It's like having three simultaneous low-light cameras operating at once and we pick the best of various cameras, depending on where we're looking in the scene," Miller said. The instrument can capture images on nights with or without moonlight, producing crisp views of Earth's atmosphere, land and ocean surfaces. "The night is nowhere as dark as we might think," Miller said. And with the VIIRS day-night band helping scientists to tease out information from human and natural sources of nighttime light, "we don't have to be in the dark anymore, either." "The remarkable day-night band images from Suomi NPP have impressed the scientific community and exceeded our pre-launch expectations," said James Gleason, Suomi NPP project scientist at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD. FMI: www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/NPP/news/earth-at-night.html For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/aerospace.cfm?ContentBlockID=578b66d5-7df5-473a-a59a-15e35760ab61 ----------------------------------------------------------------- NORAD Conducts Air Defense Exercise In National Capital Region Exercise Falcon Virgo Concluded Thursday The North American Aerospace Defense Command and its geographical component, the Continental United States NORAD Region (CONR), have been conducting an air defense exercise in the National Capital Region (NCR) in the early morning hours this week which concluded about 0400 EST Thursday. The exercise was comprised of a series of training flights held in coordination with the FAA, the National Capital Region Coordination Center, the Joint Air Defense Operations Center (JADOC), the Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Coast Guard and CONR’s Eastern and Western Air Defense Sectors. Exercise Falcon Virgo was designed to hone NORAD’s intercept and identification operations as well as to operationally test the NCR Visual Warning System and to certify newly assigned Command and Control personnel at JADOC. Participating in the exercise were Civil Air Patrol aircraft, Air Force F-16 fighters and a U.S. Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter. NORAD regularly conducts such exercises around the country. Recently, the Western Air Defense Sector (WADS) completed training over southern California and central Oregon as part of Exercise Felix Hawk in late November and early December. The exercise was designed to test WADS’ intercept and identification procedures for a variety of scenarios involving possible hostile aircraft. 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Aero-News Quote of the Day “While I appreciate the FAA’s willingness to engage residents and hear their concerns directly, it is plain that voluntary actions will not be sufficient to address the real quality of life and safety issues raised by these persistent fly-overs. Residents living throughout Los Angeles are deeply impacted by the intrusive, disruptive and often non-emergency related helicopter traffic above their homes and neighborhoods." Source: Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA), who has promised to pick up the cause of helicopter noise in the LA area championed by outgoing Congressman Howard Berman (D-CA) FMI: http://shiff.house.gov For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/featurestories.cfm?ContentBlockID=02f44769-3aa0-4932-965f-352d234b584a ----------------------------------------------------------------- ANN's Daily Aero-Term (12.08.12): Pilotage Aero-Terms! Aero-Terms are designed to be a daily reminder of the terms, names, acronyms and explanations of the unique language that populates the aviation world. Aerospace, sport aviation, fixed wing, helo, you name it... it's all fair game. Aero-Terms should serve as a quick but intriguing reminder of the terms you may use every day, or an introduction to an aspects of the Aero-World you may not yet be familiar with. ANN also encourages readers to go beyond the FMI link, and further research any intriguing terms. Suggestions for future Aero-Terms are ALWAYS welcome, as are additions or discussion of the explanations given for each Aero-Term. Pilotage Navigation by visual reference to landmarks. FMI: http://aviationglossary.com/pilotage-14-cfr-1-1/ For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/featurestories.cfm?ContentBlockID=9e1d4972-1159-402b-a86b-a795b2b1db3c ----------------------------------------------------------------- ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (12.08.12) Aero-Linx! Scouring the information super airways can sometimes be a tough, if educational, task for the Aero-News staff... but it also allows us to check out some truly neat and exciting sites, so it's not that bad a gig. On any given day, we may check dozens (and often hundreds) of different sources for story ideas, and facts confirmation. And, as is the nature of our business, much of this is done on the Internet. The ANN gang decided we probably shouldn't keep some of the neat sites, info resources, and organizations we've discovered to ourselves... so we decided to bring you Aero-Linx. These are the sites that WE check out -- when we need added perspective, a new spin on a day's topic... or just want to escape into cyber-aero-space for awhile. Look for some of our favorite sites, coming each day to ANN via Aero-Linx. Suggestions for future Aero-Linx segments are always welcome, as well. Aero Linx: The National Aeronautic Association The National Aeronautic Association has been around nearly as long as powered flight—it is the oldest national aviation organization in the United States. NAA is a non-profit organization "dedicated to the advancement of the art, sport and science of aviation in the United States,” as stated in the Mission Statement. It is also the record-keeper for United States aviation. Anyone who wants to set a record in the air must do so through NAA's Contest & Records department. FMI: www.naa.aero For the WHOLE story, go to http://www.aero-news.net/news/featurestories.cfm?ContentBlockID=674ae795-795f-43e8-8b09-09012a51cb9f ----------------------------------------------------------------- AD: Lycoming Engines And Continental Motors, Inc. AD NUMBER: 2012-24-09 PRODUCT: Lycoming Engines TSIO-540- AK1A, and Continental Motors, Inc. TSIO-360-MB, TSIO-360-SB, and TSIO-360-RB reciprocating engines, with certain Hartzell Engine Technologies (HET) turbochargers, model TA0411, part number (P/N) 466642-0001; 466642-0002; 466642-0006; 466642-9001; 466642-9002; or 466642- 9006, or with certain HET model TA0411 turbochargers overhauled or repaired since August 29, 2012. SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2012-24-09 ACTION: Final Rule SUMMARY: This AD requires removing the affected turbochargers from service before further flight. This AD was prompted by a report of a turbocharger turbine wheel that failed a static strength test at its manufacturing facility. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent turbocharger turbine wheel failure, reduction or complete loss of engine power, loss of engine oil, oil fire, and damage to the airplane. DATES: This AD is effective December 20, 2012. 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