NOVA PRESENTS “The Impossible Flight” Airing Wednesday, January 31 at 9 pm on PBS On March 9, 2015, Solar Impulse II took off from Abu Dhabi on one of the greatest aviation adventures of our time: the first solar-powered flight around the world. Together with a team of brilliant engineers, two...

Subject: Boeing HorizonX Invests in Advanced Battery Technology Startup Cuberg From: Boeing News Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2018 15:49:57 +0000 (UTC) News Release Issued: Jan 29, 2018 (10:47am EST) To view this release online and get more information about Boeing, visit:...

https://www.avweb.com/blogs/insider/When-Government-Cant-Keep-Up-230190-1.html When Government Can't Keep Up By Russ Niles | January 19, 2018 As the U.S. girds for another budget showdown that threatens to shut down the government, aviation, deemed an essential service in most respects, will...

I have recently come into possession of three David Clark headsets. I have two h10-40's & one h10-20. I am not a pilot , so I am selling them. I will take $100 a piece or $250 for all three. If you are interested please send an e-mail to me at Thank You...

Subject: Boeing Unveils New Unmanned Cargo Air Vehicle Prototype From: Boeing News Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2018 17:16:19 +0000 (UTC) News Release Issued: Jan 10, 2018 (12:15pm EST) To view this release online and get more information about Boeing, visit:...

http://r.smartbrief.com/resp/jGmCCdwLzGDbbNiTCieifVBWcNMlxQ?format=standard House transportation chair will not seek re-election Rep. Bill Shuster, R-Pa., chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, announced Tuesday that he will not seek re-election. Shuster proposed...

I usually will pass on posts like this one, but I'm left with this horrible feeling that somehow, an absolute idiot who is stupid enough to actually believe something like this might have somehow squeezed through the system somewhere and be flying an airplane in the same sky and endangering people...

https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2017/December-2017/12_08_2017_Santa_Monica_Airport_Tower_Plays_Critical_Role_in_Fire_Fighting_Efforts_Aviation_Group_Says.html Santa Monica Airport Tower Plays 'Critical' Role in Fire Fighting Efforts, Aviation Group Says By Jorge...

https://www.csoonline.com/article/3156594/security/pentagon-tested-worlds-largest-swarm-of-autonomous-micro-drones.html JAN 11, 2017 7:40 AM PT Pentagon tested world's largest swarm of autonomous micro-drones The Defense Department successfully tested a swarm of 103 Perdix micro-drones The U.S....

On Thursday, October 2, 1997 at 3:00:00 AM UTC-4, John O'Farrell wrote: Rick Macklem wrote: stubie ) wrote: : Just curious to know something!! In the computer generation (pilots who : post in this newsgroup) How many are taildragger pilots. I soloed...

Santa Monica Airport Runway Change Notice Number: NOTC7535 Santa Monica Airport (SMO) Runway 3-21 Shortened. Pilots are advised that Santa Monica Municipal Airport Runway 3-21 is shortened from 4,973 feet to 3,500 feet, effective Saturday, December 23, 2017 at 0700 Pacific Standard Time. Those...

Boeing Unveils Refueling Drone by Mary Grady Boeing Phantom Works took the cover off its refueling-drone project on Tuesday, revealing for the first time its entry in the U.S. Navy's competition. The MQ-25 drone is designed to extend the combat range of fighter jets such as the Boeing F/A-18...

NASA X-Plane Battery Passes Tests Mary Grady NASA says its engineers reached a major milestone this week, successfully testing the battery system that will power the all-electric X-plane expected to take flight next year. “This was an extremely critical milestone for the overall project,” said...

https://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/Blackhawk-Hits-Drone-Over-New-York-229669-1.html Blackhawk Hits Drone Over New York By Russ Niles The Army has confirmed that one of its Blackhawk helicopters hit a drone while patrolling over New York City on Thursday. The collision occurred about 7:30 p.m....

https://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/SMO-To-Close-For-Runway-Shortening-229985-1.html SMO To Close For Runway Shortening By Mary Grady | November 29, 2017 The Santa Monica Airport, which the city has long tried to shut down while the aviation community has rallied to keep it open, will...

https://newatlas.com/bell-v-280-valor-tiltrotor-ground-test/51678/ Bell V-280 Valor tiltrotor revs to full power David Szondy October 10th, 2017 The V-280 Valor reached full RPMs during a tethered ground test VIEW GALLERY - 7 IMAGES:

Rotax is on track to certify and begin deliveries of its 915 iS engine in 2017, the company said. “We’ve got pretty good experience with these engines,� said Marc Becker, head of aviation engines for Rotax, whose four-cylinder models have logged more than 50 million flight hours. “We think...

https://newatlas.com/aeromobil-flying-car-pre-order/49237/ AeroMobil Flying Car now available for pre-order The AeroMobil Flying Car will require a pilot's license(Credit: AeroMobil) VIEW GALLERY - 5 IMAGES At Top Marques Monaco this week, the Prince of Monaco pulled the covers off a flying car...

https://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/DHS-Hacked-Airliner-Systems-229909-1.html DHS Hacked Airliner Systems By Russ Niles | November 13, 2017 The Department of Homeland Security has reportedly told a cyber security conference it was able to hack the internal systems of a Boeing 757 sitting on...

On Monday, March 24, 2003 at 4:32:53 PM UTC-8, Jack wrote: Ok, let me try to make this quick. I am not as fortunate as many in here, I have to rent a/c. I mostly rent 172's and 182's. Recently, I started renting from a new company. About a month ago I took my two kids flying in a...