Danbury Aerospace has spun off their “completed engine business” into a new and separate company. Titan Aircraft Engines based in San Antonio is moving into its own facility and staffing up to meet current and expected demand.
FAA busting drone myths
Busting Myths about the FAA and Unmanned Aircraft” can be found on the FAA’s website. Seven myths in all are touted, then rebutted by “Fact”. For example: Myth #2: Commercial UAS flights are OK if I’m over private property and stay below 400 feet. In this fast moving segment, it is worth the read. Thank you Droneport.com for the link.
Great Minnesota Aviation Gathering to take off in March
Billed as, “a new dawn for Minnesota Aviation,” the Great Minnesota Aviation Gathering (GMAG) will take place March 21-22 at the Golden Wings Museum at the Anoka County-Blaine Airport (ANE).
Book: Do you enjoy trivia?
Are you a trivia fiend? If so, “The Smithsonian Book of Air & Space Trivia” might be just the ticket. The book teaches the history of aviation and space by asking and answering loads of questions. For example:
VIDEO: ‘We want these [drone] companies to be very successful’
AOPA President Mark Baker at last weekend’s Northwest Aviation Conference in Puyallup, Wash. said, “We want these [drone] companies to be very successful,” in response to question from Washington Pilots Association President Les Smith. Listen to Mark’s comments for yourself in the following video clip.
I found the next generation
I found the next generation of pilots. But depending on where you read this, you may or may not like it, and you may or may not understand it.
Video: ‘Snoopy’ an incredible helicopter act
A video from 1990 shows an amazing helicopter act, “Snoopy” at an event in Australia. The closeness of the audience alone is far different than what we see today.
Cirrus and partners unite to grow general aviation
DULUTH, Minn. – Cirrus Aircraft’s JumpStart Program will place 12 brand new and fully equipped SR20s at Cirrus training center partners in select markets across the country, to give more new pilots a comprehensive introduction to general aviation by learning to fly in a Cirrus.
Link: A Skosh of Paranoia
A fatal stall/spin accident, reconstructed by AOPA, led to a discussion between friends and was capped off by an interested blog post titled, “A Skosh of Paranoia” by Ron Rapp at the House of Rapp blog. As is often said, a good pilot is always learning. Do yourself a favor and wander over to Ron’s site for a read.