Brian's Blog - Or Carlsbad's Missing Villager

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What every radarspotting enthusiast needs to know. 

Movie theaters could be coming to an airport near you

In theory, airports and cinemas seem made for each other.

If polls are anything to go by, the demand for more airport entertainment is sky high, and certainly cinemas can't ask for an audience more captive than one waiting out a long layover.

Yet few airports seem to have been willing to take the plunge, until now.

Portland International Airport will soon be the latest in a slew of travel hubs to adopt a movie theater. And, being Portland, it's likely to be a hipster's dream.

http://www.reviewjournal.com/travel/news/movie-theaters-could-be-coming-airport-near-you

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First posted here 10 hours ago. 

Bev at COAA

Hi

I need to clarify an important point regarding the coaa.h file that is issued freely to RPi systems that are uploading to the sharing network.

Each coaa.h file is generated for a specific installation and its contents are recorded in the server database. The file must not ever be used on a different system and it must never be edited. It should be included in the compilation of the firmware in the RPi as it stands with no changes made to it.

If you wish to create another RPI uploader, please make sure that you request a second personalised copy of coaa.h for the second installation so that the server database continues accurately to reflect what is out there.

I am sorry this was previously not clear to all users and I apologize for the inconvenience to those users who unwittingly edited their coaa.h file and subsequently found their registrations cancelled.

Regards
Bev
COAA

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Bizav Flying in Europe Gets Off To Bad Start in 2016

February 4, 2016

Business aviation activity in Europe started off this year on bad footing, with departures falling 4.5 percent year-over-year last month, to 47,628, according to data released today by WingX Advance. Flights of business jets and pistons were each down 5 percent from a year ago, while turboprop flights declined 1.5 percent.

Last month's decline mainly came in Western Europe—especially in France, Italy and Spain—which accounted for about one-third of the total 2,220 fewer departures in the entire region from a year ago. Activity in Southern Europe weakened by 8 percent last month and flights from Europe to the CIS region slid 14 percent.

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Gulfstream Offers ADS-B In For G150 And G200 Aircraft

FEB 3, 2016

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced that it recently received approval from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to install avionics known as Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast In (ADS-B In) on Gulfstream G150 and G200 aircraft.

With this installation, Gulfstream G150 and G200 operators can receive traffic and weather information from ADS-B ground stations and nearby aircraft broadcasting their positions through ADS-B Out. The information can be displayed on a portable electronic device such as an iPad, enhancing safety for the flight crew and passengers.

http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/12165740/gulfstream-offers-ads-b-in-for-g150-and-g200-aircraft

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HondaJet Nominated for 2015 Collier Trophy

February 4, 2016

Honda Aircraft's HA-420 HondaJet is one of nine nominees—and the only business jet contender—selected by a National Aeronautic Association (NAA) committee to vie for the 2015 Robert J. Collier Trophy, the NAA announced on Tuesday. The Collier Trophy is awarded annually "for the greatest achievement in aeronautics or astronautics in America." While the NAA doesn't explain why the nominees were selected, the recently FAA-certified HondaJet was likely chosen for its unique over-the-wing engine mount configuration.

http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2016-02-04/hondajet-nominated-2015-collier-trophy

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FAA bans drones from 32 miles around the football game on Sunday.

'Deadly force' an option if drones threaten the game

f San Francisco Bay Area residents don't want to watch the Super Bowl on Sunday, they can forget about flying their drones.

The Federal Aviation Administration has banned all drones from flying anywhere within a 32-mile radius of Levi's Stadium as part of a complex and strict set of rules for all air traffic. That's an area that includes all of Silicon Valley, San Jose, Oakland and most of San Francisco.

Drones, model aircraft, model rockets, hang gliding, crop dusting and parachuting are among the aviation activities banned from 2 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. on Sunday. The game coverage begins at 5 p.m. ET.

The rules, which allow emergency, military and commercial air travel, are part of the major security operation being mounted to keep the stadium safe. On Wednesday, law enforcement officials said there is "no credible threat" against the event.

The Super Bowl is a No Drone Zone
Published on Feb 3, 2016
No Drone Zone 2016:
Headed to the Super Bowl this Sunday? Bring your lucky jersey, your face paint and your team spirit but leave your drone at home. Be a responsible pilot and keep the game safe for all of us. Levi's Stadium is a No Drone Zone. #NoDroneZone
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ax8q-gHZf88

http://www.computerworld.com/article/3030105/technology-law-regulation/faa-bans-drones-from-32-miles-around-the-super-bowl.html

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Here's what it looks like when a US fighter jet intercepts a plane violating restricted airspace
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNEkBc_EEqw

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/heres-looks-intercepted-us-air-220929068.html

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Airservices thanks ADS-B Operators

04 Feb 2016

Airservices Australia Executive General Manager Greg Hood has thanked operators who fitted their aircraft with ADS-B ahead of the 2 February 2017 mandate.

In a statement released today, Hood thanked operators for what he said was their commitment to ADS-B technology.

"ADS-B is the future of air traffic surveillance in Australia and around the world," he said.

"I would like to congratulate and thank all operators that have already fitted their aircraft with ADS-B and remind every IFR operator to make sure they get fitted before 2 February 2017."

Airservices says there are around 1300 aircraft not yet fitted as well as about 60% of Australia's IFR helicopter fleet.

IFR aircraft flying at or above FL290 have had to be ADS-B capable since 12 December 2013. The mandate in February next year extends that to all altitudes.

VFR aircraft do not need ADS-B to operate provided they remain in Class D or G airspace below 10,000 feet AMSL. A Mode S ADS-B capable transponder is already required for VFR flight in Class E airspace.

http://www.australianflying.com.au/news/airservices-thanks-ads-b-operators

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F-35 fighter jet development hampered by many flaws

A list of serious flaws has been found in a jet fighter in development for 15 years.

The F-35's ejector seat "failed to meet neck-injury criteria" and the jet had a "limited ability to respond to threats", the US defence department has said.

The jet's development, by Lockheed Martin, has already cost $1 trillion (£0.7tn), partly funded by the UK.

Previously, its UK planned deployment date was put back from 2012 to 2023.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-35494003

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FEB 5, 2016
First Flight of Mitsubishi MRJ Airliner Leads to Program Delays

Flight testing of the new Mitsubishi Regional Jet is underway with the Japanese company now aiming for a first delivery deadline that has been pushed back by around 12 months to the second quarter of 2018. The aircraft made its first flight at Nagoya Airport in Japan on November 11 last year, and it has continued flight testing since then.

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/video/first-flight-mitsubishi-mrj-airliner-leads-program-delays

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Secretive government surveillance flights common over Mass.

Government surveillance planes flying high above Massachusetts: It happens more than you might think.

Watch the report

Using a publicly available website, 5 Investigates tracked government planes over the past six months, finding them above cities and towns all over the state, often flying in circular patterns.

The planes drew the attention of viewers, who asked 5 Investigates what the planes were doing.

"This flight spent hours circling over (F)oxborough...what are they doing? who are they looking for?" one viewer wrote in an email.

http://www.wcvb.com/news/secretive-government-surveillance-flights-common-over-mass/37827886

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2 planes collide midair, plunge into ocean off Los Angeles

Two small planes collided over the ocean just outside Los Angeles Harbor and plunged into the water Friday, prompting a massive search by dozens of boats and divers. As darkness fell there was no sign of survivors.

The Coast Guard said the collision occurred about 3:30 p.m. on a dazzlingly sunny day. Investigators had no immediate word on what might have caused the accident or the number of people aboard the two planes.

Fire and lifeguard boats and rescue divers swarmed the area about two miles outside the entrance to the harbor, where water depths were 80 feet to 90 feet.
http://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/2-planes-collide-midair-plunge-into-ocean-off-los-angeles/ar-BBpc8Ia

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Helicopter and plane in near-miss over Maidford

Pilots in an RAF helicopter and a light aircraft failed to spot each other until it was almost too late, according to a near-miss report.

The Chinook came within 600 ft (183m) of the light aircraft over Maidford in Northamptonshire.

The UK Airprox Board, which investigates near-misses, said the pilots were flying "at the same height and were head-on".

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-35471077

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What every spotter needs to know. 

Are you ready for SB50 ?
See the TFR and where not to fly in Plane Finder, such a large area (and no drones too!)

https://planefinder.net

Did you know a three-time Super Bowl winner flew 45 combat missions over Iraq in the A-10?
http://theaviationist.com/?p=36575

https://twitter.com/planefinder/status/696091233240903680

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Gets better by the minute.  Is SB50 an airshow?

ESPN SuperBowl Behind the Scenes 2016
Go behind the scenes as ESPN films their national Super Bowl promotional at the Norad and US Northern Command headquarters.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GMFzbVj2Z0

F-15s to protect skies over Super Bowl 50
http://www.homelandsecuritynewswire.com/dr20160205-f15s-to-protect-skies-over-super-bowl-50

Seattle ATF bomb team provides Super Bowl security
http://www.king5.com/story/news/2016/02/05/seattle-bomb-team-provides-superbowl-security/79888364/

Truckloads of beer, potato chips and more have been inspected by CBP officers since Monday at Levis Stadium SB50
https://twitter.com/CustomsBorder/status/696400108385144832



CBP & local law enforcement have scanned nearly 300 vehicles per day & will continue to do so until game time SB50
https://twitter.com/CustomsBorder/status/696400695805747200

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Radarspotting?

Giant Royal Caribbean ship damaged in 'extreme' storm

One of the world's newest and biggest cruise ships on Sunday was caught in a storm so powerful that the captain ordered passengers confined to their cabins for safety.

Royal Caribbean's 168,666-ton Anthem of the Seas experienced "extreme wind and sea conditions" that were not expected as it was sailing south from the New York area to Port Canaveral, Fla.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2016/02/08/anthem-cruise-ship-storm/79997114/

Anthem of the Seas: Brit tells of relief after surviving 'hurricane' which hit cruise ship in Atlantic - Videos
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/anthem-seas-brit-tells-relief-7332514

Passengers capture moment boat is hit by 30ft waves - Video
Cruise ship Anthem of the Seas was caught in a dangerous storm that left passengers terrified for their lives.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/video/news/video-1250792/Passengers-capture-moment-boat-hit-30ft-waves.html

The Latest: Cruise ship to turn around, back to New Jersey
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-3437398/The-Latest-Cruise-ship-passengers-storm-damage.html

Update: Anthem of the Seas Cruise Canceled After Being Caught in Severe Storm
http://www.cruisecritic.com/v-5/news/news.cfm?ID=6801