Model planes signal approach of Westmoreland air show

Posted on April 13, 2019 by Writer

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Kansas Firm Freshens Up Managed Beechjet 400A Fleet

Posted on April 13, 2019 by Writer

A former Beechcraft production test pilot’s company in Kansas is breathing new life into an old, out-of-production airframe. Clemens Aviation, an FBO, charter, maintenance, and aircraft sales and management company founded by Dwayne Clemens, is wrapping up modification and refurbishment work on its 14th Beechjet 400A.

Clemens, who started the company in 2003 after 18 years as a test pilot at the former Raytheon Aircraft Co., flew Beechjets frequently during his career and is convinced it’s one of the best light business jets on the preowned market today. “There’s really nothing out there with its speed, size of cabin, and range,” Clemens told AIN.

Nearly all of the 14 Beechjets in the Clemens Aviation fleet are owned by individuals or partnerships. Only a couple of them are owned by the company, he said. The Beechjets also make up the majority of its fleet, which totals about 21 airplanes and includes Beechcraft King Airs, a Beech Baron, Hawker 800XPs and a Bombardier Challenger 601.

The Beechjet became the staple of Clemens Aviation’s managed fleet largely through Dwayne Clemens’s recommendation to clients seeking to purchase a business jet, he said. 

The model’s final year of production was in 2003 after a 17-year run—initially as the 400 and a few years later as the 400A with selected refinements. What Clemens Aviation has done to refresh its stable of 400As is install new avionics, add winglets, refurbish the interior, and apply new paint. He estimates the turn-around time on refreshing the Beechjets is about 90 days.

Clemens said the Garmin G5000 avionics installed by

Article source: https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2019-04-12/kansas-firm-freshens-managed-beechjet-400a-fleet

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How the Navy’s the S-3 Viking Hunted Russian Submarines (And Much More)

Posted on April 13, 2019 by Writer

The Navy is unlikely to return to the Viking, despite its demonstrated flexibility. This is out of a defensible preference for operating fewer different types of aircraft to maximize efficiency in training, maintenance and spare parts. However, the Viking’s retirements reinforces the Navy’s continued reliance on short-range carrier-based aircraft, which is becoming an increasing liability as more capable shore-based missiles threaten carriers at or beyond the maximum combat radius of their onboard aircraft.

Eight years ago the U.S. Navy retired:

A) Its only dedicated carrier-based tanker;

B) its last dedicated carrier-based antisubmarine airplane;

C) a carrier-based plane with more than twice the range of its current jets;

D) all of the above.

With a maximum speed of only five hundred miles per hour—many airliners fly faster—the S-3 Viking wasn’t about to be the subject of any movies starring Tom Cruise. However, the long-legged jets proved extremely useful in a very wide variety of roles, whether as an electronic spy, submarine hunter, aerial tanker, cargo plane or even an attack jet. And many of those roles have not been satisfactorily replaced since.

(This first appeared several years ago.)

The S-3 Viking was first conceived in 1960s to serve as a next-generation submarine hunter. In the event of a war between NATO and the Warsaw Pact, the U.S. Navy’s most important mission would have been combating the Soviet Union’s large submarine fleet. If the war went nuclear, Soviet ballistic-missile submarines could have wreaked terrible devastation on U.S. cities. And if the conflict remained conventional, then attack submarines would

Article source: https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/how-navys-s-3-viking-hunted-russian-submarines-and-much-more-52102

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Boeing shareholder files class-action lawsuit, alleges plane maker concealed 737 MAX safety risks

Posted on April 13, 2019 by Writer

A Boeing shareholder has filed a class-action lawsuit accusing the company of covering up safety problems with its 737 Max, the commercial jet at the center of two crashes that killed 346 people.

In court documents filed Tuesday, Richard Seeks claims the plane maker “effectively put profitability and growth ahead of airplane safety and honesty.” The suit said investors suffered economic losses because of Boeing’s omissions and is seeking damages for alleged securities fraud violations.


The company’s market value has plunged since an Ethiopian Airlines jet crashed shortly after takeoff on March 10, killing all 157 on board. The crash was the second in five months involving the same Boeing model. On Oct. 29, Lion Air Flight 610 went down off Indonesia, killing all 189 passengers and crew members.

Article source: https://www.seattlepi.com/business/article/Boeing-shareholder-files-class-action-lawsuit-13756156.php

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Community news and events for April 11 and beyond – News

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Writer

Student media

The 18th annual “Marion County Student Media Festival” will begin at 7 p.m. Friday at Marion Technical Institute auditorium, 1614 E. Fort King St., Ocala. The festival will showcase work created by video production students throughout Marion County Public Schools at all grade levels. It can be watched live on the Marion Education Channel and on YouTube at MCPSmedia.

R/C fly-in

The Tri-County R/C Airplane Flying Club will hold the 19th annual Big Bird R/C Fly-In beginning with an 8:30 a.m. pilots meeting Saturday at Rainbow R/C/ Park, 12175 S. Bridges Road, Dunnellon. Model planes 60 inches or larger, poker run, food, and more. $2 per car for spectators; $5 pilot landing fee. Call 954-249-5601.

Fashion show

The Ocala Ladies of the Elks will hold their annual Spring Fashion Show at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Elks Club, 702 NE 25th Ave., Ocala. Resort wear by Tiffany, shopping, food, raffles and more. $35; RSVP required. Call 266-5328 or 895-3042.

Quarterly memorial

The Quarterly Memorial Ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Ocala/Marion County Veterans Memorial Park at 2601 SE Fort King St., Ocala. It is hosted by Marion County Veterans Services and the Veterans Council. It will include a reading of the names of veterans who died in the last quarter and more. Call 671-8422.

Ocala calligraphy

An Ocala Calligraphy Guild workshop will be held 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, 692 NW 30th Ave, Ocala. Barbara Fife will teach “batarde,” an elegant cursive gothic style lettering. $45;

Article source: https://www.gainesville.com/news/20190411/community-news-and-events-for-april-11-and-beyond

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Professor of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Shares Insight on the Recent Boeing Plane Crashes

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Writer

Over the course of six months the Boeing 737 Max 8 airplane model has been involved in two crashes, killing over 300 people in total. The similarities between the two crashes brought the model into question. Prof. Perrine Pepiot, mechanical and aerospace engineering, weighed in on the mechanics of the crashes based on preliminary data.

The first of the two crashes, Lion Air Flight 610, occurred in Indonesia on October 29, 2018. The latter of the two, Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302, crashed on March 10 en route to Nairobi, Kenya.

“Safety is key for aircrafts, I am not sure if there is any other instance of such a thing to have happened. You can be very unlucky, Malaysian Airlines for example, was very unlucky a few years back,” Pepiot said.

However, unlike crashes in the past, Flights 302 and 610 both demonstrated similarly faulty machinery.

“The two consecutive [Malaysian Airlines] accidents clearly had two different features associated with them. Here [with the Max 8’s] we had the same characteristics, which in aeronautics is extremely worrisome,” Pepiot said.

Boeing has served as a staple in the aerospace industry, holding the distinction of the largest aerospace company as well as the United States’ largest exporting manufacturer. The aerospace titan has ties with Cornell in several facets; most notably through a joint online masters program in Systems Engineering with Cornell’s College of Engineering.

Additionally, the Boeing Company has served as a corporate partner for Cornell Engineering and for the Center for Advanced

Article source: https://cornellsun.com/2019/04/11/professor-of-aerospace-and-mechanical-engineering-shares-insight-on-the-science-behind-recent-boeing-plane-crashes/

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Donald C. Crosby of Highland Obituary

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Writer

Donald C. Crosby, age 84 of Highland, IL, died Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at his home in Highland, IL.

He was born on October 15, 1934, in St. Louis, MO, the son of  John and Mathilda (nee Lich) Crosby.

On October 27, 1956, he married Shirley M. Corssen  at St. Louis, MO.  She passed away on October 09, 2011.

He was a member of Hope Lutheran Church in Highland, IL.  He was also a member of Carlyle Sailing Club 1976 to 1982;  Thermaneers Free Flight-St. Louis.

Donald was born in St. Louis near Arsenal and Odell.  At age 17 he restored a full size Glider/Sailplane and later a Taylor Craft Airplane.  He was an illustrator for several magazines.  He worked as a Lithographer until his retirement in the mid 1990’s.  He did printing, pre printing and text books.  Don loved to tinker, and repair things.  He also had a passion for building model airplanes and flying them.  He also enjoyed sailing,  Airplanes were his true love. 

Survivors include :

Son – Thomas E.  (Donna) Crosby, Herman, MO

Son – Paul E. (wife Elizabeth Betsch) Crosby, Toronto, Canada,

Son – Karl E. Crosby, St. Louis, MO

Son – David W.  (Terri) Crosby, Saint Peters, MO

Son – Gary A. Crosby, Highland, IL

Grandchild – Joy (Trent) Russell

Grandchild – Dawn Cosby-Warfield

Grandchild – Tom Crosby

Grandchild – Casey (Joe) Blaser

Grandchild – Megan Crosby husband James Zhao-Jain

Grandchild – Melinda (Alex) Forsythe

Great Grandchildren – Several .

He was preceded in death by :

Father – John Hall Crosby – Died 1970

Mother – Mathilda “Tillie” D. Crosby nee Lich

Article source: https://www.riverbender.com/obits/details/donald-c-crosby-highland-obituary-16259.cfm

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