Archive: July 2024
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Jul
22
2024
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Posted by Admin
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Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (SUAS) have become indispensable assets for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), thanks to their unique capabilities that significantly enhance operational effectiveness. These systems occupy a critical operational niche, bridging the gap between fixed surveillance infrastructure and manned aircraft. The inherently low acoustic profile and smaller size of SUAS allows them to operate nearly undetected, providing real-time intelligence, which is critical for situational awareness and operational planning. The information collected through SUAS aids in the detection, tracking, identification, and resolution of illegal activities, such as smuggling or unauthorized border crossings. Moreover, SUAS enhance the safety of CBP personnel by allowing them to conduct reconnaissance and surveillance missions from a distance without exposing agents to direct threats or hazardous environments.
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Safety First
Safety SITREP
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Safety First
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Jul
22
2024
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Posted by Admin
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The U.S. Congress recently passed, and President Biden signed into law, the 2024 FAA Reauthorization Act. The bipartisan legislation reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through Fiscal Year 2028 and requires the FAA to take actions on drone operations beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) and powered lift aircraft, along with dozens of other provisions that will move the industry forward safely.
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AUVSI
Uncrewed
Unmanned
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Jul
22
2024
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Posted by Admin
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In preparing to transition out of the military to the civilian aviation industry, you have likely done a plethora of research and preparation. After reading articles, attending networking events, assessing job postings and salaries, you encounter a major roadblock: you do not have enough flight hours or relevant flight time to qualify for any of the jobs on the market. So, now what?
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Mil2Civ
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Jul
22
2024
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Posted by Admin
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In this crazy world many people believe that it is acceptaåble to have low expectations and operate with low standards. I’m not one of those people. Helicopter mechanics must choose to step up to a higher level of service. Ziz Zigler said “ability is important in our quest for success, but dependability was critical.” I maintain that ability and skill and knowledge are imperative but what good are those if one is not dependable? How effective is an EMS helicopter mechanic who chooses to ignore the phone when a pilot calls; leaving the crew and aircraft stranded in a field or on a highway? Who does it serve if we don’t require our mechanics to be a cut above? Does it really matter if we have mechanics that will install bolts but only start the nuts without any torque or cotter pins?
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Maintenance Minute
Mark Tyler
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Maintenance Minute
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Jul
22
2024
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Posted by Admin
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Widespread drone operations are already providing important services to the American public. Without regulatory hurdles, drones hold immense promise to simultaneously provide benefits in efficiency, economic investments, job creation, and worker safety via remote aerial inspections.
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AUVSI
Uncrewed
Unmanned