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2/22/2008
"If your destination is less than 100 miles you drive. If it is more than 500 miles you take an airliner. If it is someplace in between, you take it."
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Ready for lift off: SpaceShipTwo unveiled
2/22/2008
The designs for SpaceShipTwo and its mothership, White Night Two (WK2), were unveiled late last month by creator Burt Rutan (right) and Richard Branson (left), the man behind Virgin Galactic.
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World War I Flying Ace lands at Oregon museum
2/22/2008
Snoopy, the world's most famous cartoon beagle, had many adventures as a World War I Flying Ace.
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Ready to race: Red Bull series takes off
2/22/2008
The 2008 Red Bull Air Race World Series will visit 10 cities in nine countries, including a return trip to San Diego. A second stop in the Midwest is expected to be announced soon. Other cities include London, Budapest and Perth, Australia.
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Virginia Aviation Ambassador Program suspended
2/22/2008
The Virginia Aviation Ambassador Program, which rewarded pilots for flying to the state's 66 public use airports, has been temporarily suspended due to low aviation revenue collections, according to officials with the Virginia Department of Aviation. Formed in 2005, the program has attracted 137 participants, who won prizes such as pins and flight jackets according to how many airports they visited. State officials encourage pilots to continue flying to the state's airports, where they can collects stamps in a special Aviation Passport. When funds become available, the agency hopes to resume providing awards to those who complete the program, officials said.
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Hawker Beechcraft Acquisition delivers 150 in 4th quarter
2/22/2008
Hawker Beechcraft Acquisition Co., LLC (HBAC) delivered 150 business and general aviation aircraft in the fourth quarter. Deliveries for the year totaled 430, which included those delivered by Raytheon Aircraft, the predecessor business to HBAC.
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28th Annual Illinois Ultralight/Lightplane Safety Seminar
2/22/2008
The 28th Annual Illinois Ultralight/Lightplane Safety Seminar is slated for March 8 in Springfield, Ill. The seminar, sponsored by the Illinois Ultralight Advisory Council, the Illinois Department of Transportation, and the FAA, is for ultralight and sport pilots.
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35th Anniversary celebration announced for The Beechcraft Heritage Museum
2/22/2008
The Beechcraft Heritage Museum in Tullahoma, Tenn., is planning a 35th anniversary celebration during its annual convention, slated for Oct. 15-19. The event, which is being held in conjunction with the T-34 Owners Association, is expected to bring together an estimated 100 examples of vintage and modern Beechcraft models, with as many as 80 additional restored T-34 Mentor aircraft.
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Texas Fly-In Scholarship needs applicants
2/22/2008
The Texas Fly-In Scholarship is looking for a few good pilots. Organizers of the former Texas Fly-In launched the scholarship program to help young people pursue education in aviation. The scholarship fund will award up to $2,000 to high school and college students (ages 16-22) to further their flight education.
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Record GA sales continue: But declining pilot population,plus uncertainty of next generation ATC, cast pall
2/22/2008
Last year was another record one for aircraft manufacturers, with sales in all categories — except piston-powered craft — showing gains.
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Adam Aircraft suspends operations
2/22/2008
Adam Aircraft Industries suspended operations at its facilities in Colorado on Feb. 11.
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Maine airport on chopping block: Mayor says B19 used by just five people, so city can't 'subsidize' it
2/22/2008
Citizens of Biddeford, Maine, may soon be voting on a referendum to close the local general aviation airport.
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Same old, same old: Presidenlt's 2009 budget includes user fees, drop in airport aid
2/22/2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The President's fiscal year 2009 budget request for the FAA has been met with harsh criticism from aviation groups, as well as doubts and questions from the House aviation subcommittee.
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New name for Virginia Fly-In
2/22/2008
The 10-year-old Virginia Regional EAA Fly-in has changed its name to the Virginia Regional Festival of Flight.
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Uncertainty plagues FAA: Confirmation of new adminsitrator put on hold, along with funding
2/22/2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The confirmation of Robert Sturgell to a five-year term as administrator of the FAA is up in the air.
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An airpark for everone: Upgrades to Living With Plane website highlight the variety of fly-in communities
2/22/2008
We've been working for quite a while now developing an upgrade to the Living With Your Plane website. It's not ready yet, but we're getting a lot closer.
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GAN'S McFARLAND IS GA'S BEST AMBASSADOR
2/22/2008
Regarding Deb McFarland: Very good choice, guys. She sees the magic in flying, where so many have put it away as no more than a means of travel.
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THE WOES OF A LOWLY PIPER CHEROKEE DRIVER
2/22/2008
I, too, have flown into Winder, Georgia, with the main goal centered on feasting at the Spitfire Grill at the Jackson County Airport (Short Final: Diary of a mad Luscombe pilot, Jan. 25 issue).
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I'VE FOUND A WINNER
2/22/2008
To Deb McFarland: Regarding your column, Short Final, that ran in the Jan. 25 issue (Diary of a mad Luscombe pilot). This is the second article of yours I have read. With the first it was "WHAT? and grin." The latest is "LOL, I've found a winner."
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LIFE IS GOOD
2/22/2008
To Deb McFarland: Great stuff (Diary of a mad Luscombe pilot). You're right: Age and waistline are immaterial when your mind's in the sky. Life is good. You got a purty airplane, too.
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CAN AL GORE EXPLAIN THIS?
2/22/2008
I read Thomas F. Norton's column in the Jan. 25 issue, "Aviation and the green hysteria" — right on.
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READER RECOMMENDATION FOR ROUGH-RUNNING ENGINE
2/22/2008
To Paul McBride: I just received my copy of GANews and, as usual, your column was one of the first for me to read (What to do about a "slightly" rough running engine, Jan. 25 issue). I think Joe Casey has a carburetor venturi problem. There was an AD on some O-320s and his may be one of them. I strongly recommend he has it checked before his next flight. The symptoms he described are sure the way an O-320 acts when it has this problem.
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MUSEUM HONORS 390TH BOMB GROUP
2/22/2008
I would like to call your attention to our museum located in Tucson, Arizona, the 390th Memorial Museum.
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GLOBAL WARMING'S HIDDEN AGENDA
2/22/2008
To Thomas F. Norton: Right on. Beautiful editorial ("Aviation and the green hysteria," Jan. 25 issue). As you must know, but do not state, this green stuff is the vehicle a powerful clique is using to get control of the world.
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Kids prepare for world record tribute to Tuskegee Airmen
2/22/2008
Young people at Tomorrow's Aeronautical Museum (TAM) in Compton, Calif., are celebrating Black History Month by preparing to set new aviation world records.
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A successful Quest: The company enters a new phase as deliveries of its Kodiak begin
2/22/2008
"We've worked really hard. Sometimes you don't know what you don't know when you are heading into one of these certification programs, and that makes it really hard to predict. Everyone falls into the trap of being maybe a little too irrationally exuberant."
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Buying avionics: The questions you should ask before you write that check
2/22/2008
You've finally made the decision to add to, or upgrade, your avionics. You're excited about the possibilities and you're ready to get the project underway.
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Fly the plane! Today's avionics are great, but pilots still need stick and rudder skills
2/22/2008
"Don't forget to fly the airplane!"
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Avionics 101: Now that you've bought it, do you know what to do with it?
2/22/2008
What do you do when you can't find an easy-to-use manual for your GPS?
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King Air goes glass
2/22/2008
Three Kansas City-based companies — Executive Beechcraft, Garmin International and Data Systems International Inc. — recently formed a trifecta to become the first to retrofit a King Air C90 with Garmin's G1000.
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Avionics for the little guy: Dynon Avionics finds its niche in homebuilts and LSA
2/22/2008
Selecting the right avionics package for your airplane can be almost as stressful as selecting the aircraft itself.
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Future-proof your avionics: Don't be short-sighted when upgrading your panel
2/22/2008
As new ATC systems and increasingly sophisticated information options are introduced, more and more older airplanes are falling behind.
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Alaska governor sponsors bill for avionics upgrade
2/22/2008
Alaska Governor Sarah Palin is trying to make flying safer by sponsoring a bill to help pilots obtain the latest in satellite-based avionics.
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All in the family: The third generation of the Middlebrook family takes Penn Yan to new heights
2/22/2008
For many pilots, the names Middlebrook and Penn Yan Aero are synonymous with aviation.
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First jet flight made on biodiesel: Around the world flight is next, company says
2/22/2008
Aviation history was made earlier this month when an L-29 jet trainer flown by Carol Sugars and Douglas Rodante completed the world's first jet flight powered by 100% biodiesel fuel, over the high desert near Reno, Nevada.
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FAA adds simulators to controller training
2/22/2008
The FAA will deploy new air traffic control tower simulators to 19 locations around the country to help train new controllers.
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Why can't I find Service Instructions online?
2/22/2008
I just checked the Service Instruction list at Lycoming's website and SI 1294, which you referred to in the Jan. 25 GAN (What do to about a "slightly" rough running engine), is not listed.
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MythBusters: Does lead have any effect on valve life?
2/22/2008
I received a note, recently, from a gentleman who is completing an experimental aircraft with a Lycoming engine. He's planning to use auto gas and wonders what precautions he should take.
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Texas company builds commercial test cell
2/22/2008
Red River Turbines, a noted turbine engine overhaul firm, is building "the world's first commercial engine test cell," according to Steve Woolstenhulme, president.
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The laid-back like: Florida's Flying W Air Ranch offers it all, from fishing to a chance to see Swampfoot
2/22/2008
"If you want to buy yourself an airstrip in superb condition, you could do worse than acquiring one the druggies have been using," said Robby Williams with a grin. "They do everything top drawer — no expenses spared!"
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February 2006 Accident Reports
2/22/2008
These February 2006 accident reports are provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, they are intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others.
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Aviat rolls out first Husky A-1C
2/22/2008
Aviat Aircraft has begun deliveries of its Husky A-1C.
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An easy oil change
2/22/2008
Curtis Superior Valve Co., Inc. has developed two new oil drain valves and two new adapters designed to make oil changes easier in Light Sport Aircraft with Rotax and Jabiru engines.
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Protect your mutt
2/22/2008
Protect your dog's hearing with Mutt Muffs, which are passive, noise-reducing devices that fit over the heads of dogs.
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New AeroTherm Pre-Heater available
2/22/2008
The AeroTherm Deuce uses two 800-watt electric heating elements to heat all parts of an engine. The pre-heater supplies 20,000 BTUs of heat at 210º to the engine compartment. It then draws the same heat out of the compartment and back through the heater, constantly increasing the heating temperature.
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Flight Dream Reality new dealer for Sportsplanes.com
2/22/2008
Flight Dream Reality, LLC of Richmond, Va., has become a dealer for the Skylark, Breezer II and Explorer LSA designs.
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Hobart unveils new website
2/22/2008
Hobart Welding Products recently launched a redesign of its website, HobartWelders.com.
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A green alternative for glass
2/22/2008
The Mill River Co. now offers a non-toxic, biodegradable solution for the maintenance of glass cockpits and hand-held devices. Aero600, a non-streaking, plant-based formula, will not deteriorate sensitive electronic components, according to company officials. It also helps reduce the probability of glare from dust and fingerprints and can be carried in a flight bag or seat pockets.
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Not too late for avionics technicians to apply for scholarships
2/22/2008
The deadline is Feb. 29 to submit an application for one of four $5,000 scholarships designed to help avionics technicians get their recreational pilot tickets.
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Fly to the Southern Caribbean
2/22/2008
Air Journey is launching a all-inclusive guided tour to the Southern Caribbean March 2. Flying your own plane, you'll visit the Dominican Republic, Antigua, Puerto Rico, the Bahamas and other locations.
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