After receiving numerous comments from both private and
commercial operators of the Mitsubishi MU-2B turboprop -- as well
as owner representatives, and the plane's manufacturer -- the FAA
intends to go forward with its call for a Special Federal Aviation
Regulation (SFAR) calling for new pilot training, experience, and
operating requirements for the speedy aircraft.
NOTAM Number: FDC 8/2539
Issue Date: January 28, 2008 at 1617 UTC
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Beginning Date and Time: January 31, 2008 at 1505 UTC
Ending Date and Time: January 31, 2008 at 1725 UTC
Reason for NOTAM: Temporary flight restrictions for VIP (Very
Important Person) Movement
Type: VIP
Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A
NOTAM Number: FDC 8/2542
Issue Date: January 28, 2008 at 1652 UTC
Location: Los Angeles, California
Beginning Date and Time: January 30, 2008 at 1820 UTC
Ending Date and Time: January 31, 2008 at 0005 UTC
Reason for NOTAM: Temporary flight restrictions for VIP (Very
Important Person) Movement
Type: VIP
Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A
CFII Bob Miller, On Better Aeronautical Decision Making
ANN Daily Touch N Go: 01.28.08 (ANN's
Short-Form Daily News Program)
ANN Daily Aero-Briefing: 01.28.08
(ANN's Long-Form Daily News Program)
ANN Special Feature -- 'Back Door' Thinking To
Better Flight Planning: 01.28.08 (ANN Special Report, with
CFII Bob Miller of "Over The Airwaves.")
Seen By Most Analysts As Immune From Economic Downturn
When it comes to making money in the face of a slumping US
economy... the real money is in guns. So say a number of analysts,
who expect the nation's largest defense firms to weather an
expected economic downturn in the year ahead.
Chicken Little May Make Appearance In February, March
While it appears Mars won't get hit by that
asteroid this week -- and Earth will be spared in
its own close encounter with an interstellar
traveler -- scientists now say our planet will get hit
by one of our own man-made satellites in late February, or
early March.
Premier Aircraft Sales To Organize Bahamas Support Mission
Contrary to the impression one may have after listening to
numerous Jimmy Buffett songs, living in paradise isn't always what
it's cracked up to be... and sometimes, those living there need a
helping hand.
Company Notes 'Baby' King Air Still Bigger Than Most VLJs
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation announced Monday the certification
of the new Beechcraft King Air C90GTi by the Federal Aviation
Administration, the latest evolution of the popular twin-turbine
Beechcraft King Air 90 series aircraft.
Last week, Quest Aircraft Company delivered its first customer
Kodiak turboprop, to launch depositor Spirit Air... marking the
company's latest step in its transition from an aircraft developer,
to a full-fledged planemaker.
Nevermind the A380... here's a true Airbus "whalejet." Australia
has deployed an impressive new tool in its opposition against
Japanese whaling operations in the Antarctic -- an A319
narrowbody, outfitted with advanced surveillance and imaging
equipment.
When it comes to monitoring for signs -- any signs -- of a US
economic recession, one could argue no one remains more vigilant
than the nation's airlines... but try as they might to see signs of
a looming slowdown, most say they just haven't seen it... yet.
ANN's Paul Plack talks with CFII Bob Miller of Over The Airwaves about "back doors," one variation on a mental tool for better aeronautical decision making.
Aero-TV thought it was important for ANN viewers to see and hear some of the poignant remarks that were part of a number of intriguing discussions at the most recent AOPA Expo. When the Friday morning General Session at AOPA Expo 2007 kicked off, it quickly focused on the need to protect general aviation airports around the nation. AOPA president Phil Boyer started the session with examples of how GA has suffered from airport closures, along with success stories about several airports that have been saved were presented. Boyer recognized the significance of the Airport Support Network. The ASN is celebrating 10 years of promoting, protecting and defending airports throughout the nation.
Aero-TV thought it was important for ANN viewers to see and hear
some of the poignant remarks that were part of a number of
intriguing discussions at the most recent AOPA Expo. When the
Friday morning General Session at AOPA Expo 2007 kicked off, it
quickly focused on the need to protect general aviation airports
around the nation.
In case you haven't already heard, we're getting an unusual
visitor late Tuesday night... no, it's not Aunt Mabel. With
asteroid 2007 TU24 making its closest Earth approach in more than
2,000 years, scientists and space enthusiasts alike are lining up
to get a good look at our visitor.
FL Ceremony Included Fireworks, Acrobats, And Planes (Oh
My!)
Aero-News has learned the first two EADS Socata 2008,
G1000-equipped TBM 850s were delivered to customers last Thursday,
marking the formal entry of the upgraded single-engine turboprop
into the commercial aviation market.
All 118 passengers and five crewmembers onboard a Southwest
Airlines 737 are safe, after the plane apparently slid off a
snow-slicked taxiway after landing at Washington's Spokane
International Airport (GEG) Sunday afternoon.
A rented Robinson R-22 helicopter (erroneously listed as an
R-44 Astro by the FAA --
Ed.) crashed while enroute from El Monte
Airport to Torrance Municipal Airport late Friday evening.
Speeding down the runway at a private Florida airport community
had tragic consequences for the five people inside a BMW, after the
car ran off an embankment and flew 200 feet before impacting a
tree.
X-Air announced recently it has joined the Light Aircraft
Manufacturers Association, as the company anticipates ASTM
certification of its upcoming LS light-sport aircraft.
A route designed to serve flight operations at and above 18,000
feet Mean Sea Level (MSL), up to and including 45,000 feet. The
routes are referred to as "J" routes, with numbers used for
identification.
"Today's event culminates a major effort by EADS Socata
to build on the TBM 850's already considerable success, further
enhancing this aircraft's operability and capability in response to
customer demand. Our work doesn't stop here. EADS Socata's top
priority will continue to be customer satisfaction, and we will
intensify our efforts to increase customer service. In addition, we
want to expand our core US market while also increasing the TBM
850's presence in other regions of the world."
Source: EADS Socata Chairman and CEO
Jean-Michel Léonard, who handed over the keys last week to
the first two TBM 850 turboprops equipped with Garmin G1000
integrated flight decks in a delivery ceremony at Florida's Orlando
Executive Airport. The event
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