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NOTAM Number: FDC 8/4951 Issue Date: June 28, 2008 at 2315 UTC Location: MT CHARLESTON COMMUNITY , Nevada near LAS VEGAS VORTAC (LAS) Beginning Date and Time: Effective Immediately Ending Date and Time: Until further notice Reason for NOTAM: TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR FIRE FIGHTING Type: Hazards Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A Pilots May Contact: LOS ANGELES (ZLA) Center, 661-265-8205

NOTAM Number: FDC 8/4888 Issue Date: June 28, 2008 at 0239 UTC Location: BIG SUR , California Beginning Date and Time: Effective Immediately Ending Date and Time: Until further notice Reason for NOTAM: TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR FIRE FIGHTING Type: Hazards Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A Pilots May Contact: OAKLAND (ZOA) Center, 510-745-3331

NOTAM Number: FDC 8/4926 Issue Date: June 28, 2008 at 1931 UTC Location: 18NM SE HAYFORK , California Beginning Date and Time: Effective Immediately Ending Date and Time: Until further notice Reason for NOTAM: TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR FIRE FIGHTING AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS Type: Hazards Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A Pilots May Contact: OAKLAND (ZOA) Center, 510-745-3331

NOTAM Number: FDC 8/4927 Issue Date: June 28, 2008 at 1931 UTC Location: 8NM SE HAYFORK , California Beginning Date and Time: Effective Immediately Ending Date and Time: Until further notice Reason for NOTAM: TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR FIRE FIGHTING AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS Type: Hazards Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A Pilots May Contact: OAKLAND (ZOA) Center, 510-745-3331

NOTAM Number: FDC 8/4872 Issue Date: June 28, 2008 at 0051 UTC Location: 10NM SE QUINCY , California near AMEDEE VOR/DME (AHC) Beginning Date and Time: Effective Immediately Ending Date and Time: Until further notice Reason for NOTAM: TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR FIRE FIGHTING AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS Type: Hazards Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A Pilots May Contact: OAKLAND (ZOA) Center, 510-745-3331

NOTAM Number: FDC 8/4825 Issue Date: June 27, 2008 at 1928 UTC Location: 10NM SW HAPPYMP , California near CRESCENT CITY VORTAC (CEC) Beginning Date and Time: Effective Immediately Ending Date and Time: Until further notice Reason for NOTAM: TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR AIRCRAFT FIRE FIGHTING OPERATIONS Type: Hazards Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A Pilots May Contact: SEATTLE (ZSE) Center, 253-351-3520

NOTAM Number: FDC 8/4953 Issue Date: June 28, 2008 at 2352 UTC Location: 20NM NE OROVILLE , California Beginning Date and Time: Effective Immediately Ending Date and Time: Until further notice Reason for NOTAM: TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR FIRE FIGHTING AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS Type: Hazards Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A Pilots May Contact: OAKLAND (ZOA) Center, 510-745-3331

NOTAM Number: FDC 8/4928 Issue Date: June 28, 2008 at 1931 UTC Location: 11NW W HAYFORKCA , California Beginning Date and Time: Effective Immediately Ending Date and Time: Until further notice Reason for NOTAM: TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR FIRE FIGHTING AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS Type: Hazards Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A Pilots May Contact: OAKLAND (ZOA) Center, 510-745-3331

NOTAM Number: FDC 8/4892 Issue Date: June 28, 2008 at 0351 UTC Location: 7 NW OF BIG OAK FLAT , California near FRIANT VORTAC (FRA) Beginning Date and Time: Effective Immediately Ending Date and Time: Until further notice Reason for NOTAM: TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR FIRE FIGHTING Type: Hazards Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A Pilots May Contact: OAKLAND (ZOA) Center, 510-745-3331

NOTAM Number: FDC 8/4932 Issue Date: June 28, 2008 at 1939 UTC Location: 12NM E SE HAYFORKCA , California Beginning Date and Time: Effective Immediately Ending Date and Time: Until further notice Reason for NOTAM: TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR FIRE FIGHTING AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS Type: Hazards Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A Pilots May Contact: OAKLAND (ZOA) Center, 510-745-3331

NOTAM Number: FDC 8/4889 Issue Date: June 28, 2008 at 0241 UTC Location: KING CITY , California Beginning Date and Time: Effective Immediately Ending Date and Time: Until further notice Reason for NOTAM: TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR FIRE FIGHTING Type: Hazards Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A Pilots May Contact: OAKLAND (ZOA) Center, 510-745-3331

NOTAM Number: FDC 8/4885 Issue Date: June 28, 2008 at 0207 UTC Location: 15 NE NEVADA CITYCA , California near SQUAW VALLEY VOR/DME (SWR) Beginning Date and Time: Effective Immediately Ending Date and Time: Until further notice Reason for NOTAM: TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR FIRE FIGHTING AVIATION OPERATIONS Type: Hazards Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A Pilots May Contact: OAKLAND (ZOA) Center, 510-745-3331

Two Charged With Conspiracy To Export Aircraft Parts To Iran

Agents Find Parts For Tomcats, Phantoms, CH-53 Helos

Two men were recently arrested on charges of conspiring to export military aircraft parts to Iran. The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency states Hassan Saied Keshari and Traian Bujduveanu are charged in a federal Criminal Complaint with conspiring to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, the United States Iran Embargo, and the Arms Export Control Act for their participation in a conspiracy to export US-made military aircraft parts to Iran.

New Center Taxiway Completed At LAX

FAA Celebrates Step In Renovation Project

The Federal Aviation Administration and the City of Los Angeles marked the completion of a $333 million renovation of the south airfield at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) at a ceremony held June 24. The renovation included the construction of a new center taxiway that runs between the airfield's two parallel runways.

Rocket Racing To Unveil Competition Aircraft At AirVenture 2008

Several Flight Demonstrations Planned Throughout Week

The Rocket Racing League is moving ahead with its plans to have a major presence at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, "The World's Greatest Aviation Celebration," with the unveiling of its competition aircraft, flight demonstrations and special presentations during the weeklong event.

IAM Headlines Labor Groups Voicing Support For KC-767

23 Groups Sign Letter To Lawmakers Calling For New KC-X Winner

Twenty-three unions, labor federations and affiliated organizations have signed and delivered a letter to House and Senate lawmakers calling for Boeing to be immediately awarded the Air Force refueling tanker contract.

Lawmakers Introduce Dedicated Airline Passenger Rights Bill In Congress

H.R. 6355 Includes Steep Penalties For Non-Compliance

A new, separate piece of legislation aimed at providing significant relief for air passengers from extended on-board delays was welcomed this week by Kate Hanni, Founder-President of the Coalition for Airline Passengers' Rights, Health and Safety, formerly Coalition for an Airline Passengers' Bill of Rights (CAPBOR).

Earning My Wings... At Long Last (Part Eight)

Time To Meet The Examiner

Still riding the emotional and mental high from my successful cross-country flight the day before, I awoke the morning of Thursday, April 3 ready and eager to tackle the next major hurdle in my quest for a sport pilot license: taking my oral exam.

Pilot, Passenger OK Following Stearman Landing Accident

Plane Ground Loops On Landing In Gusty Conditions

Both pilot and passenger of a postwar-era vintage Stearman biplane were up and walking around shortly after their plane ground-looped on landing at an Idaho airstrip Thursday.

EADS Socata Names 2008 TBM 850 Sales 'MVP'

Ken Dono Receives Inaugural Honor

EADS Socata announced this week Ken Dono, TBM Sales Manager at US-based Columbia Air Services in Groton, CT has been named the "2008 Most Valuable Player of EADS Socata’s Worldwide Sales Network," which acknowledges the best sales performance during the last 12 months.

Component Services Program To Help Caribbean Airlines Cut Costs

Boeing System Improves Spare Parts Availability

Boeing has welcomed Caribbean Airlines, Ltd., into the Boeing 737 Component Services Program (CSP), a materials management and supply-chain solution designed to help airlines reduce costs, enhance efficiency and improve spare parts availability.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (06.28.08)

Aero-Linx!

The National Biplane Association conducts various programs in support of its purpose. The National Convention and Exposition, Biplane Expo, is the largest gathering of a variety of biplanes in the world.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (06.28.08): Shimmy

Aero-Terms!

Abnormal and often violent vibration of the nose wheel of an airplane. Airplane nose wheel installations must be loose enough to allow them to be steered, but not so loose that they shimmy. Shimmying can be prevented by the installation of a shimmy damper.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (06.28.08)

"Despite frustrations inevitably encountered in the process, we are delighted that passengers' rights are clearly now on the agenda of the House's appropriate leadership. This bill is intended to move passengers' rights legislation along on its own merit, since similar passenger legislation was already passed by the House in the FAA Reauthorization Act, which has become stalled in the Senate."

Source: Kate Hanni, Founder-President of the Coalition for Airline Passengers' Rights, Health and Safety, formerly Coalition for an Airline Passengers' Bill of Rights (CAPBOR). H.R. 6355 was introduced in Congress June 24 by Congressman James Oberstar, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and Congressman