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Young Eagles Live Chat Wednesday, June 15, With Mike Melvill

On Wednesday, June 15 between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. CDT, they can participate in a live webchat with the world’s first civilian astronaut.

Minnesota TFR: 06.15.05

NOTAM: 5/4762 Issued: 06/14/2005 23:00 Effective: 06/15/2005 16:30 - 06/15/2005 17:45 State: MN Facility: ZMP - MINNEAPOLIS (ARTCC),MN. Type: HAZARDS Description: ELY MN.

Texas TFR: Until Further Notice

NOTAM: 5/4749 Issued: 06/14/2005 16:50 Effective: Immediately - Until Further Notice State: TX Facility: ZHU - HOUSTON (ARTCC),TX. Type: HAZARDS Description: BRETON ISLAND.

New Mexico TFR: 06.15.05

NOTAM: 5/4747 Issued: 06/14/2005 16:00 Effective: 06/15/2005 12:00 - 06/15/2005 18:00 State: CO Facility: ZAB - ALBUQUERQUE (ARTCC),NM. Type: HAZARDS Description: GRANTS NM.

New Mexico TFR: 06.15.05

NOTAM: 5/4744 Issued: 06/14/2005 15:20 Effective: 06/15/2005 12:00 - 06/15/2005 18:00 State: CO Facility: ZAB - ALBUQUERQUE (ARTCC),NM. Type: HAZARDS Description: LUGANA NM.

New Mexico TFR: 06.15.05

NOTAM: 5/4743 Issued: 06/14/2005 15:20 Effective: 06/15/2005 12:00 - 06/15/2005 18:00 State: NM Facility: ZAB - ALBUQUERQUE (ARTCC),NM. Type: HAZARDS Description: BELEN NM.

New Mexico TFR: 06.15.05

NOTAM: 5/4745 Issued: 06/14/2005 15:20 Effective: 06/15/2005 12:00 - 06/15/2005 18:00 State: CO Facility: ZAB - ALBUQUERQUE (ARTCC),NM. Type: HAZARDS Description: LAGUNA NM.

Seven Pulled From East River

A sightseeing helicopter went down in New York City Tuesday, plunging into the East River -- but remarkably close to a squadron of police boats conducting drills. All seven people aboard were rescued, according to authorities.

Found: Earth-Like Planet That's In The Neighborhood

But It's Noplace Like Home

Taking a major step forward in the search for Earth-like planets beyond our own solar system, a team of astronomers has announced the discovery of the smallest extrasolar planet yet detected. About seven-and-a-half times as massive as Earth, with about twice the radius, it may be the first rocky planet ever found orbiting a normal star not much different from our Sun.

Here We Go Again!

New Date And Time For Space Shuttle Discovery's Rollout

Space Shuttle Discovery is set to roll out to Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC), FL, with an upgraded External Tank. First motion is currently targeted for 0001 EDT Wednesday, June 15.

USUA Submits Petition to FAA

In an effort to augment the Sport Pilot/Light Sport Aircraft transitioning process, USUA has filed a petition with FAA that would extend the time limits detailed in that rule.

Third Time's A Charm! (Part Four)

Many Happy Returns

By ANN Warbird Correspondent Tom Griffith We continued our flight down to the east end of Galveston Island, and I remembered how many times I was "down there" on the island, looking up when any of the Museum's planes flew over.

Don't Call Me Shirley

Hollywood's Best-Ever Aviation Spoof Turns 25

Towergy: Captain, look at this! MCrosky: Passengers certain to die! Kramer : Airline negligent. Johnny : There's a sale at Penny's!

FAA Blesses ERJ190 Thrust Reverser Actuation System

Smiths Aerospace has received FAA approval for its Thrust Reverser Actuation System (TRAS) from General Electric Aircraft Engines (GEAE).

A Case Of Fatal Joyriding?

Crew Aboard Pinnacle Flight Wanted To Join The 4-1-0 Club

How high is too high? In the case of a Pinnacle Airlines Canadair CRJ-2, the answer is 41,000 feet. Finding that out cost two Pinnacle pilots their lives. That's what NTSB investigators derived from the cockpit voice recorder aboard the CRJ.

Readdy Rifted, Diaz Dumped As NASA Chief Cleans House

Griffin Prepares To Put His Own People In Leadership Roles

New NASA Chief Michael Griffin is busy -- even before he can make personnel changes -- planning personnel changes. As a result, two more top agency officials say they're either leaving or changing jobs.

Daniel Cheung Joins Aviation Tax Consultants

Less Taxes, More Avgas

Aviation Tax Consultants (ATC) announced recently that Daniel Cheung, CPA has joined its consulting team. ATC has expertise that goes well beyond traditional accounting services to benefit aircraft owners while working within Federal Aviation Regulations.

Paris Air Show 2005: GROB Debuts New Private Jet

GROB Aerospace has announced the launch of the GROB SPn Utility Jet at the Paris Air Show. Combining the performance and passenger comfort of a light business jet with the operational versatility of a turboprop, GROB claims to have created a new class of "Utility Jet" aircraft.

Three Survive Fort Lauderdale DC-3 Mishap

Plane Down On City Street

Three men aboard a DC-3 were hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries Monday after their cargo flight made a forced landing on a city street near Fort Lauderdale, FL.

First Flight: Legend FloatCub

American Legend Aircraft Announces Successful First Flight Of FloatCub

American Legend Aircraft Company has announced the successful first flight of its all-new FloatCub airplane on May 1, 2005. The FloatCub is a float-equipped version of the Legend Cub announced earlier this year.

More Mooneys = More Work

Mooney Factory Adds Second Shift

In response to high demand for its new Ovation2 GX and Bravo GX airplanes, Mooney Airplane Company has added a second shift in selected areas at its manufacturing facility in Kerrville, Texas.

Afghan CASA 212 Crash Results In Law Suit

Families of US Army Personnel Killed File Suit Against Civ Operator/Contractor

The families of three U.S. Army personnel who were killed when the airplane transporting them across Afghanistan slammed into a mountain are now filing suit for negligence against Blackwater.

Paris Air Show 2005: Rockwell Collins New SATCOM System Debuts On Global 5000

Rockwell Collins new SAT-6100 satellite communication system is making its debut aboard the high-speed Bombardier Global 5000 corporate jet this week.

Honeywell Traffic Surveillance System Certified For A330 and A340

Honeywell has announced that it has received FAA certification for its TPA-100A traffic surveillance system for the Airbus A330 and A340 aircraft.

Urgent CASA AD: PZL-104 Aeroplanes - All models

AD/WILGA/4 Elevator Control System Rotational Control Rod 8/2005TX Applicability: PZL-104 Aeroplanes - All models.

Urgent CASA AD: CL-600/65 - Control Column Microphone Jack Modification

AD/CL-600/65 Control Column Microphone Jack Modification - FAA STC SA4900SW 8/2005 TX Applicability: Model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600), CL-600-2A12 (CL-601) and CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL- 604) aeroplanes; modified by United States federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA4900SW, excluding serial number 3025.

Urgent CASA AD: A330/51 Escape Slides & Slide Rafts

AD/A330/51 Escape Slides & Slide Rafts - Electrical Harness Routing 8/2005DM Applicability: A330-200 and A330-300 series aeroplanes where crew/passenger doors 1 and 4 and crew/passenger door 3 (type 1 only), RH and LH sides of the fuselage, are equipped with emergency escape slides or slide rafts Part Numbers (P/N) 7A1508-XXX or 7A1509-XXX.