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April 06, 2008

ANN Daily Aero-Briefing: 04.07.08

Skybus becomes the fourth airline in a week to close down operations.
A buyer has emerged for Adam Aircraft.
And the Muslim terrorists who brought you the shampoo ban are on trial in London.<

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ANN Daily Touch-And-Go: 04.07.08

Skybus becomes the fourth airline in a week to close down operations.
A buyer has emerged for Adam Aircraft.
And the Muslim terrorists who brought you the shampoo ban are on trial in London.

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ANN Special Feature: CFII Bob Miller, Fly The Airplane - 04.07.08

Today, ANN's Paul Plack talks with CFII Bob Miller of Over The Airwaves about how the distractions of flying into big aviation events can lead to momentary, but potentially catastrophic lapses in a

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Lakeland TFR: 04.07.08 - 04.13.08

NOTAM Number: FDC 8/1265 Issue Date: April 04, 2008 at 2013 UTC Location: Lakeland, Florida near LAKELAND VORTAC (LAL) Beginning Date and Time: April 07, 2008 at 1430 UTC Ending Date and Time: April 13, 2008 at 2100 UTC Reason for NOTAM: Aerial demonstrations by various teams Type: Airshow Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A Pilots May Contact: Lakeland (LAL) Air Traffic Control Tower, 863-648-3305

NOTAM Number: FDC 8/3388 Issue Date: April 16, 2008 at 1306 UTC Location: 254 E BELEN 1200-0500 UTC DLY , New Mexico near SOCORRO VORTAC (ONM) 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: ALBUQUERQUE (ZAB) Automated Flight Service Station, 505-856-4580

NOTAM Number: FDC 8/1391 Issue Date: April 06, 2008 at 1807 UTC Location: SAN ANGELO , Texas near SAN ANGELO VORTAC (SJT) Beginning Date and Time: Effective Immediately Ending Date and Time: April 11, 2008 at 1100 UTC Reason for NOTAM: Temporary flight restrictions Type: Hazards Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A Pilots May Contact: FORT WORTH (ZFW) Center, 817-858-7503

Reports: Buyer Agrees To Pay $10 Million For Adam Aircraft

Hearing On Sale Expected This Week

They may be down... but not necessarily out. Less than two months after Adam Aircraft Industries announced it would enter Chapter 7 liquidation, a possible buyer has emerged that might allow the A500 inline piston twin aircraft, and its A700 VLJ sibling, to return to the skies.

Will Build Kansas Plant For New Large Bizjet

Cessna announced at a Saturday news conference it will build the Citation Columbus plant in Kansas, securing more than 1,000 jobs and a $780 million investment.

R44 II Was Purchased By City Last Year

Two officers with the Topeka Police Department were unhurt when the Robinson R44 II they were flying went down Friday night on the campus of Washburn University.

Takes Prize From Returning Champions From Huntsville

Students from Erie High School in Erie, KS are over the moon today... literally. Students on Erie High Team II braved pouring rain and fierce competition from around the world to win the high school division of NASA's 15th annual Great Moonbuggy Race at the US Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL.

Fortunately, No Injuries Reported

The Experimental Aircraft Association states several single-engine airplanes and a hangar owned by members of EAA Chapter 165 of Little Rock, AR were damaged Thursday night after a tornado swept through North Little Rock Municipal Airport.

Biddeford Muni Faces November Vote

With the fate of Biddeford Municipal Airport (B19) in Biddeford, ME in the hands of city residents, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association kicked off an all-out campaign recently to educate the residents, and save the airport.

Vector Helicopter Services To Spotlight Glass Cockpit At Canada Show

Helicopter Association Canada Event Begins Sunday

Vector-Helicopter Services North America and Sagem Avionics announced Saturday Canadian helicopter operators will have a front row seat to view the newest Integrated Cockpit Display System (ICDS) "glass-cockpit" technology that is quickly being adopted by helicopter operators across North America.

Onboard As Ship Participated In COMPTUEX

A noted Vietnam-era flying ace embarked USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) April 3-4 as the ship participated in simulated combat scenarios during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of California.

'Gray Wolves' Back In Den At Last

Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142, the Gray Wolves, returned to Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island during a two day fly-in, March 29 and April 2.

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Oscillations whose amplitude increases with time. The oscillations of an airplane that has positive static stability but negative dynamic stability are divergent oscillations.

"Just about every airplane tied down at the airport received damage. Several hangars on the field were damaged while others went unscathed. Unfortunately, our hangar was the recipient of another hangar’s door."

Source: EAA Chapter 165 President Jerry Homsley, describing just some of the damage in the aftermath of the tornado that swept across the North Little Rock Municipal Airport (KORK) Thursday night.