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June 13, 2008

Eclipse Calls NTSB's Recommendations On Throttle Checks 'Premature'

But Adds All Fleet Operators Have Already Complied With FAA's EAD

Calling the National Transportation Safety Board's recommendation for immediate checks of throttle quadrants on Eclipse 500 jets "premature," on Friday Eclipse Aviation said all fleet operators of the very-light-jet had already complied with the FAA's Emergency Airworthiness Directive, adding those planes are in the air and operating normally.

ANN Special Feature: CFII Bob Miller, VFR Flight Following - 06.13.08

ANN's Paul Plack talks with CFII Bob Miller of Over The Airwaves about why it's important to always request VFR flight following on cross-country flights, and about how to get the full benefits off

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Avidyne Shows Aero-TV How NOT To Encounter Bad WX Via The TWX670

A New Generation Of WX Avoidance Systems

While checking out Avidyne's FMS900W, Aero-TV also got a solid briefing on their new TWX 670. The company bills its TWX670 Tactical Weather Detection system as the first color, real-time, lightning-based tactical weather avoidance system for general aviation aircraft.