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Airborne 01.04.13: DA40 Best For 2012, Huerta Confirmed, Solar Impulse To Fly US

Also: Bolen Looks Ahead, GDL 88 Approved, CargoPlane Lands Short, TU-204 Crash, UFO Video, Pilot Spots Thief!

With 2012 still fresh in our memories it’s time for ANN to unveil our annual Best of the Breed – recognizing top aircraft in a number of specific categories. You can see all of our choices on our website at www.aero-news.net over the next few days, but let’s face it, it’s the Best of the Best that most people will be interested in. This year’s award winner is a solidly built little four seater built by a trustworthy company that has weathered a fair amount of tough times witho

ANN 2012 Year In Review: Military Aviation

Embraer Wins, Then Loses LAS Competition, The Air Force Clears The F-22, And The X-37B Makes Its Third Trip To Space

Embraer was on a roller coaster ride this year when it won the LAS competition from the Air Force, and then had the deal pulled after a protest from Hawker Beechcraft. That issue is still unresolved. The Air Force also said it had ironed out its problems with the beleaguered F-22 Raptor, but not before some pilots went public on national television. The X-37B returned to space, and the X-47B went to sea. those are just a few of the top stories in Military Aviation from 2012.

Klyde Morris 01.04.13

Perhaps A Classic Case Of 'Be Careful What You Wish For ...'

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (01.04.13)

“This action by Congress reaffirms the intent of the 2010 NASA Authorization Act, which reflected a hard-fought Congressional and Administration consensus for the future of NASA in the post-shuttle era.” Source: Texas Republican Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (01.04.13): LPV

A type of approach with vertical guidance (APV) based on WAAS, published on RNAV (GPS) approach charts.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (01.04.13)

The Airchive

"The Webseum of Commercial Aviation". This site features vintage route maps, timetables, photos, and other memorabilia. Step back in time to a more civilized era of air travel by spending some time at this site.