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Airborne 10.26.12: Pelton's EAA Comments, TFR v NBAA, Redbird Raises Sim Profile

Also: UTC Cuts, FAA Penalties, Embraer, More NBAA, AW119, Eurocopter AD, Cool City, More TSA Nonsense

ANN broke some major news earlier in the week with the announcement that Rod Hightower had stepped down as the Boss at EAA... now ANN presents excerpts of an intriguing interview with the man chosen to guide the EAA transition -- Jack Pelton. If you're traveling to NBAA 2012 on Monday, Brace Yourself! One of the presidential candidates has decided to make a timely swing through Orlando on Monday and you know what that means! The FAA has already given notice that a VIP TFR will be in place just as many of you will be arriving for the NBAA convention. Yo

Klyde Morris (10.29.12)

And It'd Also Be An 'E' Ticket Ride, Klyde ...

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (10.29.12)

"Unless they ink it in a contract, it doesn't have a lot of credibility with the pilots." Source: APA spokesman Tom Hoban.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.29.12): Dry Lease

The leasing of an aircraft only (no pilots, cabin crew, maintenance or insurance).

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.29.12)

What Is Business Aviation?

A primer from the NBAA outlining what the nation's leading bizav advocacy group considers to be Business Aviaion. Broadly, it is defined as the use of any “general aviation” aircraft for a business purpose.