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October 15, 2013

Airborne 10.15.13: Is Mooney Back?, FAA Urged To Re-Open Registry, CTLSi Popular

Also: Fuller's New Gig, 1st AW189 Production Flight, Phrogs Phinal Phlight, Boeing Embarrassed, 50 Years of Lear, DA42's New Role

The deal isn’t done until the first airplanes roll off the production line, but the word we are getting is that Mooney will restart airplane manufacturing at the beginning of January 2014 at its headquarters in Kerrville, Texas. New funding from the Soaring America Corporation, a California based Company, will provide the necessary capital to re-launch and sustain the legendary brand. A new Diamond DA42 Geostar has successfully collected laser-scanning and photo-grammetry data during one single flight. In plain English

“The fact that Redbird is carrying through proves their dedication to aviation safety, and we appreciate it. Redbird is a standup partner business that honestly believes in helping pilots stay proficient.” Source: SAFE Executive Director Doug Stewart.

A vector by ATC which takes an aircraft off a previously assigned route.

American Helicopter Museum

The American Helicopter Museum and Education Center is the nation's premier aviation museum devoted exclusively to helicopters. They collect, restore and display historic aircraft and chronicle the origin and development of rotary wing aircraft.