As noted in ANN's coverage from this year's eventful (and exceptionally well-run) AOPA Expo, few companies seemed to be as aggressive about the GA market as Diamond Aircraft. ANN spent some time with the folks at Diamond in looking over their plans for the DA40 series, while the Aero-TV crew crawled over and through the newest Diamond in the sky.

Klyde Finds Optimism In The Av-Biz Is As Dated As Disco...

Aero-Linx!

"Have you ever wondered what it's like to fly inside a hurricane or typhoon? Well, I've been there and done that!

Aero-Terms!

The separation of all air traffic within designated airspace by air traffic control.

"With this year being the 60th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force, we believe this donation is truly fitting as it depicts a significant event in Air Force history. It's also fitting to be displayed in the museum. Our mission is to be 'the keeper of their stories' and this painting truly enhances the story, the history and the significance of the people who were a part of Operation Sun Run." Source: USAF Museum Senior Curator Terry Aitken, discussing a portrait unveiled during a ceremony commemorating a flight that took place Nov. 27, 1957, at 6:59 a.m., when six USAF pilots took off from Los Angeles and began what would be called Operation Sun Run. On that day, three new transcontinental speed records were established, and th