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Airborne 12.06.13: EAA Meets FAA--In Court, Shell's UnLeaded AvGas, Jet WACO!

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EAA Counsel Alan Farkas has filed a 48 page Petition for Review of FAA Action and Other Relief with United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in support of EAA's attempt to overturn last spring's surprise FAA decision to bill the organization for the annual AirVenture Fly-In. The Farkas brief, again, seems very well-constructed and takes the FAA to task on several key points. Shell has reportedly become the first major oil company to develop a lead-free replacement for aviation leaded gasoline, and will now begin a strict regulatory appro

Klyde Morris 12.09.13

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (12.09.13): Light Gun

Light Gun A handheld directional light signaling device which emits a brilliant narrow beam of white, green, or red light as selected by the tower controller. The color and type of light transmitted can be used to approve or disapprove anticipated pilot actions where radio communication is not available. The light gun is used for controlling traffic operating in the vicinity of the airport and on the airport movement area.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (12.09.13)

Aero Linx: Lieutenant George Robert Craig M.C. 44 Squadron In 1998 I commenced research into my Uncle's death, which occurred in August 1917. He was killed while flying in the Royal Flying Corps. He was a decorated soldier but met his demise practising aerobatic fighting maneuvers in a Sopwith Camel, while serving with No. 44 Squadron, a home defense squadron based at Hainault farm aerodrome in Essex. He was the first airman killed in a flying accident serving with No. 44 Sqn. at Hainault Farm.

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (12.09.13)

"The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on December 9, 2013 in the case Wisconsin Airlines Corporation v Hoeper. The case will have great significance to the flying public because it will determine what limits are placed on airline personnel when reporting 'suspicious' activities to TSA or other law enforcement agencies." Source: From the opening of a Bruce Brandon article about a pivotal U.S. Supreme Court case that will be heard this week...