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December 18, 2016

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (12.18.16): AFP (Airspace Flow Program)

AFP (Airspace Flow Program) AFP Acronym for "Airspace Flow Program." An AFP is a traffic management initiative (TMI) used to control traffic through a particular section of airspace. Basically, a line (called a Flow Constrained Area or FCA) is drawn on a map, where a constraint, such as thunderstorms, is expected to appear. Any traffic crossing that line is measured and, when the constraint warrants it, the line becomes an AFP. The AFP is a computer program that assigns delays to aircraft in the form of EDCTs. These EDCTS ensure that specific aircraft cross the AFP boundary when there is room for them.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (12.18.16)

Aero Linx: The Howard Aircraft Foundation (HAF) The Howard Aircraft Foundation (HAF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation dedicated to the preservation and support of the airplanes inspired in the 1930's by the vision of Ben O. Howard. Without support, these airplanes could not survive into perpetuity. Through donations from members, the HAF purchased all five of the FAA Type Certificates for the different Howard aircraft models. We are the self appointed entity responsible for preserving the history of these airplanes as well as ensuring that current owners of the surviving airplanes are provided with any technical information necessary to keep them safely flying. Each of these operational airplanes is not only an histori

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (12.18.16)

Aero-News Quote of the Day "The most important thing we can do is inspire young minds and to advance the kind of science, math and technology education that will help youngsters take us to the next phase of space travel." Source: From the late, great, John Glenn... and extraordinary aviator, friend, and human being... the likes of which we may never see again.... but one we should all strive to emulate.

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