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February 19, 2014

Airborne 02.19.14: Latitude First Flight, Piper Picks Up, NASAO Search

Also: Spitfire Flight Scholarship, Alan Klapmeier, C130J Engine Order, Lightspeed

Cessna is celebrating the successful first prototype flight of its highly-anticipated Citation Latitude midsize business jet. The first flight of the Citation Latitude tested flaps, landing gear, pressurization systems, anti-ice capabilities and, of course, stability and control. The test flight reached an altitude of 28,000 feet and attained speeds of 230 mph. Cessna flight engineers said all systems are performing as expected. Piper Aircraft has announced it achieved double-digit growth in new aircraft revenue and new airplane deliveries for 2013 in a challenging global

"This exhibit will inspire us all to learn more about space and the role of our Air Force in space, and we hope that when you visit - whether that be in person or online - it will inspire you, too." Source: Museum of the Air Force Director Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Jack Hudson, on the upcoming shuttle exhibit.

The information stored in the FMS/ RNAV; contains most of the time-sensitive navigational information found on en route and procedural charts.

National Coalition for Aviation Education

The National Coalition for Aviation Education is a membership organization that was formed in 1993 when the founding member groups signed a formal charter and established a partnership with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).