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Since its inception, Virgin Galactic has worked with Scaled Composites to build and test the spacecraft Virgin hopes will eventually carry paying passengers on sub-orbital spaceflights. But when the newest version of SpaceShipTwo is complete, Virgin Galactic says it will be doing the flight testing on its own. XPRIZE has announced that five Google Lunar XPRIZE teams have been awarded a combined $5.25 million in recognition of key technological advancements toward their quest to land a private spacecraft on the sur

Flight Check A call-sign prefix used by FAA aircraft engaged in flight inspection/certification of navigational aids and flight procedures. The word "recorded" may be added as a suffix; e.g., "Flight Check 320 recorded" to indicate that an automated flight inspection is in progress in terminal areas.

Aero Linx: The National World War II Glider Pilots Association, Inc. This is the official site of the Association with headquarters at 4037 Ringdove Way, Roanoke, TX 76262, is a 501(c)(19) non-profit veterans organization consisting of World War II Glider Pilot members who earned the MOS 1026 and the Glider Pilots wings. Other individuals may apply for affiliation by virtue of their interest in, contributions to, the general goals and purposes of the association. As the total Troop Carrier population has declined significantly, we have invited those former Troop Carrier Group veterans who wish to continue the fellowship of annual reunions to join with us as affiliates.

“We have had a great deal of interest from individuals and flight school operators throughout Europe and this EASA approval will allow us to do the engine change and other modifications and return these EASA-registered aircraft to service. We can do all the work here and the owners will know their aircraft will be fully-compliant when they get it back to their home airport.” Source: David Pomerance, COO, Premier Aircraft Sales, Inc., following EASA's Part-145 maintenance approval for Premier Aircraft Services in Fort Lauderdale, FL.