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Airborne 02.04.16: ATC Privatization Fears Mount, PK Floats, IFD440 Update

Also: RIP Roger Boisjoly, Let Bob Fly, 1st Legacy 500, AZ Sales Tax Exemption, Hartzell 5-Blades, Air Transat, Pro Line Fusion

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster and Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Frank LoBiondo introduced the Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization legislation. This legislation establishes a nongovernmental, independent, not-for-profit corporation, to modernize and provide U.S. air traffic control services. The Act is a six-year reauthorization of the FAA, and proposes a federally chartered air traffic control corporation that wil

Classic Aero-TV: Skyport's Roger Sharp - Lessons Learned from 2013

Flight Training Lessons From 2013 Still Relevant Today...

While at the Redbird Migration 2013, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell met with Roger Sharp, the general manager for Skyport and Redhawk Aircraft. Jim’s interview started with the question of, “What have we learned in 2013.” Sharp replied that 2013 has been the year that has solidified the use of flight simulator training as a primary training tool...

Airborne 02.03.16: SAE Boss Resigns, Zero Flies In Japan, Diamond Builds Dornier

Also: Transgender Pilots, Upset Prevention and Recovery, Southwest Airlines, FedEx, GE Cuts Jobs, Joint Base Lewis-McChord

The Sebring U.S. Sport Aviation Expo faced some tough challenges this year because of the weather, and it appears there may be a little turbulence remaining. In a press release, the Sport Aviation Expo said they will begin plans for 2017 with a new Director, as Jana Filip has moved on to new opportunities and increased family time. Sebring Regional Airport Executive Director, Mike Willingham said, “SRA appreciates Jana’s dedication to the event for the pa

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (02.04.16)

“Secretary Carter’s announcement today that the Air Force will not prematurely retire the A-10 is a credit to the brave airmen from ... military installations across the country." Source: Statement from Senator John McCain (R-AZ).

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (02.04.16): Local Airport Advisory (LAA)

A service provided by facilities, which are located on the landing airport, have a discrete ground−to−air communication frequency or the tower frequency when the tower is closed, automated weather reporting with voice broadcasting, and a continuous ASOS/AWSS/AWOS data display, other continuous direct reading instruments, or manual observations available to the specialist.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (02.04.16)

No. 19 Operational Training Unit

Formed on May 1, 1996 and dedicated to raising a memorial to all who trained or served in any capacity with No 19 Operational training Unit at RAF Forres the Satellite of RAF Kinloss, and to members of the Polish forces who occupied the accommodation following the cessation of hostilities.