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Airborne 03.18.16: RANS S-20LS Cert, Avidyne Wireless, Continental SAIB

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We at ANN first had a good look at the Rans S-20 Raven in 2014 while at the light sport Expo in Sebring, Florida, and we liked what we saw. At that time, it was being offered in a kit-built format. RANS has now announced that they have received special light sport certification. Special light sport certification means that the aircraft is being produced in accordance with industry establish standards as approved by the FAA, and is available as a factory built airp

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Classic Aero-TV: Eurocopter EC130 T2 - Enhancing Customer Value

Upgrading And Updating The EC130...

While at the HAI HELI-EXPO 2012, our ANN TV crew was there as Dr. Lutz Bertling, the President and CEO of Eurocopter, introduced their new EC130 T2 helicopter. The introduction of this new helicopter is complete with all the glitz and glamour that you would expect to see when a company lays out the red carpet to introduce its new product. In the video you’ll see Dr. Bertling making his presentation live to the attendees gathered at HAI HELI-EXPO 2012.

Klyde Morris 03.18.16

Try The Veal, Mr. Huerta Will Be Performing All Week

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Airborne 03.17.16: Columbine II Update, Secondary Cockpit Barriers, 787-10

Also: Laguna Beach v FAA, CAF, California Pacific Airlines, Egyptian Airport, Aviation Acquisitions, F-35 Funding, BASE Jump

The first airplane to be designated, Air Force One, is nearly ready to fly again. The Lockheed Constellation named, Columbine-two, is in the final stages of restoration. When completed, the restoration will not only make it airworthy, it will restore the aircraft to full FAA certification status. The team working to restore the Columbine-two is nearly ready to ferry the plane to Bridgewater, Virginia where the restoration will be completed. But the team also says t

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (03.18.16)

“While today’s news from the Senate is very good and contains many provisions favorable to general aviation on which EAA has worked very hard, we will continue to be vigilant.” Source: EAA Chairman/president Jack Pelton, on Senate Commerce Committee passage of an FAA reauthorization bill.