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New Owner Of Peach State Aerodrome Finds Purpose In Future Of Airport

Keven Sasser Had Lost His Son In An Airplane Accident, But That Did Not Deter Him In His New Endeavor

If there is anyone familiar with the depth of purpose that comes with carrying on the legacy of a beloved pilot gone too soon, no one knows it better than Keven Sasser, private pilot and new owner of Peach State Aerodrome, though it isn’t only because his predecessor was the well-known and respected aviator, Ron Alexander.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (04.15.18): Minimum Vectoring Altitude (MVA)

Minimum Vectoring Altitude (MVA) The lowest MSL altitude at which an IFR aircraft will be vectored by a radar controller, except as otherwise authorized for radar approaches, departures, and missed approaches. The altitude meets IFR obstacle clearance criteria. It may be lower than the published MEA along an airway or J-route segment. It may be utilized for radar vectoring only upon the controller’s determination that an adequate radar return is being received from the aircraft being controlled. Charts depicting minimum vectoring altitudes are normally available only to the controllers and not to pilots.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (04.15.18)

Aero Linx: Oregon Pilots Association OPA sponsors seminars like the "National Aviation Safety Stand-down" and AOPA's "Rusty Pilots Seminar." OPA conducts Quarterly and Annual Board Meetings. All OPA members are encouraged to attend. The minutes and the date, time and location of these meetings are posted in the PropWash. Special events include flying events, safety programs and public service activities in cooperation with: Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association, Experimental Aircraft Association, The Oregon Food Bank, The Washington Pilots Association and the Oregon Department of Aviation.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (04.15.18)

“Technology and innovation are at the core of Terrafugia, drawing in unique talent across departments. The recent jump in staff shows our commitment to breaking ground in the emerging flying car market. One year ago, we had less than 20 employees. With Geely Holdings’ leadership and innovation in the automotive space, we are able to build the team we need to meet on-time deliverables.” Source: Chris Jaran, CEO of Terrafugia.... commenting on the news that Terrafugia created 75 new US-based jobs within the past 12 months and is on track to add at least another 50 more by the end of the year, according to the company.