St. Elmo's Fire
A luminous, and often audible, electric discharge that is
sporadic in nature. It occurs from objects, especially pointed
ones, when the electrical field strength near their surfaces
attains a value near 1000 volts per centimeter. It often occurs
during stormy weather and might be seen on a ship's mast or
yardarm, aircraft, lightning rods, and steeples. Also known as
corposant or corona discharge.
Aero-Linx: NAVAIR -- Naval
Air Systems Command
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) is a United States Navy
command, headquartered in Patuxent River, MD with military and
civilian personnel stationed at eight principal continental United
States sites and one site overseas.
"It is clear that as the House approves its bill, that
there is now momentum to pass FAA reauthorization legislation
finally. I am hopeful that Administrator Babbitt's confirmation
will carry us over the hump towards passage of a bill that
modernizes our air traffic control system, rejects user fees, and
invests in airport infrastructure."
Source: NATA President Jim Coyne,
commenting on the confirmation of Randy Babbitt as the next FAA
Administrator.
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