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May 10, 2013

Airborne 05.10.13: Small A/C Revitalization Act, AirVenture Cup, X47B 'Arrested'

Also: Saving A B-25, Canada Not Happy With Qatar ICAO Grab, S-92 Rig Approach, FutureCub and the TomorrowHawk

In a move that would cut regulations on the general aviation industry and thereby improve safety, decrease costs, and free private-sector innovation, Congressman Mike Pompeo (R-KS), has introduced the Small Aircraft Revitalization Act. The EAA AirVenture Cup Race will feature a new starting point in 2013, This year’s course will start at Mount Vernon Airport (KMVN) in Illinois, include two turn points, and end at Waupaca Municipal Airport (PCZ) about 30 miles northwest of Oshkosh. Officials are also adding several new classes of aircraft

It's Zif's Version Of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'...

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"General aviation safety can be improved by modernizing and revamping the regulations for this sector to clear the path for technology adoption and cost-effective means to retrofit the existing fleet with new safety technologies." Source: AEA president and CEO Paula Derks, commenting on the Small Aircraft Revitalization Act of 2013.

The reciprocal of the localizer course for an ILS. When flying a back-course approach, an aircraft approaches the instrument runway from the end at which the localizer antennas are installed.

National Aviation Hall Of Fame

After reporting about the induction ceremony late last week, we thought you might like to see the entire NAHF site. There are plenty of names you'll recognize, and maybe a few that you don't. All have made a significant contribution to aviation.