ANN Daily Touch-And-Go: 06.11.09 (ANN's
Short-Form Daily News Program)
ANN Daily Aero-Briefing: 06.11.09 (ANN's Long-Form
Daily News Program)
ANN Special Feature: Chris Kurz, Gyro Adventurer, Part I -
06.11.09 (ANN Special Report, with Gyro Flyer,
Chris Kurtz)
Arlynn McMahon Takes Flight Instruction To New Heights
We've still got a big smile on our face over the few days we
spent at this year's Women In Aviation Conference... and not just
because ANN's Jim Campbell got to play token male among the
thousands of aero-minded women in attendance -- but simply for the
positive vibe and the many great people we met, got to know and
interviewed.
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Approaches
With this week's American Airlines "NextGen" flight, we're
likely to be hearing a lot more about GPS navigation andd the many
ways in which this technology is being readied for the flights of
tomorrow -- which brings with it a new set of terms to become
familiar with.
For instance: "Overlay Approaches" can use GPS instead of the
primary designated navigational aid, but the approach must be
designated for GPS and be in the current aircraft database.
Aero-Linx: Aerofiles Aviation
Timeline, Chronology
Something that's always noted in news reports is "firsts". Being
the first to do anything is usually newsworthy, and aviation is, of
course, no exception. From the first American to fly a balloon to
the first composite materials airplane, "Aerofiles" is a chronology
of aviation firsts.
"All things come to an end... I have successfully
completed my mission at Piper and am leaving the company in very
capable hands. What I was brought in to do has been done, and it is
now time for me to move on to other challenges. Kevin, John and the
rest of the management team are exceptionally talented and
dedicated to the future of Piper. They are seasoned, highly
determined, and will continue what we have created: a
results-driven culture..."
Source: Outgoing Piper
President/CEO, James Bass, in remarks made after he
disclosed he was leaving his post effective June 26, 2009.
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