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The first A320 aircraft components have arrived at Airbus' newly built U.S. assembly plant in Mobile, Alabama. Since early June 2015, large components of A320 family as well as 1,000 sea freight containers and additional air freight shipments have crossed the Atlantic, arriving in port on June 17th. The race is on to AirVenture, and the EAA AirVenture Cup Race provides pilots and aircraft builders an opportunity to race their aircraft in a safe
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If your aircraft is equipped with a Garmin GNS430 series navigators and you would like to upgrade to something newer, Avidyne says they have just the thing for you. The FAA has issued TSO approval and an Approved Model List Supplemental Type Certificate to Avidyne for their new IFD440. The IFD440 is the smaller-screen version of Avidyne's previously-certified IFD540, and is designed as an easy plug-and-play, direct replacement for GNS430 series navigators. The AML-STC
“Any privatization effort must not result in a pay-to-play scheme for general aviation.” Source: Sean Elliott, EAA vice president of Advocacy and Safety.
ATC authorization for an aircraft to climb to VFR conditions within Class B, C, D, and E surface areas when the only weather limitation is restricted visibility. The aircraft must remain clear of clouds while climbing to VFR.
Intruder Association
The Intruder Association is a fraternal organization, the goals of which are: To facilitate and maintain contact among the former members of the Intruder community. Be the repository and guardian of the Intruder legacy.
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