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Whoever said records are made to be broken must’ve known something about RDD, an experimental aircraft manufacturer from Redmond, Oregon. In March of this year, just before COVID19 quarantines went into place. Sisters, Oregon resident Paul Hodge piloted his LX7 personal aircraft from Redmond, Oregon to Anchorage, in just six hours, a new all-time record for that distance. Hodge was delighted at how the LX7’s average airspeed of almost 269 mph with standard range made it so easy to get there despite less th

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Aero Linx: The Tennessee Aviation Association (TAA) The Tennessee Aviation Association (TAA) is an airports advocacy organization representing our statewide system of airports. The mission of TAA is to promote and encourage communications among its members, governmental entities and the general public; and to foster a better understanding of the value of all airports in the State of Tennessee. Celebrating more than 25 years of statewide advocacy, TAA membership includes representatives from airports, local governments, consultants, vendors and other suppliers that serve the aviation industry.

Approach Gate An imaginary point used within ATC as a basis for vectoring aircraft to the final approach course. The gate will be established along the final approach course 1 mile from the final approach fix on the side away from the airport and will be no closer than 5 miles from the landing threshold.

“We thank Connie for her service to the Warbirds of America as president, as she did a tremendous job to raise the visibility of the warbirds community, as well as leading the enhancements to programming and facilities in the Warbirds area at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. She set a very high standard of achievement for those who follow. We look forward to working with Zack, as his passion for flying as a longtime pilot and EAA member will serve him well. He understands the dedication of those who are committed to ‘Keep ’em Flying’ as part of the Warbirds of America mission.” Source: Jack J. Pelton, EAA CEO and chairman, commenting on the change in leadership that just took place with the Warbirds of America.