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AOPA Expo 2004 Opens Today

Members Gather In Long Beach

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association's Expo 2004 returns to Long Beach, (CA) for three days, beginning Thursday.

Diabetic Pilot Lost Despite Massive Rescue Effort

Dozens Tried To Help Him Land

It was a massive rescue effort that involved dozens of people from St. George in Australia's Queensland Territory. In the end, however, the were unable to save a 49-year old diabetic pilot who had taken off from Bundaberg Tuesday, heading west.

While We Have Your Attention...

EAA President Underscores Importance Of General Aviation To President Bush

The Republican Party's rental of two EAA exhibition hangars for a political rally Friday provided the association a rare opportunity to have a direct communication with the President of the United States.

Robinson R22 Tangles With Tall Grass

Helicopter loses fight, pilot and passenger injured, rotor boom separated from aircraft

The pilot and passenger of a Robinson R22 helicopter (file photo) were injured when the aircraft's tail rotor tangled in the tall grass in Vega Baja (PR), next to the facilities of a propane gas company.

It's The Thrill That'll Getcha When You Get Your Picture....

...In Forbes Magazine (With Apologies To Dr. Hook)

Sonex says it was featured in the October 18th Forbes Magazine. The Life Section Article titled "Skyward!" contains 7 pictures of customer-completed Sonex Aircraft and quotes from Sonex General Manager Jeremy Monnett on the positive financial impact of the new Sport Pilot and Light, Sport Aircraft (LSA) Rules.