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FAA To Go On Hiring Spree

Will Add 12,000 New Controllers Over Next Ten Years

After being criticized for months over what many in the aviation community saw as foot-dragging, the FAA Tuesday rolled out its plan to hire 12,000 new air traffic controllers over the next ten years.

Aero-Views: NATCA Blasts FAA Staffing Scheme

FAA's Staffing Plan "Wal-Mart Solution In A Tiffany Box"

Not everyone is happy with the FAA's plan to hire new controllers. There's this from NATCA... Confirming what controllers have been saying for years, the Federal Aviation Administration Tuesday released its long-awaited report to Congress stating that there is a looming air traffic control staffing crisis. The fact is that in some cities, the shortage is already occurring. Consequently, if you are flying to or through one of these cities, there are already too few controllers watching the skies.

Naples Airport Starts Phase Two Of Lighting Work

But FAA Won't Send Money Until Stage 2 Jet Ban Lifted

If you fly into Naples Municipal Airport in Florida, look closely along the side of the runway. You'll see a very long extension cord -- it's what's feeding electricity to the runway lights. "Our lighting went out in the middle of the summer when all the hurricanes were hitting," said Airport Authority Executive Director Ted Soliday, in an interview with the Naples Daily News. "We had three or four direct (lightning) hits to our power on our main runway. We had hundreds of yards of power line that was literally fried.... We went almost a week without lights on our main runway."

Cessna Expands Its Independence Facility

$20.4 Million Project Aimed At Turning Out Piston Aircraft And Citation Mustangs

Cessna brass and prominent Kansas government officials broke ground Tuesday for Cessna's new $20.4 million expansion to its Independence, KS, facility. The expansion will include the construction of two new stand-alone buildings: a 90,000 square foot flight/delivery building and an 11,000 square foot aircraft completions building.

Cessna's Independence Facility Expansion

Some Facts About The New Facility

Cost: $20.4 Million Scope: Two structures -- one a 90,000 square foot flight/delivery building; the other, an 11,000 square foot aircraft completions building

Coyote's Revenge: Husky Down

We have no evidence to confirm the rumored presence of a Roadrunner's involvement in this incident, but for the moment local coyotes can breathe easier. The Husky (file photo below), though, has seen better days. Thankfully; there were only minor injuries.

Alien Training/Citizenship Validation Rules Now In Effect

Advocacy Groups Like AOPA Trying To Ease The Impact

As of now, any non-US citizen who is beginning training for a new certificate or rating in any size powered aircraft must be cleared by the Transportation Security Administration, including those who have previously held pilot certificates. This alien flight training rule applies even to resident aliens with a "green card."

AOPA Medical Certification Services: If You Belong, Take Advantage Of Them

Members Say It's Worth The Price Of Membership Alone

AOPA has provided members with information and counsel on medical certification challenges for many years. Members who have taken advantage of the service consider it to be one of their most valued basic membership benefits. Yet, as membership grows we find that new members, and even many long time members, aren't aware that this level of assistance is available to them as part of their $39.00 annual dues.

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December 22, 2004

FAA To Go On Hiring Spree

Will Add 12,000 New Controllers Over Next Ten Years

Aero-Views: NATCA Blasts FAA Staffing Scheme

FAA's Staffing Plan "Wal-Mart Solution In A Tiffany Box"

Naples Airport Starts Phase Two Of Lighting Work

But FAA Won't Send Money Until Stage 2 Jet Ban Lifted

Cessna Expands Its Independence Facility

$20.4 Million Project Aimed At Turning Out Piston Aircraft And Citation Mustangs

Cessna's Independence Facility Expansion

Some Facts About The New Facility

Coyote's Revenge: Husky Down

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Alien Training/Citizenship Validation Rules Now In Effect

Advocacy Groups Like AOPA Trying To Ease The Impact

AOPA Medical Certification Services: If You Belong, Take Advantage Of Them

Members Say It's Worth The Price Of Membership Alone

Maryland TFR: 12/21/04 - 12/26/04

Minnesota TFR: Until Further Notice

Nevada TFR: Until Further Notice

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