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December 20, 2020

WACO Aircraft To Open Airport Restaurant

Will Offer Aero-American-European Fusion Cuisine

WACO Aircraft Corp reports that it has recently undergone a $20 million expansion project at their headquarters in Battle Creek, MI. Included in this transformation is a restaurant which overlooks the airport and is open to the public from the road or ramp. Opening January 4, 2021, WACO Kitchen provides claims to present a unique twist on the ‘airport restaurant’ theme. Menu offerings consist of locally sourced, organic ingredients to provide prepared by internationally trained chefs. Second-story accommodation provides panoramic views of runway 5L/23R with large observation windows into WACO Aircraft’s production and service facilities.

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Moderna Vaccine Passes Muster With FAA... With Limits

Pilots, Controllers May Receive Moderna Vaccine, With Appropriate Precautions

Following this week's Emergency Use Authorization from the FDA for Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine, the FAA has determined that pilots may receive the vaccine under the conditions of their FAA-issued airman medical certification. FAA Air Traffic Controllers, who are subject to FAA medical clearance, may also receive the vaccine. To maintain the highest level of safety in the National Airspace System, the agency will require pilots with medical certifications or air traffic controllers with medical clearances to observe a period of 48 hours following the administration of each dose of this vaccine before conducting safety-sensitive aviation duties, such as flying or cont

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Classic Aero-TV: Able Flight Empowerment – Introducing America’s Newest Pilots

From 2015: One of Aviation’s Greatest Efforts Expands Our Ranks With Inspirational New Flyers

In this short, 2 ½ minute video, you’ll see and hear Charles Stites, who is the Executive Director of Able Flight, as he pins pilot wings on four new able flight students. You’ll also receive an introduction to an organization that takes pride in helping people succeed in ways that were not imagined before. Able Flight was created by pilots who believe that the life-changing experience of learning to fly is best shared, and they designed the Able Flight Schola

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NTSB Prelim: Cessna 172

Purpose Of The Accident Flight Was For A Student Pilot To Practice Touch-And-Go Takeoff And Landings

On December 13, 2020, about 1250 Pacific standard time, a Cessna 172, N5098E, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near San Diego, California. The flight instructor and student were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight. The flight instructor reported that the purpose of the accident flight was for a student pilot to practice touch-and-go takeoff and landings. During the second takeoff on runway 28R, as the airplane was about 100-150 feet above ground level, the flight instructor detected a loss of engine power and assumed control of the airplane.

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