It wasn't too long ago a number of pilots expressed concern at
the buyout of XM Satellite Radio, provider of the invaluable XM WX
satellite weather service, by rival Sirius.
The "Cool" Details Behind GA's Latest FIKI Program
As previously detailed, ANN had exclusive and unprecedented
access to the Cirrus Aircraft team that created GA's latest FIKI
certified airframe. It was a fascinating process... to look into
and through ALL aspects of the design, manufacture, testing and
certification of the 'Known Ice" version of the SR-22.
As state and local governments across the US put capital
projects on hold to conserve recession-ravaged tax revenue, at
least one Texas county is bucking the trend.
A series of one-day seminars by Progressive Aviation Services
seek to educate pilots about the benefits of Wide Area Augmentation
System (WAAS) navigation, and make pilots more familiar with the
equipment needed to utilize the services offered.
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