From April 1st 2007: Has AOPA Finally Over-Done It?
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After years worth of exciting airplane giveaway sweepstakes, AOPA has hit upon what they call the "ultimate" Grand Prize... the gargantuan Airbus A380 Uber-Jumbo. "It gets harder and harder to top each year's contest, but we think we hit upon a winning combination this time," notes AOPA's Chris Dancy. "As the world's largest aviation organization, we thought it only fitting that we give away the world's largest airplane to a lucky AOPA member... and it might even finally earn us some respect f
From April 1st, 2014: 'Big Bad G' Says Portable Device 'Perfect For The Weekend Pilot'
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Garmin has introduced a game-changed portable GPS the company says is perfect for the weekend pilot who does not spend hours every week in the cockpit. The G100 will have a unique power switch that requires a credit or debit card swipe to activate the instrument. Carl Wolf, Vice President, Aviation Sales and Marketing, says the device will make precision navigation affordable for GA.
From April 1, 2015: Proposes Legislation To Have Journalists Pass A Basic Written Exam
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Senator James Inhofe (R-OK) has proposed legislation that would require any media organization presenting stories about aviation to have the reporters covering those stories pass a basic knowledge test. Under the “Accuracy in Aviation Reporting Act of 2015”, reporters would be required to take a basic ground school course and pass a 10-question written exam to attain an “Aviation Approved” designation. An official seal would be added to any story reported by that journalist indicating that he or she has a basic understanding of aeronauti
From April 1st, 2005: Two Years After Airport Destroyed, Mayoral Residence Leveled
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley's official residence was destroyed early Friday morning by bulldozers and heavy equipment operating under cover of darkness. It was remarkably similar to the destruction of Meigs Field, which Daley ordered accomplished in the deep of night two years ago. A demolition order posted on a nearby telephone pole said the mansion was being razed to make way for a new city park. Park District officials, however, said they were unaware of any such plans.
From April 1st, 2017: Classic Airplane With Modern Upgrades
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Beechcraft announced April 1 that it has plans to bring back the Staggerwing … “because it’s just the coolest-looking airplane ever.” The classic biplane was last produced in 1949, “but it is still a head-turner wherever it goes,” said a Beechcraft executive not authorized to speak to the media. “When we presented this to the Textron board, they all wanted to place an order right now. “So we dug the plans out of the archives and started setting up the jigs in Wichita … and we expect to be in production by the 4th quar
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