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May 11, 2004

A Kick In The Glass: A First Look at the Cirrus Design SR22-G2 (Part One)

An Evolutionary Step Forward For A Revolutionary Airplane

Some years ago, a well-known automotive magazine compared a highly-regarded GA single engine aircraft against a world-renowned luxury sports car. In terms of fit, finish and bang for the buck, it was not GA's greatest moment and the aircraft's automotive competition cleaned its clock in terms of quality and perceived value -- for the amount of money invested. This was several years ago… when the GA world hadn't learned the hard lessons it has since learned from several decades of lean times… lessons that have not been lost on a number of the current leaders in the GA market -- most especially the folks of Cirrus Design.

GA Aircraft, Experimental Collide On Approach To Texas Runway

It's not often that two aircraft chance to meet in mid-air and the people inside live to tell the tale. But such is (thankfully) the case in Georgetown (TX), after a Diamond DA-40 and a Giles 202 bumped into each other while both were on short final to Runway 18.

NOTAM: 4/4044 Issued: 05/09/2004 23:52 Effective: Immediately - Until Further Notice State: MT Facility: ZLC - SALT LAKE CITY (ARTCC),UT. Type: HAZARDS Description: MILES CITY, MT.

Go To The Young Eagles Building At Oshkosh And Find Out

Having reached its initial goal of flying a million kids, the EAA Young Eagles program is now focused on the future and flying 100,000 young people a year and creating ways to sustain the youngsters' interest in aviation. Young Eagle participants of all ages can learn more at the Young Eagles building, which is directly south of the control tower.