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NTSB Says NASCAR C-310 Had Electrical Problem

Pilot Reported Smelling Smoke The Day Before Fatal Crash

A pre-existing electrical problem may have contributed to the July 2007 fatal crash of a Cessna 310R near Sanford, FL, based information contained in an updated factual report issued Friday by the National Transportation Safety Board.

NV Firefighting TFR: UFN

NOTAM Number: FDC 8/6903 Issue Date: May 09, 2008 at 0432 UTC Location: SE OF DAYTON , Nevada Beginning Date and Time: Effective Immediately Ending Date and Time: Until further notice Reason for NOTAM: TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR FIRE FIGHTING Type: Hazards Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A Pilots May Contact: OAKLAND (ZOA) Center, 510-745-3331

AZ Firefighting TFR: UFN

NOTAM Number: FDC 8/6957 Issue Date: May 09, 2008 at 1710 UTC Location: 40 MI SW OF TUCSON , Arizona near TUCSON VORTAC (TUS) Beginning Date and Time: Effective Immediately Ending Date and Time: Until further notice Reason for NOTAM: TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR FIRE FIGHTING Type: Hazards Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A Pilots May Contact: ALBUQUERQUE (ZAB) Center, 505-856-4500

Aero-News Featured Aero-Casts For Friday 05.09.08

The Controversy Over ADS-B-Out, With CFI Max Trescott

ANN Daily Touch N Go: 05.09.08 (ANN's Short-Form Daily News Program) ANN Daily Aero-Briefing: 05.09.08 (ANN's Long-Form Daily News Program) ANN Special Feature -- The Controversy Over ADS-B-Out: 05.09.08 (ANN Special Report, with author, general aviation advocate, and 2008 National CFI of the Year, Max Trescott.)

Viking Selects Seaplanes North As Spares Distribution Partner

Will Distribute DHC Beaver And Otter Parts In Alaskan Region

Viking Air Limited told ANN Thursday the company recently selected Seaplanes North of Anchorage, Alaska as its material sales and distribution center for DHC-2 Beaver and DHC-3 Otter parts to better serve its Alaskan customers. The decision comes as a customer service enhancement effort to facilitate faster overnight deliveries to the region and to eliminate potential customs delays.

BLR Aerospace Earns EASA Approval For King Air Winglets

They Increase Efficiency... And Look Cool To Boot

An amended Supplemental Type Certificate will enable European operators of King Air 200GTs to modify their aircraft with performance-enhancing Winglet Systems. The FAA granted an STC amendment to BLR Aerospace in April, and EASA approval was granted this week.

AD: Socata

AD NUMBER: 2008-10-13 MANUFACTURER: Socata SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2008-10-13 SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above.

AD: Air Tractor

AD NUMBER: 2008-10-12 MANUFACTURER: Air Tractor SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2008-10-12 SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) to supersede AD 2007-13-17, which applies to certain Air Tractor, Inc. (Air Tractor) Models AT-602, AT-802, and AT-802A airplanes.

GAMA Releases Q1 2008 Delivery And Billing Numbers

Turbine Numbers Increase, But Pistons Continue Slump

On Thursday, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association announced first quarter shipment and billings figures. Total industry billings were up 16.1 percent to $5.3 billion, an all-time high for the first quarter, while total shipments were down by 7.5 percent... including a 28 percent slump in deliveries of piston aircraft.

Parents Sue School, FBO For Accident That Claimed Their Daughter

Allege Pilot Flew Erratically On June 2006 ROTC Flight

The parents of a 15-year-old girl who died in a June 2006 plane crash in Maine are suing the local school system, and the fixed-base operator that employed the pilot.