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June 26, 2007

T-Minus Two Days To Unveiling Of 'the-jet'

Cirrus To Take Wraps Off Turbofan Offering At M5... And ANN Will Be There

When it comes to secret flying projects, the folks at Area 51 have nothing on two brothers from Minnesota... but the time is fast approaching when Alan and Dale Klapmeier will take the wraps off a full-size mockup of "the-jet," at the fifth annual Cirrus Owners and Pilots Association "migration" to Duluth.

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Mid-Continent Instruments Offers 4300 Series AI On Robinson Helos

Also Available For Aftermarket Installation

The folks at Mid-Continent Instruments tell ANN the Wichita, KS-based avionics manufacturer recently partnered with Robinson Helicopters, to offer the 4300 Series Attitude Indicator on R22 and R44 helicopters.

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CO Firefighting TFR: UFN

NOTAM Number: FDC 7/5891 Issue Date: June 26, 2007 at 0007 UTC Location: Denver Center, SW of Granby, CO, Near Pole Creek, Colorado near KREMMLING VOR/DME (RLG) Beginning Date and Time: Effective Immediately Ending Date and Time: Until further notice Reason for NOTAM: To provide a safe environment for fire fighting aircraft operations Type: Hazards Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A Pilots May Contact: Denver (ZDV) Center, 303-651-4248

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NM Firefighting TFR: UFN

NOTAM Number: FDC 7/5890  Issue Date: June 25, 2007 at 2348 UTC  Location: Albuquerque Center, 6 Miles SE of Taos, New Mexico near TAOS VORTAC (TAS)  Beginning Date and Time: Effective Immediately  Ending Date and Time: Until further notice  Reason for NOTAM: To provide a safe environment for fire fighting operations  Type: Hazards  Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A  Pilots May Contact: ALBUQUERQUE (ZAB) Automated Flight Service Station, 505-856-4580 

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WY Firefighting TFR: UFN

NOTAM Number: FDC 7/5995 Issue Date: June 26, 2007 at 1532 UTC Location: Salt Lake Center, 25 NW Big Piney, Wyoming near BIG PINEY VOR/DME (BPI) Beginning Date and Time: Effective Immediately Ending Date and Time: Until further notice Reason for NOTAM: To provide a safe environment for fire fighting operations Type: Hazards Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A Pilots May Contact: Salt Lake (ZLC) Center, 801-320-2560

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MT Firefighting TFR: UFN

NOTAM Number: FDC 7/6013 Issue Date: June 26, 2007 at 1704 UTC Location: Salt Lake Center, 13 West of Utica, Montana near LEWISTOWN VORTAC (LWT) Beginning Date and Time: Effective Immediately Ending Date and Time: Until further notice Reason for NOTAM: To provide a safe environment for fire fighting aircraft operations Type: Hazards Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A Pilots May Contact: Salt Lake (ZLC) Center, 801-320-2560

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SD Firefighting TFR: UFN

NOTAM Number: FDC 7/5899 Issue Date: June 26, 2007 at 0437 UTC Location: Denver Center, Custer State Park, South Dakota near RAPID CITY VORTAC (RAP) Beginning Date and Time: Effective Immediately Ending Date and Time: Until further notice Reason for NOTAM: To provide a safe environment for aircraft fire fighting operations Type: Hazards Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A Pilots May Contact: Denver (ZDV) Center, 303-651-4248

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Upgraded: AOPA's Karen Gebhart

Named Executive VP Of Communications

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) tells ANN that Karen Gebhart was recently named executive vice president of communications for the pilot advocacy group. In her new position, Gebhart is responsible for communicating AOPA's message to members, the media, and the non-flying public.

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Aero-News Featured Aero-Casts For Tuesday 06.26.07

Ron Swanda Reflects On His Time At GAMA

ANN Daily Touch N Go: 06.26.07 (ANN's Short-Form Daily News Program) ANN Daily Aero-Briefing: 06.26.07 (ANN's Long-Form Daily News Program) ANN Special Feature -- Looking Back On 25 Years At GAMA: 06.26.07 (ANN Special Feature, with Ron Swanda, who will soon step down as Senior VP of Operations for the General Aviation Manufacturers Association.)

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Maine Revenue Service Jumps On 'Use Tax' Bandwagon Against Aircraft Owners

Better Keep That Bangor Trip Down To Less Than 20 Days... Or Stay Away Altogether

Is Maine following Florida down the path to becoming an unfriendly haven for pilots? Months after ANN broke the news about the Sunshine State's plans to slap a "use tax" on owners of new aircraft unfortunate enough to then be seen on airport ramps in the state, it appears tax collectors in the Pine Tree state are following suit.

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AIAA Endorses Federal Aviation R&D Act Of 2007

Bill Provides Annual Gains In Research To $515M

The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) has endorsed HR 2698, the Federal Aviation R&D Act of 2007. After approval by the House Science and Technology's Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics June 14, the full committee approved the measure, sponsored by Rep. Mark Udall (D-CO), Friday June 22 by voice vote.

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San Diego Mayor Says Building Near MYF Must Be Shorter

Contractor Has Until August 25 To Comply

The fur continues to fly in San Diego, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association tells ANN. Mayor Jerry Sanders has ordered a contractor to remove the top 20 feet of an infamous office tower project near Montgomery Field, because the 180-foot building has been deemed a hazard to air navigation.

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Two Lost In New York RV-4 Accident

Witnesses Saw Plane "Tumbling"

A homebuilt Vans RV-4 went down Sunday in the Orange County town of Wallkill, NY. According to Federal Aviation Administration spokeswoman Holly Baker, the accident occurred Sunday evening and killed two people.

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