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Chelton Aviation's Digital Autopilot Sets A New Standard

Help For Single-Pilot Flight

Chelton Aviation has taken autopilot technology to new heights with features that simplify operation, lower costs and provide more accurate tracking. The feature-laden AP-3C TSO autopilot consists of three components, utilizes attitude based automatic pitch trim as a standard feature and leads the industry in holding altitude in turbulent conditions.

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Pass Drunk Flying Bill

Bill On Its Way To State Senate

One Pennsylvania lawmaker said she was flabbergasted after a pilot thought to have been drunk flew a meandering path right into oncoming traffic at Philadelphia International -- dismayed that there are no laws in the Keystone State that prohibit flying while intoxicated.

Washington TFR: TFN

NOTAM: 4/6124 Issued: 06/30/2004 08:05 Effective: Immediately - Until Further Notice State: WA Facility: ZSE - SEATTLE (ARTCC),AUBURN,WA. Type: HAZARDS Description: OMAK, WA.

Washington TFR: TFN

NOTAM: 4/6140 Issued: 06/30/2004 16:13 Effective: Immediately - Until Further Notice State: WA Facility: ZSE - SEATTLE (ARTCC),AUBURN,WA. Type: HAZARDS Description: ROSS DAM, WA. FREEZE OUT FIRE.

Alaska TFR: TFN

NOTAM: 4/6116 Issued: 06/29/2004 21:52 Effective: Immediately - Until Further Notice State: AK Facility: ZAN - ANCHORAGE (ARTCC),AK. Type: HAZARDS Description: VENETIE, ALASKA.

FAA Selects CSC to Design Upgraded Traffic Flow Management System

Will Update System That Evolved Over Decades

The FAA Wednesday awarded Computer Sciences Corp. (CSC) of El Segundo (CA), a $13.5 million contract to begin upgrading the automated system the agency uses to ensure the most efficient flow of the nation’s air traffic.