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July 09, 2009

NTSB Determines Probable Cause Of 2007 Fossett Crash

Steve's Loss Was Due To 'An Encounter With Downdrafts'

The NTSB has released its final report on the aviation accident that claimed the life of Steve Fossett.

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Cirrus Surge Boosts Northstar

Parts Manufacturer Re-Hiring Laid Off Workers

Duluth parts manufacturer Northstar Aerospace is hiring back some of its laid-off workforce due largely to a surge in orders for Cirrus aircraft. 

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Student Pilot Who Went Down Over The Weekend Had An Expired Certificate

Student Ticket Had Expired June 30th.

The person flying a Cessna 150 which went down over the weekend near Mayflower, Arkansas had held a student pilot's license, but it had expired on June 30th and was not re-issued, according to the FAA.

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CBP Completes Unmanned Aircraft Surveillance In Great Lakes Region

Operation To Demonstrate Potential UAV Role In Border Patrol Missions

U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Office of Air and Marine has concluded surveillance operations along the U.S. side of the maritime border of Lake Ontario and St. Lawrence Seaway, and the land border of New York and Ontario on June 25, 2009.

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FAA Publishes Updated Amateur Rocket Rules

Clarifies And Moves Amateur Rocketry Out Of The "Balloon" Section

The FAA has updated 14 CFR Parts 1 and 101 "Requirements for Amateur Rocket Activities", which corrects errors in the FAA regulations regarding amateur rockets, effective June 6th.

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Aero-TV: Minds Behind The Masters -- Sandy and JoAnn Hill (Part 2)

Two Powerful Voices Fight For Excellence In Aero-Education

There are a number of voices speaking loudly and clearly about matters we all need to address in terms of flight safety and aero-education. Two of the most prominent of those voices are Professional Aviation Educators Sandy and JoAnn Hill.

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Did A Snail Cause A Cessna To Stop Flying?

Remains Were Found In A Fuel Tank During Investigation

While the NTSB did not cite a cause of the forced landing of a Penobscott Island Air Service Cessna 206 on June 15th it did note that the remains of a snail were found in the fuel that was recovered at the accident site. Fortunately there was only one minor injury associated with this incident. 

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