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NOTAM Number : FDC 6/5375 Issue Date : August 07, 2006 at 3:03 UTC Location : Denny, California 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

NOTAM Number : FDC 6/5429 Issue Date : August 07, 2006 at 15:42 UTC Location : 15 Southwest, Casper, Wyoming near MUDDY MOUNTAIN VORTAC (DDY) 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

NOTAM Number : FDC 6/5443 Issue Date : August 07, 2006 at 17:10 UTC Location : 23 Miles Northwest, Burley, Idaho near BURLEY VOR/DME (BYI) 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

NOTAM Number : FDC 6/5456 Issue Date : August 07, 2006 at 18:17 UTC Location : Jacksonville, Oregon near ROGUE VALLEY VORTAC (OED) 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

NOTAM Number : FDC 6/5460 Issue Date : August 07, 2006 at 18:28 UTC Location : Doyle, California near AMEDEE VOR/DME (AHC) 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

NOTAM Number : FDC 6/5482 Issue Date : August 07, 2006 at 19:56 UTC Location : Williams, Arizona near FLAGSTAFF VOR/DME (FLG) Beginning Date and Time : August 08, 2006 at 16:00 UTC Ending Date and Time : August 08, 2006 at 18:00 UTC Reason for NOTAM : Gas release

NOTAM Number : FDC 6/5483 Issue Date : August 07, 2006 at 19:58 UTC Location : Seligman, Arizona near DRAKE VORTAC (DRK) Beginning Date and Time : August 08, 2006 at 16:00 UTC Ending Date and Time : August 08, 2006 at 18:00 UTC Reason for NOTAM : Gas release

SportPlane Construction Techniques Intrigue Cessna

Cessna Has Been Watching The SportPlane Movement Carefully... Guess Why?

You can't say you didn't see this one coming... As Cessnas executives think about whether they'll build a light sport aircraft, they're faced with the rather daunting task of trying to do so at light sport prices.

'Commercial Builder's Assistance' Under Review

FAA Charters Panel To Discuss Changes To 14 CFR 21.191

The FAA has decided to review the requirements of 14 CFR 21.191, the rules regarding amateur-built aircraft. According to FAA Order 1110.143, dated 07/26/2006, current guidance on the subject of amateur built aircraft has not kept pace with technology or the market. The order directs the formation of a committee to assess the current rules and, if necessary, recommend new ones.

2006 Palm Springs AOPA Expo To Feature FAA Admin, Parade of Planes

FAA Administrator Marion Blakey will again be a headliner at AOPA Expo. Shortly after her Oshkosh appearance, several days ago, Blakey (pictured below) confirmed that she'll be part of the Expo General Session Friday morning, November 10. AOPA Expo 2006 will run from November 9 through 11, at the Palm Springs Convention Center in Southern California.