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The new GA8-TC 320 is powered by a turbocharged Lycoming TIO-540-AH1A rated to 320 horsepower at 40 inches of manifold pressure at 2500 rpm from sea level to 5000 feet. http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?contentBlockId=76b9d396-3000-45a9-86b4-2bf9f2f0d2cd Fri, Nov 06,2009 09:14:56PM AD NUMBER: 2009-10-09 R1 MANUFACTURER: Cessna Aircraft Company 150 and 152 Series Airplanes http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?contentBlockId=f83135fe-7b40-4383-98f4-72c53042950c Fri, Nov 06,2009 03:54:10PM Start Of The Aircraft's 180-Hour Flight Test Regimen For Certification The new dedicated Freighter variant of the A330 flew for the first time Thursday, a four hour flight over Toulouse. The flight marks the start of a 180 hour flight-test and certification campaign, and paves the way for first delivery of the type to launch operator, Etihad Crystal Cargo, in the summer of 2010. http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?contentBlockId=603c8e16-dfef-45a8-8ebf-04bc00e29532 Fri, Nov 06,2009 03:53:41PM Expects To Be Able To Take Orders By Spring 2010 Remos Aircraft introduced its GX-F amphibious float concept at AirVenture in July and began flight testing in September. The company expects to complete the float installation approval and begin taking orders in the Spring of 2010. http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?contentBlockId=89e00e6b-debc-434f-9590-d789a5c5f7a3 Fri, Nov 06,2009 03:53:01PM Tickets Pulled For Overflying Destination, Going 90 Minutes With No Radio Contact The two pilots who flew 150 miles beyond their destination two weeks ago have filed an appeal to the revocation of their pilot certificates, an NTSB spokesman said Thursday. http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?contentBlockId=bad6ef3f-15c6-43b5-9944-1da48bac4d7d Fri, Nov 06,2009 03:52:00PM Congressman Murtha Says He Won't Insist On Helicopter Funding In Defense Appropriations Bill Congressman John Murtha (D-PA) said he will not include funding for the embattled VH-71 Presidential helicopter program in the final version of the Defense Appropriations bill despite the fact only 30 members of the House voted against it. http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?contentBlockId=eb7e9823-9880-4a46-bc1b-a5feb78aa808 Fri, Nov 06,2009 03:51:15PM Credits Sales Programs And Tax Incentives For The Surge Officials at Cessna report an increase in piston aircraft sales over the past two months, thanks in part to sales programs and tax incentives set to expire at the end of the year. Cessna has extended two of its successful programs through the end of 2009 to coincide with the federal depreciation provision. http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?contentBlockId=b0f82962-6f1d-4c66-a735-7884bd8c8f59 Fri, Nov 06,2009 03:49:45PM "I look at fuel prices, I make decision on do I need to fly or not, I do fewer hundred-dollar hamburgers. But I pull it out, I'll fly for an hour, and that's more relaxation than I usually get in a weeks vacation." Source: AOPA Aviation Summit attendee Pat Reed. http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?contentBlockId=bf552a29-134b-4fd6-b5a8-2fe26180ee94 Fri, Nov 06,2009 03:48:41PM ADS-B One of the technological innovations discussed as being available for GA Aircraft, and which wil be required for all aircraft in certain airspace in 11 years, is ADS-B, or Automatic Dependent, Surveillance Broadcast. It will allow pilots to have accruate traffic information in the cockpit. http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?contentBlockId=ee749d23-fa00-44cf-b949-30bc841a4a86 Fri, Nov 06,2009 03:48:07PM Cleared As Filed Means the aircraft is cleared to proceed in accordance with the route of flight filed in the flight plan. This clearance does not include the altitude, DP, or DP Transition. http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?contentBlockId=fba1e434-6ddb-4ddb-aaf2-36171c642c2b Fri, Nov 06,2009 03:47:30PM ANN Daily Touch-And-Go: 11.06.09 (ANN's Short-Form Daily News Program) ANN Daily Aero-Briefing: 11.06.09 (ANN's Long-Form Daily News Program) ANN Special Feature: AOPA Summit One Voice Panel - 11.06.09 (ANN Special Report, with Aviation Industry Leaders) http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?contentBlockId=19bf6a2d-71ce-46a2-bc35-ec16624eac42 Fri, Nov 06,2009 09:13:11AM ANN has committed itself to a series of new audio products that can be accessed on your PC or portable media device (such as the Apple iPod). http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?contentBlockId=bdbf2127-63c1-4770-8331-eaee03748435 Fri, Nov 06,2009 07:20:54AM Policy Changes Announced For Commercial And Instrument Rated Pilots Air Force officials here are seeking combat systems officers for unmanned aircraft systems pilot duty, and interested commissioned Airmen have until Nov. 20 to volunteer for the training. CSOs within the grade of lieutenant through major are eligible. http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?contentBlockId=f23a16be-8074-4223-bc8c-42ed12b5c91e Fri, Nov 06,2009 01:49:26AM Calls The Minneapolis Overshoot 'A Very Bad Example' FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt said the Flight 188 incident in which a Northwest jet overflew its intended destination by 150 miles only serves to reinforce his call for an emphasis on professionalism in the cockpit. http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?contentBlockId=ddbe953e-421c-48f7-844d-964b22c326ec Fri, Nov 06,2009 01:48:41AM