Aero-Linx!

Scouring the information super airways can sometimes be a tough, if educational, task for the Aero-News staff... but it also allows us to check out some truly neat and exciting sites, so it's not that bad a gig. On any given day, we may check dozens (and often hundreds) of different sources for story ideas, and facts confirmation. And, as is the nature of our business, much of this is done on the Internet.

The ANN gang decided we probably shouldn't keep some of the neat sites, info resources, and organizations we've discovered to ourselves... so we decided to bring you Aero-Linx. These are the sites that WE check out -- when we need added perspective, a new spin on a day's topic... or just want to escape into cyber-aero-space for awhile.

Look for some of our favorite sites, coming each day to ANN via Aero-Linx. Suggestions for future Aero-Linx segments are always welcome, as well.

Aero-Linx: Alan Henley -- My Story

One of sport aviation's more indefatigable characters is a guy by the name of Alan Henley... once best known for this flying with AeroShell Aerobatic Team. A tragic accident nearly two years ago has left him partially paralyzed and in need of nearly constant medical care. This blog is the product of his family... detailing the struggles, the triumphs, the pain and the reality of living through such horrific circumstances. As we celebrate Memorial Day, give some thought to courageous men like Alan, who struggle to live through the tragedies of life and the amazing family that supports him through these times. I dare you to read through a few pages and not be touched to the core. We pray to God that Alan recovers... but regardless of that, we are inspired by he and his family as they seek the best life possible under uncertain circumstances.

FMI: www.caringbridge.org/visit/alanhenley