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: New Flyers Association

New Flyers Association started in 1968 as "National Flyers Association", a small group of pilots who were interested in affordable flying. Throughout the 70's, NFA saw a very fast growth period, swelling in numbers and aircraft. NFA participated in numerous youth programs, bringing the dream of aviation to so many children.

Where once aviation was part of the community, having a cultural impact, it now was locked behind fences, gates, and security guards. NFA desires to reconnect aviation with the community again, through the use of outreach programs aimed at schools and universities. Pilots and instructors will be participating in events, bringing real aircraft for demonstrations, and showing people that aviation is more than just flying! It's adventure!

FMI: www.newflyers.net