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April 11, 2004

Chelton Flight Systems Upgrades EFIS

Introduces Version 5.0a Software

Developing improvements and upgrades to their existing product line is keeping the R&D people at Chelton Flight Systems almost as busy as they were prior to certification. Hence, the new software for their EFIS units, Version 5.0A, includes a list of over 130 changes. Of those, 35 will be conspicuous to pilots familiar with existing systems. Some of the features added to the new version include enhanced VNAV functions, flight planning using Victor airways and Jet routes, colorized airspace on the moving map display which shows Restricted or Prohibited airspace as red, MOA’s and Warning areas as yellow, Class B as blue, and Class C and D as green.

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Rumors Pervading Washington 'Not Good' For Aviation

You're Not Going To Like This.....

ANN has learned that a small number (so far) of our elected officials are looking at additional security measures that may affect pilots all over the US. New security initiatives are being designed to "register, finger-print and conduct background checks" on a number of persons performing as "Primary Transportation Personnel."

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2004 COMM1 Aviation Scholarship Program Announced

e-publishing group has announced the Fourth Annual COMM1 Aviation Scholarship Program for the 2004-2005 flying season. These scholarships represent funding to assist young aspiring aviators with the training required to pursue a career in aviation and to help defray tuition and flight training expenses. The Annual COMM1 Aviation Scholarship Program is at the core of an ongoing series of efforts by the developers of COMM1 Radio Simulators to raise awareness about the importance of pilot communications proficiency at all levels of flight training.

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TX TFR: 04/11

NOTAM: 4/3000 Issued: 04/09/2004 15:05 Effective: 04/11/2004 13:15 - 04/11/2004 16:15 State: TX Facility: ZFW - FORT WORTH (ARTCC),TX. Type: VIP Description: FT HOOD, TEXAS, APRIL 11, 2004 LOCAL.

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Aero-News Quote Of The Day (04.11.04)

"It's at times like this that you get the real sense of community that we pilots are privileged to belong to." Source: Wyn Lewis, a member of the Cirrus Pilot's Association, praising the flight crew of an Air Canada Jazz Dash-8, who circled the accident site of a Cirrus SR20 that had used an emergency parachute to save the aircraft from significant peril over the Monashee Mountains in Alberta, Canada. Four lives were saved that night and the assistance of the Jazz crew got helicopter help to the Cirrus within just a few hours.

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HAI's Aviation Maintenance Technician Scholarship Winners

The winners of the HAI’s 2003 Aviation Maintenance Technician Scholarship awards were announced just prior to HELI-EXPO 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Congratulations to the following individuals: Emanuel Perez, Ryan Libech, Rina Slade, Kirk Beres, and Scott Jones.

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Purdue University Student Awarded GAMA Scholarship

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has selected Joshua Bochnowski, a senior at Purdue University, as the 2004 Dr. Harold S. Wood Award for Excellence recipient. “GAMA is pleased to name Joshua Bochnowski as this year’s recipient for his outstanding leadership and unwavering commitment in pursing a career in aviation,” said GAMA President & CEO Ed Bolen.

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WOW! SECOND Cirrus BRS Save in 36 Hours!

A Cirrus SR 22 experiencing "mechanical difficulties" deployed a BRS Emergency parachute recovery system in southern Florida at 1000 Saturday morning. The aircraft was occupied by a single pilot, Jeffrey Ippoliti (41), of Celebration FL. Ippoliti is described as a high-time Cirrus pilot with a "lot" of experience. His destination was Palm Beach International Airport.

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