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July 22, 2007

Cirrus Jet Debut

OK... you all know about the recent Cirrus jet announcment... here's a bird's eye view of what the event looked like... from the perspective of those who were there.

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NTSB Tells FAA To Get 'Aggressive' In Safety Guideline Enforcement

FAA Says It's Trying, But Governmental Process Takes Awhile

When answering questions submitted by US Rep. Ben Chandler (D-KY) last month, the National Transportation Safety Board said it found several incidents where flights crews failed to cross-check their runway location before takeoff, a recommendation made after Comair Flight 5191 went down in Kentucky last year.

"Ruff Stuff" Will Have Nose Art Applied On Opening Day

It is a practice dating back to the earliest days of World War II... when fighter pilots and bomber crews would emblazen their aircraft with personalized nose art, to identify their faithful steeds and provide a small touch of home in a hostile foreign land.

Aero-Linx!

Developed by NASA Ames Education Division and funded in part by Aviation Operations Systems and the Aerospace Education Coordinating Committee (AECC). Virtual Skies is designed for use by high school teachers and their classes, home school teachers and students in grades 9-12, as well as aviation enthusiasts (pilots and passengers alike). Within this Web site you will be able to explore the world of air traffic management and learn more about NASA research in aviation operations systems and aviation safety.

Aero-Terms!

A term used for the preservation of equipment or machinery. When mothballed, the item is sealed so moisture and debris cannot get in. Aircraft that are declared surplus by the military are often mothballed and stored, in case they are needed in the future.

"I represent a small business that operates a turboprop airplane to help my company survive, and my story is not unique. The general aviation community of which I am a part supports modernization of our aviation system, and is willing to help pay for it. But we want to pay at the pump -- not through user fees or new taxes. The fuel tax is a simple, proven and efficient way to measure and pay for system use for operators like me."

Source: Richard Shine, CEO of Manitoba Recycling in Lancaster, NY. He testified Thursday before the Senate Aviation Subcommittee on Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure on the negative impact additional user fees would have on his business.