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The Latest News From EAA - Experimental Aircraft Association:
Special Awareness Training Ordered for Washington, D.C. Metro Area VFR Pilots
The FAA issued a long-anticipated final rule this week requiring "special awareness" training for any pilot who flies under visual flight rules (VFR) within a 60-nautical-mile (NM) radius of the Washington, DC DCA VOR/DME.
Pipistrel Team Again the Big Winner in NASA GA Technology Challenge
NASA handed out a total of $97,000 in prize money at the 2008 General Aviation Technology Challenge held last week at the Charles M. Schultz/Sonoma County Airport in Santa Rosa, California.
Luck o' the Irish - Young Eagles Raffle Winner 'One-Ups' his Dad
It was Thursday, July 31, the night of the annual Gathering of Eagles fundraiser at AirVenture, and Michael Kenny was en route to joining his colleagues from Pilatus Aircraft, Ltd. when suddenly his phone rang. The 37-year-old Irishman saw it was from his father, Patrick, who was calling from home in Cork, Ireland.
The Latest News From EAA AirVenture Oshkosh:
Luck o' the Irish - Young Eagles Raffle Winner 'One-Ups' his Dad
It was Thursday, July 31, the night of the annual Gathering of Eagles fundraiser at AirVenture, and Michael Kenny was en route to joining his colleagues from Pilatus Aircraft, Ltd. when suddenly his phone rang. The 37-year-old Irishman saw it was from his father, Patrick, who was calling from home in Cork, Ireland.
World's Largest Get Well Card at Oshkosh
Talk about your great timing ... As aerobatic pilot Alan Henley lay in his Alabama hospital bed last Saturday morning recovering from his severe injuries in a non-aviation home accident, a computer was brought into the room. About an hour later, the AeroShell Aerobatic Team Lead took cyber-delivery of the world's biggest get well card that read, "Get Well Alan."
Federal Leaders Land at AirVenture 2008
Leaders from the FAA and from both houses of Congress flocked to AirVenture once again to meet face to face with EAA members and to get a firsthand look at how their decisions will affect pilots and aviation enthusiasts from around the country.
The Latest News From AOPA - Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association:
Industry wants to see higher LSA sales
So how is the light sport aircraft industry doing? From a strictly quantity standpoint, registrations are moving at a pace of 500 per year in the United States.
New AOPA regional rep makes critical inroads in New Jersey
When it comes to politics, it all boils down to whom you know. That's why AOPA's new Eastern Regional Representative Gregory Winton met with key legislative leaders in New Jersey on Aug. 7.
Small knowledge testing centers lose certification
Under a new FAA policy, roughly 120 CATS and LaserGrade testing facilities across the country have lost their knowledge test administration privileges because they gave fewer than 25 tests last year. AOPA has requested that the FAA reverse its policy and immediately reinstate the testing centers' privileges.
The Latest News From AVweb:
FBO of the Week: Air 51 (LEX, Lexington, KY)
>>> AVWEB FUEL FINDER CURRENT PRICE FOR 100LL: $5.59 (down 2¢ from last week)CURRENT PRICE FOR JET A: $5.85 (down 9¢ from last week)Fuel prices provided weekly by AirNav, based on prices from the past 2 weeks. Changes are relative to last week's prices. /TEXT_ONLY-->Althought it's still a relatively new FBO, Air 51 in Lexington, Kentucky keeps popping up on our radar. The latest recommendation comes from AVweb reader Don Hagedorn, who calls this popular pit stop the "best FBO I have ever visited," prompting us break with tradition and make Air 51 our "FBO of the Week" for a second time.Don writes:We were delayed due to weather ... when returning to Columbia, SC from Oshkosh on 2 August. Their great staff went out of their way to take care of my 13-year-old nephew and make him feel welcome while we waited. Fine staff, great facilities, reasonable fuel prices, and wonderful amenities. Plus, my nephew was especially thrilled by the TV in the men's room. (Ah, simple pleasures!)Keep those nominations coming. For complete contest rules, click here.AVweb is actively seeking out the best FBOs in the country and another one, submitted by you, will be spotlighted here next Monday!
Biplane Pilot Killed At Old Rhinebeck
The pilot of a replica biplane died when the aircraft reportedly spun during a mock dogfight at Old Rhinebeck in upstate New York, Sunday. Witnesses said the aircraft entered a spin and crashed near the historic airfield. The pilot was not immediately identified.
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