Mon, Jun 26, 2006
Tom Turner's Aero-Craft 101: More On Taildragger Flyin'
During last week's Aero-Craft
segment, CFI Tom Turner shared some of his thoughts on
the special skills needed to fly tailwheel-equipped airplanes... as
well as some of the rewards.
In fact, on this week's wrap-up segment... Tom proclaims the
added challenges of learning to fly a tailwheel-equipped plane may
be one of the best piloting adventures you might imagine.
This feature is in addition to our daily news briefing --
available in either a quick "Touch And Go" format or an expanded
Aero-Briefing.
ANN Daily Touch N Go:
06.26.06 (ANN's Short-Form Daily News Program)
ANN Daily Aero-Briefing:
06.26.06 (ANN's Long-Form Daily News Program)
ANN Special Feature -- Tom Turner's
Aero Craft 101: 06.26.06 (ANN Special Feature,
with more from Tom Turner on learning to fly a tailwheel-equipped
aircraft.)
Our DAILY programs consist of (at least) three separate
products.
- ANN's Daily 'Touch & Go' Aero-Cast: A
quick look at the most recent news of the day... short, succinct
and to the point. The usual 'Touch & Go' takes but a few
minutes and is a summary, only, of the day's events... and it only
takes a few minutes of your time.
- ANN's Daily Briefing Aero-Cast: The Daily ANN
Report (ANNRep for short), is a more comprehensive look at the
day's news. We give you the whole buzz... the news and features
that occupy the forefront of aviation news as well as solid
background on the subjects that aviators and other aviation
professionals need to stay informed on.
- ANN's Daily 'ASR' Feature Aero-Cast: Our daily
'Aero-News Special Report' involves a more in-depth view of a story
or two that dominated (or will be dominating) the day's news. Far
more detailed than any single story in our standard ANN Daily
Reports, this is a solid chance to get a close look at the stories
and topics that matter. ASR features may include exclusive
interviews with Aviation's Newsmakers, ANN's Special Investigative
reports and solid analysis of the stories that will have undeniable
impact on the world of aviation and aerospace.
Check them out, let us know what you think and be sure to keep
those news-tips and program suggestions coming... ANN is ALL about
what YOU want to know about in the world of aviation and
aerospace.
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