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March 19, 2006

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A mystery plane goes down in West Virginia while on a flight from Montana to Minnesota...

The government gets to present the heart of its case after all in the Moussaoui death penalty trial

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ANN Daily Aero-Briefing: 03.20.06

A mystery plane goes down in West Virginia while on a flight from Montana to Minnesota...

The government gets to present the heart of its case after all in the Moussaoui death penalty trial

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FAA Issues Emergency AD On GE CT7-8A Powerplants

AD #: 2006-06-51

The FAA is sending an emergency airworthiness directive (AD), 2006-06-51, to all owners and operators of certain General Electric Company Aircraft Engines (GEAE) CT7-8A turboshaft engines installed on Sikorsky S92 helicopters.

The NTSB has released preliminary statistics for 2005 showing an overall increase in civil aviation accidents for both scheduled airline and general aviation operations.

It's moving time for up and coming LSA heavyweight, Flight Design USA. The company has just completed a move to a new headquarters in South Woodstock, Connecticut. The new 5000 square-foot facility is home to the company's import operation as well as the headquarters of Flightstar kits and the sales and service of HKS engines.

FAA To Address Operational Control At NATA Convention

Over the last year, the FAA has been investigating aircraft leases between air charter operators and aircraft owners, the use of alternate business names, and operational control systems.

Cope Taufan '06 Now Underway

Sources in the USAF tell Aero-News that multinational pilots from the United States and Malaysia joined forces this week in the Pacific skies for Cope Taufan ‘06, a three-week air-to-air training exercise designed to sharpen air combat tactic skills and promote closer relations between allies.

Aero-Tips!

As more and more personal pilots venture into turbine-powered airplanes and the coming Very Light Jets (VLJs), more of us will need to be aware of the distinctions brought on with this increasing capability. One task that’s different at higher speeds is holding.

Aero-Linx!

Get your internet wings. At this site, you’ll find a serious community of “real” pilots and virtual pilots who share the love of aviation.

Aero-Terms!

Ceiling and Visibility Unlimited. A great day to grab that $100 burger.

"The increase in accidents is disappointing... but the decrease in total fatalities is a hopeful sign. Overall, it is clear that we need to maintain a strong focus on safety in all segments of the aviation community." Source: NTSB's Acting Chairman, Mark Rosenker, commenting on a report by the NTSB noting that US civil aviation accidents increased from 1,717 in 2004 to 1,779 in 2005. However, total fatalities decreased from 636 to 600, and most of these occurred in general aviation and air taxi operations.

IL TFR 03.21.06

NOTAM Number: FDC 6/3489 Issue Date: March 17, 2006 at 19:51 UTC Location: Scott AFB/Belleville, Illinois near TROY VORTAC (TOY) Beginning Date and Time: March 21, 2006 at 15:40 UTC Ending Date and Time: March 21, 2006 at 19:00 UTC Reason for NOTAM: Temporary flight restrictions for VIP (Very Important Person) Movement Type: VIP Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A

NOTAM Number: FDC 6/3494 Issue Date: March 17, 2006 at 20:44 UTC Location: Fort Smith Regional Airport, Fort Smith, Arkansas near FORT SMITH VORTAC (FSM) Beginning Date and Time: March 22, 2006 at 19:30 UTC Ending Date and Time: March 26, 2006 at 23:30 UTC Reason for NOTAM: The Fort Smith Air Show 2006 Type: Airshow Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A Pilots May Contact: Razorback (FSM) Approach Control, 479-649-2416

AD NUMBER: 2006-01-11R1 MANUFACTURER: Cessna SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2006-01-11R1 SUMMARY: This document clarifies the intent of AD 2006-01-11, which was published in the Federal Register on January 12, 2006 (71 FR 1941).