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October 06, 2006

NOTAM Number: FDC 6/2706 Issue Date: October 06, 2006 at 13:24 UTC Location: Macon, Georgia Beginning Date and Time: October 10, 2006 at 19:55 UTC Ending Date and Time: October 10, 2006 at 23:30 UTC Reason for NOTAM: Temporary flight restrictions for VIP (Very Important Person) Movement Type: VIP Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A

NOTAM Number: FDC 6/2664 Issue Date: October 05, 2006 at 21:47 UTC Location: Anniston, Alabama near TALLADEGA VOR/DME (TDG) Beginning Date and Time: October 09, 2006 at 12:30 UTC Ending Date and Time: January 02, 2007 at 21:00 UTC Reason for NOTAM: For the movement of hazardous material Type: Hazards Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A Pilots May Contact: Atlanta (ZTL) Center, 770-210-7622

NOTAM Number: FDC 6/2727 Issue Date: October 06, 2006 at 14:18 UTC Location: Biggs AAF, El Paso, Texas near EL PASO VORTAC (ELP) Beginning Date and Time: October 06, 2006 at 14:00 UTC Ending Date and Time: October 08, 2006 at 22:30 UTC Reason for NOTAM: The Amigo Airsho 2006 Type: Airshow Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A Pilots May Contact: El Paso (ELP) TRACON, 915-774-9407

NOTAM Number: FDC 6/2660 Issue Date: October 05, 2006 at 20:58 UTC Location: Albuquerque, United States near ALBUQUERQUE VORTAC (ABQ) Beginning Date and Time: October 06, 2006 at 11:30 UTC Ending Date and Time: October 15, 2006 at 18:00 UTC Reason for NOTAM: Due to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Type: Airshow Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A Pilots May Contact: Albuquerque (ZAB) Center, 505-856-4935

NOTAM Number: FDC 6/2703 Issue Date: October 06, 2006 at 12:59 UTC Location: Brandywine Airport, West Chester, Pennsylvania near MODENA VORTAC (MXE) Beginning Date and Time: October 14, 2006 at 16:00 UTC Ending Date and Time: October 15, 2006 at 19:45 UTC Reason for NOTAM: Parachute jumps by the U.S. Army Black Daggers Team Type: Airshow Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A Pilots May Contact: Philadelphia (PHL) Air Traffic Control Tower, 215-492-4192

NOTAM Number: FDC 6/2704 Issue Date: October 06, 2006 at 13:02 UTC Location: Seymour-Johnson AFB, North Carolina near KINSTON VORTAC (ISO) Beginning Date and Time: October 14, 2006 at 13:00 UTC Ending Date and Time: October 15, 2006 at 21:00 UTC Reason for NOTAM: Aerial demonstrations by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and other teams Type: Airshow Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A Pilots May Contact: Seymour-Johnson (GSB) Air Traffic Control Tower, 919-722-3511

NOTAM Number: FDC 6/2728 Issue Date: October 06, 2006 at 14:46 UTC Location: Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina near RALEIGH/DURHAM VORTAC (RDU) Beginning Date and Time: Effective Immediately Ending Date and Time: Until further notice Reason for NOTAM: Due to chemical fire and chlorine gas Type: Hazards Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A Pilots May Contact: Washington (ZDC) Center, 703-771-3470

NOTAM Number: FDC 6/2741 Issue Date: October 06, 2006 at 16:25 UTC Type: Hazards

NOTAM Number: FDC 6/2668 Issue Date: October 05, 2006 at 22:29 UTC Location: Paradise, Pennsylvania near LANCASTER VORTAC (LRP) Beginning Date and Time: October 06, 2006 at 11:00 UTC Ending Date and Time: October 06, 2006 at 20:00 UTC Reason for NOTAM: For funeral services Type: Hazards Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A Pilots May Contact: Philadelphia (PHL) Approach Control, 215-492-4123

ANN Wants A Commission, Darn It!

We, frankly, still can't believe it... but it appears Sam's Club, one of the nation's largest membership warehouse stores, has taken one of ANN's farcical April Fools announcements to heart.

No Major Anomalies Found So Far

A representative with UP Aerospace told ANN Friday the company has released its preliminary analysis of the September 25 launch of its SpaceLoft XL rocket at New Mexico's Spaceport America. From the company's findings so far, it appears the rocket came VERY close to attaining its goal.

TEB Working Group Adopts Stage II Ban, Restricted Hours

National Air Transportation Association (NATA) President James K. Coyne, along with Congressman Steve Rothman (D-NJ), Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Aviation Director Bill DeCota and Atlantic Aviation General Manager Joseph Fazio, announced this week a series of new pledges to the communities surrounding Teterboro Airport.

Senator Inhofe, Aide Uninjured In Runway Mishap

RV-8 Ground-Looped On KRVS Runway

It was a close call for Oklahoma senator James Inhofe Thursday, when his RV-8 ground-looped on landing at Tulsa's Jones Riverside Airport (RVS). Fortunately, Inhofe (right) and his passenger -- a longtime aide to the Senator -- were unhurt in the mishap.

Inaugural Presentation At NBAA's 59th Annual Meeting & Convention

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced this week the Cessna Aircraft Company will be presented with the inaugural NBAA Albert Ueltschi Humanitarian Award, in recognition of the leadership and spirit of service demonstrated by the Cessna Citation Special Olympics Airlift.

Texas Base Gains New Mission After Realignment

Laughlin Air Force Base officials received the first T-38 Talon October 4 from Moody AFB, GA -- marking the beginning of a new mission for the Texas base.

Renowned AME Lost Wednesday During Airshow Performance

Aero-News received the following report Thursday from our good friend Ralph McCormick at FLY-LOW magazine, on Wednesday's tragic accident at the Tucumcari Rotary Club Airshow.

Plane Hit Powerlines After Takeoff

Three people onboard a Cessna 177 Cardinal were killed Friday morning, after the plane went down shortly after takeoff from Berry Hill Airport south of Atlanta, GA.

Hilton Software CEO Hilton Goldstein, Part Two

ANN Daily Touch N Go: 10.06.06 (ANN's Short-Form Daily News Program) ANN Daily Aero-Briefing: 10.06.06 (ANN's Long-Form Daily News Program) ANN Special Feature -- Hilton Software, Part II: 10.06.06 (ANN Special Feature, Hilton Software CEO Hilton Goldstein, on the newest version of WingX.)

ANN Daily Aero-Briefing: 10.06.06

ANN Special Feature: Part 2 - Hilton Goldstein, Hilton Software 10.06.06

Today's ANN Special Feature is the second part of Jim Campbell's interview with Hilton Goldstein of Hilton Software, discussing Wing-X 2.0, a remarkable piece of GPS-enabled aviation software you c

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ANN Daily Touch-And-Go: 10.06.06

Raytheon To Close Goleta Civil Space Operation In 18 Months

Will Shift Operations To El Segundo

Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems (SAS) announced Thursday the company will begin transferring the civil space work performed at its Goleta, CA facility to Raytheon's facility in El Segundo, CA.

Says Airline Needs To Save Funds For Rainy Days

Who's running this airline, anyway? That's a question Air Canada's pilots are asking, as they want to have more say in how things are run. To that end... they've filed a suit seeking to foil a plan to spend the airline's profits.

Agency Doesn't Know What Caused Damage To Radiator Panel

Did the space shuttle Atlantis take a ding during its recent mission to the International Space Station? Experts outside of NASA reported Wednesday they thought so... and late Thursday afteroon, NASA confirmed reports the agency is studying a dent, one-tenth of an inch deep, it refers to as Ding 18.

USAF-IFS Diamonds Arrive In Pueblo

Classes Kick Off This Month

Aero-News learned this week the first 11 of 44 Diamond DA20-C1 and one DA40 aircraft have arrived at Doss Aviation, at the Pueblo, CO airport for the USAF Initial Flight Screening (IFS) Program.

Anyone Wanna Lease A Major Airport?

"Large midwestern city seeks quiet tenant for major international airport." Is that a want ad you might see in your local newspaper soon? If you live in Chicago you might.

RJs First New Planes Since Chapter 11 Filing

In what Northwest Airlines termed another major restructuring milestone, the carrier announced Thursday orders from two manufacturers for a total of 72 new, two-class regional aircraft that will each accommodate 76 passengers.

Will Airline End Up Servicing Planes Flying Its Former Routes?

Some good news for beleagured regional carrier Comair... as the Delta subisidiary announced Thursday it has received certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to perform third-party repair work on 50- and 70-seat Bombardier Canadair Regional Jets (CRJs).

Airlines Respond To A380 Delays In Different Ways...

It's Fleet Week!

The Fleet Week Air Show, one of the largest air shows in the nation, will host the Blue Angels when they take to the skies above San Francisco as Fleet Week makes its 26th appearance, October 4-10, 2006.

Mishandled Baggage Complaints Soar In August

Carry-On Restrictions To Blame

While more passengers may be flying commercial airlines than in recent times... their bags may not be making the same trip, following security restrictions placed on carry-on luggage in August.

Aero-Tips!

I think we've rounded a corner in the way most instrument pilots view autopilots. When I first earned my instrument rating very few piston airplanes had any sort of autopilot. That's not the case anymore.

Aero-Linx!

Capture your plane or another favorite aircraft in all its humorous glory. Bombers, transports, fighters and helicopters, no aircraft is safe from the pen of Rob Henderson.

Aero-Terms!

When the air flowing over the wing cannot produce enough lift to support the weight of the aircraft. This can happen if the aircraft flies too slowly, or if the wing is at a too-high angle to the incoming airflow.

"The nature of the object that hit the shuttle radiator isn’t known."

Source: Part of NASA's statement Thursday confirming reports from experts outside the agency that... something... collided with a radiator panel on the space shuttle Atlantis during its recent mission to the International Space Station.