New Survey Proves Space Exploration Still Important -- Nearly 9 Out Of 10 Americans See Value

Despite the tough economic climate in the U.S., almost 90 percent of Americans see value in the U.S. space program. This finding is part of the results of a survey commissioned by the Coalition for Space Exploration, proving that space is still very important to the American people.

 The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE), has announced the incorporation of the organization in the state of Connecticut. SAFE is a new organization formed to represent the nation's professional aviation educators.

OK... This Is Exactly What DOT Said

 The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today announced it has made steady and measurable increases in air safety that have made flying safer than ever before. The work of DOT's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) resulted in a 65 percent reduction in the aviation fatal accident rate between 1997 and 2006.

Avidyne's AML Expanded To Include The Columbia/Cessna 350 And 400

Avidyne has received STC approval from the FAA for the installation of their TWX670 Tactical Lightning Detection System in the Cessna 400 (neé Columbia 400). This approval follows the recent STC approval in January of the TWX670 for installation in the Cessna 350 (Columbia 350).

Save Maintenance Money With The Educated Owner Video Series -- Now On DVD

Approach Aviation tells ANN that they are releasing 'The Educated Owner Video Series' on DVD. The Educated Owner Video Series is reportedly the 'first video series dedicated to helping aircraft owners and pilots increase safety and reduce the costs associated with aircraft ownership.'

By ANN Guest-Editor Max Trescott, 2008 National CFI of the Year ANN E-I-C Note: Our good friend (indeed, aviation's good friend) Max Trescott is up in arms over the TSA LASP cluster#$%^/mess/proposal/you name it and he doesn't sitting idly by while the TSA continues to make a mockery of this embattled process we've come to know as DEMOCRACY. 

Controller Patrick Harten, In First Public Comments, Tells Story Of Working US Airways Flight 1549 

 New York TRACON (Terminal Radar Approach Control) air traffic controller Patrick Harten testified before the House Aviation Subcommittee today that when he heard US Airways Flight 1549 Captain Chesley Sullenberger tell him on the radio frequency, "We're gonna be in the Hudson," he feared this was the plane's "death sentence."

ANN's Final Program On The Development and Certification of the Cirrus FIKI System

As previously detailed, ANN had exclusive and unprecedented access to the Cirrus Aircraft team that created GA's latest FIKI certified airframe. It was a fascinating process... to look into and through ALL aspects of the design, manufacture, testing and certification of the 'Known Ice" version of the SR-22.

'Percentage of Global Fleet in Storage Close to 9/11 Peak'

With nearly 1200 aircraft taken out of service in 2008 alone, only the aircraft boneyards will benefit... so says a study released by an aviation info-broker.

Following previous discussions about the RR500 at Oshkosh 2008, Rolls-Royce announced its sixth new civil engine program in less than three years with the introduction of a new turboshaft engine, the RR500TS. This is a further step in the Group’s strategy of creating new market opportunities by expanding its portfolio of engines.

 AgustaWestland and CAE have announced that AW139 initial helicopter type rating and recurrent training is now available in Morristown, New Jersey, USA. The training programs are approved by the FAA under part 142.

 The FAA has made a statement today before a House Committee that seems, at best, to be looking to gain a few more headlines in the wake of the successful USAir ditching in the Hudson River last month. The FAA sent its new FAA Admin For Aviation Safety, Peggy Gilligan, a career FAA bureaucrat with an interesting history of industry 'run-ins'...

Sikorsky Aircraft has been basking in a fair amount of attention at Heli-Expo 2009... and giving some back, as well. As the event closed, they recognized Helijet International Inc. for achieving an accident-free 140,000 fleet hour milestone with its S-76A helicopters.

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Strap on a Paramotor and join these amazing people who run into their dreams of flight. But be well educated before leaping aloft-this website is dedicated to that end. Enjoy the ride!

Aero-Terms!

In the event of engine failure, the process of adjusting a controllable-pitch propeller to a pitch position where the blade angle is about 90° to the plane of rotation in order to stop windmilling.

"We at Aero-News are totally opposed to a program that will cost pilots $1.9 billion, but for which the TSA cannot quantify the benefits. We're also concerned that while the proposed program includes aircraft as small as 12,500 pounds, it's conceivable that the TSA might expand the program in the future to cover all aircraft. We're all for having security and freedom. However this program seems to provide no increase in security while greatly decreasing the utility of aircraft to fly freely where and when they want. Please let your elected representatives know how you feel!" Source: 2008 National CFI of the Year, Max Trescott, in a guest editorial for ANN about the consequences of the TSA LASP.