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December 20, 2010

ANN Special Feature: Stop Flying Airliner Patterns - 12.20.10

ANN's Paul Plack talks with CFI Bob Miller of Over The Airwaves about why general aviation pilots would be safer if we'd stop flying airliner-sized patterns in our small piston aircraft.

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NTSB: Power Line Survey Results In Wire Strike

Airframe Wire Cutter Appears To Have Helped Avoid More Serious Damage

It may not sound like a glorious job... but powerline survey has its share of risks and rewards. In the case of an errant Bell 206, the risks exceeded the rewards on December 10th as the helo hit the stats line atop the powerline. Despite damage to the airframe and rotors, the pilot was able to get the bird safely to the ground... Whew...

Avcorp and Cessna Agree To Production Transition

Avcorp Industries Inc. has confirmed that, following discussions with Cessna, Avcorp and Cessna will transition current production work back to Cessna. Avcorp will continue to fulfill orders until transition and the transition timeline is not yet defined. Avcorp and Cessna are entering into discussions with respect to the timing and associated expenses in connection with the transition.