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January 02, 2008

ANN Special Feature: Ed Bolen, NBAA - 01.02.08

ANN's Paul Plack talks with National Business Aviation Association President Ed Bolen about user fees, new faces in Washington, and other issues facing his organization and its members in 2008.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (01.02.08): Engine Mount

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The part of an aircraft structure designed to support the engine, and connect it to the airframe. Vibration isolators are normally included as part of the engine mount assembly.

"Clearly, our ability to advance a positive agenda in Washington and across the country is dependent upon an active and engaged Membership, and our continued strong ties to the entire general aviation community. As we all know, elected officials are most responsive to their own constituents."

Source: Ed Bolen, President and CEO of the National Business Aviation Association, reflecting on the challenges ahead for general aviation in 2008... and the importance of pilots letting their lawmakers know how they feel on such issues as user fees.