We Lost Some Famous Pilots, Some Heroes, Some Industry Leaders, And One Rogue During The Year
This is certainly the least favorite of the recaps we do at the end of the year … remembering those who have "slipped the surly bonds of Earth." What follows is a partial list of those notable aviators who were lost during 2013.
“Not surprisingly, there has been significant public opposition to allowing in-flight mobile phone calls. As Chairman of the Committee with jurisdiction over both of your agencies, let me add my voice to that growing chorus.” Source: Senate Transportation Committee Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV (D-WV).
A fuel tank located in the center of an airplane’s wing box. These tanks are typically located within the fuselage contour but may extend outside the fuselage contour into the wing.
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