We previously reported that studies indicate many complaints about airport noise come from a few people with a dedicated mission to file the complaints. It seems that one such person has been identified in the Washington DC area. Well known ESA astronaut, Roberto Vittori, moved his family to the Washington DC area where he bought a house in the Hillandale neighborhood north of Georgetown. After moving there, instrument procedures at Ronald Reagan National Airport were changed because of NextGen s
Aero Linx: German Business Aviation Association (GBAA)
The German Business Aviation Association is a registered association representing the interests of corporate aviation and of non-scheduled commercial aviation within the framework of general aviation, as defined by the international civil aviation organisation. GBAA is an independent organisation with individual assignments, demands and requirements and a member of the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA).
Flight Level
A level of constant atmospheric pressure related to a reference datum of 29.92 inches of mercury. Each is stated in three digits that represent hundreds of feet. For example, flight level (FL) 250 represents a barometric altimeter indication of 25,000 feet; FL 255, an indication of 25,500 feet.
Aero-News Quote of the Day
"During the holiday season, it's especially important to give back. Knowing so many families were provided transportation to doctors because of Miracle Flights is the best Holiday gift our staff could receive. I'm so inspired by the families we serve."
Source: Mark E. Brown, CEO of Miracle Flights, commenting on a busy month as Miracle Flights experienced an impressive increase in families served during December 2016. The nonprofit coordinated a record 710 Miracle Flights—almost 100 more trips than reported in December 2015.
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