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Aero-News Featured Aero-Casts For Tuesday 10.13.09

ANN Daily Touch-And-Go: 10.13.09 (ANN's Short-Form Daily News Program) ANN Daily Aero-Briefing: 10.13.09 (ANN's Long-Form Daily News Program) ANN Special Feature: Bringing the Pitcairn to Oshkosh - 10.13.09 (ANN Special Report, with Jack Tiffany and Andrew King)

Aero-TV: AirVenture Meet the Boss - Randy Babbitt Tackles User Fees

FAA Administrator Addresses User Fees for GenAv Community

On July 30th, 2009, Randy Babbitt took to the podium for the first time as the FAA Administrator, addressing EAA AirVenture attendees in the Honda Pavilion.

Aero-TV: Safety Tip of the Week - Bryan Neville, Managing Stress

FAASTeam Outreach Manager Discusses External Stress

On September 2nd, 2009, the American Bonanza Society started its 40th annual convention in Salt Lake City. Featuring over 50 hours of seminars directed towards Beech enthusiasts and owners alike, the five-day event included educational classes, speakers, and social activities for attendees.

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (10.13.09)

"They did the right thing. They held on to an object that helped them all stay afloat for the amount of time they did. It was very lucky for them that it turned out as well as it did." Source: USCG Petty Officer 3rd Class Barry Bena.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.13.09): Approach Speed

The recommended speed contained in aircraft manuals used by pilots when making an approach to landing. This speed will vary for different segments of an approach as well as for aircraft weight and configuration.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.13.09)

Volksplane

It is a very simple airplane of a very clean, simple design, and some say it began the kit-built industry in the United States. As we note the passing of "Bud" Evans, we thought you might be interested in the airplane he designed back in the 1960's, and which remains viable today.