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October 04, 2009

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.04.09): Lofting

Lofting Design or fabrication of a complex aircraft component, as with sheet metal, using actual-size patterns or plans, generally laid out on a floor. The term was borrowed from boat builders.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.04.09)

Aero-Linx: Wings of Rogallo The Wings of Rogallo hang gliding club was founded in the mid-1970's to serve the interests of hang gliding pilots in the San Francisco Bay area. Since that time, the club has grown to be one of the largest in the country, with a typical roster of 500-600 hang gliding and paragliding pilots.

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (10.04.09)

"Throughout 2009, Continental Motors has focused on a number of marketing and factory improvement initiatives to drive sales and cost control during the current economic downturn. These initiatives have worked resulting in more stable aftermarket engine and parts sales, improved delivery from the factory and lower costs. However, the combination of lower OEM orders and improved performance means the factory has outstripped demand. The closure will allow order backlog to grow to a level that supports efficient factory operations." Source: From a statement by Teledyne Continental Motors...

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