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October 03, 2011

Klyde Morris (10.03.11)

Klyde Calls Out The Latest DoT Stupidity

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Aero Linx: Beech Aero Club The Type Club for the Beechcraft Musketeer, Sport, Super, Sundowner, Sierra, Skipper and Duchess series of aircraft, this outstanding example of a truly empowered type club does aan amazing job of protecting the interests of those who are such big fans of the "Baby Beeches", among others. Membership in the organization provides an extensive list of member benefits, such as... Technical Support Assistance Locating Parts Special Members-only Discounts from participating vendors Development of less expensive FAA-PMA parts, and STC'd parts and options, for the BAC aircraft models -- and much more!

Ground Stop (GS) The GS is a process that requires aircraft that meet a specific criteria to remain on the ground. The criteria may be airport specific, airspace specific, or equipment specific; for example, all departures to San Francisco, or all departures entering Yorktown sector, or all Category I and II aircraft going to Charlotte. GSs normally occur with little or no warning.

"Noise is one of the most significant social and environmental impacts of aviation... When aircraft noise is used as a reason to close airports we all lose. This inaugural Lindbergh Prize for Quietest Aircraft recognizes significant achievements in the development of quieter aircraft and compliments our efforts to advance the electric aircraft industry. With quieter aircraft using renewable energy we can revolutionize how we travel about the planet.” Source: Erik Lindbergh, founder of LEAP, in comments associated with the awarding of the Lindbergh Prize for Quietest Aircraft, at the NASA Green Flight Challenge.