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Airborne 10.11.22: EPA v Aviation, Compton Abbas Sold, R66 NVGs

Also: Aviators Model Code of Conduct, Snowbird Report, Tom Reilly Honored, John Ballantyne Goes West

The EPA has proposed to declare emissions from piston-engine aircraft operating on leaded fuel a danger to public health. Emissions from the 190,000 U.S. general aviation airplanes operating on leaded fuel account for about seventy percent of the lead entering the atmosphere, according to U.S. government estimates—which are renowned for their accuracy, impartiality, and freedom from politicization (NOT!). The folks that run the idyllic Compton Abbas Airfield have confirmed that it has been sold by the Hughes family to Ashcombe Estates Ltd, owned a

Airborne 10.11.22: EPA v Aviation, Compton Abbas Sold, R66 NVGs

Also: Aviators Model Code of Conduct, Snowbird Report, Tom Reilly Honored, John Ballantyne Goes West

The EPA has proposed to declare emissions from piston-engine aircraft operating on leaded fuel a danger to public health. Emissions from the 190,000 U.S. general aviation airplanes operating on leaded fuel account for about seventy percent of the lead entering the atmosphere, according to U.S. government estimates—which are renowned for their accuracy, impartiality, and freedom from politicization (NOT!). The folks that run the idyllic Compton Abbas Airfield have confirmed that it has been sold by the Hughes family to Ashcombe Estates Ltd, owned a

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (10.19.22)

Aero Linx: Old Bold Pilots

This group of pilots and aviation enthusiasts meets for breakfast, Wednesday mornings 7 to 9 AM at Denny's, Vista Way and El Camino Real in Oceanside, California. Some of our Old Bold Pilots from the Rancho Bernardo area also meet the second Monday of the month at 8:00AM in the Rancho Bernardo Denny's.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (10.19.22): Outer Marker

Outer Marker A marker beacon at or near the glideslope intercept altitude of an ILS approach. It is keyed to transmit two dashes per second on a 400 Hz tone, which is received aurally and visually by compatible airborne equipment. The OM is normally located four to seven miles from the runway threshold on the extended centerline of the runway.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.19.22)

“All the elements for another great Falcon are literally coming together in our various production facilities. This new aircraft, the largest purpose-built business jet on the market, will embody the latest technology and set a new benchmark for passenger experience.” Source: Dassault Aviation Chairman and CEO Eric Trappier, after announcing the start of their ambitious new Falcon 10X’s initial production run, and detailing the manufacture of long-lead parts for the upcoming ultra-long-range business jet.