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November 26, 2008

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (11.26.08)

Aero-Linx!

A private collection of flying and semi-derelict airplanes (aka projects), including a Ryan Sport Coupe, a Bellanca, a pre-WWII Cessna Airmaster, a Rearwin Sportster, a Fairchild 22, a St. Louis Cardinal, a Kinner Sportster, a Harlow PJC-2, and a Waco cabin biplane.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (11.26.08): Opposition

Aero-Terms!

Configuration in which one celestial body is opposite another in the sky. A planet is in opposition when it is 180 degrees away from the sun as viewed from another planet (such as Earth). For example, Saturn is at opposition when it is directly overhead at midnight on Earth.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (11.26.08)

"Cirrus is fortunate to be well-positioned competitively and we see great opportunity as we look further ahead. Our focused commitment to the Vision Jet program, ongoing innovation in our piston products, and our flexible lean-manufacturing capabilities are just a few reasons for our optimistic view."

Source: Cirrus Design Chairman and CEO Alan Klapmeier. Cirrus announced Tuesday it would furlough a number of workers through the end of the year, due to a significant reduction in production rates. The planemaker says all furloughed workers will be provided full medical and other key benefits, and that Cirrus is coordinating with state government offices regarding available programs to supplement traditional compensation benefits for its employe

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