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December 23, 2011

Airborne 12.23.11: FAA Allows Pilot Rest, TSA Petition, 2011's Aero-Innovators

Also: Avidyne, Piper, AeroNav, Satellites, EAA, AVW, NTSB, SpaceX... and SO MUCH MORE!!!!

Airborne 12.23.11 is chock full of info about the week ending Friday, December 23rd, 2011... This episode covers: The FAA Finally Publishes Rest Regs TBM-700 Downed In Bad WX Avidyne Certs for Piper PA-46 Line The Sultan Of Brunei Now Owns ALL Of Piper The Guessing Over The Next FAA Admin Is Under way! Barefoot Bandit To Do Hard-Time AeroNav Thinks Flyers Are Their Own Private ATM

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Klyde Morris 12.23.2011

Klyde Has Learned The Art Of The Deal

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

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Wichita Money Drop Called Off

Unnamed Donor Wanted To Drop Cash From Helicopter

Ben Bernanke, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, earned the derisive nickname "Helicopter Ben" for mentioning the idea of a helicopter money-drop as a means to avoid economic deflation. But in Wichita, Kansas, there were some well-off people who thought an actual helicopter drop of money would be a nice thing to do at Christmas time for their less fortunate neighbors.

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FAA Clears NextGen Santa One for Takeoff

Satellite-Based System Improves Efficiency For The Jolly Old Elf

FAA safety inspectors have given the thumbs-up for the reindeer-powered sleigh known as Santa One to fly on Christmas Eve so Santa Claus can deliver presents to children around the world. The approval came after a thorough inspection of the aircraft at the North Pole. “The satellite-based technology the elves have installed on Santa One will ensure that Santa stays safe and reaches all of his rooftops on time,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.

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Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (12.23.11)

"Giving air cargo carriers the choice to opt-in to new pilot rest rules makes as much sense as allowing truckers to 'opt-out' of drunk driving laws." Source: Captain Robert Travis.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (12.23.11): Pressure Falling Rapidly

A decrease in station pressure at a rate of 0.06 inch of mercury or more per hour which totals 0.02 inch or more.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (12.23.11)

Sean Tucker Power Aerobatics

Whether you’re at the controls of a Cessna 152, twin Comanche or a Lear jet, the skills you learn at SAF may help you out if you find yourself in an unintended jam. 

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