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March 22, 2014

Airborne 03.21.14: EAA v FAA-Updated, Wright Factory, GAMA Likes EASA, Hartzell

Also: Gogo Update, MH370 and the Insta-Pundits, Oshkosh 2014 Stringers, Solar Plant May Be Aero-Hazard

In some breaking news that reached us AFTER Airborne was scripted, we have learned that EAA and FAA have reached a settlement overt FAA fees for AirVenture that will offer some relief and stability for the next nine years. A few months ago we covered the story about the plan in Dayton, Ohio to preserve two of the Wright Brothers original factory buildings. The Wright Company buildings stand on a 20-acre historic parcel that’s part of the 54-acre, former Delphi auto parts manufacturing plant. We now have good news on the progress of this project.

"The tremendous response from the EAA membership sends a clear message. Aeromedical reform has long been a top priority for GA and the participation in this campaign reinforces how important it is to EAA members." Source: Sean Elliott, EAA vice president of advocacy and safety.

A fix along an established route from over which aircraft will be metered prior to entering terminal airspace.

The Warbird Factory

This site is dedicated to 1/48 scale model plastic models that are painted, "weathered" and then photographed. Absolutely amazing craftsmanship, these models are truly works of art.