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Bell Helicopter Retirees Honored With FAA 'Master Pilot' Award

'Wright Brothers' Award Bestowed On Dwayne Williams And Wayne Brown

Two retired Bell Helicopter employees, Dwayne Williams and Wayne Brown, have been honored by the FAA with its Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award - one of the most prestigious pilot safety awards in the industry.

Airborne 03.24.16: Red Bull @SnF16, FAA UAV Changes, Women Of Aviation Worldwide

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Sun ‘n Fun certainly lives up to its title name as attendees will now be able to experience a demonstration of the new high-end motorsport known as, the Red Bull Air Races. It’s been reported that Sun ‘n Fun has worked with Red Bull Air Races to put on a demonstration race during the April 8, 9 and 10 afternoon airshows. Flying at top speed at well over 200 miles per hour around the signature 80-foot pylons in an abbreviated course, Master Class Red

Classic Aero-TV: Lycoming's Michael Kraft - No 'Downside' in Part 23 Re-Write

"An Alternate Means of Certification Under Part 23"...

While at EAA AirVenture 2013, ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell had a chance to sit down with Michael Kraft, the Vice President and General Manager of Lycoming Engines. FAR part 23 is the regulation that is generally applied to the certification of general aviation aircraft that weigh less than 12,500 pounds. A move is afoot to revise FAR part 23 and the Campbell asked Kraft his opinion regarding the changes.

Airborne 03.23.16: Piper Reduces M-Prices, USMC Accident Causes, Zenith Cruzer

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Piper Aircraft has announced the repositioning of the M-Class product line in anticipation of the certification of the M600, which is expected to take place in third-quarter of this year. In other words, there are some serious price reductions in the works. As part of the product repositioning, Piper Aircraft has reduced the price of the M500 from $2.264M to $1.99M. Additionally, the newly upgraded executive interior will be a standard feature on each M500. Cuts

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (03.24.16)

"The bill recognizes that the nation’s airports and airspace operate in the public interest, and should serve the public, including all aviation stakeholders and the citizens and communities they serve." Source: NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen in a "Call to Action".