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Aero-News Featured Aero-Casts For Wednesday 04.21.10

ANN Daily Aero-Briefing: 04.21.10 (ANN's Short-Form Daily News Program) ANN Daily Aero-Briefing: 04.21.10(ANN's Long-Form Daily News Program) ANN Daily Aero-Briefing: 04.21.10 (ANN Special Report, with FAA Boss Randy Babbitt)

Aero-TV: New Era Begins – Piper Delivers First PiperSport

Piper President & CEO, Kevin Gould, Details PiperSport First Delivery

Sun’N’Fun kicks off the “spring season” for many in the general aviation community, and Piper paved the way for the new season with the first delivery of the PiperSport; three co-owners took the keys for Piper’s new entry into the light sport aircraft market. The three co-owners, hailing from Miami, Florida, share more than their enthusiasm for the PiperSport in common: all three are extremely experienced pilots.

Aero-TV: Honoring Pioneers: International Women’s Air & Space Musuem

Museum President Details Exhibits Featuring Women’s Aviation Accomplishments

On November 2nd, 1929, 117 American female pilots gathered at Curtiss Field in Valley Stream, Long Island, New York; their goal was simple: to create an organization dedicated to the advancement of aviation. Three years later, Amelia Earhart became the first president of the “Ninety-Nines, Inc.,” named for the 99 charter members of the first organization composed entirely of licensed female pilots. Today, the Ninety-Nines has over 5,500 members throughout the world.

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (04.21.10)

"Pilots must receive comprehensive training and taking short cuts isn't acceptable. Schools dedicated to teaching pilots the skills they need to fly safely are required to follow all FAA regulations." Source: FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (04.21.10): LAADR Low Altitude Alternate Departure Routes

LAADR is a procedure whereby flight altitudes may be limited to flight level 230 and below. LAADR procedures are primarily used in the departure phase of flight, but can be extended for an entire flight when operational benefits are achieved.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (04.21.10)

The Sport Air Racing League

Sure, the Red Bull Air Races are exicting and fast, but this weekend kicks off the 2010 Sport Air Racing League (SARL) series ... air races intended for the non-professional pilot. The Sport Air Racing League exists to promote open course air racing for experimental and production aircraft.