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April 06, 2014

Airborne 04.04.14: ANN At KLAL--Hell Frozen Over!, FAA Blinks!, Astore!, Glasair

Also: TBM900 In The Flesh, Cessna 172 Diesel Upgrade, G3X Upgrades... and More!

We’ve got a lot of news from Sun ‘n Fun but there was a significant development for GA pilots announced by the FAA Thursday. The agency is beginning a rulemaking project that will consider whether to allow private pilots, in certain instances, to substitute a driver’s license in lieu of a FAA medical certificate. Garmin came to the show with an upgraded system that combines the functionality of a touch screen with traditional mechanical operation. Jim Campbell has that report. There are airplanes ranging from ultralights to business aircraft on display at

Oceanic Airspace Airspace over the oceans of the world, considered international airspace, where oceanic separation and procedures per the International Civil Aviation Organization are applied. Responsibility for the provisions of air traffic control service in this airspace is delegated to various countries, based generally upon geographic proximity and the availability of the required resources.

Aero Linx: The Alaska Air Show Association The Alaska Air Show Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the display of aviation to provide a venue for the community by promoting aerospace power, national defense and the mission of our Air Forces through sponsorship of base open houses and air shows throughout Alaska. We also intend to honor those heroic aviators who have contributed so much to the growth and defense of our way of life with particular emphasis placed on educating young people to inspire them to military careers and support for a strong military. FMI: www.alaskaairshow.org

“We’re committed to keeping our customer base up-to-date for flying in modernized airspace around the globe, and FANS 1/A provides significant benefits for transiting the North Atlantic.” Source: Craig Olson, Vice President and General Manager, Business and Regional Systems for Rockwell Collins in comments made as Dassault Falcon 50EX, Falcon 2000 and Falcon 2000EX aircraft currently equipped with Rockwell Collins avionics and flight management system will soon have an upgrade path for Future Airspace Navigation System (FANS) 1/A capability. The enhancements will be available from Rockwell Collins in 2015.