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Airborne 05.10.13: Small A/C Revitalization Act, AirVenture Cup, X47B 'Arrested'

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In a move that would cut regulations on the general aviation industry and thereby improve safety, decrease costs, and free private-sector innovation, Congressman Mike Pompeo (R-KS), has introduced the Small Aircraft Revitalization Act. The EAA AirVenture Cup Race will feature a new starting point in 2013, This year’s course will start at Mount Vernon Airport (KMVN) in Illinois, include two turn points, and end at Waupaca Municipal Airport (PCZ) about 30 miles northwest of Oshkosh. Officials are also adding several new classes of aircraft

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (05.13.13): Oceanic Airspace

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.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (05.13.13)

Aero Linx: Civil Aviation Authority The Civil Aviation Authority is the UK's specialist aviation regulator. Through its skills and expertise it is recognised as a world leader in its field. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), which is a public corporation, was established by Parliament in 1972 as an independent specialist aviation regulator and provider of air traffic services. The UK Government requires that the CAA’s costs are met entirely from its charges on those whom it regulates. Unlike many other countries, there is no direct Government funding of the CAA’s work.

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (05.13.13)

"Lockheed Martin is committed to improving safety, efficiency, and convenience for the general aviation community. Look for more features later this year including our Next Generation Briefing capability that includes automatic summarization of text-intensive information and enhanced graphics that help pilots understand their briefings faster." Source: Jim Derr, director of Lockheed Martin Flight Services, in comments associated with new updates made to the Lockheed Martin Flight Services (LMFS) automation system and Pilot Web Portal that will make general aviation safer and more convenient - at no cost to pilots.