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Airborne 05.03.13: Santa Monica Madness, 'Planes' At Oshkosh, 747 Down In Bagram

Also: WingX, ForeFlight, Cessna Sovereign Production Bird Flies, ATR 600 Series Cert, Gamera II Tries Again, Despicablimp!

After a meeting that lasted more than four hours on April 30, the Santa Monica City Council voted unanimously for a proposed 250-percent increase in landing fees at the city’s general aviation airport, Santa Monica Municipal Airport (KSMO). A brand new high flying animated adventure film will be ready for take off at this year's AirVenture in Oshkosh. Those attending the EAA spectacular this year will have the opportunity to experience a Special Preview Screening of the Disney animated feature "Planes" at the Fly-In Theater o

Klyde Morris (05.06.13)

Klyde Takes Advantage Of Some Unscheduled Time-Off

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Man Delivers Engagement Ring On Hexcopter

Camera On Board Catches The Entire Flight

Sometimes, the worlds of romance and aviation collide. And such was the case recently when a San Francisco man decided to deliver an engagement ring to his hopefully-bride-to-be aboard a remote-controlled hexcopter.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (05.06.13)

Aero Linx: AMS Weather Education Resources The AMS Weather Education Resource Page is the place where information is found or can be located that provides weather and weather education information for students, parents, teachers and the general public. Locate the topic you wish to explore and click on the underlined site address appearing with the topic. If you wish to return frequently to this site in the future, be sure to add the address to your bookmark or favorite place list.

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (05.06.13): Boundary Layer

Boundary Layer The lowest layer of the earth's atmosphere, usually up to 3,300 feet, or one kilometer, from the earth's surface, where the wind is influenced by the friction of the earth's surface and the objects on it.

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (05.06.13)

"...may be increased by 12,500 gallons. All shipments will be at a fixed price of $59 per gallon during the initial testing phase." Source: A company called Gevo... that was recently was awarded a contract from the Defense Logistics Agency to supply 3,650 gallons of renewable jet fuel to the U.S. Army in the second quarter of 2013-- regular ol' Jet Fuel costs $3.73 a a gallon... an interesting fact to know in this cash-strapped times.