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July 20, 2013

Airborne 07.19.13: Small A/C Revitalization, EAA Prez Search, Aero-Trespass?

Also: ANN Announces 'AeroSports!' Book, ERAU ATP Students Get Advantage, A350 Flying Serious Hours, American Champion SAIB

In one of the few GA-positive stories to come out of Washington, DC, the House of Representatives passed the Small Airplane Revitalization Act, a bill sponsored by Congressman Mike Pompeo, R-Kansas, which would revitalize America's general aviation industry by updating outdated certification regulations. There will be no announcement of a new president for EAA at AirVenture this year, because the organization has not yet initiated a search for a new leader. A well known National Geographic photographer has been arrested for "trespa

“This bill ensures sustainability of purpose and budget for high-priority programs and gives direction to NASA on future endeavors." Source: Space Subcommittee Chairman Steven Palazzo (R-MS) at the full committee's NASA budget markup hearing.

A general term used to describe airspace in which approach control service or airport traffic control service is provided.

Virtual Pilots Association

The Virtual Pilots Association (VPA) was created by hardcore flight-simmers and real pilots wanting to create a new federative community of real and virtual pilots.