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August 14, 2012

Airborne 08.14.12: GAMA Numbers, Gamera Sets Record, Laser Attacks USCG

Also: Morpheus Crash, Bates Quits, Antarctic Rescue Flight, Van's RV14, Boeing Price Increase

GAMA has released the results of the first six months of general aviation industry shipments and billings and the figures are good; good enough to possibly foresee the beginning of an economic recovery for the GA Industry. Airplane shipments increased 5.9 percent in the first six months of 2012 compared to 2011 while the accompanying value of the airplane deliveries rose 13.2 percent. Only sales of piston singles showed a slight decline. The National Aeronautic Association has certified the June 21, 2012, flight of Gamera II at 49.9 seconds, a new n

"FAA has not yet resolved many of the barriers that will impede the implementation of the task force recommendations." Source: Excerpt from a report prepared by the DOT IG concerning implementation of the FAA NextGen Metroplex project.

Radar signals reflected from fixed objects on the earth's surface; e.g., buildings, towers, terrain.

Analog vs. Digital Autopilots

Some pilots call them "Otto." Others pick more personal names. But when it gets back to basics, there are two types of autopiltos; digital and analog.