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NEW Twice-Weekly Airborne 08.03.12: Oshkosh '12 Numbers, 99s New Prez, More TFRs

Also: Huerta Nomination, FAA RTTF NPRM, Suborbital Business, Barnstorming, and the Curiousity Landing

Official attendance numbers for AirVenture 2012 show the number of people through the turnstiles topped 500,000 ... but just barely. EAA president and CEO Rod Hightower said that 508,000 people attended the show adding, "That is a tremendous total considering the intensely hot weather, storms, and struggles in the overall economy." The Ninety-Nines, an international organization of women licensed pilots, recently installed 71-year-old Martha Phillips of Newbury Park, CA as its latest International President. The FAA said Wednesday it will be issuing TF

Klyde Morris (08.06.12)

Klyde Admits That Being The FAA's Acting Admin May Not Be All That Cool...

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (08.06.12): Mars

Mars The fourth planet in the solar system and the last member of the hard, rocky planets (the inner or terrestrial planets) that orbit close to the Sun. The planet has a thin atmosphere, volcanoes, and numerous valleys. Mars has two moons: Deimos and Phobos.

ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (08.06.12)

Aero Linx: Parachute Industry Association The Parachute Industry Association is comprised of companies and individuals united by a common desire to improve business opportunities in this segment of aviation. PIA is actively pursuing many technical, safety, and promotional projects that benefit its members and the industry it serves. If you are involved in any aspect of the business of parachuting, you are invited to join this dynamic organization.

Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (08.06.12)

"I found myself laying down in the back seat... with my body across the rear stick which was applying full aft stick... The plane did 1.5 snaps and banked away from crowd to about 90 degrees -- where the plane stopped (somewhat) rightside up but with very little energy." Source:Airshow Pilot, Greg Koontz, talking with ANN about the aftermath of a sudden seat weld failure during a recent airshow performance and the attendant actions he instigated to recover...