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September 19, 2012

Airborne 09.18.12: Air Combat Scam Uncovered, 3 Astros Home, Reno Race Update

Also: AvGas, NTSB, Dreamliner, EAA Members Speak Up, Innocent ParaGlider Stirs 9/11 Hysteria

ANN, with the help of Aviation Criminal's Kristy Graham, has uncovered what appears to be an enormous and ongoing scam offering aerial combat "Top Gun" type flight experiences to the public for highly discounted rates in the $300 to $400 price range. These offers are being promoted through a variety of "Daily Deals" marketing sites like Groupon, Living Social, Member Deals US, even Amazon and others. Three members of the Expedition 32 crew undocked from the International Space Station and returned safely to Earth on Sunday, wrapping up a mission lasting more th

"Our Air Force leadership determined the best course of action for our Air Force is to trade size for quality. Becoming smaller will allow us to protect a high-quality and ready force." Source: Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley.

A complete inspection that is required for all aircraft operated for hire every 100 hours.

Interagency Aviation Training

AMD, DOI bureaus and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) are working in collaboration to offer expanded Interagency Aviation Training (IAT) opportunities for DOI and USFS aviation personnel.