In response to recommendations from EAA, AOPA and other organizations, the Transportation Security Administration and FAA have agreed to reinstate expedited ingress and egress procedures from several airports around the fringes of the Washington ADIZ on a long-term basis. The TSA and FAA were urged to move forward in implementing those procedures on a permanent basis when the national threat level was lowered from orange to yellow on January 9, rather than undertake another study. A 60-day test program, started on November 1, was nearly complete when the increase in the national terror threat level on December 21 prompted the government to discontinue the test procedures in the name of security around the national capital region. All indications at that time were that the test pro

The "glass cockpit revolution" will be one of the main topics for the Great Lakes International Aviation Conference at the Lansing Center in Lansing (MI). The conference takes place February 6-8. "The Garmin G-1000 is coming out," says conference organizer Philip Tartalone, with the Michigan Department of Transportation. "It's going in the Diamond, it's going in the Cessnas, and that is the big deal in aviation."

The membership of Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) has elected its 2004 Board of Directors, naming Patrick Graham, Executive Director of the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (GA), as the aviation association's 2004 chairman. Graham has served as Savannah's Executive Director since 1992. Airport CEOs from Canada and the United States make up the Board. A representative from ACI-NA's corporate members and two representatives of airport commissioners also have seats on the Board.

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CenturyAVX™ solid vinyl floor tile is the latest product from Flooring Adventures. Designed specifically for use in commercial, general and civil aviation applications and facilities, it contains a hidden Tuff-Seal® interlock system and is backed by a five-year warranty. For most applications, no adhesive, special tools or installation expertise are needed. CenturyAVX flooring can be used in virtually any aviation facility or application, including kit aircraft builders, hangers and terminals, basements and below-grade areas, workshops, safety and security areas, baggage claim, concourses, passenger bridges, emergency, ground support and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) areas.

The Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame's Board of Directors elected Rose Dorcey, Middleton (WI) as the organization's 2004 President at its January board meeting. As President, Dorcey will lead the historical organization in its goals of endowing its scholarship program, establishing corporate sponsorship and youth educational programs, retaining and recruiting members, and continuing to recognize those individuals who have made significant contributions to aviation in Wisconsin. Dorcey (pictured above with husband, John) has served on the organization's Board of Directors since 2001 in various positions, including newsletter editor, fundraising chairperson, and membership director. Involved in aviation for over 13 years, Dorcey is an instrument rated private pilot and a freelance wr