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October 01, 2007

Judge Rules Controller Was At Fault For 2000 IL Midair

Also Cites FAA For Failure To Install TARDIS

It's been more than seven years since Chicago radio listeners learned that WGN morning man Bob "Uncle Bobby" Collins (shown below, right) and two other people had died following a mid-air collision. A federal judge ruled Friday Collins was only five-percent at fault for the accident, levelling the rest of the blame at the FAA and an air traffic controller.

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CA TFR: 10.02.07

NOTAM Number: FDC 7/8497 Issue Date: September 27, 2007 at 1835 UTC Location: Oakland Center, Beale AFB, California near MARYSVILLE VOR/DME (MYV) Beginning Date and Time: October 02, 2007 at 1925 UTC Ending Date and Time: October 02, 2007 at 2230 UTC Reason for NOTAM: Temporary flight restrictions for Special Security Reasons Type: Security Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A Pilots May Contact: Northern California (NCT) TRACON, 916-366-4080

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DC TFR: 10.02.07

NOTAM Number: FDC 7/8648 Issue Date: September 28, 2007 at 2216 UTC Type: Hazards

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PA TFR: 10.03.07

NOTAM Number: FDC 7/8779 Issue Date: October 01, 2007 at 1545 UTC Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Beginning Date and Time: October 03, 2007 at 1435 UTC Ending Date and Time: October 03, 2007 at 1750 UTC Reason for NOTAM: Temporary flight restrictions for VIP (Very Important Person) Movement Type: VIP Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A

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NAFI Names September 2007 Master Instructors

"The Best Of The Best"

The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) takes pride in announcing a significant aviation accomplishment on the part of these very special aviation educators. Recently, they were all accredited as Master Instructors by NAFI, their professional aviation education association.

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NY Senator Makes Noise Over Helicopters

Schumer Finds Another Microphone

He's at it again. New York Senator Chuck Schumer -- who in the past year alone spearheaded restrictions on low-level flights around Manhattan, and, oh yeah, called for now-former FAA Administrator Marion Blakey's head on a platter -- is making more noise against general aviation. 

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Aero-News Featured Aero-Casts For Monday 10.01.07

Does New Technology Increase Complacency? With CFI Bob Miller

ANN Daily Touch N Go: 10.01.07 (ANN's Short-Form Daily News Program) ANN Daily Aero-Briefing: 10.01.07 (ANN's Long-Form Daily News Program) ANN Special Feature -- Too Much Technology?: 10.01.07 (ANN Special Feature, with CFI Bob Miller of "Over The Airwaves.")

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NTSB: ATC Delayed WX Info To Pilot In Fatal P337 Accident

Recent NTSB reports suggest that there may be some problems in the way that ATC works with pilots in terms of realying weather information. Like the sad recent final report published on the accident that claimed the life of famed aviator Scott Crossfield, a 2005 P337 accident may have been avoided had controllers provided more timely weather info on the route of flight.

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Columbia Owners To Band Together For Bankruptcy Representation

The president of the "Club Columbia" aircraft owner's group, Chuck Yanke, has sent a messaage to affected parties seeking help in organizing an effort to make sure that their interests are represented in the upcoming Chapter 11 bankruptcy actions involving Columbia Aircraft.

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