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MountainScope Surpasses 100,000 hours With ADS-B

As noted in our Aero-TV coverage from Oshkosh 2007 (see video attached below), FAA administrator Marion Blakey mandated that ADS-B will be the industry standard for traffic awareness by 2020. This may sound like it's a long ways off, but PCAvionics, publisher of MountainScope moving-map software, has been working with the FAA Capstone program since 2003 to develop display systems for ADS-B. Mountainscope has been ADS-B compatible for four years...

More UAV Flights For Law Enforcement In US Airspace Planned

Other Unauthorized Flights Reported Following Houston Incident

The recent test flight of an unmanned aerial vehicle near Houston, TX for the Houston Police Department raises questions about the use of unmanned aerial system aircraft by law enforcement agencies in the US.

AFA, Aviation Education Group Recognizes 'Careers In Aviation' CEO

Judith Rice Receives 2007 Exceptional Service Award

The Air Force Association (AFA) and the National Coalition For Aviation Education (NCAE) recently selected Judith A. Rice for the 2007 Exceptional Service Award, in appreciation for significant contributions to the (AFA) organization.

AD: Hartzell

AD NUMBER: 2007-24-14 MANUFACTURER: Hartzell SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2007-24-14 SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Hartzell Propeller Inc. Model HC-5N-3( ), HC-E5N-3( )(L), and HC-E5B-5( ) propellers.

AD: Cirrus

AD NUMBER: 2007-24-13 MANUFACTURER: Cirrus SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2007-24-13 SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Cirrus Design Corporation (Cirrus) Model SR22 airplanes.

Santa Monica Council Bans Large Planes At SMO

FAA Will Probably Fight Ruling

Despite threats from the FAA, the city council in Santa Monica, CA approved an ordinance this week to ban Category C and D aircraft from Santa Monica Airport (SMO.)

There's A New Sheriff In The Town Of Bend

Cessna Sets Up Shop At Former Columbia Plant

Cessna moved quickly this week to establish a company presence in Bend, OR. One day after successfully bidding for the assets of the former Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing Company, officials with the Kansas-based planemaker arrived at the aircraft plant to cheers from workers.

Hartzell Unveils Two New Propeller Options For Diamond DA40s

Two-Blade Blended Props Offered In Composite, Or Aluminum

Hartzell Propeller Inc. announced this week it has received a Supplemental Type Certificate permitting installation of two new propellers on Diamond DA40 aircraft. In addition to the new propellers, the STC also permits the use of Hartzell’s new low-cost/high-performance S-1 series propeller governor.