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December 02, 2009

ANN Special Feature: Kate Hanni, US DOT's Diversion Tactics - 12.02.09

ANN's Paul Plack talks with Kate Hanni, founder of FlyersRights.org, about how last week's DOT penalties, against three airlines involved in a notorious tarmac stranding, may actually be a setback

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Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport To Open Next May

Designed As Country's First LEED Certified Airport

Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, which is on schedule to open in May 2010, has been designed to be the nation's greenest airport, according to The Bay County Airport and Industrial District.

Here's A Community That Understands The Importance Of Its GA Airport

In mid November, EAA Chapter 196 members and Airport Commissioners joined airport Owner/Manager Don McPherson in commissioning a new two light PAPI (Precision Approach Path Indicator) System on Runway 21 at Minute Man Air Field, 6B6.

Company Focuses On Renewable Fuels For GA

Bye Energy, an integrator of alternative energy and renewable fuel technologies for business and general aviation, has promoted Debra Wilcox to Senior Vice President. She will continue to focus on all aspects of project management related to bio-derived aviation fuel development.

Make A Good System Even Better...

ANN has been quite happy with our first year of ownership of a Technologically Advanced Aircraft -- our Cirrus SR22 G3 Turbo. While we have not only enjoyed the aircraft in its original configuration, the recent addition of Avidyne's Release 9 really turned our bird into quite the super-ship... while one other much vaunted upgrade has made our flights into a very smooth venture. Our bird is equipped with S-Tec's much vaunted Model 55X autopilot... our third S-Tec equipped airplane.

Ready For A Chill?

For those of us who have "hit the boots" (or the equivalent system on your favorite bird) a few times in the last few days due to the ever-present seasonal 'charms' of in-flight icing, we thought a series of short tips from Cirrus Design's Scott Winter (yes, that IS his real name) might help us all to consider some of the realities of this time of year. So... here is the third of seven tips for dealing with icing. Y'all be careful out there!

NAFI Submits Comments On Proposed Changes To Pilot Certification, Training

Organization Says While Many Are Good, Some Lack Detail, Others Decrease Proficiency

Following an extensive review by an experienced group of NAFI-member aviation professionals, the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) submitted its comments to an FAA Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that covers a variety of changes to pilot-certification requirements and training procedures.