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February 15, 2006

BRS Releases 1Q/2006 Results

Ballistic Recovery Systems, Inc., a manufacturer of whole-airplane parachute recovery systems for general aviation and recreational aircraft, reported its earnings for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2005. The Company reported an increase of revenue of 2.2 percent (to $1,906,874 from $1,866,623 in the same period a year earlier).

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PR TFR: 02.17.06

NOTAM Number: FDC 6/1818  Issue Date: February 15, 2006 at 17:17 UTC Location: Eastern Side, Vieques Island, Puerto Rico near ST THOMAS VOR/DME (STT) Beginning Date and Time: February 17, 2006 at 12:00 UTC Ending Date and Time: February 17, 2006 at 20:00 UTC Reason for NOTAM: Explosive demolition Type: Hazards Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A Pilots May Contact: San Juan (ZSU) Center, 787-253-8664

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PR TFR: 02.17.06

NOTAM Number: FDC 6/1819  Issue Date: February 15, 2006 at 17:21 UTC Location: Eastern Side, Vieques Island, Puerto Rico near ST THOMAS VOR/DME (STT) Beginning Date and Time: February 17, 2006 at 12:00 UTC Ending Date and Time: February 17, 2006 at 20:00 UTC Reason for NOTAM: Explosive demolition Type: Hazards Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A Pilots May Contact: San Juan (ZSU) Center, 787-253-8664

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LeTourneau University Adds Four Glass-Equipped Skyhawks To Fleet

Glass Meets Class In Texas

Add LeTourneau University to the growing list of aeronautical schools adding glass-cockpit technology to their flight training programs.

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FAA Names Federal Air Surgeon

FAA Administrator Marion C. Blakey, has appointed Frederick E. Tilton, M.D., M.P.H. as the new Federal Air Surgeon. Dr. Tilton has served as Deputy Federal Air Surgeon for the past six years and replaces Jon L. Jordan, M.D., J.D. (a class act and a difficult person to replace--E-I-C) who retired last month.

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Aero-News Featured Aero-Casts For Wednesday 02.15.06

GAMA President Pete Bunce On User Fees

ANN Daily Touch N Go: 02.15.06 (ANN's Short-Form Daily News Program) ANN Daily Aero-Briefing: 02.15.06 (ANN's Long-Form Daily News Program) ANN Special Feature -- GAMA's Pete Bunce: 02.15.06 (ANN's Feature News Program, with GAMA President Pete Bunce on the user fee fight.)

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NTSB Acting Chairman Emphasizes Board's Commitment To GA Safety

National Transportation Safety Board Acting Chairman Mark V. Rosenker has reiterated the Safety Board's commitment to the safety of the general aviation community. "Having a safe and efficient aviation transportation network is essential for the commercial viability, economic stability and security of the nation, said Acting Chairman Rosenker (pictured below, right), at the GAMA executive meeting.

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FAA Ponders GA Changes Around Phoenix

Top, Bottom Of Bravo Airspace Would Drop

FAA wants to cut down on the number of separation incidents involving commercial and general aviation in the skies over Phoenix, AZ.

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EAA To Salute 50 Years Of The Cessna 172 At AirVenture 2006

Sturdy, Stalwart Plane Has Been Flown By A LOT Of Pilots

Say what you will about the somewhat dowdy Cessna 172 -- it's likely you'll do so with respect, even if at first your comments may not seem complimentary. After all, the 172 has never been the sexiest aircraft on any ramp... anywhere.

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