Diamond Aircraft has released its 2011 delivery numbers with a
strong showing in Q4 continuing the positive trend and offering
encouragement for future growth. Against a backdrop of
industry-wide flat deliveries in 2011 over 2010, Diamond has
registered a 33% improvement with 185 units delivered in 2011 vs
139 units delivered in 2010.
FAA Responds To NTSB Recommendation To Avoid Mid-Airs
Many aircraft radar transponders have a button which immediately
sets the squawk code to 1200, the standard code for VFR traffic not
in communication with air traffic control. But the FAA believes
it's important for other traffic to know whether your blip is a
powered aircraft, so the code 1202 has now been designated the
standard for gliders, effective March 7.
Final Rule Leads To Confusion, Possible Unintended Violations
For Pilots
A new rule by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) usurps the FAA’s authority to regulate
airspace and could leave pilots unintentionally violating a
restricted zone that does not appear on any current aeronautical
charts, according to two of the nation's largest pilot advocacy
groups. In response, the EAA and AOPA have jointly sent a letter to
the two federal agencies urging no enforcement action will be taken
until proper coordination and education with the aviation community
is completed.
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