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All News

April 14, 2005

Parade of Light Sport Aircraft Continues

Many international aircraft manufactures are quickly adapting to the new FAA categories for light sport aircraft. An impressive contender is the Kappa KP-5, ready-to-fly, two place airplane.

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Avidyne Announces Radar Display For Flightmax Entegra EX5000 MFD

Avidyne has added airborne weather radar display capability to the FlightMax Entegra EX5000, when interfaced with the RDR 2000 digital radar system. 

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EASA Certified: DA-40 FP

FAA Certification Expected Next Month

The fixed pitch version of the Diamond Star has received certification from the European Aircraft Safety Agency (EASA). FAA certification for the DA40-FP is expected mid-May.

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The New VWS: How's It Look?

AOPA Evaluates NORAD's Visual Warning System In Live Flight Demo

After expressing safety concerns and pressing for an opportunity to preview a new laser warning system intended to alert pilots who stray into the Washington Metropolitan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) or too close to the flight-restricted zone inside it, AOPA staff members Wednesday had a chance to see the system in action during an in-flight demonstration.

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Prop Strike!

While admiring a series of vintage Fairchild trainers (see "Fair Fairchilds") with PT-19 owner LCDR Joe Miller, USN (ret)., Richard Evans, a friend of Joe's, came up to us with a hair-raising prop strike story.

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Meet Champion Performers At SnF

Champion Provides The Spark

Visitors to Sun 'n Fun will have the opportunity to greet some of their favorite performers at the Champion Aerospace Booth. Kirby Chamblis, Patty Wagstaff, Michael Goulian and the Aeroshell Aerobatic Team will all be making appearances over the next several days at booth B-020

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FAA: Culturally Adverse To Change?

GAO Report Says That's A Hindrance To Progress

The people who work at the FAA are so resistant to change that they've actually hindered progress in trying to modernize the agency. So says a new report from the General Accountability Office.

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Rebirth of 2 Place Market In The Works: Symphony SA-160

ANN is doing its best to follow the developments of a renewed Symphony Aircraft Industry's rather rapid series of achievements.

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Lancair 'Fly Columbia Tour' Set To Roll

Showroom on Wheels Begins National Tour

The Columbia aircraft experience is coming to an airport near you via the Company’s new “Fly Columbia Tour” kicking off May 6-8 at the Central Texas Air Show in Temple, Texas.

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Aero-Businessman Goes To Jail

Flamboyant Aero-Equipment Maker Gets "Hard Time" For IRS Scam

Al Thompson wanted to succeed in aviation in the worst way... and apparently did just that.

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Power Flow Intro's 'Short Stack' Exhausts For Skyhawks and Cardinals

The "Exhaust Wizard" Keeps With The Magic

Power Flow Systems, manufacturers of a tuned exhaust system that is now available for a wide range of single engine aircraft, has introduced a new "short stack" exhaust pipe that can be retrofitted.

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Veterans: Lancair Wants YOU!

Returning Vets May Find New Home At The Lancair Company

The Lancair Company has announced that it is actively soliciting veterans returning from active duty in Iraq to help fill some of the approximately 100 positions it’s currently adding as part of a major expansion program.

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Cessna Adopts Seatbelt Airbag System For S/E Line

Cessna Aircraft will be equipping all of its new single engine piston aircraft with AmSafe Aviation Inflatable Restraint (AAIR) seatbelt airbags.

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Blackhawk King Air XP Now Offers McCauley 4-Bladed Prop

McCauley is offering Blackhawk King Air XP operators another option to improve the performance of their aircraft. The FAA granted Blackhawk Modifications a STC for installation of a McCauley C762 four-bladed propeller for the Blackhawk King Air XP.

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