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NOTAM Number: FDC 8/5810 Issue Date: May 01, 2008 at 1630 UTC Location: 3 MI SW OF TORREON , New Mexico Beginning Date and Time: Effective Immediately Ending Date and Time: Until further notice Reason for NOTAM: TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR FIRE FIGHTING Type: Hazards Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A Pilots May Contact: ALBUQUERQUE (ZAB) Center, 505-856-4500

NOTAM Number: FDC 8/5809 Issue Date: May 01, 2008 at 1623 UTC Location: WICHITA FALLS , Texas near WICHITA FALLS VORTAC (SPS) Beginning Date and Time: Effective Immediately Ending Date and Time: Until further notice Reason for NOTAM: Temporary flight restrictions Type: Hazards Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A Pilots May Contact: FORT WORTH (ZFW) Center, 817-858-7503

AOPA, NBAA Reassert Need For Swift Action On FAA Modernization

Angel Flight Applauds Amendment To Extend Liability Protections

Even though further debate on the Senate's plan for FAA reauthorization is stalled temporarily, that doesn't mean everyone is standing still. At a news conference Thursday, the leaders of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) joined with Senators Max Baucus (D-MT) and Charles Grassley (R-IA) to appeal for the swift passage of S.1300, and thank the senators for their efforts.

Quest Aircraft Begins Flight Training Program

FITS Approved Program Provides Scenario-Based Training

Quest Aircraft tells ANN four pilots have completed the Initial Training Course for the Kodiak since the company received FAA/Industry Training Standard (FITS) approval for its program earlier this year. Quest designed its own training program after reviewing other approved programs and with input from experienced industry professionals.

Family Suspects Engine Problems In Fatal Oklahoma Accident

Turbine Legend Impacted Turnpike On Tuesday

The son of a pilot killed in Tuesday in the crash of a Turbine Legend experimental aircraft near Tulsa, OK says the plane was experiencing engine problems his father was attempting to fix.

Liberty Aerospace Updates Aero-TV On The XL-2 Program

Are The Hard Times Behind Them?

To all appearances, things would seem to be looking up at Liberty Aerospace. With the recently announced availability of the Aspen EFIS system, and the announcement of a new advanced XL2 Vanguard Edition, Liberty hopes to be one of the survivors in an increasingly problematic GA market.

Neighborhood Group Opposes New SLE Helo School

Appeals To City For Concessions

McNary Field at Salem, OR is widely considered to be one of the more underutilized, towered fields in the region. It's been even quieter since the bankruptcy of Silver State Helicopters grounded the company's swarm of R22s in early February.

'Flying Vet' Detained After Landing Near Bush Ranch

Wife Denies Maurice Kirk Violated P-49

He's at it again. Authorities in central Texas are questioning British pilot Maurice Kirk, after the infamous "Flying Vet" landed his single-engine plane six miles from President Bush's ranch in Crawford last week. The Secret Service will probably want to have a few words with him, too.

Cessna 400 Headlines Company's Participation At Athens Airshow

Newest Offering To Be Shown Alongside Caravan, Skylane

Cessna announced Wednesday it will bring its new Cessna 400 to headline its participation at ICARUS Aero Expo Athens 2008 in June during the 24th International Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association world assembly.