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May 26, 2009

Aero-TV: WxWorx Solutions -- Bringing Weather Into The Cockpit

Game-Changing Products Like These Are Re-Making The World of Aviation

One of the most pleasant aspects of flying a Technologically Advanced Aircraft over the last few months, are the many new capabilities they bring and the safety that results. While there is always the risk of "info-glut," we've come to particularly appreciate those products that do their job simply, aggressively and with an eye to the future. In ANN's Cirrus G3 Turbo, our WxWorx 'Aviator' package has become more than just a great tool, but a pivotal means by which we get our traveling done effectively and safely.

No Answer To Radio Comm Seems To Be First Hint Of Impending Landing Collision

Last week's midair landing accident between a Pitts Model 12 and a Cessna Skyhawk appears to have some roots in an incomplete radio call. While the Cessna saw and inquired if the Pitts Model 12 had him in sight, no answer was given and the Cessna had no clue of the impending collision hazard until the big radial-engine-powered bipe settled on top of him. Thankfully, there were only minor injuries, but two aircraft were greatly damaged as a result.

When The President Is In Residence, Stay Farther Away

What you don't know may hurt you -- or, at least, scare the (deleted ) out of you. The pilots of three aircraft flew into the temporarily-expanded Prohibited airspace over Camp David this weekend, and each was greeted by an F-15 fighter jet for their mistake.