We're fond of quoting the late, great, Will Rogers -- specifically one quote that opines, "Be thankful we're not getting all the government we're paying for...' and again, in light of recent events, we believe that Will was WAY ahead of this time. ANN has learned that one of the ridiculous messes created by Washington's inability to prove that it has ANY abilities, namely in terms of governing, has come to an end as the FAA and DoT have caved in and relented on their tower closure fiasco.
DHS OIG Audit Of TSA Logistics Also Uncovers Unused Storage Space
An audit conducted by the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security shows that TSA is spending some $800,000 to store obsolete and unused equipment, and says it could put the money it's using to lease warehouses to better use.
Applies To Certain PA-18 And PA-19 Model Airplanes
The FAA has posted a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) for an airworthiness concern involving some Piper PA-18 and PA-19 airplanes. The affected aircraft have magneto toggle switches located on the left cabin panel. The FAA has found that the magneto toggle switches can be inadvertently turned off when operating nearby controls and cause a loss of power during takeoff and landing.
Beta Tester Looking For Online Funding To Help In Evaluation
A young woman who was invited to be part of the Google Glass Explorers program hopes to find ways that the wearable internet interface can be used in the cockpits of airplanes ... and she's asking for help from the public.
With the introduction of the Small Aircraft Revitalization Act of 2013 (H.R. 1848) on Tuesday, May 7, it appears the collaborative effort during the past 18 months by the Federal Aviation Administration Part 23 Reorganization Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) has paid off and resulted in proposed legislation.
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