NOTAM: 4/5502 Issued: 06/16/2004 20:55 Effective: 06/18/2004 20:00 - 06/18/2004 22:50 State: NV Facility: ZOA - OAKLAND (ARTCC),CA. Type: VIP Description: RENO, NEVADA, JUNE 18, 2004 LOCAL.

NOTAM: 4/5504 Issued: 06/16/2004 21:20 Effective: 06/18/2004 00:55 - 06/18/2004 17:50 State: NE Facility: ZMP - MINNEAPOLIS (ARTCC),MN. Type: VIP Description: LINCOLN, NEBRASKA, JUNE 17-18, 2004.

NOTAM: 4/5500 Issued: 06/16/2004 19:55 Effective: 06/17/2004 23:45 - 06/18/2004 03:30 State: WA Facility: ZSE - SEATTLE (ARTCC),AUBURN,WA. Type: VIP Description: SPOKANE, WASHINGTON, JUNE 17, 2004.

NOTAM: 4/5503 Issued: 06/16/2004 20:59 Effective: Immediately - Until Further Notice State: NM Facility: ZAB - ALBUQUERQUE (ARTCC),NM. Type: HAZARDS Description: GRANTS, NM. SEDGWICK FIRE.

NOTAM: 4/5523 Issued: 06/17/2004 18:18 Effective: Immediately - Until Further Notice State: UT Facility: ZLA - LOS ANGELES (ARTCC)PALMDALE, CA. Type: HAZARDS Description: ST. GEORGE, UT.

NOTAM: 4/5505 Issued: 06/16/2004 21:30 Effective: 06/17/2004 17:50 - 06/17/2004 23:35 State: OH Facility: ZID - INDIANAPOLIS (ARTCC),IN. Type: VIP Description: COLUMBUS, OHIO, JUNE 17, 2004.

NOTAM: 4/5480 Issued: 06/16/2004 13:01 Effective: 06/21/2004 13:00 - 06/21/2004 16:00 State: CA Facility: ZLA - LOS ANGELES (ARTCC)PALMDALE, CA. Type: SPACE FLIGHT Description: MOJAVE, CA.

NOTAM: 4/5496 Issued: 06/16/2004 19:23 Effective: 06/18/2004 03:10 - 06/18/2004 19:35 State: WA Facility: ZSE - SEATTLE (ARTCC),AUBURN,WA. Type: VIP Description: SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, JUNE 17-18, 2004.

Circling Aircraft Prompted Gettysburg Hotel Evacuation

It was a dark and foggy night over Gettysburg (PA) when, out of the gloom was heard the persistent sound of a small aircraft flying low over downtown. In earlier days, police might have turned on their overhead lights and driven to the airport, in hopes the aircraft might follow. Early Tuesday morning, officers instead evacuated the Gettysburg Hotel.

Positive Security Message To City Leaders

AOPA has made a positive pitch on general aviation security to the National League of Cities (NLC). AOPA Senior Vice President of Government and Technical Affairs Andy Cebula was invited to brief an NLC policy committee on Friday. Cebula repeated AOPA's assertion that GA is not a significant threat and that extraordinary security measures at GA airports are not needed. The NLC will be making airport security recommendations to some 18,000 cities, towns, and villages.

Family Wanted More In Damages

When the family of Missouri Governor Mel Carnahan (right) won their lawsuit against vacuum-pump maker Parker-Hannifin, the Jackson County (MO) jury deciding the case refused to award his widow any punitive damages. Monday, a county judge refused to approve the family's demand for a second trial so they might get another shot at punishing the parts maker.

House Majority Leader Accused Of "Serious Criminal Acts"

A Texas Democrat whose Congressional career was abruptly ended by reapportionment this year has filed a complaint with the House ethics committee, accusing House Majority Leader Tom DeLay (R-TX, below) of "serious criminal acts" -- including abusing his Congressional power by using the FAA and Department of Homeland Security to track down a wayward plane load of state Democrats.

NOTAM: 4/5474 Issued: 06/15/2004 23:05 Effective: Immediately - Until Further Notice State: AZ Facility: ZAB - ALBUQUERQUE (ARTCC),NM. Type: HAZARDS Description: 11 SE OF CANELO, AZ.    FDC 4/5474 ZAB AZ.. FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS 11 SE OF CANELO, AZ. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY AND UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PURSUANT TO 14 CFR SECTION 91.137(A)(2) TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS ARE IN EFFECT WITHIN A 5 NAUTICAL MILE RADIUS OF 312545N/1102206W OR NOGALES /OLS/ VOR/DME 075 DEGREE RADIAL AT 024.6 NAUTICAL MILES AT AND BELOW 12500 FEET MSL TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR FIRE FIGHTING AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS. U.S.F.S. PHONE 505-842-3473, (SUNNYSIDE FIRE) FREQ 135.625 IS IN CHARGE OF THE OPERATION. PRESCOTT /PRC/ AFSS

NOTAM: 4/5480 Issued: 06/16/2004 13:01 Effective: 06/21/2004 13:00 - 06/21/2004 16:00 State: CA Facility: ZLA - LOS ANGELES (ARTCC)PALMDALE, CA. Type: SPACE FLIGHT Description: MOJAVE, CA. 

NOTAM: 4/5477 Issued: 06/16/2004 11:02 Effective: 06/21/2004 13:00 - 06/21/2004 16:00 State: CA Facility: ZLA - LOS ANGELES (ARTCC)PALMDALE, CA. Type: SPACE FLIGHT Description: MOJAVE, CA. 

DCA/CRESCO/8 — Emergency Airworthiness Directive Pacific Aerospace Corporation Cresco DCA/CRESCO/8 Engine Mount Structure - Inspection Applicability: Cresco 08-600 (file photo below) series aircraft equipped with Modification PAC/CT/0210, Installation of PT6A-34AG, or Modification PAC/CT/0291, Installation of PT6A-34. Requirement: To prevent failure of the engine mount structure, accomplish the following:-Inspect per Pacific Aerospace Corporation Mandatory SB PACSB/CR/040. Also inspect the fuselage longer on in the area where the strut assemblies attach. Pay particular attention around all bolt holes and the steel bush fitting. Rectify any defects found before further flight. Compliance: Within

Control Vision Introduces Street Mapping

The considerable army of Anywhere Map and Wx owners have several things in common-one is the dilemma when they land their aircraft, hop in a car and pick out restaurant or hotel to drive to. They generally have to ask directions (unless they've landed at their home airport). They may get to their secondary destination without a hitch, but more likely, they will have to stop and ask for more directions if it's not a late night or it isn't raining.

High-Def Aviation Program To Hit Outdoor Channel

A new show about aviation is about to hit the airwaves. WINGS TO ADVENTURE will premier on the Outdoor Channel in the fall of 2005. The new show, shot entirely in high definition will feature outdoor personality and pilot Tom Gresham as producer and host.