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A Great Start: DiamondFest 2004 (Part One)

New Type Association/Factory Alliance Off To Excellent Start

One of the most positive developments of the last few years has been the natural tendency of certain types of aircraft owners to congregate together to support their collective interests. Type clubs for all manner of aircraft have not only been created, but have come to flourish and take their place as an indispensable part of the aviation scene... providing a sense of community and an undeniably positive effect on the safety of all those who come together under a common banner.

NTSB Wants Carbon Monoxide Checks

84 Killed By Poisonous Gas In Past 40 Years

The NTSB wants the FAA to find ways pilots can avoid breathing deadly carbon monoxide, saying 84 people have died as a direct result of gas leaks into the cockpit.

EAA's Young BEagles?

May Be First Canine Passengers In EAA History

Tex had never flown before, but he didn't seem nervous at all as he climbed into the single-engine Cessna last week. Sure, the engine start-up startled him, but he took it all in stride. Throughout the flight, he was the perfect gentleman. Upon landing, he sat on the floor and put his head in his companions hands.

A Deadly Weekend For Rotorcraft

Four Killed, Three Missing In Separate Accidents

Three people were killed Sunday when their helicopter (type as yet unknown) crashed behind a house in Lamar County (GA). The dead men were identified by Lamar County Sheriff Larry Waller as pilot Wyatt Zane Rogers and passengers Kendall and Kelly Loudermilk, all from Spartanburg (SC).

Utah TFR: TFN

NOTAM: 4/5975 Issued: 06/27/2004 04:12 Effective: Immediately - Until Further Notice State: UT Facility: ZLA - LOS ANGELES (ARTCC)PALMDALE, CA. Type: HAZARDS Description: ST.GEORGE, UT.

Washington TFR: TFN

NOTAM: 4/5958 Issued: 06/26/2004 20:13 Effective: Immediately - Until Further Notice State: WA Facility: ZSE - SEATTLE (ARTCC),AUBURN,WA. Type: HAZARDS Description: CHELAN, WA.

Arizona TFR: TFN

NOTAM: 4/5984 Issued: 06/27/2004 16:50 Effective: Immediately - Until Further Notice State: AZ Facility: ZAB - ALBUQUERQUE (ARTCC),NM. Type: HAZARDS Description: SHOWLOW, AZ.

Arizona TFR: TFN

NOTAM: 4/5987 Issued: 06/27/2004 17:33 Effective: Immediately - Until Further Notice State: AZ Facility: ZAB - ALBUQUERQUE (ARTCC),NM. Type: HAZARDS Description: PAYSON, AZ.

Arizona TFR: TFN

NOTAM: 4/5981 Issued: 06/27/2004 11:33 Effective: Immediately - Until Further Notice State: AZ Facility: ZAB - ALBUQUERQUE (ARTCC),NM. Type: HAZARDS Description: SAFFORD, AZ.

Mica Urges Swift Transfer Of Alien Background Checks For Flight Training

Take A Letter...

Representative John Mica (R-FL), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Aviation, sent a letter on June 22 to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge urging the quick and efficient transfer of responsibility for background checks for aliens seeking flight training in the US from the Department of Justice (DOJ) to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).