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Second Time's A Charm

ISS Crew Successfully Repairs Gyro Circuit Breaker

International Space Station Commander Gennady Padalka and NASA ISS Science Officer Mike Fincke successfully changed out a module containing a faulty circuit breaker Wednesday night, restoring power to one of the Station's Control Moment Gyros.

OU Gets OK On New Trainers

First Time Since 1970s

It's been almost 30 years since the University of Oklahoma replaced its 13 training aircraft. "The planes we currently use are pretty worn out both cosmetically and mechanically," said OU aviation student Matthew Willis. "The upholstery is tearing on the inside and there are cracks on the wings and there is almost always something wrong with the instruments, too."

NTSB: Pilot Error To Blame In Deadly 2002 Crash

Pilot Didn't Maintain Airspeed After Engine Failure

Cavin Robert Councilor had just gotten his Piper Malibu out of the shop and was going to fly it from Naples (FL) to St. Petersburg on June 19th, 2002. He barely got off the ground before his engine quit. What happened next was the subject of an intense NTSB investigation. The board Thursday released its findings on probable cause in the accident that killed Councilor and his two passengers that day.

FAA Explains Air Scare

"Missed Signal" Caused Evacuation Of Capitol, Supreme Court Building

The FAA says it's found the answer in the wake of a huge air scare that forced the evacuation of the US Capitol and the Supreme Court June 9th. Someone was asleep at the switch.

No UAV Close Encounters

AOPA: Unmanned Border Patrols Pose No Threat To GA

You won't have a close encounter with an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) any time soon. And AOPA is fighting to keep it that way.

Illinois Mayor Saves Airport

In Meigs' Shadow, Bolingbrook Improves Its GA Facility

Mayor Daley take note: Your neighbors understand the value of a general aviation airport. The village of Bolingbrook (IL), just 25 NM southwest of Chicago, last week approved plans to upgrade its newly acquired airport to make it a reliever for the Chicago area. And much of the credit goes to a far-sighted mayor.