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July 03, 2008

ANN EXCLUSIVE First Photos: 'The-Jet' Flies!

N280CJ Sees Light Under ALL Its Wheels

ANN REALTIME REPORTING 07.03.08 1130 EDT: The moment workers at a certain airplane manufacturer in Duluth, MN -- and dozens of prospective owners -- have been waiting for has arrived. Moments ago, Cirrus Design's "The-Jet" prototype touched down back at its home at DLH, completing its first successful test flight.

Enters Market For Small Turboprop Engines

The Associated Press reports General Electric Aviation Engines has completed its purchase of Walter Engines, the Czech producer of small turboprop engines for light aircraft.

Investigators Eye Dry-Rotted Oil Seal, Broken Connecting Rods

Below is the unedited text of the National Transportation Safety Board's preliminary report on the June 18 loss of a homebuilt Lancair IV-P in Springfield, KY. As ANN reported, businessman Dan Hutson Jr. was killed when his plane crashed during an emergency landing attempt at Lebanon-Springfield Airport (6I2) after telling controllers of an oil pressure problem.

Nemesis And Rocket Racers And Dreamlifters... Oh My!

(NOTE: In observance of the Fourth of July holiday in the United States, ANN will not feature any podcasts on Friday. They will return Monday, July 7 -- Ed.) ANN Daily Touch N Go: 07.03.08 (ANN's Short-Form Daily News Program) ANN Daily Aero-Briefing: 07.03.08 (ANN's Long-Form Daily News Program)

NOTAM Number: FDC 8/5737 Issue Date: July 03, 2008 at 0303 UTC Location: KING CITY , California Beginning Date and Time: Effective Immediately Ending Date and Time: Until further notice Reason for NOTAM: TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR FIRE FIGHTING Type: Hazards Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A Pilots May Contact: OAKLAND (ZOA) Center, 510-745-3331

NOTAM Number: FDC 8/5862 Issue Date: July 03, 2008 at 1449 UTC Location: 25 SE PRESCOTT , Arizona near DRAKE VORTAC (DRK) Beginning Date and Time: Effective Immediately 1200-0500 UTC Daily Ending Date and Time: Until further notice Reason for NOTAM: TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR FIRE FIGHTING Type: Hazards Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A Pilots May Contact: ALBUQUERQUE (ZAB) Center, 505-856-4580

AZ Firefighting TFR: UFN

NOTAM Number: FDC 8/5932 Issue Date: July 03, 2008 at 2144 UTC Location: 25 MILES SE OF PRESCOTT , Arizona near DRAKE VORTAC (DRK) Beginning Date and Time: Effective Immediately Ending Date and Time: Until further notice Reason for NOTAM: TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR FIRE FIGHTING Type: Hazards Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A Pilots May Contact: ALBUQUERQUE (ZAB) Center, 505-856-4580

NOTAM Number: FDC 8/5942 Issue Date: July 03, 2008 at 2301 UTC Location: WEST OF SAN BERNARDINOCA , California near PARADISE VORTAC (PDZ) Beginning Date and Time: Effective Immediately Ending Date and Time: Until further notice Reason for NOTAM: TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR FIRE FIGHTING Type: Hazards Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A Pilots May Contact: LOS ANGELES (ZLA) Center, 661-265-8205

NOTAM Number: FDC 8/5907 Issue Date: July 03, 2008 at 1752 UTC Location: 14 SW CHESTER , California Beginning Date and Time: Effective Immediately Ending Date and Time: Until further notice Reason for NOTAM: TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR FIRE FIGHTING AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS Type: Hazards Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A Pilots May Contact: OAKLAND (ZOA) Center, 510-745-3331

NOTAM Number: FDC 8/5901 Issue Date: July 03, 2008 at 1746 UTC Location: SW OF OKANOGAN , Washington near EPHRATA VORTAC (EPH) Beginning Date and Time: Effective Immediately Ending Date and Time: Until further notice Reason for NOTAM: TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR FIRE FIGHTING Type: Hazards Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A Pilots May Contact: SEATTLE (ZSE) Center, 253-351-3520

An Inside Look At One Of The World's Aviation Legends (Part Two)

Piper Aircraft is one of the legends of aviation... responsible for some of the iconic aircraft that literally define what the world thinks about general aviation. This is a company that is determined stay a force in the GA world. And, of course, the fact that Piper is about to launch the test program for their first jet project is ample testimony of their commitment to the future of the company and the position they want to play in the aviation world.

Pledges "Full Support" To Craig Fuller

NATCA President Patrick Forrey praised retiring Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association President Phil Boyer this week, and expressed confidence in the choice of Craig L. Fuller to succeed him.

NAFI Names June 2008 Master Instructors

"The Best Of The Best"

The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) takes pride in announcing a significant aviation accomplishment on the part of these very special aviation educators. Recently, they were all accredited as Master Instructors by NAFI, their professional aviation education association.