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July 20, 2012

Contract Tower Program Shown To Save Taxpayers Money, Enhance Safety

Testimony From The DOT IG At A House Transportation Subcommittee Hearing Wednesday

A Congressional hearing Wednesday highlighted the benefits to the taxpayers of the FAA Contract Tower program, which allows the FAA to contract with the private sector to provide cost-effective air traffic control services at airports where these services would otherwise be cost prohibitive.

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GAMA Partners With IMC Club At Oshkosh

Announces Proficiency Forum Dates And Times

GAMA has partnered with the IMC Club to host instrument proficiency forums at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.  AirVenture is held from July 23-29, 2012 and the three forums will be held Monday, Wednesday, and Friday of that week from 1130-1245 CDT in the EAA Welcome Center.

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FreeFlight Systems Introduces XPLORER

Weather Receiver Will Be Upgradable For ADS-B Compliance

FreeFlight Systems is introducing the XPLORER weather receiver, which will give pilots access to free datalink weather today and has a built-in upgrade path to fully compliant ADS-B capabilities to meet the 2019 mandatory equipage deadline.

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Smithsonian Air And Space Director To Receive Award From The Wings Club

Former Marine Corps Pilot Gen. John R. "Jack" Dailey (Ret) Honored With Distinguished Achievement Award

The Wings Club will honor General John R. “Jack” Dailey (USMC Ret.), Director of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum with the 2012 Distinguished Achievement Award. Acknowledging outstanding accomplishments in the field of aviation, The Wings Club will present the Award on Friday, October 26 at its 70th Annual Awards Gala to be held at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City.    

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SkyFusion Pak Approved For Installation In Canada

Canadian STC Received For Installation On 30 Cessna Models

In conjunction with STC approval from the FAA, the SkyFusion aerial imaging system has been approved by Transport Canada for installation on 30 Cessna aircraft models in Canada.

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Minnesota Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Cirrus In 2003 Accident

Says The Company Not Required To Teach Pilots To Fly Its Airplanes

The Minnesota Supreme Court has handed down a ruling favorable to Cirrus Aircraft stemming from a 2003 accident which fatally injured a pilot and his passenger, both from Grand Rapids, MI.

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BRS To Feature Parachute Pull Survivors At Oshkosh

Company Bringing A Whole-Airframe Parachute Simulator To The Show

At a forum at Oshkosh next week, whole-airplane parachute manufacturer BRS Aerospace is presenting two pilots, who each deployed a BRS parachute after engine failures. Dick McGlaughlin and John Farese will tell the complete stories of the dramatic events which led up to their life-saving experiences. A question and answer session will follow.

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Avemco Announces Educational Forums For AirVenture

Sessions Focus On Cross County Planning, Insurance 'Myths'

Among the educational forums being held at Oshkosh next week are three educational sessions open to all pilots and aircraft owners presented by Avemco president Jonathan “JJ” Greenway and former president Jim Lauerman.

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