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September 17, 2008

Aero-News Featured Aero-Casts For Wednesday 09.17.08

Barnstorming The Heartland In A DC-3! With Dan Gryder

ANN Daily Touch N Go: 09.17.08 (ANN's Short-Form Daily News Program) ANN Daily Aero-Briefing: 09.17.08 (ANN's Long-Form Daily News Program) ANN Special Feature -- Barnstorming In A DC-3: 09.17.08 (ANN Special Report, with Dan Gryder, pilot of the Herpa DC-3.)

Issued Initial Operational Capability By FAA

ITT Corporation announced Wednesday it has successfully deployed the Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) essential services system for southern Florida, achieving Initial Operational Capability (IOC) by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

ANN Special Feature: Dan Gryder, Herpa DC-3 - 09.17.08

Today...barnstorming the heartland in a DC-3! ANN's Paul Plack talks with Dan Gryder about his unique cross-country trip this summer, and about the DC-3 type ratings offered by his flight school.

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Searchers Find Wreckage Of C-421 Down In Mexico, No Survivors

But Reports Differ On Whether Wreckage Has Been Found

Officials on both sides of the border between the United States and Mexico agree a Cessna 421 carrying four members of the International Water and Boundary Commission failed to arrive at its destination Monday... but reports differ on the possible fate of the plane, and the men onboard.

Donations Best At This Point; "Don't Freelance"

In the wake of hurricanes Gustav and Ike, which dealt a one-two punch to the Gulf Coast area, general aviation has played a major role in the relief efforts. Many pilots may be wondering how they can help... and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has some thoughts about that.

Motion Platform Replicates Actual Conditions

Redbird Flight Simulations, Inc., announced Tuesday it has signed an agreement, which will make Redbird the exclusive dealer for the Xwind 200 Crosswind Landing Trainer, designed by Xwind, LLC.