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September 24, 2013

Seaplane Lost 30 Years Ago May Be Found

Sonar Picks Out Aircraft At The Bottom Of Lake Norman, NC

A woman from Cornelius, NC says that a plane that was recently located by sonar at the bottom of Lake Norman north of Charlotte in North Carolina may be one that sunk 30 years ago. And she thinks so because the plane may have belonged to her.

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French Pilot Crosses Mediterranean In WWI Replica Airplane

Followed The Flight Of Roland Garros Made In 1913

On September 27, 1913, French pilot Roland Garros took off from Fréjus in the south of France, and flew to Bizerte in Tunisia in a Morane-Saulnier G racing monoplane. His accomplishment was re-enacted Sunday by 29-year-old Baptiste Salis, who flew an exact replica of the Morane-Saulnier, albeit with an upgraded, modern engine, 500 miles in seven hours.

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Gotta Question For New AOPA Boss, Mark Baker? Speak Up!!!

YOUR Questions Are Welcome As We Get Ready For Our First (And Long Overdue) With AOPA's Baker

Well... whaddya know, we're finally being granted an interview with the new President of AOPA, Mark Baker... an APPOINTMENT by a remote Board of Trustees that was cloaked in mystery, anonymity, and an utter lack of transparency (which still didn't keep us from getting the word out about his ID long before anyone else -- grin). I have grave concerns about the process so far and some early chinks in the armor that are quickly becoming evident... but I look forward to talking to him directly, even though that should have happened LONG ago. I desperately hope this guy allays my fears... but... well, we'll see.

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FAA Again Eyes Furloughs For FY2014

Agency Budget Gap Of $700 Million Will Need To Be Closed

Once again, the specter FAA furloughs has appeared as lawmakers tell agencies to trim their budgets for 2014. For the FAA, that means that some $700 million needs to be cut from the budget, and agency officials say that would mean sending workers home without pay.

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Flabob Flying Circus Cancels Cavalcade

FAA Determined That The Aerial Fly-Bys Were An 'Air Show'

The Flabob Flying Circus says it has been forced to cancel its Aerial Cavalcade because the FAA determined it met the definition of an air show, and they did not have enough time to complete the paperwork for a waiver.

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Manned Aircraft Design Center Of Excellence In Melbourne, FL Dedicated

Northrop Grumman Facility Will House Program Management, Engineering Teams

Dignitaries including Florida Gov. Rick Scott and U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson participated in the dedication of Northrop Grumman Corporation's Manned Aircraft Design Center of Excellence in Melbourne Friday. Scott kicked off the event, which also featured remarks by Nelson and company officials. Representatives from other federal, state, regional and local offices, and civic organizations also attended.

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