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February 09, 2011

ANN Daily Aero-Briefing: 02.09.11

An FAA manager says life is good for some air traffic controllers.
The search for the Air France 447 recorders will resume.
And Aircell announces additional financing.

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ANN Daily Touch-And-Go: 02.09.11

An FAA manager says life is good for some air traffic controllers.
The search for the Air France 447 recorders will resume.
And Aircell announces additional financing.

More AERO-Casts

Applications Being Accepted For $60,000 Electric Flight Prize At AirVenture

Winners To Be Selected In Three Categories As Well As Overall

Applications for the $60,000 Electric Flight Prize at EAA AirVenture 2011, showcasing the accomplishments and viability of flight powered exclusively by electricity, are now being accepted. Three flight competitions will be held during EAA AirVenture 2011.

Flight Design Will Unveil Proof-Of-Concept Airplane This Spring

While legacy companies like Cessna and Piper look to make inroads into the "entry level" LSA market, German LSA manufacturer Flight Design says it will show a proof-of-concept a four-place airframe in the U.S. at AirVenture this summer.

Order Book Is Open For First Light-Sport Aircraft Using Amphibious Clamar Floats

The FAA accepted ASTM certification for the amphibious CTLS Floatplane on January 15, 2011 and it made its public debut at the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Florida a week later. Now, Flight Design has announced that is ready to accept orders for the amphib.

Fighter Look And Feel And Radial Power With Retractable Tri-Gear

Kansas-based New Century Aerosport has introduced the Radial Rocket RG, a retractable landing gear development of its fixed-gear tailwheel-equipped Radial Rocket. The first flight of the new tricycle gear RG model took place at Johnson County Executive Airport in Olathe, Kansas in December.