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March 15, 2013

ANN Daily Aero-Briefing: 03.15.13

The NBAA Backs Moran’s Anti-Tower Closing Ammendment…

CubCrafters’ Top Cub Wins Night VFR Certification…

Embraer Wants Swi

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The Journey Continues: Bill Harrelson/N6ZQ Are Circling the Globe -- Right Now!

Sport Aviation's Gutsiest Lancair Pilot On Circum-Polar Quest

There are ways to orbit Planet Earth and there are ways to orbit Planet Earth -- and even to those of us who have played closely with space technology, and the rocket game, have to admit that Bill Harrelson's current quest is hard to beat in terms of courage, excitement, guts and daring. As I write this, and while much of the aviation world here in the states is sitting down to hot dinners, or an evening in front of the tube, Former Airline Jock and now-current world record pilot, Bill Harrelson, is on the way to Recife, Brazil -- on the first leg of a flight around the world... via the North and South pole.

Changes Include Backlit Placards, Instrument Illumination, Fuel Sight Gauge Lighting

Light aircraft designer and manufacturer CubCrafters has announced that the FAA has issued Night VFR approval for its CC18-180 Top Cub. CubCrafters’ Top Cub was already a capable and versatile utility aircraft, with a gross weight of 2,300 pounds, a useful load of 1,100 pounds, and class-leading short-field capabilities; the addition of Night VFR expands the Top Cub’s capabilities.