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July 17, 2013

FAA Issues SAIB For Many American Champion Aircraft Models

Reinforcement Trusses Under The Front Seat May Have Been Omitted

The FAA has issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) for an airworthiness concern regarding the possible omission of the two reinforcement trusses in the folding front seat bottom in American Champion Aircraft Corporation (ACAC) Models.

What Was Once An Incredible Inspiration, Now Becomes Our Next Step In Promoting Aviation

Life should be lived on the edge of life. You have to exercise rebellion: to refuse to tape yourself to rules, to refuse your own success, to refuse to repeat yourself, to see every day, every year, every idea as a true challenge - and then you are going to live your life on a tightrope. Philippe Petit We all have our tales to tell… How our journey into aviation started, what a long strange trip it's been, and what we hope to do with the rest of our lives – at least where flying is concerned. I don't need to tell you that the world of aviation is

Civilian Performers Vital To The Air Show Industry

A recent news release from the U.S. Air Force indicates that Congress has approved a shifting of some funds to allow the return of the USAF Thunderbirds to basic proficiency flying status. Their counterparts on the Navy side of the universe have all along been funded to maintain at least basic pilot proficiency in a minimum number of practice flights.