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July 29, 2013

ANN Daily Aero-Briefing: 07.29.13

Administrator Huerta To Miss Airventure….

A Milestone for UAS Commercial Operations…

Celebrating 60 Years of the M20…

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El Paso, Santa Maria Cancel Air Shows; Miramar To Move Ahead

Midway Through The Air Show Season, Sequestration Remains The Main Topic For Discussion

As the North American air show community approaches the halfway point of the 2013 air show season, sequestration continues to be the main topic of conversation within the industry. Within the last several days, three different shows have made sequestration-related announcements about their 2013 events.

Does Not Require Connection To Existing Pitot-Static System

A new Probe-Based Angle-of-Attack System, based on our popular and proven AOA System with over two thousand installations, has been introduced by Advanced Flight Systems. The new instrument adds still another option for those wanting the added safety of an Advanced Flight AOA.

Company Says Conversion From A Cruiser To A Motorglider Takes Ten Minutes

Pipistrel is releasing the first of the new Pipistrel Sinus FLEX aircraft to the U.S. market this week at AirVenture. Based on the standard Pipistrel Sinus aircraft with a 50-foot wingspan the Sinus FLEX has the ability to remove the outer wingtips and fit smaller wingtips to configure the aircraft the same as the 40 foot Virus aircraft. The option essentially gives you to aircraft in one.

New Keypad System Allows Direct Frequency Input

An Australian manufacturer of compact VHF aircraft radios designed for LSA, sport aircraft and gliders known for their 2.25-inch radios has "moved into the mainstream" with a new model.

Deliveries Anticipated Mid-Year 2014

Sonex Aircraft, LLC announced today that Kit Reservation Deposits are now being accepted for the SubSonex Personal Jet. A $10,000 refundable deposit will allow SubSonex customers to receive position numbers for the first kit deliveries, anticipated to commence mid-year, 2014. Sonex also announced that an introductory price of $125,000 will be guaranteed for the first ten Kit Reservation Deposit holders.