February 2008 - Posts

• ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.02.08)

  Aero-Linx! This database is really an index to the MACRs, containing report number, date, aircraft type, aircraft serial number, group if known, and squadron if known. Read More... Posted Feb 29 2008, 11:52 PM by Aero-News Network

• ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.02.08): Frise Aileron

  Aero-Terms! A type of aileron that has a beveled leading edge projecting beyond its inset hinges. When lowered, it forms an extension of the wing surface; when raised, its nose protrudes below the wing, increasing DRAG and reducing YAW. Read More... Posted Feb 29 2008, 11:48 PM by Aero-News Network

• Lawmakers From Washington, Kansas React To KC-X Decision

  Boeing Supporters Vow To Ask "Tough Questions" About Choice It barely took an hour after the Pentagon announced its choice for the US Air Force KC-X tanker bid, before lawmakers aligned with the loser spoke out vehemently against the decision... Posted Feb 29 2008, 11:42 PM by Aero-News Network

• NBAA's Bolen Reiterates GA's Support For ATC Modernization

  Says Senator's "Suggestion" Isn't Based On Facts NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen reiterated Thursday the general aviation community's support for aviation system modernization, a topic of discussion at a Congressional hearing. Read... Posted Feb 29 2008, 11:41 PM by Aero-News Network

• Rockefeller Blames Stalled FAA Funding Bill On GA

  Cites "Inability To Compromise" During Hearing Some people just don't get it. West Virginia Senator John D. Rockefeller says it's unlikely there will be an FAA funding reauthorization bill passed at all in 2008, period... and he says... Posted Feb 29 2008, 11:41 PM by Aero-News Network

• Aero-News Alert: EADS/Northrop Grumman Team Wins KC-X Contract Award

  KC-X Contract Award To Be Announced Friday ANN REALTIME REPORTING 02.29.08 1430 EST: Aero-News has learned Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne and Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Duncan J. McNabb will announce the winner of the KC-X... Posted Feb 29 2008, 11:41 PM by Aero-News Network

• CA TFR: 03.06.08

  NOTAM Number: FDC 8/6636 Issue Date: February 29, 2008 at 1616 UTC Type: Security Read More... Posted Feb 29 2008, 11:37 PM by Aero-News Network

• FL Shuttle Launch TFR: 03.10.08 - 03.11.08

  NOTAM Number: FDC 8/6628 Issue Date: February 29, 2008 at 1545 UTC Type: Security Read More... Posted Feb 29 2008, 11:22 PM by Aero-News Network

• CA TFR: 03.05.08

  NOTAM Number: FDC 8/6634 Issue Date: February 29, 2008 at 1603 UTC Type: Security Read More... Posted Feb 29 2008, 11:21 PM by Aero-News Network

• Aero-News: Quote of the Day (03.01.08)

  "I am deeply troubled by the Air Force's decision to award the KC-X tanker to a French company that has never built a tanker in its history. We should have an American tanker built by an American company with American workers. I cannot believe... Posted Feb 29 2008, 11:15 PM by Aero-News Network

• ANN's Daily Aero-Term (03.01.08): Flare

  Aero-Terms! A maneuver performed moments before landing in which the nose of an aircraft is pitched up to minimize the touchdown rate of speed. Read More... Posted Feb 29 2008, 11:12 PM by Aero-News Network

• ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (03.01.08)

  Aero-Linx! B26.COM is dedicated to the Martin B-26 Marauder Men who fought in World War II. Read More... Posted Feb 29 2008, 11:10 PM by Aero-News Network

• FAA Investigates Close Call Over MEM

  Confusion Over FedEx Flight Numbers Led To Incursion It's one of the most common areas of potential confusion in the cockpit -- radio transmissions and ATC communications involving two aircraft with similar-sounding tail- or- flight-numbers. Such... Posted Feb 29 2008, 11:07 PM by Aero-News Network

• Aero-TV: Mike Sigman Talks About His Personal LSA -- A Zodiac 601XL

  Doing It Your Way Is Still The Best Way... The cheerful troops that populate Aero-TV news teams sure do enjoy checking out all manner of neat aircraft with the companies that manufacture them, but sometimes it's just plain fun to talk to the folks... Posted Feb 28 2008, 11:56 PM by Aero-News Network

• MN TFR: 02.29.08

  NOTAM Number: FDC 8/6488 Issue Date: February 28, 2008 at 1816 UTC Location: ELY , Minnesota Beginning Date and Time: February 29, 2008 at 1530 UTC Ending Date and Time: February 29, 2008 at 1645 UTC Reason for NOTAM: DUE TO BLASTING ACTIVITY ATBABBITT... Posted Feb 28 2008, 10:45 PM by Aero-News Network