April 2008 - Posts

• Florida House Of Representatives Passes GA Tax Exemption

  Would Limit Use Tax Exposure For New Owners Visiting State For many years, non-resident new aircraft owners have been restricted during the first six months of ownership from visiting Florida. ANN has reported extensively on this issue, including on the... Posted Apr 30 2008, 11:40 PM by Aero-News Network

• Aero-News: Quote of the Day (05.01.08)

  "...It's not like other things at the airport. They're not here and gone. They circle, circle, circle. There were times I'd be lying in bed and the helicopter would come flying overhead every 15 minutes." Source: Randy Lawrence,... Posted Apr 30 2008, 11:27 PM by Aero-News Network

• ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (05.01.08)

  Aero-Linx! Although designed for modelers, this site is a treasure trove of information for anyone interested in Japanese military aviation. Tons of photos, including museum pieces and crash sites, intel reports and research articles await the SERIOUS... Posted Apr 30 2008, 11:23 PM by Aero-News Network

• Liberty Aerospace Updates Aero-TV On The XL-2 Program

  Are The Hard Times Behind Them? To all appearances, things would seem to be looking up at Liberty Aerospace. With the recently announced availability of the Aspen EFIS system, and the announcement of a new advanced XL2 Vanguard Edition, Liberty hopes... Posted Apr 30 2008, 11:21 PM by Aero-News Network

• ANN's Daily Aero-Term (05.01.08): Back-Taxi

  Aero-Terms! A term used by air traffic controllers to taxi an aircraft on the runway opposite to the traffic flow. The aircraft may be instructed to back-taxi to the beginning of the runway or at some point before reaching the runway end for the purpose... Posted Apr 30 2008, 11:20 PM by Aero-News Network

• Airbus CEO Says A380 Production Schedule Under 'Major Review'

  Reconsiders Goal Of 45 Deliveries Per Year By 2010 Airbus CEO Tom Enders revealed Tuesday that the company's challenges with the A380 superjumbo may not be over. The Associated Press reports Enders was on hand for the opening of an Airbus material... Posted Apr 30 2008, 11:17 PM by Aero-News Network

• Neighborhood Group Opposes New SLE Helo School

  Appeals To City For Concessions McNary Field at Salem, OR is widely considered to be one of the more underutilized, towered fields in the region. It's been even quieter since the bankruptcy of Silver State Helicopters grounded the company's swarm... Posted Apr 30 2008, 11:13 PM by Aero-News Network

• Aussie BASE Jumpers Land In Arms Of The Law

  One Lands In Front Of Police Car The whole point of BASE-jumping at 0300 in the morning is to reduce the chances of getting caught performing an illegal parachute jump. Unfortunately for two jumpers in Australia, the whole point of nighttime police patrols... Posted Apr 30 2008, 11:11 PM by Aero-News Network

• 'Flying Vet' Detained After Landing Near Bush Ranch

  Wife Denies Maurice Kirk Violated P-49 He's at it again. Authorities in central Texas are questioning British pilot Maurice Kirk, after the infamous "Flying Vet" landed his single-engine plane six miles from President Bush's ranch in... Posted Apr 30 2008, 11:10 PM by Aero-News Network

• Cessna 400 Headlines Company's Participation At Athens Airshow

  Newest Offering To Be Shown Alongside Caravan, Skylane Cessna announced Wednesday it will bring its new Cessna 400 to headline its participation at ICARUS Aero Expo Athens 2008 in June during the 24th International Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association... Posted Apr 30 2008, 11:07 PM by Aero-News Network

• Lindbergh Foundation's Online Auction Kicks Off

  Bidding For 12 Items Runs Through May 15 The Lindbergh Foundation announced Wednesday that, in connection with its 31st annual Lindbergh Award Celebration in May, several one-of-a-kind items will be available for on-line bidding. Kelley Welf, Director... Posted Apr 30 2008, 11:03 PM by Aero-News Network

• Pratt & Whitney Selects Goodrich For Geared Turbofan Nacelles

  Will Supply Systems For Mitsubishi Regional Jet, Bombardier's CSeries This week, Pratt & Whitney selected Goodrich Corporation to be the exclusive provider of the complete nacelle systems for its new Geared Turbofan engine for both the Mitsubishi... Posted Apr 30 2008, 10:59 PM by Aero-News Network

• Regulators To Brief Industry On Key Charter Issues

  Session To Be Held At 2008 NATA Air Charter Summit The National Air Transportation Association tells ANN that FAA officials directly responsible for the oversight of Part 135 on-demand air charter operators will provide an in-depth review of upcoming... Posted Apr 30 2008, 10:56 PM by Aero-News Network

• TX TFR: 05.02.08 - 05.04.08

  NOTAM Number: FDC 8/5618 Issue Date: April 30, 2008 at 1948 UTC Location: Crawford, Texas Beginning Date and Time: May 02, 2008 at 1930 UTC Ending Date and Time: May 04, 2008 at 1720 UTC Reason for NOTAM: Temporary flight restrictions for VIP (Very Important... Posted Apr 30 2008, 09:44 PM by Aero-News Network

• TX TFR: 05.04.08

  NOTAM Number: FDC 8/5619 Issue Date: April 30, 2008 at 1949 UTC Location: Waco, Texas Beginning Date and Time: May 04, 2008 at 1640 UTC Ending Date and Time: May 04, 2008 at 1745 UTC Reason for NOTAM: Temporary flight restrictions for VIP (Very Important... Posted Apr 30 2008, 09:41 PM by Aero-News Network