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Learjet
Tagged At Van Nuys
Los Angeles World Airports has confirmed an unusual incident of aircraft
vandalism at Van Nuys Airport earlier this week. A Learjet was tagged
with some elaborate graffiti, which would have taken the "artist" some
time to complete. Read
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EAA AirVenture 2013: You
Gotta Be There!
Enjoy daily world-class air shows plus two sensational night air shows;
witness the first U.S. public flights by Yves "Jetman" Rossi; see
2,500-plus show planes; camp with 40,000 fellow enthusiasts; rock to the
classic sounds of Chicago; choose from hundreds of forums and workshops;
peruse what's new from 800 exhibitors ... Only in Oshkosh and all in
one week!
Oshkosh, WI
July 29 to August 4
Buy now & save!
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FAA
Posts Final F/O Rule
First officers who fly for passenger and cargo airlines now will be
required to hold an ATP certificate and an aircraft type rating, the FAA
said on Wednesday, although several exemptions are available. Read
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Aircraft Spruce Offers
AirVenture Pre-Order Service Until 7/23
Aircraft Spruce knows that many of you will visit Oshkosh for the
AirVenture show. If you would like to pick up pre-orders at the Aircraft
Spruce booth, it is necessary to place the orders in advance. Aircraft
Spruce will process Oshkosh orders the same way they do standard orders,
but they will bring your orders to the show (Hangar A, booths 1022 to
1029) for pick-up, with no additional freight costs. For more
information, please call 1 (877) 4-SPRUCE or visit AircraftSpruce.com.
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Part
23 Revision Effort Gains House Support
The FAA, manufacturers and GA advocates have been working to change the
federal rules that govern certification for GA aircraft, and this week a
bill was passed by a House committee that sets a December 2015 deadline
for those changes to take effect. Read
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Progress
on Part 23 Changes
General aviation advocacy groups have been working with the FAA to
change the way light aircraft are certified, ditching the traditional
Part 23 process and replacing it with an industry-consensus-standards
approach. Greg Bowles of GAMA has been a leader in that effort, and he
spoke with AVweb's Mary Grady about the progress made in Washington this
week and what it means for pilots and aviation consumers. Read
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Bendix/King myWingMan
Navigator App Does the Flight Plan for You
Simply enter your start point and end point, and go. It'll calculate
your best route — VFR and IFR — based on weather and terrain
conditions. Two- and three-way split-screen options give you flexible,
custom views. Just touch. And go. Download your 30-day no-cost trial at the
iTunes® App Store.
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Alaska
Crash Investigation Proves Challenging
When a de Havilland DHC-3 Otter crashed shortly after takeoff in
Soldotna, Alaska, on Sunday morning, killing all 10 people on board,
there were no eyewitnesses, no video and no data recorders on board the
aircraft, NTSB investigators said this week. Read
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Everyone's Talking About
the IFD440 & IFD540!
Join us every Thursday at 5:00pm EDT to
learn more about Avidyne's IFD440 & IFD540 GPS/NAV/COMs, the
plug-and-play replacements for G430/530-Series navigators! Learn how
such features as Hybrid Touch, GeoFill™, and Procedure Preview can
make your flying easier, safer, and more enjoyable.
Click here to sign up for an upcoming
webinar!
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Experimental
Airflow Technology Aims To Boost Efficiency
Tiny devices called synthetic jet actuators could be placed along the
leading edge of a wing and create small puffs of air that virtually
change the shape of the wing, reducing drag, according to scientists at
GE Global Research. Read
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The Next Little Thing in
Aviation
SkyCraft Airplanes is happy to introduce the SD-1
Minisport to the LSA market. The SD-1 redefines what is possible for
the budget-conscious pilot with its 118-mph cruise speed, 1,400-fpm
climb rate, removable wings, and 575-mile range. Included standard on
the aircraft are Dynon Glass Avionics, nav and strobe lights, ELT,
radio, and an auxiliary port for your iPod. Total hourly operational
cost: $12. Total Airplane Cost: $54,850. Click here to visit our web site.
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Airworthy
Autogas Tests 93UL
Piper and start-up fuel distributor Airworthy Autogas jointly tested the
fuel company's 93 octane unleaded fuel on an Archer as part of the
lead-up to Airworthy Autogas's launch later this year. Read
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Time for the Ultimate
Flight Bag?
"I am very picky about my flight gear. I like the design, padded
shoulder strap, iPad protection, and that all my gear is finally
organized. I am very happy with it!" — Nadia Marcinko, pilot,
flight instructor, a.k.a. Gulfstream Girl. Modern, lightweight, and
checkpoint-friendly, the Flight Bag PLC Pro is the ultimate
flight bag. As a shoulder bag or backpack, it provides iPad/computer
protection and is designed to easily store and find all of your gear. For more information, click
here.
Invest in quality. Invest in MyGoFlight.
Phone (303) 364-7400 or visit MyGoFlight.com.
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AVweb's
New Site Goes Live Today
AVweb's newly redesigned website is now live. Although it may look
unfamiliar at first glance, the basic organization follows the old site,
but we've expanded many of our topics and features to provide more
granularity in how we present news coverage. Read
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The Phillips 66® Aviation Wings™ Card — The Card
That Does More
When your primary business is aviation, your primary fuel charge card
should be the Phillips 66®
Aviation Wings™ Card. With more locations, more rewards, and
superior service, your Wings Card is convenient and flexible. Use it
with your WingPoints® Rewards
Card for twice as many points! Corporate flight departments can
apply online today for the card that does more. Click here to start now.
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AVweb's
Newstips Address
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Aircraft Financing
Doesn't Have to Be Difficult
No matter the reason for purchasing an aircraft, AOPA Aviation
Finance Company, LLC can help AOPA members find the right financing
for new and used general aviation aircraft. Our friendly loan
specialists help take the hassle out of navigating through the financing
process and can find you competitive rates and terms. Call AOPA Aviation
Finance to learn more at 1 (800) 62-PLANE or click here for more information.
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Meet
the AVweb Team
AVweb is the world's premier independent aviation news resource,
online since 1995. Our reporting, features, and newsletters are brought
to you by:
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Tom Bliss
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Should
the NTSB Be Tweeting?
Somehow, it just seems a little faddish. Maybe so, but let's have more
of it. Read
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SFO
Accident: Shocking in Its Rarity
And give the airline industry credit. It managed to all but squeeze the
random chance out of flying. Read
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