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2010 UPS 747 Crash Officially Tied To Lithium
Batteries
A newly released 322-page report on the September 3, 2010, fatal crash
of a UPS Boeing 747-44F noted "catastrophic uncontained fire" in an area
that carried a "significant number" of lithium batteries as cargo, but
did not resolve how the batteries ignited. Both pilots were killed in
the crash. There were no other people on board. The General Civil
Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the United Arab Emirates' report said the
fire directly affected independent systems "necessary for crew
survivability." Specifically, extreme heat resulted in failure of the
captain's supplementary oxygen system leading to his incapacitation. Read
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New 2013 Aircraft Spruce
Catalog Now Available
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. will begin distributing their new
2013 catalog at EAA's AirVenture fly-in. Now exceeding 960 pages
in length, the Aircraft Spruce catalog is available in a print format,
CD format, and PDF format. The catalog lists various composite, wood,
and metal construction materials; hardware; airframe parts; engine
parts; covering supplies; instruments; avionics; and pilot supplies as
well as books and videos on every imaginable subject relating to
aviation. Call 1 (877) 4-SPRUCE or visit AircraftSpruce.com.
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Superjet Belly Lands During Testing
Sukhoi is putting the best spin it can on the belly landing of one of
its Superjet test aircraft in Iceland on Tuesday. Three pilots and two
certification experts were aboard the aircraft during crosswind tests of
its autoland system when, according to Sukhoi, the plane "touched the
runway with retracted landing gear." One of the certification experts
broke his leg getting out of the plane but there were no other injuries.
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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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FAA Says, Leave Those Drones Alone
A Colorado proposal to reward residents who shoot down drones could
cause legal problems for anyone who tried, the FAA said this week. 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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Job Hunters Welcomed To AirVenture
Visitors to EAA AirVenture generally are planning to shop, learn, and
enjoy themselves, but this year those with another agenda -- finding a
job in aviation -- will have new opportunities to pursue that dream. EAA
is hosting its first-ever Job Fair from noon to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, at
the pavilion in the new College Park, part of the new Education &
Interactive Zone. Another opportunity, hosted by Skywest Airlines and
Redbird Flight Simulators, also will be available on the field. Read
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EAA AirVenture Job Fair
EAA will host a job fair at AirVenture next week, a new opportunity that
has drawn a lot of interest both from companies seeking to hire and
workers looking for jobs. AVweb's Mary Grady spoke with staffers at EAA
who are organizing the event and with Cirrus Aviation, one of the
participants. Read
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No One Knows Your Factory
Engine Better than the Factory That Built It in the First
Place
Only Lycoming can rebuild your engine to factory-new
specifications that come with a zero-time log book, a two-year factory
warranty, and increases to your airplane's value. There is no
comparison. Visit your local distributor or call Lycoming at 1 (800)
258-3279 and ask how you can save up to $5,000 on a rebuilt engine.
Learn more at Lycoming.com.
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Air Force Offers Bonus To Keep Fighter Pilots
Citing a shortage of qualified pilots, the U.S. Air Force has offered
bonuses of up to $225,000 to active-duty aviators who re-enlist by
September 30. 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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FBI Arrests Mercy Flight Central Pilot
Federal prosecutors allege that a former military pilot who for the past
eight months flew helicopters in the Syracuse, NY, area for Mercy Flight
Central passed the company's background check using a false name and did
not hold proper FAA certification. John Dial allegedly went by the name
Alex Coussirat when applying for his EMS Air Services job (a company
that provides pilots for Mercy Flight Central). As Couissirat (a name
that belongs to another pilot), Dial passed background checks and gave
references that allowed his criminal record to remain undiscovered,
according to prosecutors. 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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Levil Technology's New AW ADAHRS
Levil Technology is out with a new portable ADS-B unit that included air
data input, making it the industry's first portable ADAHRS unit. It sell
for $1,395. AVweb's Paul Bertorelli recently flew it in his Cub. Read
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Weather Where You Want It
the Most — In the Cockpit!
The XGPS170 GPS + ADS-B Receiver delivers no-subscription weather
(FIS-B) & traffic (TIS-B) services to many EFB apps on Apple and Android
devices. See NEXRAD radar imagery, NOTAMs, METARs, TAFs, PIREPs, winds
aloft, TFRs, and SUA updates right on your tablet! The XGPS170 features
a WAAS GPS and USB-rechargeable battery that lasts over five hours and
connects to two tablets using Bluetooth. Non-slip mount included. Click here to learn more.
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Question of the Week
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Levil Technology's Line
of AHRS/ADS-B Receivers Just Got Better!
Offering the most compatibility with your favorite apps and uncontested
AHRS performance, the iLevil SW has been known as the most flexible
AHRS/ADS-B system in the market. Levil Technology is now
introducing the iLevil AW, featuring internal pressure sensors
that measure indicated airspeed, pressure altitude, and VSI when
connected to the pitot-static system of a homebuilt or light sport
aircraft. Check out the iLevil at AirVenture
Oshkosh or visit our web site here.
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AVweb's Newstips Address
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Clarity SV: The ADS-B
Receiver with Attitude
It's stunning — like having a back-up EFIS panel on your iPad or
tablet. Clarity SV is GA's most sensitive ADS-B/GPS-WAAS/ADHRS
with ADI/HSI depiction and 3-D synthetic vision. Its wi-fi connection
lets your apps display no-cost NEXRAD radar, weather, and traffic for
better situational awareness — weather or not. To see our video, click here.
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Meet the AVweb Team
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