THINK THE TSA'S LARGE AIRCRAFT SECURITY PROGRAM DOESN'T AFFECT YOU? THINK AGAIN, SAYS DOUG MACNAIR
You might think the TSA's proposed Large Aircraft Security Program (LASP) won't affect you, but Doug Macnair, EAA's vice president of government relations, explains why the proposal is in fact "an enormous threat" to every GA pilot. Everyone can submit their comments to TSA by February 27; click here for all the details.

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LAYOFFS ARE SIMPLE ECONOMICS
Piper laid off a third of its work force on Tuesday and reduced its forecast production for the year to just 110 aircraft. AVweb's Russ Niles spoke with Piper's Chief Corporate Spokesman Mark Miller about the harsh economic realities facing planemakers.

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THE ETERNAL MERLIN: WHAT IT TAKES TO KEEP A P-51 ENGINE TURNING
The Collings Foundation continues its annual tour of the U.S., this year with a P-51 Mustang equipped with a Packard-built Merlin. The airplane flies daily, so it's fair to ask: What does it take to keep a 70-year-old engine running reliably? In this extended podcast, the Collings Foundation's Mark Henley explains the details.

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