TOM POBEREZNY STEPS INTO THE CHAIR AT EAA
As the aviation community faces some of its greatest challenges, Tom Poberezny steps into the role of chairman at the Experimental Aircraft Association. In this exclusive AVweb interview, Poberezny talks about the many hats he'll be wearing and what to expect from EAA in the coming months.

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CROSS-COUNTY IN AN LSA? AVIATION CONSUMER HAS THE TALE
Thinking about taking an LSA on a long cross-country? How about 2400 miles? That's what Rob Dean did in a Tecnam Sierra. Aviation Consumer's Jeff Van West found out what went well and what took some figuring out.

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BUSINESS AVIATION ON THE OFFENSIVE
Three weeks ago, Cessna launched a controversial ad campaign that almost dared CEOs to fly in the face of public opinion and keep using their business aircraft. Other companies and groups joined in, and the result has been a noticeable shift in attitudes. Cessna's Tom Aniello spoke with AVweb's Russ Niles about the campaign and the results so far.

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SHOOTER 25: ATC RADIO OF MIRAMAR F-18 CRASH
This podcast is an edited version of all of the relevant radio traffic between Shooter 25, the F/A-18 and San Diego Approach. Shooter 25 crashed near Miramar on December 8, killing four people on the ground. The tape has been compressed to delete gaps and transmissions not relevant to the accident.

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CAN ECLIPSE BE SAVED?
Wichita businessman Phil Friedman thinks it can — and, in a short time, he's gathered some important support in his bid to keep the company alive. He spoke with AVweb's Russ Niles.

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CONTROLLER HARTEN & CAPT. SULLENBERGER SPEAK TO CONGRESS
On Tuesday, the House Aviation Subcommittee heard from air traffic controller Patrick Harten about his experience on the day US Airways Flight 1549 ditched in the Hudson River — his first public statement about the event. The panel also heard from Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, who warned the panel that the airline industry is in trouble and reminded them that the best safety gear for an airplane is an experienced crew. Our podcast includes the full statements from both men. Written testimony from all witnesses at the hearing, as well as video of the complete event, is available here.

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