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AIRVENTURE
ATTENDANCE HOLDS
Attendance at this year's EAA AirVenture was
"on par with last year," EAA President Tom Poberezny said Sunday. He
said that at the start of the show the expectation was that high fuel
prices and the generally poor economy would sap attendance but the
numbers have held and he credits the quality of the show itself. " I
think it's been the shot in the arm that aviation has needed," he said.
He said three major events, including the exhibition of WhiteKnightTwo
and possibly SpaceShipTwo, have already been set for next year.
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FAA
FLIGHT PLAN OPEN FOR COMMENT
The FAA has posted its 2009-2013
Flight Plan online, and will accept comments on it until August 22. The
plan details the agency's strategy to meet goals such as deploying
NextGen airspace technology, and improving safety. The plan sets a goal
to reduce general aviation accidents by 10 percent by 2018, by providing
better cockpit technology, more WAAS approaches, and improved Flight
Service Station services. A special target for Alaska aims to reduce
accidents in GA and Part 135 ops from the 2000-2002 average of 130 per
year down to 99 or less. The FAA plan also sets a goal to develop
policies and approval processes to enable the operation of unmanned
aircraft systems. Reducing runway incursions is an objective, as well as
ensuring the safety of commercial space launches -- although the FAA's
goal is to ensure "no fatalities, serious injuries, or significant
property damage to the uninvolved public" during space flight
activities. Those who participate in such activities clearly must assess
their own risks. (Click through for links to the Flight Plan draft and
comments page.) More...
HAWKER
BEECHCRAFT WORKERS VOTE TO STRIKE ON MONDAY
Hawker
Beechcraft workers who belong to a machinists union rejected the
company's contract offer on Saturday and voted to strike. The company
said in a statement that it is "disappointed" with the decision and
believes the offer was "fair and equitable." It was "the best offer made
to employees in more than 20 years," the company said. The strike vote
was 89 percent in favor. The union leadership said the proposed contract
falls short on overtime pay, cost of living allowances, health-insurance
premiums, pension issues, and a proposal to restrict sub-contracting.
Union spokeswoman Rita Rogers said the negotiating committee had been
"disrepected" and the company appeared to have a "hidden agenda" during
negotiations. The company statement said that it had "addressed every
major issue brought to the bargaining table by union leadership," and
added that a contingency plan is in place to continue with operations
during the strike, which is set to begin on Monday. The International
Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers District Lodge 70,
and Local Lodges 733 and 2328, represents about 4,700 workers at Hawker
Beechcraft in Wichita and about 500 in Salina, Kans. More...
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QANTAS
TO UNDERGO SAFETY REVIEW
Qantas has long enjoyed a reputation
as just about the safest airline on Earth -- it launched in 1920 and its
last fatal accident was in 1945 -- but a string of three in-flight
emergencies in eight days has prompted Australia's Civil Aviation Safety
Authority to conduct a safety review. "There have been a number of
incidents recently and it's important that we go in and double check and
make sure that all the standards have been maintained," said CASA
spokesman Peter Gibson. Six CASA staffers will work for the next two
weeks to review every aspect of the airline's safety and maintenance
practices. On Saturday, a Qantas 767 made an emergency landing at Sydney
airport after the crew discovered a hydraulic fluid leak. Last Tuesday,
a 737-800 flight crew returned to Adelaide after a wheel-bay door failed
to close. And on July 25, a mid-air explosion tore a hole in the
fuselage of a Qantas 747, the crew made a safe emergency landing in
Manila. "We have no evidence to suggest there are problems within
Qantas," Gibson said, "but we think it's prudent and wise to go in with
a new special team and take an additional look at a range of operational
issues within Qantas. We'll be making sure that everything's operating
as it should." Qantas head of engineering David Cox said in a statement
that the airline has "no issue" with the review, and "CASA says it has
no evidence to suggest that safety standards at Qantas have fallen."
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FAA
SHUTS DOWN JUNEAU CHARTER OPERATOR, CITING SAFETY CONCERNS
An
Alaskan charter and commuter service based in Juneau that has been in
operation since 1956 has been shut down by the FAA by an emergency order
citing safety concerns. L.A.B. Flying Service ran a fleet of small
aircraft including several Cherokee Sixes, a Britten-Norman Islander,
and a Piper Navajo Chieftain. The FAA alleges that in 2002 and '03,
there were five instances when things broke or fell off L.A.B. airplanes
in flight. Since 2004, the company has committed an "astounding number"
of maintenance-related violations, the FAA said. Then, in May of this
year, the company took an engine out of an airplane that had been
destroyed in a fire and bolted it to another airframe, without making
any effort to check for heat damage, showing a "callous disregard" for
safety, and "an appalling lack of the care, judgment and responsibility
required of a certificate holder," according to the FAA. A brief
statement posted at the company Web site reads, "Unfortunately we have
temporarily suspended our flights. We've enjoyed serving SE Alaska for
the last 52 years and look forward to serving you again. Thank you for
your support." Christine Klein, deputy commissioner of Aviation for the
State of Alaska Department of Transportation, told the Alaska Journal of Commerce that losing a carrier in
Southeast Alaska means there will be a definite shortage of air service
there. "This is devastating news to the passengers and travelers," she
said. The FAA order took effect on July 24. A copy of the 28-page report
is posted online. The company has 10 days to appeal.
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"The-Jet" Has a New
Name: Cirrus Vision SJ50
Cirrus Vision SJ50 is the official name of Cirrus Design's
single-engine personal jet. Cirrus Vision has unsurpassed
interior space, single-engine fuel efficiency, flexible seating for
seven, state-of-the-art avionics and flight systems, and safety
hallmarks including the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System
( CAPS™). Sporting a V-tail design, Cirrus Vision is
technologically advanced yet engineered to be simple to fly, allowing
owner-pilots more lifestyle pursuits.
Go online for complete details. 
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LOPRESTI
ANNOUNCES "INNOVATION IN AVIATION" AWARD
LoPresti Aviation announced on Saturday at EAA AirVenture that they
have established a new annual award for "Innovation in Aviation," in
honor of their founder, aircraft designer Roy LoPresti. The first
winner, DeltaHawk Engines, is a small company that has
worked for 12 years to bring a new diesel design to the market. "The
persistence and creativity of this company is something of which Roy
would have approved," the company said in a news release. LoPresti will
work with the winners to help develop and market their ideas. The award
will be presented every year at Oshkosh. "In this next year you will see
their engine gain certification and we will work with them to create
STC's for the burgeoning diesel market," LoPresti said.
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TEENAGE
PILOTS REACH 70 DEGREES NORTH
A group of young pilots flying
a Cessna 172 in an international air rally last week flew beyond the
Arctic Circle to the 70th parallel, as they wrapped up a 10-day, 3,500
nm journey across Canada. Camil Dumont Jr., 15, of Quebec; Martin
Leroux-Dennebouy, 19, of France, and Michaelle Dumont, 17, of Quebec,
were taking part in a rally organized by Aviation
Connection, a not-for-profit group based in Quebec that promotes
general aviation. The annual rally brings together pilots from North
America, Europe, and South Africa for a 10-day journey, and helps them
to build long-lasting relationships. The group also offers a pilot
mentor program to help young pilots gain experience, and starting with
next year's rally will sponsor young pilots with the help of Aviation
Connection donors. About 20 airplanes took part in this year's event,
ranging from a Cirrus SR22 to a PC12 to a C5 Citation jet. Next year's
rally will also be held in Canada, with a route stretching from British
Colombia to Newfoundland to Montreal, Quebec.
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Between Wheels Up and Wheels
Down, There Is One Important Word: How
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LYCOMING
IO-390-A CERTIFIED ENGINE
Lycoming's VP of Marketing,
Dennis Racine, talks with Kitplanes editor Marc Cook about
the development of the IO-390 into certified form from the original
Experimental-class powerplant and the future of Lycoming-promoted and
-engineered STCs for production aircraft. The first airplane to get the
390 will be a Cessna Cardinal RG. Is your Mooney or Piper
next?
This podcast is brought to you by Lightspeed Aviation, makers of
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Join NAA and Help Shape the Next Century of
Flight
It's a great time to join the National Aeronautic Association
( NAA), the nation's oldest aviation organization. At $39 a year,
NAA membership is a terrific value for any aviation enthusiast!
Members receive the Smithsonian's Air & Space magazine, plus
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FBO
OF THE WEEK: THREE WING FLYING SERVICES (KBDR, STRATFORD,
CT)
 AVweb's
"FBO of the Week" ribbon goes to Three Wing Flying Services at Igor Sikorsky
Memorial Airport (KBDR) in Stratford, Connecticut. AVweb
reader Paul McGhee tells us why Three Wing is an outstanding
FBO: I was stuck at BDR as thunderstorms popped all
around the area. Even though I hadn't purchased a thing, the manager
offered me the crew car so I could get breakfast. When I finally gave
up, the line guys helped me get a car rental and tied me down. All this
and the lowest fuel prices in the New York airspace
area. Keep those nominations
coming. For complete contest rules, click here. AVweb is
actively seeking out the best FBOs in the country and another one,
submitted by you, will be spotlighted here next Monday!
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SHORT
FINAL
 | | Overheard in IFR Magazine's "On the
Air" |
Palm Beach, Florida approach was
busy, as usual. My experience is that they're always 100% business and
0% humor. They must have had a new controller at the
mic: Approach:
"Mooney Three Four November, squawk
VFR; frequency change approved." Mooney 34N:
"Approach,
uh, roger — and I want to report that your radio has a high pitched
whine." Approach (sarcastically):
"That's
because it's scared." Unknown Third-Party Pilot:
"Hell,
we're all scared!" Tom Tripp
via e-mail
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THE AVWEBFLASH TEAM
AVwebFlash is a weekly
summary of the latest news, articles, products, features, and events
featured on AVweb, the
internet's aviation magazine and news service. The
AVwebFlash team is: Publisher
Timothy Cole Editorial Director,
Aviation Publications
Paul
Bertorelli Editor-in-Chief
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Mary Grady
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Pew Features Editor
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Lane-Cummings Webmaster
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Simmons Contributors
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Laboda
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Peppler
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West Intern
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Today we pack up and say our
goodbyes to Oshkosh for another year. Before we go, though, let's rifle
through Mariano's photos one last time and see what he's caught on film
since yesterday. 
