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IKE
CUTS SWATH THROUGH HEARTLAND, CANADA
Hurricane Ike inundated
parts of Texas and Louisiana on Saturday and general aviation pilots
were ready for a call that likely will not come. In a podcast
interview with AVweb on Sunday, Texas Aviation Association
Secretary Jay Carpenter said there has not only been no request for GA
assistance, it's actually against the law. TFRs have been established in
the area of most significant damage and, to add insult to injury, a cold
front moved through within hours of Ike's passage and spawned
thunderstorms and more rain throughout the area. Carpenter said federal
and state authorities appear "much better prepared" to handle the
situation but he's had dozens of inquiries from Texas pilots ready and
willing to help out, if needed. Meanwhile, Ike wasn't finished when it
came ashore in Texas and disrupted flights on its northward trek,
according to National Air Traffic Controllers Association spokesman Doug
Church. More...
AOPA
ON FLYING POST-9/11
"General aviation is more secure"
following 9/11, according to AOPA president Phil Boyer, "in large part,
because the pilot community has a vested interest in protecting their
aircraft and airports." Perhaps just as important, it's possible that
the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has noticed, too. DHS
Secretary Michael Chertoff recently said, "the fact is that government,
the federal government or the state government, does not need to order
people to protect assets when the people themselves place great value on
the assets." In those areas where the government has stepped in, AOPA
points out that it worked with the TSA -- specifically on developing a
process for student pilot background checks that would not adversely
affect new pilot starts. More...
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JA Air Center Announces First
Installation of a Garmin G600 PFD/MFD LCD Display
JA Air Center has installed the first Garmin G600 PFD/MFD LCD
display in a certified aircraft, a 2001 PA32R Arrow. The aircraft is
also equipped with dual GNS430Ws, GDL90 ADS-B Uplink and GTX327
Transponder. The G600 combination PFD/MFD, designed to take the space of
the basic six-pack, fully integrates all primary flight, navigation,
terrain, traffic and weather.
For more information, go online. 
Call JA Air Center at (800) 323-5966 to speak with a
Garmin expert about the G600.
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ECLIPSE
CERTIFICATION UPHELD
The FAA has upheld the certification
process for the Eclipse 500 very light jet but says problems with the
trim and fire-extinguishing systems need to be addressed and issues with
certification process itself should be tweaked. The agency ordered a
review of the certification last month amid allegations by the FAA
inspectors involved with the certification that it wasn't done properly.
A committee of senior FAA certification experts headed by former Boeing
executive Jerry Mack found the certification valid but noted problems
with communication and coordination of the process. "This review tells
us that while we made the right call in certifying this aircraft, the
process we used could and should have been better coordinated," said
Acting FAA Administrator Robert Sturgell. "These recommendations will be
invaluable as we continue certifying these new types of aircraft."
More...
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Discover the Thrill of a
Family Getaway
Discover that the best family vacation photos aren't taken through the
window of a minivan. In a brand-new Cessna Stationair, every
single weekend becomes your chance for a family getaway. Without ever
hearing the dreaded words "Are we there yet?" Call 1 (800)
4-CESSNA.
Or visit
CessnaYouAreHere.com. 
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P-51
AIRPLANES DOMINATE IN RENO
P-51s were 1-2 in the Breitling
Gold Unlimited final a the National Championship Air Races at Reno Stead
Airport on Sunday. Bill Destefani's Strega was more than nine seconds
ahead of Dan Martin's Dago Red to claim the top prize at Reno. Destefani
and Strega averaged a brisk 483.062 mph in a time of 8:19.249. Martin
averaged 474.305 mph and September Fury, a Hawker Sea Fury flown by
Michael Brown. Meanwhile Jon Sharp's Nemesis NXT set a record in the
Super Sport Gold race with a speed of 392.252 mph. More...
CURTISS
AMERICA FLIGHT A SUCCESS
Its engine problems obviously
licked, the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum's reproduction of the pioneer
aircraft manufacturer's massive flying boat America lifted off Keuka
Lake in upstate New York on Saturday. It was the culmination of more
than 16 years of effort by a volunteer group of builders who faithfully
recreated an aircraft which was generations ahead of its time when
Curtiss first created it in 1914. As depicted in Don
Kaake's video, the aircraft had a flawless flight before a big crowd
gathered for the annual Sea Plane Homecoming in Hammondsport, NY.
More...
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Fly With Bose Aviation
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Consumer, 8/07.
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FLIGHT
RIGHTS FOR PASSENGERS IN CANADA, SORT OF
Passenger groups
fighting airlines for the right to spend delays in relative comfort (as
opposed to confined to stuffy aluminum tubes) have won ... something ...
in Canada. Canada has launched a Flight Rights Canada program that
offers passengers using Canadian-based airlines a degree of protection
from ground-bound suffering with new guidelines that direct airlines to
offer drinks and snacks to passengers who have been boarded onto
then-delayed aircraft. The rules are not legislation or regulation, but
because Canadian airlines say they're on board with the plan, Canadian
officials feel the guidelines will suffice. In the case that a delay
exceeds 90 minutes, the airline will offer passengers the option of
de-planing until that aircraft can depart. In the case that a flight is
delayed by more than four hours, passengers will get vouchers for a free
meal. Due to caveats written into the rules, like "if it's safe,
practical and timely to do so," it's not clear exactly how the
guidelines will play out in practice and consumer groups have dismissed
the measure as pre-election rhetoric with no stick to back it up.
More...
NATA
HOPES ONLINE TEB SAFETY GUIDE FIRST OF MANY
The popularity of
the FAA-funded, National Air Transportation Association (NATA) produced
proactive Safety 1st program launched
as a free online training tool for pilots and flight crew flying into
Teterboro could lead to more, similar programs. Tracking statistics show
that the free online safety training records an average of more than 60
visitors per day and has won more than 80,000 hits since first launched.
Providing key insights into the nuances of traffic flows, common pilot
mistakes, specific trouble spots on the airport and more, the free
training tool is available to anyone at no charge by visiting AirportFlightCrewBriefing.com/teterboro. NATA says
that both the FAA and other airport operators have expressed interest in
production of similar programs for other airports and that the
association is currently selecting those airports it feels would benefit
most. NATA's Safety 1st hopes to begin development of those programs as
soon as possible. More...
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Smart Safety ... Leave
Anxiety Out of Your Flight Plan
As a Cirrus owner, you join a lifestyle that takes safety very
seriously. Whether flying for pleasure or business, you always fly smart
and safe. Cirrus Perspective by Garmin is designed to help by
giving you more time and information to make better decisions, reduce
workload, and improve your overall flying experience. Cirrus
Perspective adds more ability to experience the Cirrus
lifestyle fully and leave anxiety out of your flight plan.
For complete features, go online. 
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SPECIAL
ACCESS AT ASTRONAUT SCHOLARSHIP EVENT
More than 25 astronauts
and "space icons" will be on hand to greet guests, pose for photos and
(for a fee) sign memorabilia Nov. 7-9 at the Kennedy Space Center's
Visitor Complex in conjunction with the Center's Space & Air Show. The
Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF) is hosting the Astronaut
Autograph and Memorabilia Show and the Blue Angels will headline the
flight display on Nov. 8. Visitors can involve themselves in auctions
for astronaut memorabilia, behind-the-scenes tours hosted by veteran
astronauts, and even dinner with the astronauts by purchasing special
ticket packages to benefit the ASF. The Foundation funds nineteen
$10,000 scholarships each year and pricing for this event ranges from
$100 to $350. Expected among the 25 astronauts are well-recognized names
including Buzz Aldrin, Scott Carpenter, Gene Cernan, Charlie Duke, Hoot
Gibson, Jim Lovell, Edgar Mitchell, Dave Scott and Al Worden to name a
few. For more information, see AstronautScholarship.org. More...
ON
THE FLY ...
Aeroflot crash in central Russia kills all 88 on
board ...
Edmonton couple ties knot in 737 ...
Explorers fail to
find Fossett. More...
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Sensenich: Right on the Nose
... Again!
For more than 75 years, Sensenich has been the industry's
fixed-pitch prop leader. No surprise Sensenich leads the way
again with new composite propellers for light sport and homebuilt
aircraft. Proven on 5,000 airboats over the last eight years, plus
Rotax- and Jabiru-powered planes, the new lightweight, precision
composite props are now available for Continental- and Lycoming-powered
planes. Call (717) 569-0435, or
click here to learn more. 
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AVMAIL:
SEP. 15, 2008
Reader mail this week about security seven
years after 9/11, fly-by-wire helicopters, noise issues and much more.
More...
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Is Your Certificate at
Risk?
Legal claims for airspace incursions have increased over 150%. The
AOPA Legal Services Plan provides protection in a variety of
situations where you might need legal support. Plus, the Plan
gives you unlimited consultation on most aviation matters covered by
the Plan and an annual review of key aviation documents. Call
(800) USA-AOPA, or
go online to enroll. 
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AVWEB
INSIDER BLOG: WHY ECLIPSE'S FUTURE IS DAUNTING
The ongoing
FAA review of the airplane's certification may be the least of the
company's problems. Emerging competition and the need for yet more cash
transfusions cloud the future. In his latest AVweb Insider blog,
Paul Bertorelli analyzes the state of play. More...
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Between Wheels Up and Wheels
Down, There Is One Important Word: How
As the team managing the FAA AFSS system, Lockheed Martin serves
nearly 90,000 general aviation pilots every week. Providing timely,
accurate information and helpful service 24/7. From weather forecasts to
en route information, from Hawaii to Puerto Rico, ensuring flight safety
in the National Airspace System is all a question of how.
And it is the how that makes all the difference.
Click here for more. 
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Avidyne Delivers Worldwide
Datalink Graphical Weather and Two-Way Messaging
Avidyne's new MLX770 Iridium®-based two-way datalink
transceiver brings strategic datalink weather services to Entegra-
and EX500-equipped aircraft operating worldwide. The MLX770
allows pilots to more easily make go/no-go decisions on the ground and
fly more strategically while en route. Additionally, the MLX770
provides convenient two-way SMS text messaging from an airborne MFD to
any ground-based SMS-capable mobile phone or e-mail address, allowing
pilots to communicate in-flight.
Click here for more information. 
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FBO
OF THE WEEK: GALAXY AVIATION (KSUA, STUART,
FLORIDA)
 AVweb's
"FBO of the Week" ribbon goes to Galaxy Aviation at KSUA in Stuart,
Florida. AVweb reader Adam Green recommended the
FBO: Enroute VFR and had to divert to Stuart due to
weather. Galaxy's line guys were ready to greet us, and promptly helped
us out of our Cessna and refueled. Inside, Vanessa and team were as
friendly as can be and offered my girlfriend and Milo (the dog) coffee,
popcorn, and dog treats. ... They even loaned us a car with a GPS, and
gave us a list of local restaurants with directions so we could run out
and grab a bite to eat. When we returned, we had a few hours to kill and
their HD Satellite televisions in every corner were great entertainment.
We even moved into the pilot's lounge where they offered us pillows and
blankets, and gave us fresh popcorn to munch on. Thanks, Galaxy; this
was a great FBO experience. Can't wait to come
back! 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! More...
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SHORT
FINAL
 | | Overheard in IFR Magazine's "On the
Air" |
Corporate Jet Captain:
"San
Jose Clearance Delivery, clearance on request for [airport name deleted
to protect the guilty]." San Jose Clearance:
"Didn't I
just give you that clearance?" [pause] Corporate
Jet Captain:
"My first officer is nodding yes. Sorry about that,
but otherwise our airborne cockpit resource management is
outstanding." Michael R. Gallagher
Sacramento,
California More...
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