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July 29, 2002

NEWSWIRE: AVweb's in-depth illustrated aviation news coverage.

As you read this, many of the remaining pilots at EAA AirVenture are checking weather and making plans to head home from the 50th annual fly-in.
Mooney Aircraft Company (MAC) CEO Roy Norris told reporters at EAA AirVenture that over the past 15 days, the company has received more than 240 inquiries.
Given the choice, would you rather own a plane equipped with an emergency parachute or without?
There was some vindication for CarterCopter boss Jay Carter on Friday at AirVenture, but more important than the long-anticipated first public flight is what it could all mean.
Builders of the X-COR EZ-Rocket, which is test flown by Dick Rutan, Saturday announced they have 600 bookings for suborbital flights on the next incarnation of the rocket plane.
Bohannon and crew were hoping to capture three separate records Sunday for piston engine aircraft including the time to climb to 12,000 meters, but at 27,500 feet, the engine went to idle, possibly signaling a turbo line disconnect.
From the long line of Husky products comes the 160-hp Husky Pup, a J3 Cub look- and act-alike.

AVMAIL: Reader mail about Bob Poole's guest editorial "Why GA Should Support Corporatized ATC," FAA's suspension of reciprocal certificates to ICAO pilots, and more.

COLUMNS: As The Beacon Turns: Skipping Through the Mine Field: Avoiding the growing number of TFRs (temporary flight restrictions) has become both more important and more difficult lately. Even a VFR flight in the more-remote Rocky Mountains has the potential to bust a TFR if you're not paying close attention, constantly checking with the FSS, and not trusting their analysis of the TFR's position relative to your course. AVweb's Michael Maya Charles guides us through these hazards in this month's edition of As The Beacon Turns.

NEWS: After Five Years, It's Time to Fly: In August of 1997, after the FAA cruised for eight months with no administrator at the yoke, President Bill Clinton named Jane Garvey to lead the agency responsible for regulating and overseeing aviation safety and security, and operating the world's largest air traffic control system. As the 14th federal aviation administrator and the first woman to lead the agency, Garvey had a lot to learn and little time to learn it. After five years, she will be leaving the post at a time when the aviation system is in a state of transition, with challenges prompted by the public and Congress. AVweb's Liz Swaine sat down with Garvey for a one-on-one talk at EAA AirVenture, in which the administrator took a look at her five years on the job and life after 9/11.

KLYDE MORRIS: What's really holding back progress at TSA?

SHOPPING DEALS

NEW GARMIN 196 BOASTS "MOST UTILITY" AMONG AVIATION HANDHELDS
Garmin's new WAAS-capable GPSMAP 196 with advanced mapping and logbook capabilities offers the most utility as a cross-platform navigator than any aviation portable on the market. Its chief purpose is to navigate the skies, but once down, the GPSMAP 196 can navigate along roads or waterways using the device's intuitive land and water modes. Go see the new GPSMAP 196 at Booth #1073-76, or go online for more details.

AMD BRINGS AN AFFORDABLE AND QUALITY AIRCRAFT TO GENERAL AVIATION
The CH2000 is an extra-tough, two-place, side-by-side utility aircraft designed for flight schools and low-time pilots by Aircraft Manufacturing & Development (AMD). The high-end avionics package is standard and makes this aircraft an investor's dream come true. See for yourself at Tent #424-25, 430-31, and 583, or go online.

SIMCOM CUSTOMERS KEEP COMING BACK FOR THE BEST VALUE IN BUSINESS JET, Piston and Turboprop aircraft. From Learjets, Citations and Hawkers to Barons, twin Cessna aircraft and more, there's not a better value in today's training market than SimCom simulator training, the business aviation division of Pan Am International Flight Academy (PAIFA). Check out SimCom before any initial, recurrent, advanced or upgrade training decision and see how their personalized, friendly service creates a better value. Talk to SimCom's experts during AirVenture at booth 4107 or visit them online.

TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS HAS SERVICES THAT FIT YOUR ENGINE'S NEEDS
TCM-Link(tm) Aviator Services is an online customer care program, TCM's online Fly Market is a clearinghouse for excess inventories of TCM factory-original parts, and TCM's FBO Services program offer internet and CD-ROM-based maintenance, service and parts information to FBOs 24/7. Go by Booth #96-102 for details about TCM's programs. Or, go online.

TRADE-A-PLANE OFFERS SHOW DISCOUNTS ON SUBSCRIPTIONS, FREE WEBSITE TRIAL and FREE copies of Trade-A-Plane, The Aviation MarketPlace, at Booth #1121-24. Subscription discounts, FREE copies, and FREE access codes to the Web site are only available at the booth. Go online for more information on Trade-A-Plane.

DIAMOND AIRCRAFT SETS THE NEW STANDARD FOR FLIGHT TRAINING AND recreational aircraft. Visit Diamond Aircraft at Booth #3030-3032, Combo L, call 1-888-359-3220, or just jump online today.

IT'S WHAT YOU DON'T HEAR THAT WILL AMAZE YOU AT LIGHTSPEED!
Try LightSPEED's new 3G Series headsets with more cancellation, and more features including: Auto Shut-Off, Treble & Bass Boosting, a Cellphone Interface and much more. Go by Booth #2023-24, or go online.

DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT BUYING LIFE INSURANCE WITHOUT AN OFFER FROM PIC
Before you pay another life-insurance premium, compare your rate and coverage with Pilot Insurance Center (PIC). In addition to a quick and easy application, PIC offers big savings to pilots on full-coverage life insurance. For a quote, go by Booth #2065-66 to speak to a PIC expert, call 1-800-380-8376, or just go right online today.

NARCO AVIONICS, AVIONICS THAT MAKE SENSE
Visit the Narco avionics experts at Booth #2115 and see the new AT155 transponder.

AVSHOP AT BOOTH #2031-32 IS HEADQUARTERS FOR AVIONICS, BOOKS, CHARTS, test preps, headsets, GPSs, cockpit lights and much more. Best prices on the best products.

OREGON AERO AVWEB/AIRVENTURE HEADSET UPGRADE SPECIAL WILL GIVE YOU NO more pain, reduced overall sound pressure, improved intelligibility and transmission clarity, and cool, dry ear seals! Headset upgrade includes SoftTop(tm) Headset Cushion, SoftSeal(tm) Ear Cushions, SoftSkin(tm) Ear Seal Covers, HushKit(tm) Passive Earcup Noise Attenuation Kit and MicMuff(tm) Microphone Cover. To save $10, stop by Oregon Aero's AirVenture booth C 3137-40. Even if you don't go to Oshkosh, get the Show Special through TODAY ONLY by calling 1-800-888-6910, or order online.

REGISTER TO WIN A RIDE WITH A U.S. AEROBATIC TEAM MEMBER, FREE ONE-YEAR supply of AeroShell oil, plane detailing, and other great prizes from AeroShell during EAA's AirVenture. Go by Shell's Booth #4085-90. For details and an events schedule, make sure you jump online.

CESSNA PILOTS ASSOCIATION (CPA) OFFERS THEIR MEMBERS A MEETING PLACE TO rest, have a cool drink and visit with CPA techs at the CPA Hospitality Tent #182-184,192-194. CPA will hold forums at 10 a.m. each day at Sporty's Pavilion. CPA Tech Staff will be giving both public and "members only" seminars. CPA's seminar schedule is online.

FIRST-AID KITS, PULSE OXIMETERS, CARBON MONOXIDE MONITORS, SMOKE HOODS and many other medical products can be found at Aeromedix.com's Booth #3002-3 and online.

ADAM AIRCRAFT -- THE SAFE CHOICE -- BRINGING RELIABILITY AND CABIN-CLASS comfort to a twin-engine aircraft with the CarbonAero. Stop by Tent #239-242, 245-248 to see the airplane of the future, or online.

RYAN'S LATEST 9900BX TAS HAS EFIS INTERFACE CAPABILITY WITH UNIVERSAL & Honeywell EFIS displays using TCAS symbology. The system also has the exclusive Audible Position Alerting-Traffic! 12 o'clock high! One mile! For more information go by Booth #1052-53 or jump online today.

GAMIJECTORS CAN CUT YOUR AIRCRAFT'S FUEL BILL BY 20 PERCENT!
Balanced fuel/air ratios make Continental or Lycoming engines run smoother, cooler and more efficient. Talk to GAMI's experts at Booth #3005-06, or go online.

QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS ABOUT YOUR AIRCRAFT INSURANCE? STOP BY AVEMCO AT Booth #1159-60 and speak to one of Avemco's aviation insurance specialists.

POWER FLOW IS GUARANTEED TO IMPROVE YOUR AIRCRAFT'S PERFORMANCE AND make you look smart for adding it to your aircraft. Details at Booth #1050-51.

DON'T LEAVE OSHKOSH WITHOUT CHECKING OUT AEROX'S PORTABLE OXYGEN SYSTEM at Booth #2130. You will never arrive home tired again using an Aerox Oxygen System. Also, order online.

GLEIM, SETTING THE STANDARD IN FAA TEST PREPARATION WILL BE IN BOOTH #4073-74 and online.

HOT SUMMER SALE! COMM 1 OFFERS FREE MULTIMEDIA HEADSET WITH PURCHASE of Comm1 CD through August 15. Fly confidently by training with Comm1 audio interactive CD-ROMs for VFR or IFR. Stop by Booth #3095, or order online.

REMINDERS...
DON'T KEEP LOOKING THROUGH ENDLESS PAGES OF TEXT TO FIND THAT USEFUL aviation tidbit of information! Summit Aviation's Computerized Aviation Reference Library makes FAA information accessible. OSHKOSH SPECIAL: Order a single CD for only $69 online today and only at .

AVIATION CONSUMER'S SUMMER SALE OFFERS $5 OFF ALL BOOKS AND TAPES ON online orders only.

FREE SHIPPING AND AUTOGRAPH OF "FLYING AND LEARNING" BASICS FOR EVERY Pilot." Read the review. Order online.

SAVE $100 ON ANY OF AIRSPORT PORTABLE ALTITUDE ALERTERS' FOUR MODELS.

SPONSORS: AVIONICS WEST SPECIALS END AUGUST 4 ON GARMIN GPSMAP 295 AND TWO GREAT 295 package deals; AvMap EKP-IIIC; AVCOMM AC-900, -250, -747, -200, and -454 headsets; LightSPEED 15XL, 20XL, 25XL, Solo and Cross Country headsets; and Lowrance Airmap 100. For too-low-to-advertise prices, phone 1-805-934-9777 or e-mail. Order online.
MARV GOLDEN PILOT SUPPLIES, SERVING AIR CREWS AND PILOTS SINCE 1963 has great prices on headsets: the Telex Stratus 50-D, LightSPEEDs, David Clarks, and on Vertx Standard transceivers. From avionics to watches look to Marv.

July 25, 2002

NEWSWIRE: AVweb's in-depth illustrated aviation news coverage.

With scissors in hand and birthday cake waiting, EAA father-and-son team Paul and Tom Poberezny officially cut the ribbon to open the 50th edition of the 1953 EAA fly-in Tuesday morning.
After seven years on the aviation market, Garmin is confident it has found the heir apparent to the venerable 195 handheld GPS ... the aptly named Garmin GPSMAP196 Portable Navigator.
All this week, the capsule that Steve Fossett spent 14 days in while setting a round-the-world balloon flight record is sitting at the EAA AirVenture Museum, where it is being touched, leaned onto, and otherwise handled by any and all.
Three days after sending out a press release stating that AVEMCO would no longer handle its members' airplane insurance, EAA announced that it has found a new partner, Falcon Insurance Agency.
The product literature says "Light-Sport Ready" but the feds have yet to set a date for implementation of the new much-discussed aircraft category.
As far as Legend Aircraft owner Lanny Rundell knows, there are about 30 Legend kits across the country and four flying aircraft are here in Oshkosh.

AVMAIL: Reader mail about the PB4Y air tanker crash (hint: it's NOT a flying boat!), the FAA's suspension of FAR 61.75 (reciprocal certificates for ICAO pilots), medical self-certification for sport and recreational pilots, Deakin's column on FLYING's article on the Whyalla crash, Jane Garvey's tenure as FAA Administrator, and more.

ATIS: Why GA Should Support Corporatized ATC: GUEST COMMENTARY: As usual, Rick Durden's recent column, How Many Are Going to Die, Mr. President? generated a lot of discussion by AVweb readers. Several people mentioned a privatization plan put forward by the Reason Foundation in February 2001. In the interest of providing more information to our readers, AVweb has agreed to publish this commentary by Robert Poole, one of the authors of that plan.

COLUMNS: Say Again? System Safety Theory and Practice: Air traffic control is in the news again, which means more people asking more questions (and making more uneducated statements). To head some of them off at the pass, AVweb's Don Brown uses this month's Say Again column to explain how the U.S. ATC system uses many layers of safety to prevent midair collisions, and what would cause it to fail.

KLYDE MORRIS: Aviation record attempts as a spectator sport.

PICTURE OF THE WEEK

*** PREVIOUS RESULTS ***

We received over 60 pictures last week. Congratulations to this week's winner, Steve Bailey, of Hoffman Estates, Ill. His picture title "Otter flying in the Pacific Northwest" captures the scene of a Kenmore Air DHC-3 Turbo Otter returning to it's Lake Washington base after flying the San Juan Islands in typical Pacific Northwest weather. Great picture, Steve! Your AVweb prize is on the way.
To check out the winning picture, or to enter next week's contest, go to AVweb's POTW page.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

*** PREVIOUS RESULTS ***

We received over 700 responses to our question last week on new aircraft technologies. The overwhelming majority (72 percent) said GPS is the most beneficial recent innovation in aircraft technology. Just over half predicted that although jet propulsion offers may advantages, piston aircraft will hold a niche in the market for some time to come. Many commenters noted the expansion of new gadgets available, but some said more could be done, for example: "While aviation needs to use proven, reliable technology, GA has been slow to adopt technologies that have been available for years."
To check out the complete results, including comments, go to AVweb's QOTW page.

*** THIS WEEK'S QUESTION ***

This week we would like to know your thoughts on EAA's AirVenture. Please go to AVweb's QOTW page to respond.
Have an idea for a new QOTW? Send your suggestions to qotw@avweb.com. Note, this address is ONLY for suggested QOTW questions, and NOT for QOTW answers or comments.

SHOPPING DEALS: GARMIN DEBUTS THE LATEST IN PORTABLE TECHNOLOGY IN BOOTH #1073-76
The GPSMAP 196 offers WAAS, advanced mapping, quick redraw, and automatic logbook capabilities with Garmin's FlightBook software. New mapping features include localizer-like runway extensions and pop-up data windows for nearby airports, VORs and NDBs. View positions on a crisp electronic map with Jeppesen data overlay, and check out GPS-derived ground speed, altitude, vertical speed and turn coordination on the GPS Panel Page. EXCITING NEWS: The GPSMAP 196 is available NOW and is affordable! Go by Garmin's booth or online for more information at .
NARCO AVIONICS, AVIONICS THAT MAKE SENSE
Visit the Narco avionics experts at Booth #2115 and see the new AT155 transponder.
WANTED! AIRCRAFT LEASE-BACK INVESTORS. AMD HAS THE PLANE AND CUSTOMERS
Private investors can purchase AMD's CH2000 aircraft, then AMD places the aircraft in a flight training school on an 80/20 program. 80-percent of the total revenue to the owner! The tax breaks speak for themselves, but if you need verification stop by Tent #424-25, 430-31 and speak with an Aircraft Manufacturing & Development (AMD) representative, or go online.
PILOT INSURANCE CENTER (PIC) FAST, EASY, AND BIG SAVINGS FOR PILOTS
Don't pay another life insurance premium without comparing your current rate with PIC. PIC offers a fast and easy application process, and big savings to pilots on full- coverage life insurance. For a quote, go by Booth #2065-66 to speak to PIC's experts, call 1-800-380-8376, or go online.
SIMCOM CUSTOMERS KEEP COMING BACK FOR THE BEST VALUE IN BUSINESS JET, Piston and Turbo-prop aircraft. From Learjets, Citations and Hawkers to Barons, twin Cessna aircraft and more, there's no better value in today's training market than SimCom simulator training, the business aviation division of Pan Am International Flight Academy (PAIFA). Check out SimCom before any initial, recurrent, advanced or upgrade training decision and see how their personalized, friendly service creates a better value. Talk to SimCom's experts during AirVenture at booth 4107. Also, check 'em out online.
DRAWING FOR A BRAND-NEW TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS "ZERO-TIME" ENGINE will be held on July 27, during AirVenture 2002. Go by Booth #96-102 for full details about TCM's Aviator Services program that provides personalized customer service FREE to all TCM engine owners. Also, go online.
TRADE-A-PLANE OFFERS SHOW DISCOUNTS ON SUBSCRIPTIONS, FREE WEBSITE TRIAL and FREE copies of Trade-A-Plane, The Aviation MarketPlace, at Booth #1121-24. Subscription discounts, FREE copies, and FREE access codes to the Web site are only available at the booth. For more information on Trade-A-Plane go online.
DIAMOND AIRCRAFT SETS THE NEW STANDARD FOR FLIGHT TRAINING AND recreational aircraft. Visit Diamond Aircraft at Booth #3030-3032, Combo L, call them at 1-888-359-3220, or just go online today.
IT'S WHAT YOU DON'T HEAR THAT WILL AMAZE YOU AT LIGHTSPEED!
Try LightSPEED's new 3G Series headsets with more cancellation, and more features including: Auto Shut-Off, Treble & Bass Boosting, a cell phone interface and much more. Go by Booth #2023-24, or go online.
AVSHOP AT BOOTH #2031-32 IS HEADQUARTERS FOR AVIONICS, BOOKS, CHARTS, test preps, headsets, GPSs, cockpit lights and much more. Best prices on the best products.
CESSNA PILOTS ASSOCIATION (CPA) WILL AGAIN OFFER THEIR MEMBERS A MEETING place to rest, have a cool drink and visit with CPA techs. The CPA Hospitality Tent #182-184,192-194. CPA will also hold forums at 10 a.m. each day at Sporty's Pavilion. The CPA Tech Staff will be giving both public and "members only" seminars the entire week. The seminar schedule can be found online.
WILL YOU BE WALKING AROUND OSHKOSH AND FEELING THE PAIN? COME FIRST TO Oregon Aero's Booth #3137-40 in Building C for SoftSole (TM) Insole Inserts. The Insole Inserts dramatically reduce shock to your feet and joints, don't get brittle or shrink, prevent blisters, keep your feet dry and at a stable temperature. Three styles, including Medical Grade used by the military. For information on all Oregon Aero products, just go online.
REGISTER TO WIN A RIDE WITH A U.S. AEROBATIC TEAM MEMBER, FREE ONE YEAR supply of AeroShell oil, plane detailing, and other great prizes from AeroShell during EAA's AirVenture. Go by Booth #4085-90. Go online for complete details and Show schedule.
ADAM AIRCRAFT -- THE SAFE CHOICE -- BRINGING RELIABILITY AND CABIN-CLASS comfort to a twin-engine aircraft with the CarbonAero. Stop by Tent # 239-242, 245-248 to see the airplane of the future, or also online.
FIRST- AID KITS, PULSE OXIMETERS, CARBON MONOXIDE MONITORS, SMOKE HOODS and many other medical products can be found at Aeromedix.com's Booth #3002-3 and online.
POWER FLOW IS GUARANTEED TO IMPROVE YOUR AIRCRAFT'S PERFORMANCE AND MAKE you look smart for adding it to your aircraft. For details go to Booth #1050-51, or online.
GAMIJECTORS CAN CUT YOUR AIRCRAFT'S FUEL BILL BY 20 PERCENT!
Balanced fuel/air ratios make your engine run smoother, cooler, and more efficiently. Order a kit today for your Continental or Lycoming engine and go by their Booth #3005-06.
RYAN'S LATEST 9900BX TAS HAS EFIS INTERFACE CAPABILITY WITH UNIVERSAL & Honeywell EFIS displays using TCAS symbology. The system also has the exclusive Audible Position Alertng-Traffic! 12 o'clock high! One mile! For more information, make sure to go by Booth #1052-53 or visit online.
QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS ABOUT YOUR AIRCRAFT INSURANCE? STOP BY AVEMCO AT Booth #1159-60 and speak to one of Avemco's aviation insurance specialists.
GLEIM, SETTING THE STANDARD IN FAA TEST PREPARATION WILL BE IN BOOTH #4073-74 and online.
HOT SUMMER SALE! COMM 1 OFFERS FREE MULTIMEDIA HEADSET WITH PURCHASE of Comm1 CD through August 15. Fly confidently by training with Comm1 audio interactive CD-ROMs for VFR or IFR. Stop by Booth #3095, or order online.
REMINDERS...
SAVE $100 ON ANY OF AIRSPORT ALTITUDE ALERTERS' FOUR MODELS Portable AirSport Altitude Alerters work by listening to everything your transponder and encoder are reporting to ATC, both Mode A and C. Details and ordering online.
AVIATION CONSUMER'S SUMMER SALE OFFERS $5 OFF ALL BOOKS AND TAPES ON online orders only.

SPONSORS: MARV GOLDEN PILOT SUPPLIES, SERVING AIR CREWS AND PILOTS SINCE 1963 has great prices on headsets: the Telex Stratus 50-D, LightSPEEDs, David Clarks, and on Vertx Standard transceivers. From avionics to watches, look to Marv.

July 22, 2002

NEWSWIRE: AVweb's in-depth illustrated aviation news coverage.

Though the EAA AirVenture moniker hasn't been with us for very many years, the event that brings thousands of aviation lovers to the small city of Oshkosh, Wis., and the ever-growing Wittman Field has been around half a century this year.
EAA and Avemco announced Friday they've parted company after more than a decade of sponsoring an insurance program that targeted homebuilt and recreational aircraft.
A $61 million increase in revenue plus a $19 million boost in profits helped offset parent corporation Textron's troubles as Cessna rose above an otherwise gloomy second-quarter performance by GA manufacturers.
The bill (H.R. 3479), which -- for now -- saves Meigs, includes expansion plans for O'Hare, and needed a two-thirds majority to pass, but last week missed by 13 votes in the House.
John Magaw resigned suddenly on Friday from his post as head of the Transportation Security Agency and was instantly replaced by retired Adm. James M. Loy, who became the agency's deputy director in May.
James Coyne, president of the National Air Transportation Association, said Friday that government honchos told him, this time right to his face, that DCA will be closed to GA for "the foreseeable future."
AVweb told you in March and AOPA is now well in the fight over high-priced, patented ADs for the wing spars on Lake Amphibian aircraft.

AVMAIL: Reader mail about out story on the Boeing Stratoliner, the FAA's temporary suspension of issuing private pilot certificates to ICAO certificate holders, AOPA's call for "driver's license" medicals for pilots, anti-GA remarks by an FAA former chief counsel, threatened temporary furloughs of FAA personnel due to budget shortfalls, Rick Durden's "Yes, Pogo, The Enemy Is Us" column, and more.

COLUMNS: Pelican's Perch: FLYING's Report on Whyalla: The Australian Transport Safety Board's investigative report on the May 2000 crash of a Whyalla Airlines Chieftain was bad enough. Then FLYING magazine -- in its July 2002 issue -- ran a story based on the ATSB report that not only spread the report's mistaken conclusions to a huge audience, but embroidered on them further. AVweb's John Deakin devotes this column to discussing and correcting the numerous errors in FLYING's article.

TRAINING: Young People Realizing Their Dreams: There are many ways to introduce young people to the joy of flight. Jamail Larkins, a young man who found his way into aviation with the help of many people, has parlayed that help into a what looks to be a very promising aviation career. In this article, he explores some of the organizations with programs especially designed to get kids involved in aviation.

KLYDE MORRIS: Inside the quest for a new altitude record for sailplanes.

NEW SPONSORS: WHAT'S NEW ABOUT THE CH2000 AIRCRAFT FROM AIRCRAFT Manufacturing & Development (AMD)? For starters: increased useful load, new avionics, canopy area and panel layout. The CH2000 will be on the flight line and available for evaluation flights during AirVenture. Go by Tent #424-25, 430-31, and 583, or simply go online today.
NARCO AVIONICS, AVIONICS THAT MAKE SENSE
Visit the Narco avionics experts at Booth #2115 and see the new AT155 transponder.

SHOPPING DEALS

IT'S WHAT YOU DON'T HEAR THAT WILL AMAZE YOU AT LIGHTSPEED!
Try LightSPEED's new 3G Series headsets with more cancellation, and more features including: Auto Shut-Off, Treble & Bass Boosting, a Cell Phone Interface and much more. Go by Booth #2023-24, or go online.

COMPARE AND SAVE AT THE PILOT INSURANCE CENTER (PIC)
You shouldn't pay more for your life insurance coverage just because you fly. Pilot Insurance Center (PIC) is a group of pilots that specialize in providing pilots, from student to ATP, with premium rates that are not available through other agents. For a quote go by Booth #2065-66 to speak to PIC's experts, call 1-800-380-8376, or go online .

DRAWING FOR A BRAND-NEW TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS "ZERO-TIME" ENGINE will be held on July 27, during AirVenture 2002. Go by Booth #96-102 for full details about TCM's Aviator Services program that provides personalized customer service FREE to all TCM engine owners. Otherwise, go online.

DIAMOND AIRCRAFT SETS THE NEW STANDARD FOR FLIGHT TRAINING AND recreational aircraft. Visit Diamond Aircraft at Booth #3030-3032, Combo L, call 1-888-359-3220, or just jump online today.

FIRST-AID KITS, PULSE OXIMETERS, CARBON MONOXIDE MONITORS, SMOKE HOODS and many other medical products can be found at Aeromedix.com's Booth #3002-3 and online.

AVSHOP AT BOOTH #2031-32 IS HEADQUARTERS FOR AVIONICS, BOOKS, CHARTS, test preps, headsets, GPSs, cockpit lights and much more. Best prices on the best products.

TEN O'CLOCK IS CESSNA PILOT'S ASSOCIATION (CPA) TIME AT SPORTY'S Pavilion for the best in forums from aircraft age and corrosion to operations and maintenance to refurbishing, rigging and buying used. Other forums will be held in CPA's tent #182-184,192-194. A complete schedule is online.

OREGON AERO AVWEB/AIRVENTURE HEADSET UPGRADE SPECIAL -- SAVE $10.00!
Here's what you get with Oregon Aero's Show Special: No more pain, reduced overall sound pressure, improved intelligibility and transmission clarity, and cool, dry ear seals! Get the Show Special at Booth #C 3137-40, call 1-800-888-6910 and mention AVweb, or order online. Offer ends July 29. Upgrade includes SoftTop(tm) Headset Cushion, SoftSeal(tm) Ear Cushions, SoftSkin(tm) Ear Seal Covers, HushKit(tm) Passive Earcup Noise Attenuation Kit and MicMuff(tm) Microphone Cover.

AEROSHELL BRINGS YOU THE U.S. AEROBATIC TEAM & PATTY WAGSTAFF
Meet and receive autographs from the AeroShell Aerobatic Team in AeroShell Square from 11 a.m.-noon daily and the U.S. Aerobatic Team in the AeroShell booth 4085-90 on July 28, 10-11 a.m. Plus, Patty Wagstaff will be in the AeroShell booth on July 24, 10:30-11:30 a.m. to sign autographs. Details and events schedule online.

GAMIJECTORS CAN CUT YOUR AIRCRAFT'S FUEL BILL BY 20 PERCENT!
Balanced fuel/air ratios make Continental or Lycoming engines run smoother, cooler and more efficiently. Talk to GAMI's experts at Booth #3005-06 or go online.

POWER FLOW IS GUARANTEED TO IMPROVE YOUR AIRCRAFT'S PERFORMANCE AND MAKE you look smart for adding it to your aircraft. For details go to Booth #1050-51, or online.

AVEMCO OFFERS ONLINE PURCHASING OF NON-OWNED AIRCRAFT INSURANCE
Avemco, the leading U.S. general aviation insurer, has online purchasing of Direct Approach Non-Owned Aircraft Insurance policy available. The policy offers comprehensive coverage options for pilots who fly aircraft they do not own. Additionally, this policy is included in EAA's Aircraft Insurance Plan offering a 5-percent discount to qualified members who purchase the Avemco policy. Avemco is the only direct writer of pleasure and business aircraft insurance authorized to write insurance in all 50 states and Canada. Go by Booth #1159-60 and speak to one of Avemco's aviation insurance specialists.

GLEIM, SETTING THE STANDARD IN FAA TEST PREPARATION WILL BE IN BOOTH #4073-74 and online.

SPONSORS

AVIONICS WEST POSTS SPECIALS FOR JULY 22 - AUGUST 4!
For the next two weeks, Tom offers deep-discount specials on these items: Garmin GPSMAP 295 and two great 295 package deals; AvMap EKP-IIIC; AVCOMM AC-900, -250, -747, -200, and -454 headsets; LightSPEED 15XL, 20XL, 25XL, Solo and Cross Country headsets; and Lowrance Airmap 100. For Tom's too-low-to-advertise prices, phone 1-805-934-9777 or e-mail. Order online.

MARV GOLDEN PILOT SUPPLIES, SERVING AIR CREWS AND PILOTS SINCE 1963 has great prices on headsets: the Telex Stratus 50-D, LightSPEEDs, David Clarks, and on Vertx Standard transceivers. From avionics to watches look to Marv.

SAFETY DOESN'T HAVE TO BE EXPENSIVE WITH AIRSPORT ALTITUDE ALERTERS
Till July 31, save $100 on any of AirSport's four models. Portable AirSport Altitude Alerters work by listening to everything your transponder and encoder are reporting to ATC, both Mode A and C. Details and ordering online.

July 18, 2002

NEWSWIRE: AVweb's in-depth illustrated aviation news coverage.

After months of speculation -- not to mention probably some pleading and outright begging -- the Bush Administration has finally come up with a sucker, uh ... .... "candidate" to lead the nation's federal administration of aviation "can-do's," with its ever-growing longer list of "NO-can-do's."
It may soon be possible to avoid that trek to the doctor's office to get an okay to fly, if AOPA gets its way.
In its ongoing effort to figure out where everybody is, the FAA announced Monday that Louisville International Airport will be the sole testing site for its Safe Flight 21 airport surveillance system.
Eclipse Aviation rolled out its E500 jet last weekend, and then kept the momentum rolling with an announcement that it collected $18 million in its fourth round of private equity funding.
The Civil Air Patrol found the wreckage of a DeHavilland Beaver floatplane on Sunday, near the Chigmit Mountains in southwestern Alaska.
Last weekend, for the fourth time in three years, the underground radar tracking center at Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport was flooded out during heavy rain.

NEWS: Special Report: Arlington 2002 -- Grassroots Aviation In The Northwest: While growing steadily into one of the largest general aviation events on the West Coast, the Northwest EAA's Fly-In at Arlington, Wash., still maintains its small-town atmosphere and grass-roots connection. AVweb's Russ Niles brings us a report.

COLUMNS: The Pilot's Lounge, Reprise: Yes, Pogo, The Enemy Is Us: Last year, AVweb's Rick Durden lost a good friend in the pattern at Wittman Field during AirVenture 2001. Afterward, Rick wrote a strong column to express his anger at pilots who didn't read the Oshkosh arrival NOTAM. Although such negligence may not have caused Rick's friend to die, make sure you and your pilot friends read this ... and fly safe.

BRAINTEASERS: Quiz #57: Flight Instructor Practical Test: The CFI-A checkride has a justly deserved reputation as one of the toughest in aviation. Whether you're already a CFI, a pilot who aspires to become a CFI, or just curious what a flight instructor practical test is all about, Irv Siegel's latest interactive quiz will give you a preview.

KLYDE MORRIS: Aviation records don't come easy ... and they don't come without competition, either.

PICTURE OF THE WEEK

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We received over 50 pictures last week. Congratulations to this week's winner, R. Douglas Lawhead, of Ashmore, Ill. His picture, "Beech 18 landing at Bussart's," captures the power and speed of a Beech 18 as it comes in for a grass-field landing. You can almost hear the rumble of those radials! Great picture, Douglas! Your AVweb prize is on the way.
To check out the winning picture, or to enter next week's contest, go to AVweb's POTW page.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

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We received over 600 responses to our question last week on the recent shooting at LAX. Almost one quarter (23 percent) said they immediately suspected a terrorist attack, while almost half (44 percent) waited for further clarification. Only 24 percent felt this incident will eventually affect general aviation, while 39 percent felt the media would treat this as an isolated incident and it would not affect GA at all. One comment pointed out that airports are often unfairly singled out by the media: "I believe that people pay more attention to it because it happened at an airport, it would have been just as tragic anywhere else but I don't believe we would have any talk of tighter security if it were at a McDonald's or any other public place."
To check out the complete results, including comments, go to AVweb's QOTW page.

*** THIS WEEK'S QUESTION ***

This week we would like to know your thoughts on new aircraft technologies. Please go to AVweb's QOTW page to respond.
Have an idea for a new QOTW? Send your suggestions to qotw@avweb.com. Note, this address is ONLY for suggested QOTW questions, and NOT for QOTW answers or comments.

SHOPPING DEALS

GARMIN DEBUTS THE LATEST IN PORTABLE TECHNOLOGY AT OSHKOSH 2002
Garmin is unveiling the newest member of its aviation portable GPS line at AirVenture 2002, Booth #1073-76. The GPSMAP 196 offers WAAS, advanced aviation mapping, quick redraw, and automatic logbook capabilities with Garmin's FlightBook software. Some of the new mapping features include localizer-like runway extensions and pop-up data windows for nearby airports, VORs and NDBs. View your position on a crisp electronic map with Jeppesen data overlay, plus check out your GPS-derived ground speed, altitude, vertical speed and turn coordination on the GPS Panel Page. EXCITING NEWS: The GPSMAP 196 is available NOW and is affordable! Go by the booth or go online for more information.

DIAMOND AIRCRAFT SETS THE NEW STANDARD FOR FLIGHT TRAINING AND recreational aircraft. Visit Diamond Aircraft at Oshkosh, Booth #3030-3032, Combo L, call 1-888-359-3220, or just jump online.

IT'S WHAT YOU DON'T HEAR THAT WILL AMAZE YOU AT LIGHTSPEED!
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SIMCOM CUSTOMERS KEEP COMING BACK FOR THE BEST VALUE IN BUSINESS JET, Piston and Turbo-prop aircraft. From Learjets and Hawker 700/800/800XPs to the Air Tractor, there's not a better value in today's training market than SimCom simulator training, the business aviation division of Pan Am International Flight Academy (PAIFA). Talk to SimCom's experts at Booth #4107. You have a CHOICE! Read the testimonials online.

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ADAM AIRCRAFT -- THE SAFE CHOICE -- BRINGING RELIABILITY AND CABIN-CLASS comfort to a twin-engine aircraft with the CarbonAero. For details on this remarkable airplane, go online and go by to take a look at Booth 239-242 and 245-248 during AirVenture.

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DESSER TIRE & RUBBER AND CEE BAILEY WILL OFFER SHOW SPECIALS AT BOOTH #1038-39 on tires, windshields, and Rosen sun visors. See them online.

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GAMIJECTORS CAN CUT YOUR AIRCRAFT'S FUEL BILL BY 20 PERCENT!
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AEROX OXYGEN SYSTEMS HAVE THE ANSWER TO HYPOXIA. BE SAFE. FLY WITH AEROX See all the various models at Booth #2130 or online.

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SPONSORS: AUGUST ISSUE OF IFR REFRESHER HIGHLIGHTS: NAVIGATING THE DME ARC; PITCH/Power For Easy IFR; What Happens When You're Too Tight To Circle-To-Land; How To Live With The Controller; and ILS Procedure Review Questions. Long-time IFR pilot or new to the IFR environment, IFR Refresher is an essential part of your reading. Order online today.

July 15, 2002

NEWSWIRE: AVweb's in-depth illustrated aviation news coverage.

The rollout of the highly anticipated Eclipse E500, a six-place, 355-knot, 56-cent-per-mile, roughly $850,000 jet, took place on Saturday at the company's Albuquerque headquarters.
While most attendees basked in the glory of another great EAA Northwest Fly-In, it brought its share of "heavy ultralight" drivers out of the Arlington, Wash., woodwork to ponder (out loud) their place among the forthcoming Sport Pilot rules.
Various alphabet groups are asking the FAA to review their TFR charting and notification services, claiming that the lack of clear information and amorphous standards are contributing to incursion incidents.
Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta has told Congress, and FAA Administrator Jane Garvey has told controllers, that thousands of air traffic controllers face temporary furloughs of five to eight days by the end of the fiscal year (Sept. 30) unless lawmakers approve $100 million in emergency aviation funding to offset a budgetary shortfall.
A new Airworthiness Directive (AD) was issued last week for all Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH (DG Flugzeugbau) Models DG-400 and DG-800A sailplanes.
The Cessna 335 crash that October 16, 2000, took the life of Missouri Gov. Mel Carnahan, his son, and Chris Sifford eventually led to legal action and Cessna has now settled the lawsuit brought upon them by the Carnahan family.
On July 2, Adam Savage was contracted by an Australian TV company to re-create the flight of Lawn Chair Larry for an upcoming special on urban legends.

AVMAIL: Reader mail about the Stage 2 jet ban at Napes (Fla.), graphic TFR depictions from the FAA, airline security experiences, America West's expulsion of a pax who inquired about cockpit crew sobriety, RNP RNAV approaches, and more.

COLUMNS: The Pilot's Lounge: Roll Your Own Flight Review: Time for your biennial flight review? The FAA isn't terribly specific about what you and your CFI should do during a BFR, so why not make it really worthwhile? AVweb's Rick Durden is back in The Pilot's Lounge, discussing why we need to do flight reviews more often and more personalized.

MAINTENANCE: Vacuum Pumps - Wet vs. Dry: With the ever-increasing use of single-engine aircraft for actual IFR flight, it's more important than ever to understand and properly maintain the pneumatic system that operates the gyroscopic instruments. Recently in Light Plane Maintenance, Mike Berry discussed dry pumps, wet pumps, backup systems, and the value of proactive maintenance.

KLYDE MORRIS: Raising the bar for Federal security screeners. (It's all relative.)

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AEROSHELL BRINGS YOU THE U.S. AEROBATIC TEAM & PATTY WAGSTAFF
Meet and receive autographs from the AeroShell Aerobatic Team in AeroShell Square from 11 a.m.-noon daily and the U.S. Aerobatic Team in the AeroShell Booth 4085-90 on July 28, 10-11 a.m. Patty Wagstaff will also be in the AeroShell booth on July 24, 10:30-11:30 a.m. to sign autographs. For complete details and an events schedule, just jump online.

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This computerized network service can optimize aircraft utilization in a partnership, club, flight school or FBO with trouble-free scheduling available 24/7.

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AVIATION CONSUMER'S SUMMER SALE OFFERS $5 OFF ALL BOOKS AND TAPES
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IN THE AUGUST ISSUE OF IFR MAGAZINE: CONTROLLERS DO GIVE GIFTS; HARDBALL IFR procedures can occur in the chaotic realm of local weather; hear from hard-nosed instrument freight drivers the various ways to drop the gear on a circling approach; and pulling from your knowledge to survive 20 minutes of terror falling from a night sky without power. Novice or long-time instrument pilot, everyone can benefit from a subscription to IFR Magazine. Order online.

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SIMCOM CUSTOMERS KEEP COMING BACK FOR THE BEST VALUE IN BUSINESS JET, Piston and Turbo-prop aircraft. From Learjets and Hawker 700/800/800XPs to the Air Tractor, there's not a better value in today's training market than SimCom simulator training, the business aviation division of Pan Am International Flight Academy (PAIFA). Talk to SimCom's experts during AirVenture at booth 4107. You have a CHOICE! Read the testimonials online.

THE BRIGHTEST LIGHTS -- PHOTON MICROLIGHTS -- AT NEW REDUCED PRICES!
Photon Microlights have had a 10-15 percent price reduction and shipping is still FREE to AVweb subscribers! Don't miss out on the best lights-now at the lowest prices.

FOR OUTSTANDING QUALITY IN AVIATION JEWELRY GO TO PORT-TO-PORT and visit them during AirVenture at Booth #2112.

INCLUDE AVWEB'S SPONSORS IN YOUR AIRVENTURE PLANNING. PRINT THEM OUT and take them along.

July 11, 2002

NEWSWIRE: AVweb's in-depth illustrated aviation news coverage.

It's only 12 days until the aviation afflicted gather at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wis., for EAA's AirVenture 2002.
A letter from the TSA to the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) last week states that "TSA is making the proposed Twelve-Five Standard Security Program (TFSSP) available for review and comment to those having an operational need to know on July 03, 2002."
The FAA may soon act to update instrument approaches by utilizing RNP RNAV technology, AviationNow reported yesterday.
A bill that would allow flight deck officers to carry firearms was approved yesterday by the House 310-113 and will now move to the Senate.
Bombardier is developing a Learjet 40, a smaller version of its Learjet 45, according to the Wichita Eagle.
In response to last week's tragic mid-air collision over Germany, the Swiss air traffic control company, Skyguide, has reduced its capacity by a fifth, according to a report in The Guardian.

AVMAIL: We got behind, and have just posted a ton of reader mail from the past 10 days. Mail about the B757/TU154 mid-air in Europe, GA as a security threat, GPS in the IFR system, New Jersey's student pilot background checks, small-airport security measures, Mary Schiavo's latest sound byte, Steve Fossett's round-the-world balloon flight, TFR charting, TFR incursions, the GAO's report on the ATC shortage, the Eclipse jet, Robinson R-44 fire hazard, and lots more.

BIZAV: BizAv Update - Issue 0228 - 07/11/02: AVweb's expanded coverage of business/corporate aviation continues with NBAA news, changes at Bombardier, updates from several new fractionals, aircraft deliveries, and more.

PROFILES: Merrill Wien: If you're the type of pilot who would give up a ride on the space shuttle to log a few thousand hours flying big, round-engined piston airplanes around Alaska, you'll enjoy this month's AVweb Profile. Merrill Wien's father Noel practically invented bush flying. Merrill talks with AVweb's Joe Godfrey about flying for Pan Am, the Air Force, and Wien Alaska Airlines; and flying the CAF's B-29 "Fifi" and C-46s. Merrill also explains why some singles are safer than twins, and much more.

KLYDE MORRIS: Contract mediation ... Texas-style.

PICTURE OF THE WEEK

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We received over 70 pictures last week. Congratulations to this week's winner, John E. Rees, of Blacklick, Ohio. John's picture title "Mostly Wacos" is not referring to an insane asylum, rather a gathering of these absolutely beautiful biplanes of past and present. This picture was taken on June 29 at the annual Waco Reunion at Wynkoop Airport in Mt. Vernon, Ohio. Great picture, John! Your AVweb prize is on the way.
To check out the winning picture, or to enter next week's contest, go to AVweb's POTW page.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

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We received over 400 responses to our question last week on aviation record setting. The majority of our respondents (56 percent) indicated that they are somewhat interested in these feats, but not to the point of overwhelming excitement. Aside from that, 28 percent found them to be boring and not very exciting at all. About half (52 percent) of those responding felt that the type of record attempted dictated the public's response, while 30 percent felt that the non-flying public doesn't even care about this sort of thing. Whether these feats are exciting or not, they do serve a purpose to some people. As one person wrote us, "When a record is broken it honors two people. The person that breaks the record is honored, and the person that had the old record is remembered once again."
To check out the complete results, including comments, go to AVweb's QOTW page.

*** THIS WEEK'S QUESTION ***

This week we would like to know your thoughts on last week's shooting at LAX. Please go to AVweb's QOTW page to respond.
Have an idea for a new QOTW? Send your suggestions to qotw@avweb.com. Note, this address is ONLY for suggested QOTW questions, and NOT for QOTW answers or comments.

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AMOOLIA, AEROSHELL'S FLYING COW, IS BACK WITH MOO-COOL T-SHIRTS FOR SALE to benefit the EAA's Young Eagles Program. There will also be cow posters and postcard giveaways available at the AeroShell AirVenture booth 4085-90. For complete details and an events schedule, go online.

SELECTING AN AVIONICS SHOP IS NOT A PROBLEM WITH SOUTHEAST AEROSPACE
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FREE SHIPPING OF AIRPLAN, THE PILOT'S CHOICE FOR FLIGHT PLANNING Software, with its new 6.6 version that includes: airspace altitudes and runways on main map worldwide; magnetic variation calculated using the NIMA magnetic variation; new airway routing function; improved format for the flight plan printout; and routes can be exported to the NavGPS format for the NavGPS moving map on Pocket PC systems. FREE shipping offer ends August 11. Complete details and ordering information from Razor's Edge online.

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AIR & SPACE MAGAZINE GETS READY FOR THE RENO AIR RACES, LOOKS BACK ON
The Falklands 20 years later, tours the International Space Station, finds some airliners put out to pasture, and offers a look at the future in orbiting space hotels -- all in the August/September 2002 issue. Order subscriptions online.

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AVIATION CONSUMER IS THE TRUTH AND NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH IN AVIATION.
In the August issue of Aviation Consumer: a review on Diamond Aircraft's new DA40Star, a four-place aircraft that's sporty, easy to fly, and well-priced; Diamond also claims to have an intriguing new twin design powered by diesel engines; in Europe, Theilart and SMA have certified aero diesels; and a recommendation for avionics fans to cool those expensive radios. Plus, a new type of air filter, Aviation Consumer's annual look at the best products and services, and closing the loop on 02 with digital oximeters. Order your personal subscription today and don't miss knowing the truth for yourself.

HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU CANCELLED IFR AND CONTINUED FOR A LANDING VFR?
Sometimes controllers appreciate it, but it's not always the smartest thing to do. NTSB Reporter has details of what happened to the pilot of a Beech 200 who was cleared for a GPS approach, got a report that it was "clear" at the airport, and cancelled IFR. Go online for your subscription.

HUMAN FACTORS HAVE AN IMPACT ON AVIATION ACCIDENTS. LISTEN AND LEARN
"Human Factors in Aviation Accidents" discusses on audiotape the human side of why accidents happen and what can be done to prevent them. Subjects include in-flight decision-making, error chains, personal limits, personality traits, and other elements that can lead to disaster. Brian Jacobson, author of "Flying On The Gages," gives everyone something to think about. Order yours today.

FROM PILOTS GUIDE PUBLISHER COMES "FUN PLACES TO FLY"
Chock full of information about ten of the most enjoyable fly-in destinations in California and the West: Catalina Island, Carmel by the Sea, Eureka and Mammoth, to name a few. Profusely illustrated and with everything you need to know to plan a marvelous day or weekend trip. Order "Fun Places to Fly," along with Pilots Guides to: California Airports, Southwestern Airports, and Northwestern Airports.

INCLUDE AVWEB'S SPONSORS IN YOUR AIRVENTURE PLANNING. PRINT THEM OUT & put them in your flight bag.

July 8, 2002

NEWSWIRE: AVweb's in-depth illustrated aviation news coverage.

The FAA, prompted by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), last week made available on their Web site a Special Vigilance Alert calling for immediate, specific action from the GA community.
Sifting through the wreckage of the two aircraft, which impacted some 35,000 feet over Germany last week, is being complicated by local geography ... and political interests.
Recently, Nimbus failed to reach its deadline to pay a required deposit for acquisition of 1,000 Eclipse 500 jets intended for its planned international charter service.
At 11:32 a.m. PDT, July 4, Egyptian-born Hesham Hadayet arrived at LAX with two pistols and a six-inch knife.
The Transport Security Administration's own security screening checks showed that an alarming average of 25 percent of the fake guns, knives, bombs and other weapons submitted by undercover agents went undetected by security screeners.
AgCat pilot Mike Deck dropped 200 gallons of water on a residential home ... and it was a good thing.

COLUMNS: CEO Of The Cockpit: CEO of the Flight Line: Could there be a better job than airline pilot? Actually, the CEO of the Cockpit once had an even better job in aviation: He was a lineboy, the CEO of the Flight Line. Free flight time, free fuel, free cigarettes, few cares, and fewer cynics.

SYSTEM: GPS in the IFR System: A Guide from the Ground Up: Despite the recent proliferation of GPS in IFR applications, many instrument pilots are afraid of anything that happens after they hit the power switch. Jeremy Jankowski explores some of the information that every pilot who uses GPS in the IFR system should know, including the importance of RAIM, what goes on behind the scenes during a GPS approach, and ways to maximize the potential of GPS in some less-than-ideal situations.

KLYDE MORRIS: Klyde discovers disgruntled people on the Internet ...

SHOPPING DEALS

AVIONICS WEST POSTS SPECIALS FOR JULY 8-21!
For the next two weeks, Tom offers deep-discount specials on these items: AvMap EKP-IIIC; Garmin GPSMAP 295, StreetPilot III deluxe, and Etrex Vista; AVCOMM AC-900, -250, -747, -200, and -454 headsets; and Monroy ATD-200. For Tom's too-low-to-advertise prices, phone 1-805-934-9777 or email. Order online. Avionics West's next Garmin GNS 430/530 training class is July 13-14 at the Santa Maria, Calif., airport (SMX).

COMMERCIAL AIRLINE DIVISION, PAN AM INT'L FLIGHT ACADEMY TO GIVE AWAY A320 type rating during the AIR Inc. Career Fair in Atlanta, Ga., July 13-14. If this is a rating you want and need, you know how much it's worth! Go by the Pan Am International Flight Academy to register. For more information on all of PAIFA's training programs, just go online.

PILOT INSURANCE CENTER - FAST, EASY, AND BIG SAVINGS
Before you pay another life-insurance premium, compare your rate with the Pilot Insurance Center (PIC). In addition to a fast and easy application, PIC offers big savings to pilots on full-coverage life insurance. Take advantage of the best life-insurance program available to pilots through the Pilot Insurance Center. Call 1-800-380-8376, visit them online, or visit their Booth #2065-66 during EAA's AirVenture 2002.

FLIGHT EXPLORER AVWEB EDITION 4.0 AVAILABLE SPECIFICALLY FOR PRIVATE pilots and aviation enthusiasts. Flight Explorer AVweb Edition 4.0 is an aircraft situation display (ASD) software platform enabling anyone with a personal computer and Internet access to track IFR flights in the U.S. and Canada. It contains many features used by major airlines, FBOs, corporate flight departments and commercial users to manage their fleets. Track individual aircraft with information updated every three minutes. Order your subscription for $9.95 a month.

FREE INTERACTIVE CD-ROM FROM RYAN INTERNATIONAL ON THEIR 9900BX Traffic & Collision Alert Device by calling 800-877-0048 or go online.

FREE HANDHELD TRANSCEIVER ROUNDUP AVAILABLE FROM AVSHOP
Pick the perfect handheld transceiver with help from AvShop's new independent 12-page analysis of the offerings from Icom, Yaesu, Japan Radio Corporation and more. Get your FREE copy of this guide by sending a blank email. See AvShop's complete catalog online, or visit them during EAA's AirVenture at Booth 2031-32.

ADAM AIRCRAFT -- THE SAFE CHOICE -- BRINGING RELIABILITY AND CABIN-CLASS comfort to a twin-engine aircraft. The CarbonAero is a six-seat, pressurized, centerline-thrust twin-engine aircraft built using the latest design, equipment, and manufacturing techniques. Technology such as state-of-the-art avionics, carbon-composite construction, and single power-lever engines make this a true modern aircraft. For details on this remarkable airplane, go online and go by to take a look at Booth 239-242 and 245-248 during AirVenture.

GAMIJECTORS CAN CUT YOUR AIRCRAFT'S FUEL BILL BY 20 PERCENT!
If you're tired of being grounded by sky-high gas prices, install GAMIjectors. Balanced fuel/air ratios make your engine run smoother, cooler, and more efficiently. Order a kit today for your Continental or Lycoming engine and go by their Booth 3005-06 during EAA's AirVenture 2002.

DON'T RISK HYPOXIA! USE A LOW-COST PULSE OXIMETER FROM AEROMEDIX.COM
Pulse oximeters measure oxygen saturation in the bloodstream. Simply clip on your fingertip and get a continuous digital readout of your hypoxia level. The low-cost Nonin "FlightStat" and Palco "Aero" are designed for pilots. Choose your oximeters and view other medical and safety products at Aeromedix.com's AirVenture Booth C-3002-3 or go online.

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Pilots can quickly and easily find and schedule an available aircraft or instructor by touch-tone phone, Internet, or modem/terminal access 24 hours a day, seven days a week from around the world. Avoid the hassles and improve utilization for clubs, partnerships, schools, and FBO aircraft. A FREE online demonstration is available right now.

"FLYING AND LEARNING: BASICS FOR EVERY PILOT" IS A BOOK ON LEARNING TO be a better pilot. It's not a training book but a learning text. Read a review of this book. Go online to order. "Flying and Learning" is the only book on learning to fly sold at the Wright Brothers' Memorial in Kill Devil Hills, N.C.

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July 4, 2002

NEWSWIRE: AVweb's in-depth illustrated aviation news coverage.

As parades and fireworks mark today's holiday in celebration of America's independence, general aviation pilots face continuing threats to their freedom to fly.
A mid-air collision at 36,000 feet between a Bashkirian Airlines Tupolev TU-154 and a Boeing 757 DHL cargo jet on Monday killed all 71 aboard both aircraft, including dozens of Russian schoolchildren on a vacation trip.
Same story. Different day. Airport security screeners missed about 25 percent of potential weapons and 30 percent of simulated bombs in the first test since the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) began to oversee airport security in February, according to a report in Monday's USA Today.
It's unclear whether the marketing gurus at Bud Light are good or just plain lucky.
Atlantic Aero, based at Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, N.C., is testing a new jet engine for Honda Motor Company, according to The Business Journal.
Two of eight Beech Bonanzas on an outing last Sunday crashed into a canyon wall near Ojai, Calif., killing six, three aboard each of the aircraft.

COLUMNS: Eye of Experience: Being Misled: Everyone agrees we should promote aviation, both to recruit new pilots and to project a positive light to non-pilots. But sometimes our good intentions backfire, and we forget to tell others about the more difficult or complicated aspects of aviation. In this month's Eye of Experience, AVweb's Howard Fried shows some of the ways we can mislead others.

SKYWRITINGS: Lest We Forget: On this, the anniversary of the founding of the United States, we take a moment to listen to a story passed on by an aviator who spent several years in a German prison camp, after being shot down while on a mission to protect the free world. It is a tale of both humor and tragedy, and reminds us of the bonds that brings all aviators together.

KLYDE MORRIS: Klyde learns the true meaning of "Be careful what you wish for..."

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We received over 60 pictures last week. Congratulations to this week's winner, Catherine Cox, of Wappingers Falls, NY. Catherine's photo is fitting for the July 4th holiday. It captures the majestic beauty of one of our nation's most coveted treasures: The Statue of Liberty. Catherine took this photo while flying in her friend's Cessna 150 down the Hudson River VFR corridor. It was taken one year ago, shortly before the events of 9/11. Great picture, Catherine! Your AVweb prize is on the way.
To check out the winning picture, or to enter next week's contest, go to AVweb's POTW page.

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We received over 900 responses to our question last week on VFR charts. The majority (51 percent) of respondents said they carry a variety of charts when flying VFR, while only 1 percent admitted to not carrying any at all. On the topic of expired charts, 42 percent said they have intentionally used recently expired charts, while 23 percent did not knowingly do so. The issue of expired charts use was prevalent in our comment section, as one person said, "Using expired charts could be a serious safety hazard to your passengers and others in the aircraft and on the ground, not to mention yourself. If you can afford to fly you can afford to subscribe to chart renewal services."
To check out the complete results, including comments, go to AVweb's QOTW page.

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This week we would like to know your thoughts on aviation record setting. Thanks to Scott Rodriguez for suggesting this week's topic. Please go to AVweb's QOTW page to respond.
Have an idea for a new QOTW? Send your suggestions to qotw@avweb.com. Note, this address is ONLY for suggested QOTW questions, and NOT for QOTW answers or comments.

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July 1, 2002

NEWSWIRE: AVweb's in-depth illustrated aviation news coverage.

With only a few days to go before the holiday weekend, the FAA is still thinking about whether to expand the D.C. TFR areas and further increase combat air patrols.
After normal attrition didn't do the job, Cessna is upping the ante to shed 900 employees.
Boeing and some unnamed airlines considered buying up planes mothballed in the 9/11 aftermath and scrapping them to foil low-cost competition.
Runway incursions are still a big issue and now we can learn from the mistakes of others.
It was unlike any touch and go you did with your instructor. To show the viability of "safe and routine rocket-powered vehicle operation" test pilot Dick Rutan dead-sticked the XCOR EZ-Rocket to a landing at Mojave, Calif and then re-ignited the engines to blast off over the desert again.
While downtown airports are facing extinction in many cities, St. Paul, Minn., is hoping to breathe new life into St. Paul Downtown Airport by building a $12 million dike.
The FAA will order owners of airplanes with Continental C-125 and C-145 engines with certain Slick Magnetos to have the mags inspected sooner rather than later.

AVMAIL: Reader mail about the C-130 air tanker crash, graphical depiction of TFRs, El Toro (Calif.) airport, ATC manpower shortage, whether a pilot is required to show his pilot certificate to an airport security guard, fire hazard from helicopter exhausts, remembering AVweb's R. Scott Puddy, and more.

COLUMNS: As The Beacon Turns: End of an Era?: Imagine what would happen if all the bad things that could go wrong with general aviation did go wrong: It became too expensive, too risky, too regulated, and too elitist. In this month's As The Beacon Turns, AVweb's Michael Maya Charles imagines such a world. Or was it a nightmare?

TRAINING: Firing Your CFI: Lots of pilots have a story about a favorite flight instructor, and some have a story of a CFI they'd not want to fly with again. But could a flight instructor do something that would make you want to land immediately? Greg Bullough relates an experience he had where an instructor did many such things, any one of which should have caused Greg to terminate the flight.

KLYDE MORRIS: Klyde tries his hand at mind control.

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SO WHAT IS THE CESSNA PILOTS ASSOCIATION (CPA) DOING AT AIRVENTURE?
The CPA Hospitality Tent located east of the entrance to the B exhibit hangar will be a meeting place for CPA members to rest, have a cool drink and visit with the CPA techs and fellow members. Only CPA members and their guests have access to the hospitality tent so be sure to check in and get your button. The CPA Tech Staff will be giving both public and "members only" seminars the entire week. The seminar schedule can be found online.

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