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August 29, 2002

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

A year after the terrorist attacks of 9/11, small aircraft are facing airspace shutdowns in the form of at least three Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) zones.
Eclipse Aviation made it from the drawing board to the desert skies Monday morning, when the company's chief test pilot, Bill Bubb, took the Eclipse 500 jet for its first spin aloft.
Access to FAA towers, which were off-limits after 9/11, is available again ... and has been since March, though few have heard the news.
Australian air traffic controllers are threatening to strike for five hours tomorrow if they can't reach an agreement with their employer, Airservices Australia.
Small airports in California are out of luck when it comes to getting help from the state.
A group of civilian space enthusiasts plans to launch the world's first amateur space rocket next month.

AVMAIL: Reader mail about 9/11/02 TFRs, P-49 over Crawford Texas, Mayor Daley's request for a TFR over the Chicago business district, armed flight crews, FAA registration info on CDROM, the FAA's ban on owner-maintained Canadian aircraft, and more.

COLUMNS: Eye Of Experience: General Aviation in Crisis: AVweb's Howard Fried is very concerned about the future of general aviation. In this month's Eye Of Experience, he looks at the effects of post-terrorism security measures and what the consequences (intended and otherwise) will be on this great passion of ours.

THE SYSTEM: Desktop Proficiency: Although you can't use it to log training or currency, a PC procedures trainer might be the way to visit an unfamiliar airport or iron out an arrival procedure before you even open the hangar door. In a recent IFR Refresher, Brian Johnson explained how to use software that used to be "just a game" to save time and money, and increase safety during real flights.

KLYDE MORRIS: Passing the time is no minor challenge when you are the FAA's interim administrator...

PICTURE OF THE WEEK

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We received over 70 pictures last week. Congratulations to this week's winner, Hernan Orellana, of Moore, Okla. Hernan's picture shows what an ice storm can do to a fleet of T-37s. You've probably never seen a T-Tweetie iced up so bad. Great picture, Hernan! 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 700 responses to our question last week on FSS privatization. The majority (60 percent) of respondents said they prefer walk-in briefings, while 34 percent opted for DUATS. The majority (64 percent) did not favor a centralized FSS system, although 12 percent did. Most of the comments predicted the step from privatized FSS to user fees would be a very small one. Several respondents thought privatization is no solution. As one wrote, "We have the best traffic control system in the world. Unfortunately it's mired in bureaucracy, but privatization would not fix that."
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 Airport Noise Issues. Please go to AVweb's QOTW page to respond.
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August 26, 2002

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

Chicago Mayor Richard Daley has requested that a TFR be re-imposed over the city for a period surrounding 9/11/02.
For some Canadian pilots, the U.S. is one big TFR.
As AVweb reported last week, the FAA is taking a tentative first step toward privatizing some Flight Service Station functions and on Wednesday said it will study the issue further.
Flight school operators say tougher rules have sent foreign student pilots to other countries to get their training, but for some there's more to it than that.
For just $5, the FAA will burn all the documents pertaining to any U.S. registered aircraft on the CD in PDF format.
A Wisconsin couple has launched a fund-raising campaign to recover aircraft wreckage they believe holds the body of their daughter as well as answers about the cause of the crash.
Reno Air Races officials hope ticket sales remain strong for this year's edition after losing $1.2 million last year when the races were cancelled by the 9/11 aftermath.

AVMAIL: Reader mail about continued impact of 9/11 on GA businesses, lack of competition in the aircraft insurance industry, Las Vegas-based National Airlines, arming flight crews, and more.

COLUMNS: As The Beacon Turns: Birthday Girl: The gift of flight can be given to someone just recently showing an interest in flight, and it can also be given to someone who wanted it all her life. And no one said it can't be given in a helicopter. AVweb's Michael Maya Charles was able to give that gift on a perfect evening in the Rocky Mountains.

TRAINING: Toe'n the Line: Do you know the most common mistake a solo student can make to cause an accident during takeoff and landing? Do you practice to avoid it, or spend lots of time with your students on it? Before you send a student up again, you may want to read Brett Justus' article.

KLYDE MORRIS: The TSA has seen the future, and it includes coffee and tweezers...

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August 22, 2002

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

Less than nine months into his tenure as interim chairman, CEO and president of Advanced Aerodynamics and Structures Inc. (AASI)--- now Mooney Aerospace Group, Ltd. (MASG)--- Roy Norris has tendered his resignation.
The big guys are getting all the bucks and it's just not fair ... at least, that's the way some of the smaller commercial carriers see it.
Last week, an Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued by the FAA grounded hundreds of U.S. aircraft with suspect crankshafts in certain Textron-Lycoming engines.
Air tour operators lost another round last Friday, when a federal appeals court ruled that the FAA must re-examine its definition of "natural quiet" as a yardstick for regulating air traffic over Grand Canyon National Park.
What really happened when a Russian Mi-26 transport military helicopter crashed on Monday is still unclear.
The latest GA airport to get into contract wars over hangar space is Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wis., home of EAA and the annual AirVenture celebration.

AVMAIL: Reader mail about Lycoming's crankshaft recall, scramjet tests, Memphis' revised Class B airspace, the new British private pilot's license, disillusioned air marshals, hacker theft of shuttle plans, ATC privatization in U.K., stupid CFI tricks at Oakland (Calif.), and more.

COLUMNS: Say Again? ATC 202: Instrument Approaches: In the latest of his intermittent series of "courses" on ATC/pilot communication, AVweb's Don Brown addresses the issues we face during an instrument approach. What exactly are you required to do? How should you ask for what you want to do? Read on ...

INSURANCE: That's Just The Way It Is: In uncertain times like these, when insurance rates are skyrocketing and good coverage is hard to find, aircraft owners and pilots have lots of questions for their insurance agents. Tom Chappel of CS&A Aviation Insurance answers these "Most-Often-Asked Questions >From Clients and Friends."

KLYDE MORRIS: Laid-off airline workers find innovative ways to cope...

PICTURE OF THE WEEK

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We received over 90 pictures last week. Congratulations to this week's winner, Karl Mierzejewski, of State College, Penn. His picture titled "Mission Ahead" captures the intensity of aerial firefighting operations. While this helicopter is still on the ground, one can only imagine what flying near the wildfire would be like. Karl tells us that this is a fire perimeter mapping helicopter stationed near Oregon's massive Florence forest fire. Great picture, Karl! 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 PIREPs. When asked if obtaining PIREPs was always part of preflight activities, 64 percent said always or most of the time, while 25 percent asked for them only if adverse weather conditions were forecast. Only 10 percent of our respondents consistently filed PIREPs on each flight, while 13 percent admitted to never filing them. One commenter noted one important aspect of pilot reports: "PIREPs are only as good as the person that might make it."
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 FSS Privatization. Please go to AVweb's QOTW page to respond.
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August 19, 2002

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

Hundreds of aircraft have been grounded -- some for the second time -- by a recall of Textron-Lycoming engines and an emergency AD issued by the FAA.
Wally Pike, president of the National Association of Air Traffic Specialists (NAATS), told AVweb the FAA will announce on Wednesday whether it will go ahead with a $1 million study into privatizing some of the functions of flight service stations in the lower 48 states.
Aug. 15, AOPA President Phil Boyer congratulated Texas Gov. Rick Perry for his state's decision to build a new GA airport in the Austin area.
Is there a scramjet in your future travel plans? As AVweb told you in August, Australian scientists tested a scramjet and were encouraged by their immediate observations, and now data is piling up to support their early optimism.
The British solution to a recreational pilot rating has many of the features that some U.S. groups are howling for but unlikely to get.
Canadian military authorities say a worldwide aviation safety advisory may be issued after a tiny scratch in the tail rotor of one of its helicopters caused a fatal crash.
Well, now here's a thought. The new head of the Transportation Security Administration is saying that it might help if those hired to oversee airport security had some background in aviation.

AVMAIL: Reader mail about the USAF flight training contract awarded to Embry-Riddle and Diamond Aircraft, Maynard Hill's planned Newfoundland-to-Ireland model airplane flight, ATC's actions on 9/11/01, the crash that claimed the lives of photographers Galen and Barbara Rowell, and more.

COLUMNS: Pelican's Perch: Fried Valves: A cylinder in your piston aircraft engine flunks its compression with lots of leakage past the exhaust valve. The mechanic says you probably fried the valve by leaning too aggressively. Wrong, says AVweb's John Deakin! Lean mixtures don't cause burned valves -- lousy valve-to-seat geometry does. It's probably the fault of the factory or overhaul shop, not the pilot.

NEWS: Recording the Living History of Aviation: This year at AirVenture, EAA launched one of its largest projects yet: to permanently record the stories of those contributors to the first 100 years of aviation. AVweb's Russ Niles caught up with some of those being interviewed at AirVenture, and he filed this report.

KLYDE MORRIS: Furloughs, support groups ... and the power of suggestion.

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August 15, 2002

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

In this post-9/11 world that is still being remade, one of the many changes is the relationship between the FAA and the military.
Reflecting the slumping economy and the slow recovery in airline travel, US Airways, the sixth-largest U.S. carrier, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Sunday.
At least there's some positive news on the GA front. This week, the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs announced it will start a new single-engine flight training program, contracting with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
The comment period on the FAA's plan to implement Domestic Reduced Vertical Separation Minimums (DRVSM) ended last week ... but not before the GA alphabet groups weighed in with their concerns.
The FAA this week stood firm despite pressure from Wyoming's congressional delegation to ban Stage II private jets at Jackson Hole Airport.
The innovative folks at AeroVironment may be showing us the future of aviation ... and it has nothing to do with packing pax into aluminum tubes.

AVMAIL: Reader mail about the new tower approved for Wittman Field at Oshkosh, the transfer of Northern California terminal radar services to "Sierra Approach," one GA airport that will not be participating in "Flight Across America," AVweb's story on contrails, and more.

BIZAV: BizAv Update: Issue 0233 -- 08/15/02: AVweb's expanded coverage of business/corporate aviation continues with reports from AirVenture, Gulfstream announcements, possible new funding for the six-seater Vantage jet, Cessna celebrations, D.C.'s still-unfriendly skies, and more.

BRAIN: Quiz #58 -- More Pilot/Controller Glossary: Our Quiz #50 on the AIM's pilot/controller glossary was one of our most popular, and many readers asked for more. Well, here you are! This quiz tests your knowledge of the terminology used by pilots and controllers when communicating on ATC frequencies.

KLYDE MORRIS: The TSA, in its secret lair, comes up with yet another diabolical scheme to keep us all safe...

PICTURE OF THE WEEK

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We received over 80 pictures last week. Congratulations to this week's winner, Bernie Samms, of Kingston Beach, Australia. His picture, titled "Derwent Valley -- Ready For Takeoff," captures the beauty of backcountry flying down under. Bernie tells us that the airstrip, in Tasmania, is at 2,500 feet elevation and is cut out of a pine forest. Great picture, Bernie! 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 more than 400 responses to our question last week on Jane Garvey's tenure at the FAA. The results were mixed when we asked for reaction to the end of her term ... 36 percent said she had done well, but 27 percent felt her departure didn't come soon enough. In ranking her specific accomplishments, 46 percent chose the Sport Pilot proposal or new technology, and 35 percent chose "None of the above." While the comments we received stretched the critical spectrum on Jane Garvey's work, many recognized that being FAA Administrator is a tough job. As one person said, "Bureaucracy still rules in D.C."
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 PIREPs. 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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August 12, 2002

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

Oshkosh's favorite airport is on the road to a new tower in 2005.
Investigators have found that the helicopter crash July 30 near Rocky Mountain National Park occurred because the aircraft's turbine engine overheated and partially melted.
Mooney Aerospace Group, Ltd. announced Thursday that the company's wholly owned subsidiary, Mooney Airplane Company, has received FAA certification as a repair station co-located with the production facility in Kerrville, Texas.
In one way or another, everyone in the aviation industry has heard of Leroy "Roy" LoPresti.
Undersecretary of Defense Edward C. "Pete" Aldridge is apparently next in line to question the V22 Osprey helicopter / fixed wing hybrid's promise to be a useful combat aircraft.
Rumors that aerospace leader Boeing is jumping into a project for a new anti-gravity propulsion system are less than true, according to the company.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) issued another advisory over the weekend concerning possible terrorist attacks via aviation operations and requesting vigilance from all in the aviation community.

AVMAIL: Reader mail about airport security follies, heavy-handed government restrictions on GA since 9/11, quality of popular media coverage of GA news stories, the virtues and vices of Jane Garvey, arming airline pilots, and more.

COLUMNS: The Pilot's Lounge: Getting Your Airplane Fixed Right: Pilots always seem to have it in for mechanics. Maybe it's a leftover from dealing with difficult car mechanics, but when a professional A&P is involved, you should work with your mechanic and not against him. As AVweb's Rick Durden discusses in The Pilot's Lounge this month, it will save you more than money.

REVIEWS: Gleim FIRC -- Easy Does It: Lately, things have become a lot easier for flight instructors in need of a refresher course. If, like Glenn Daly, you dislike freeways and crowds, and you're, shall we say, "thrifty," you might consider doing your next FIRC online. Read on for Glenn's first experience with Gleim's offering.

KLYDE MORRIS: The FAA's latest version of administrative limbo...

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August 8, 2002

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

No one can say exactly why, but Washington Executive Airport/Hyde Field in Clinton remains closed in the aftermath of 9/11.
At least six aerial firefighters have already died this year, and the bulk of the U.S. Forest Service's contracted slurry bombers are still grounded -- and costing money -- pending investigation into two recent fatal crashes.
A licensed pilot and a former air traffic controller were among the passengers of Flight 93 on September 11, 2001, according to a book published this week, Among The Heroes, by Jere Longman.
At the Farnborough Air Show in Britain last month, Alan R. Mulally, Boeing's commercial airplane unit CEO, gave reporters a glimpse of the future as it relates to workers, and it didn't bode well for American labor
Boston's overcrowded, and delay-hounded Logan International finally got the go-ahead from the FAA for a sixth runway.
General and business aviation pilots and commercial airline dispatchers can now access runway visual range (RVR) information over the Internet.

AVMAIL: Reader mail about TFR proliferation, noise abatement procedures, lean-of-peak operation, Kevin Garrison's "CEO of the Cockpit" columns, and more.

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PROFILES: Hazel Sig: Did your interest in flying start with building model airplanes? Hazel Sig and her late husband Glen started Sig Manufacturing Company in 1951, and over 48 years shipped truckloads full of balsa and R/C parts all over the world. In March she turned 80 and still flies her signature blue-and-white clipped-wing Cub and the Spacewalker which she co-built. In this month's Profile AVweb's Joe Godfrey talks with Hazel about flying aerobatics, teaching in taildraggers, and R/C models.

KLYDE MORRIS: The FAA's new acting chief contemplates new responsibilities...

PICTURE OF THE WEEK

*** PREVIOUS RESULTS ***

We received over 70 pictures last week. Congratulations to this week's winner, Steve George, of Ferndale, South Africa. As one of the many international submissions we have received, Steve's picture is quite spectacular. It shows the versatility that a Cessna 210 can offer even from grass strips. This picture was taken at a small airfield near Johannesburg. It's 4,500'-field elevation makes density altitude a serious consideration. 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 800 responses to our question last week on air shows. The majority (59 percent) of our respondents said they attend air shows when convenient, while only 5 percent showed no interest attending in these events. The majority (76 percent) also claimed that education and entertainment were both important aspects of air shows. As most readers' comments stated, air shows are fairly safe here in the U.S., especially when compared with other countries. As one person noted, "The only two unsafe parts of an air show are the drive there and the sunburn you get."
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 Jane Garvey's tenure. 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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August 5, 2002

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

Folks living around one of the nation's busiest general aviation facilities -- the Long Beach, Calif., airport -- last week got loud at a local town hall meeting to quiet airport noise.
Jane Garvey's stint as FAA Administrator ended on Sunday, but while NTSB's Chairwoman Marion Blakey has received President Bush's nomination for FAA Administrator, Congress has yet to make it official.
VisionAire Corporation has entered into discussions with a European investment syndicate interested in providing funds to see the completion of the VisionAire Vantage six-place, forward-swept wing, single-engine business jet development program.
The FAA wants to take the guesswork out of weather flying ... at least in several mountain passes, rocky coasts and remote villages in Alaska.
GPS service may be somewhat unreliable through October in certain areas of the country as the Department of Defense conducts GPS interference tests near Bonneville (BVL) vortac in Utah, Truth or Consequences (TCS) vortac in New Mexico, Sierra Vista Municipal Airport in Arizona and Patuxent Naval Air Station in Maryland.
Last week, the FAA issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin, granting a deadline extension to an earlier T-34 wing spar inspection AD that would cost most owners near $12,000 as a matter of course.
Bruce Bohannon's 2002 AirVenture attempt to break three separate world records for piston-powered aircraft with one flight -- new time-to-climb (C-1 unlimited), altitude in horizontal flight (class C-1B, 1,100-2,200 pounds), and absolute altitude (C-1B) fell short Monday, July 29 at Oshkosh.

AVMAIL: Reader mail about AirVenture 2002, LightSPEED headsets, UFO vs. F-16, where in the cockpit the captain should sit, and more.

COLUMNS: CEO of the Cockpit: Reroutes and Rethinking: After a rather intrusive security check, AVweb's CEO of the Cockpit finds that, sometimes, waiting for the weather to change can actually get you home sooner than you expected. And sometimes it gives you time to think about whether a CEO ought to pack heat in that cockpit office of yours.

SYSTEM: Partial Panel + VFR GPS: In a previous article exploring the use of an IFR-approved GPS, Jeremy Jankowski briefly explained how to use the GPS during a partial-panel situation. In a follow-on to that article, John Ruley goes more deeply into the partial-panel situation, and poses the tricky question: Can you use a VFR-only GPS in a partial-panel situation?

KLYDE MORRIS: A look into the mind altering experience of modern airport design.

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"THE MOST FUN OF OSHKOSH IS MEETING AND VISITING WITH CPA MEMBERS, THEIR family and guests," said John Frank, president of the Cessna Pilots Association (CPA). He continued, "Over the next couple of weeks I will be writing about things I saw at Oshkosh and what CPA has planned for the future."If you own and/or fly a Cessna aircraft this association is invaluable for technical information and networking. Join today online.

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August 1, 2002

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

As the 50th anniversary AirVenture convention wound down on Monday, EAA prez Tom Poberezny gave his traditional wrap-up in the media tent.
AirVenture is also the place to check out the latest in GA technology, and this year's show had plenty to offer.
Lancair is blaming troubles on Wall Street for its decision to lay off more than 85 percent of its staff at the Bend, Ore., production plant.
A test launch of a hypersonic scramjet engine went off without a hitch in the Australian outback on Tuesday, the first successful flight test of the revolutionary technology.
An epic demonstration of aviation's potential -- as it existed 75 years ago -- is in the works for 2003.
A Washington pilot's dream to unite GA on the anniversary of September 11 needs more volunteers.

AVMAIL: Reader mail about Jane Garvey and Marion Blakey, overzealous airport security, ANR headsets, aircraft insurance premiums, TFR charting, and more.

COLUMNS: Eye Of Experience: Fido Goes For An Airplane Ride: The dog days of summer are upon us, and that means vacations. You gonna take that pet? In an AIRPLANE? Sure you can! AVweb's Howard Fried gives advice to all pet owners on how to safely and securely transport your best friend, in this month's column.

NEWS: Oshkosh Report: One Of A Kind Bird Takes Wing: Many who visit EAA AirVenture's flight lines, open-mouthed and glassy-eyed, find themselves playing the "what if?" game. "What if I could have any airplane on the field? Which would I choose?" What if you could own a one and only, a piece of a bygone era? Robert "Buzz" Penny owns just such an aircraft. AVweb's Liz Swaine has the story of the man and his magnificent flying machine.

KLYDE MORRIS: The people who reinvented airport security discover the weak link in the system....

PICTURE OF THE WEEK

*** PREVIOUS RESULTS ***

We received over 80 pictures last week. Congratulations to this week's winner, John Hevesi, of Wenonha, N.J. His picture "Verti-Go" shows how much fun it can be to fly a helicopter. John says it is a real thrill to head out for that $100 hamburger in this Enstrom. 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

*** PREVIOUS RESULTS ***

We received almost 500 responses to our question last week on EAA's AirVenture. Only 13 percent of our respondents said they attend AirVenture every year, while 36 percent said they had never been. Respondents split over whether AirVenture is worth a weeklong stay -- 49 percent yes, 51 percent no. As their favorite part of the event, 46 percent chose the static displays, and many mentioned the forums and workshops. Many commenters decried rising costs and commercialism, but most agreed AirVenture is a unique and worthwhile experience. As one person noted, "ALL aviators need to attend at least once."
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 airshows. 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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Diamond Aircraft will deliver 10 new DA40-180 Diamond Stars to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University for its elite First Officer Flight Training Program. ERAU also will be the launch customer for Diamond's new DA42 TwinStar. For flight training or recreational flying, Diamond Aircraft sets the new standard. For complete details on all Diamond aircraft, go online today.

CS&A INSURES ALL TYPES OF AVIATION RISKS INCLUDING ROTORCRAFT
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FLYING MAGAZINE'S AUGUST 2002 75TH ANNIVERSARY ISSUE IS A KEEPER!
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TRANS-PLATA'S PORTABLE CONVERTERS ARE UNLIKE OTHER SIMPLE "RESISTOR-IN-A box" converters. They are completely microelectronic to produce very little heat. Order online.

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