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Volume 25, Number 2c

January 12, 2018

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Record Year For Boeing

Myron Nelson

Boeing reported that it delivered more commercial airplanes than any other manufacturer for the sixth consecutive year and set an industry record with 763 deliveries in 2017.

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Guest Blog: Retrofit Avionics Up 28 Percent

Paula Derks

Things look good for avionics sales in the coming year. Aircraft Electronics Association President Paula Derks explains.

Icom A25N Portable Transceiver

Larry Anglisano

Icom introduced the new A25N portable transceiver to replace its flagship A22. It has a variety of modern features, including Bluetooth connectivity for interfacing with a tablet app, a GPS receiver and more transmit power. In this video, Aviation Consumer Editor Larry Anglisano offers a look at the radio on the Aviation Consumer test bench before heading to the airport to go flying.

Make Or Break Search For MH370

Myron Nelson

The Government of Malaysia has announced that it has signed a unique agreement with a US oceanic research company to resume the search for Malaysian Airlines Flight 370 which mysteriously disappeared in March of 2014.

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Virgin No More

Myron Nelson

Virgin America officially ceased to exist on Thursday. The quirky carrier was set up on a market branding agreement with Britain’s Sir Richard Branson, the billionaire founder of Virgin Atlantic and minority investor in Virgin America.

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Search Ended For Animal Rescue Pilot

Myron Nelson

The US Coast Guard released an official statement announcing that it was ending its search for Dr. Bill Kinsinger of Oklahoma, who disappeared over the Gulf of Mexico in his Cirrus SR22T.

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Pilots Fired For Leaving Cockpit In Fight

Myron Nelson

Indian airline Jet Airways announced that it has fired two of its flight crew members after a much-publicized incident that occurred between the two pilots on a flight from London to Mumbai on New Year’s Day.

Picture of the Week

Going places is the great thing about personal aviation and some, like Poppy, get to go to some pretty nice places. Jake Ruhl shot this of his obviously appreciative dog near Bend, OR.

Brainteasers Quiz #239: Have A Little Fun, Already

The FAA can be so serious when discussing regulations and safety of flight -- which are important -- but many of us began flying simply because it was fun. To keep it safely enjoyable, simply ace this quiz.

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Short Final

We flew a group of customers from North Carolina to Canada for a factory visit. This was a part 91 corporate trip, in a King Air 200. When we returned several days later, our Canadian airport had turned into the ice planet of Hoth: not just snow but ice everywhere. We got clearance to taxi from ground and I was barely moving trying to steer with just differential thrust. An airport vehicle called for clearance to move and he was told to hold for the King Air taxing out. The following exchange took place … Airport vehicle: "What King Air?” … Tower: "I don't see him. Oh wait, there he is. He is BARELY moving.” … Me, in my obviously Southern drawl: "Hey, we are doing the best we can!” … Tower: "Don't you have spikes on your tires?”… Me, in an even deeper Southern drawl: "Well we bought some chains, but nobody onboard knows how to put them on!” … Tower: "Sounds of multiple people laughing.” … Dan Moore

Need Hangar Tools? Snap-On Comes At A Premium

Larry Anglisano

The first step in wrenching your own aircraft is buying the right tools. You'll pay a hefty premium for the Snap-On brand, but they remain the shop gold standard.

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