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 | What he didn't know about his life insurance cost his family $1 Million. Aviation exclusions can void your coverage if you are flying. Pilots should take special care when comparing life insurance. Get the right coverage without exclusions from our carriers that are aviation approved. Contact Pilot Insurance Center at (800) 380-8376 or www.piclife.com |
- $50,000 grant goes to aviation foundation
The Eastern Carolina Aviation Heritage Foundation is the recipient of a $50,000 grant to help fund an outreach and education project and expand the foundation's exhibits at the Havelock Tourist and Event Center in North Carolina. "While some local schools visit the facility, the intent is to connect the exhibits to the standard course of study objectives, most especially for fourth- and eighth-graders who concentrate on North Carolina as a standard course of study and emphasize the (science, technology, engineering and math) skills for careers in aviation," said Diane Miller, grants manager for Havelock. Havelock News (N.C.)
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 | The Easy-to-Install IFD440 with Hybrid Touch. The IFD440 is a plug & play replacement for GNS430-Series navigators, providing powerful NAV, COM, and Map capabilities. Its Hybrid Touch user interface allows pilots to perform virtually all functions using dedicated knobs/buttons or via the touch-screen interface. Click for Introductory Pricing Information. |
- Magazine lauds Fla.-based biojet developer
Florida-based advanced-biofuel developer Applied Research Associates and its partners have been chosen by Popular Science magazine as one of its top 25 science stories of 2012. ARA and Chevron Lummus Global joined forces with the National Research Council of Canada, the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory and Agrisoma Biosciences to develop and demonstrate a drop-in biojet fuel. The fuel was developed by ARA for the Air Force lab. News Herald (Panama City, Fla.)
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 | When it comes to aircraft insurance, one size does not fit all. AOPA Insurance Services will provide you with the best advice on aircraft insurance, as well as a quick, easy, no-obligation quotes. Get the coverage you need and personal service you deserve. Call 800-622-AOPA or visit aopainsurance.org for your free quote. |
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- Airport mechanics school could close due to budget cuts
The mechanics school at California's Van Nuys Airport has trained thousands of students seeking a career in aviation, but it may close or have to be relocated if budget cuts make it impossible for the Los Angeles Unified School District to keep it open. "Many businesses hire our graduates, from small engine shops to major aerospace firms," said Michael Phillips, a senior instructor at the school. "It would be devastating to our program if we had to close or move." Los Angeles Times (tiered subscription model)
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A lot has happened this year… Are your insurance policies overdue for their annual inspection?
This past year has been quite eventful and as it comes to a close, it's the perfect time to review your insurance policies. A lot can happen in a year and your coverage needs may have changed. You may even find that it's time to shop around for better rates as we have seen insurance rates decreasing. AOPA Online.
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Airlines are fretting about a possible pilot shortage because of federal rules that will require pilots to have 1,500 practice hours, about triple what many commuter airlines now require. Another factor is that fewer people are obtaining private licenses because education and training costs are on the rise. 
