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- Aviation coalition proposes pilot-shortage study
An informal coalition of aviation industry leaders -- including representatives of airlines, businesses and academics as well as the Federal Aviation Administration's flight standards director, John Allen -- is urging the Government Accountability Office to study future pilot workforce levels. "The aviation industry is entering an era of unprecedented pilot staffing challenges as a result of a struggling economy, bankruptcies, mergers, increasing flight training costs, manufacturing declines and numerous new public laws and regulations," the group wrote in its study proposal. AviationWeek.com/AWIN First
(12/18)     
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- Sebring Expo to kick off 2013
The Sebring U.S. Sport Aviation Expo will kick off the new year with a variety of airplanes on display for buyers. The event, which last year drew 16,000 people, will take place in Florida from Jan. 17 to 20. General Aviation News
(12/17)
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- Bell appeals FAA's denial of weight exemption for 429 helicopter
In a petition to the Federal Aviation Administration, Bell Helicopter has asked for reconsideration of a decision to deny the company an exemption from the gross weight limit for its Bell 429. According to Bell, the market for the helicopter could be significantly reduced if the FAA upholds its August decision to restrict the Bell 429 to a 7,000-pound limit. FlightGlobal.com (U.K.)
(12/19)
 | 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. |
- Views differ as LightSquared vies for more broadband spectrum
Opinions are mixed on LightSquared's request to the
Federal Communications Commission for an additional 5-megahertz block of spectrum for mobile broadband services; the company already is permitted to use a nearby 5-MHz block. GPS users have opposed the plan, stating it could interfere with their equipment. "LightSquared's proposed wireless broadband network will produce an estimated $12 billion in value to the economy and potentially 10 times that amount -- $120 billion -- in benefits to consumers," said Thomas Lenard, president and senior fellow at the Technology Policy Institute. Bloomberg BNA (free content)
(12/18)
 | WingX Pro7 adds Track Up – now on iPad Mini! Rotate the sectionals the way you want them. The World's #1 Top Grossing Navigation iPad app now has Track Up! WingX Pro7 rotates all airport, VOR, and fix identifiers right-way up for easy reading - it's so good that you'll forget your looking at a rotated sectional! |
- Air Force vet recognized for pilot safety
The Federal Aviation Administration named retired pilot John Knebel of Bel Marin Keys, Calif., the recipient of its Wright Award for 50 years of flying without an accident. Knebel got his pilot's license at age 19, served in the U.S. Army Air Corps and later the Air Force, became a test pilot and then flew for Trans International Airlines until his retirement. Marin Independent Journal (Calif.)
(12/18)
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- HGS Flight makes for a great training experience
The Heads Up Guidance system by Rockwell Collins pulls all of the most important pieces of instrument flying data into one location. While the technology is normally only found on larger airplanes, it is now available in an iPad app called HGS Flight, allowing pilots to familiarize themselves with it. Jetwhine.com
(12/18)
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- ELT straps banned by FAA
The Velcro-type straps used to secure emergency locator transmitters designed and built after Nov. 26, 2012, have been banned by the Federal Aviation Administration. ELTs approved before the new rule can continue to use Velcro. AVweb
(12/16)
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