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Airborne-Special Edition 06.11.21: Catching Up W/Former AOPA Boss Phil Boyer-Pt1

Also: Oft Described As Aviation's Most Accomplished Leader, Phil Is Anything But Retired Former AOPA president Phil Boyer is considered one of aviation's most effective leaders. Over the course of 18 Years, Phil led the organization to greater prominence and...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (06.21.21)

“Our goal is to provide a fully integrated safety solution. It’s not a question of whether accidents will occur in this developing AAM market, but how serious they will be. Fatalities, especially in the early stages will not only have...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (06.21.21): Published Instrument Approach Procedure Visual

Published Instrument Approach Procedure Visual Segment A segment on an IAP chart annotated as “Fly Visual to Airport” or “Fly Visual.” A dashed arrow will indicate the visual flight path on the profile and plan view with an associated note...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (06.21.21)

Aero Linx: Civil Aviation Department of Hong Kong Welcome to the homepage of the Civil Aviation Department (CAD). Established in 1946, the CAD moves with the times and unswervingly strives to maintain a safe, efficient and sustainable air transportation system...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (06.22.21)

“The need for quality connectivity has never been more important than it is today, and we don’t see that slowing down.” Source: Sergio Aguirre, president of Gogo Business Aviation, commenting on the state of airborne connectivity as Gogo Business Aviation...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (06.22.21): On-Course Indication

On-Course Indication An indication on an instrument, which provides the pilot a visual means of determining that the aircraft is located on the centerline of a given navigational track, or an indication on a radar scope that an aircraft is...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (06.22.21)

Aero Linx: The Piper Flight Center Museum The Piper Flight Center Museum is located at the Salem Municipal Airport in Salem, Indiana. The museum contains three vintage Piper air craft, a flight simulator, an a display room with several display...

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FAA Provides $8 Billion in Airport Rescue Grants

Grants keep workers employed and help the aviation sector recover from impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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FAA, Department of the Air Force Sign Commercial Space Agreement

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Department of the Air Force signed an agreement aimed at eliminating red tape while protecting public safety during commercial space activities at ranges operated by the U.S. Space Force. The agreement recognizes common...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (06.18.21): Minimum Fuel

Minimum Fuel Indicates that an aircraft’s fuel supply has reached a state where, upon reaching the destination, it can accept little or no delay. This is not an emergency situation but merely indicates an emergency situation is possible should any...

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